Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) University Transfer Route (including After-Degree)

Contact Information

Location: MacKimmie Tower 301
Dean's Office: 403.220.5945
Dean's Office Email: fswdean@ucalgary.ca
Student Services Email: fsw.studentservices@ucalgary.ca
Website: socialwork.ucalgary.ca

Introduction

International Definition of Social Work

“Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work. Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and Indigenous knowledge, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing.”
(ifsw.org/get-involved/global-definition-of-social-work)

Faculty of Social Work Vision

Wellbeing, sustainability, and social justice.

Faculty of Social Work Mission

Be a local and global partner in transformative social work knowledge, education, research, and practice.

For more information, visit A Place to Gather, the Faculty of Social Work 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.

Objectives

In addition to aligning with faculty’s strategic plan, the program is grounded in the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the social work profession, and the national Accreditation Standards for schools of social work.

Professional Conduct

The study of social work practice places students in a position of special trust with professional social workers and their clients. The Faculty recognizes that social work education occurs both inside and outside the classroom and has the responsibility to ensure that its graduates are competent and ethical. Students are expected to comply with all university policies and regulations in addition to professional standards for the Social Work profession as outlined by the Canadian Association for Social Workers, Code of Ethics (2024): casw-acts.ca/files/attachements/CASW_- _Code_of_Ethics_Values_Guiding_Principles_-_2024.pdf and the Alberta College of Social Work Standards of Practice (2023): Microsoft Word - DOC_FINAL_Branded_ACSWStandardsofPractice_20230324.

Students are expected to be both familiar and compliant with these standards.

Opportunities

The BSW program provides students with the foundational knowledge and integrated learning, including supervised diverse practice settings. Students are prepared to work in fields of practice such as mental health, addictions, social policy, social welfare services for children and families, community development, corrections, and health. Upon graduation, students fulfill the academic requirements to begin the required registration process with the province or territory where they choose to practice professional social work.

Social Work Students' Association

The Social Work Students' Association (SWSA) is actively involved in the governance of the Faculty, with representatives on Faculty Council and Faculty committees. SWSA is an active advocate of student interests and issues, and a sponsor of social events for educational and charitable causes. All students in the faculty are eligible for SWSA membership.

Locations

Calgary Campus
MacKimmie Tower, Room 301
Program number (undergraduate): 403.220.2124; 403.220.5430; 1.877.220.0667
Program number (graduate): 403.220.6208; 403.220.3489; 1.877.220.6945
Fax: 403.282.7269
Email address: fsw.studentservices@ucalgary.ca

Edmonton Campus
3-250, 10230 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5J 4P6
Program number: 780.492.3888; 1.888.492.2083
Fax: 780.492.5774
Email address: fsw.studentservices@ucalgary.ca

Lethbridge Campus
4401 University Drive
Lethbridge, AB
T1K 3M4
Program number: 403.329.2794; 1.866.329.2794
Fax: 403.329.2787
Email address: fsw.studentservices@ucalgary.ca