Bachelor of Social Work
Program Description
The undergraduate Bachelor of Social Work degree program prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary for professional social work practice. Students gain an in-depth theoretical knowledge, extensive practical experience and reflective understanding of various social issues. At Keyano College small class sizes and knowledgeable instructors provide a warm atmosphere that enhances the learning experience of students. The Learning Circles route is offered to university and diploma students who are interested in studying in a rural, remote or Aboriginal community and is one route of several through which students may earn a Bachelor of Social Work degree through the University of Calgary.
Admission Requirements
Program Outcomes
As a BSW graduate, you may work with vulnerable and at risk people including elderly, abused women and children, urban Aboriginals, immigrants and refugees, at risk children and youth, people with disabilities, mental illnesses and addictions.
Graduates from the Social Work program have career options in the following areas:
Children and Family Counsellor
Family Court Advisor
Victim Services Worker
Correctional Services
Addictions Counsellor
Labour Relations
Child Welfare Worker
Relief Counsellor
Students will also gain valuable skills in areas such as:
Active listening
Critical reading
Ethical reasoning
Interpersonal communication
Mediation
Report Writing
Situational Management
Program Structure
Bachelor of Social Work (University of Calgary)
The University of Calgary offers a Bachelor of Social Work degree program in three locations: Calgary, Edmonton, and Lethbridge.
There are no specific course requirements for the first year of the Social Work program. An emphasis on Psychology and Sociology is suggested with additional course work in History, Political Science and English. Students can complete one full year of this program at Keyano College
Year 1 (30 credits) |
6 credits Junior English |
12 credits of first year electives |
Year 2 |
30 credits of university transfer courses including SOWK 201 (formerly SOWK 101) if not completed in the 1st year. |
Bachelor of Social Work- Learning Circle Program (University of Calgary)
The University of Calgary’s Access division also offers a Bachelor of Social Work program for people in rural, remote ad Aboriginal communities through distance education. Keyano College will offer this program if student numbers meet the requirements of the University of Calgary. This will allow students to complete their degree in their local communities. For more information please call (780) 791-4833.
Keyano College will offer this program if student numbers meet the requirements of the University of Calgary. This will allow students to complete their degree in their local communities. For more information contact the program chair at (780) 791-4833.Year I6 credits Junior EnglishPOLSC 101 (3 credits)HIST 261 (3 credits)6 credits First year electives
Year II |
30 credits of Electives |
Bachelor of Social work Collaborative Degree with the University of Calgary
Students may now complete years three and four of the Bachelor of Social Work degree at Keyano College. Students who choose this option have three routes of entry:
- Normal Entry: Having a minimum of two years of University Transfer Courses, a minimum of 18 general arts/science courses that transfer to the University of Calgary
- After Degree: Having completed a 4 year degree from an approved University.
- SOWK Diploma: After completing a two-year Alberta Social
Work Diploma. Along with the diploma, students will be required to complete a certain amount of general arts/science courses. The University of Calgary requires a minimum of 8.
There are no specific course requirements for the first year of the Social Work program. An emphasis on Psychology and Sociology is suggested with additional course work in History, Political Science and English. Students can complete one full year of this program at Keyano College
Year 1 (30 credits) |
6 credits Junior English |
12 credits of first year electives |
Year 2 |
Transferability
Students intending to transfer to other institutions should consult the receiving institution as standards may vary.
Transfer information on each course is available at the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfers.