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Community Social Work Year 1

Program Details

Program Phone Number

780-623-5562

Program Description

The Community Social Work (CSW) program is a two-year course of studies leading to a diploma upon the successful completion of both years. The program uses a generalist social work model to prepare learners for working in the human services field as entry-level social workers. Learners develop the knowledge, skills and values required to provide support to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Key areas of study in this program include: interviewing skills, situation assessment, referral to community agencies, social policy issues and designing, developing and delivering community programs to meet the expressed concerns or issues of clients. Self-growth and interpersonal/human relationship building exercises allow students to better understand themselves and others. Courses in Anthropology (Aboriginal studies), Rural and Northern Practice and Addictions are offered to prepare students to work in rural, northern and remote communities. An essential part of the program is the learning gained from 420 hours of supervised field practicum experience and 30 hours of Integrated Seminar time in each year of the program. The field practicum offers students the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in the classroom, practice skills, assess their performance and gain work experience in a community setting.

Credential

N/A

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent with minimum of 60% in English 30-1 or 30 or minimum of 70% in English 33 or 30-2, three academic/professional letters of reference (within the last 5 years), signed Student Agreement form, Criminal Record Check Waiver and Child Welfare Prior Involvement Check. Please refer to the following link for minimum technical requirements at our Moodle Site.

Practicum

1. Nov. 26, 2012 – December 21, 2012  2. April 8, 2013 – May 31, 2013 Practicum locations vary.

 

Career Potential

Graduates work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a variety of agencies including, aging and gerontology, court and probation services, emergency shelters, addictions, seniors services, Aboriginal agencies, provincial and federal departments, residential treatment centres, international social work , schools, disabilities, and youth.

Transferability

Current provincial legislation makes it mandatory for people who have a social work education, who work within the scope of social work practice and who work with the public to be registered Social workers. Graduates are eligible for provisional RSW registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers. A transfer agreement with the University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work is in place. Graduates will receive 60 credits toward the Bachelor of Professional Arts – Human Services Degree Program at Athabasca University.

Program Schedule, Fees & Locations:

Please refer to the link below for current schedule and fees.

Program Schedule & Fees 2011 - 2012

Program Schedule & Fees 2012 - 2013

Course List

  • ANTH250 - NORTH AMERICAN ABORIGINALS
  • ELEC100 - ELECTIVE
  • ELEC100 - ELECTIVE
  • ENGL105 - INTRODUCTION TO PROSE FICTION
  • PSYC102 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • PSYC104 - INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY
  • SOCI101 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
  • SOCW110 - PRACTICUM
  • SOCW131 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK
  • SOCW132 - SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
  • SOCW133 - SOCIAL WORK INTERVIEWING