Course ID: ELEC100
Name: ELECTIVE
Hours: 45
Credits: 3
ELEC100
The Community Social Work program at Portage College provides you with practical training and experience to assist individuals, families, and various groups in navigating their way through situations in life.
Practicum faculty supervisors meet with students individually and match them with a practicum placement. Students complete 450 practicum hours per year at various organizations, including addiction treatment centers, disability centers, probation and correctional centers, schools, women's shelters, and youth centers.
Career Potential
Graduates are eligible to apply to become a registered social worker. Current provincial legislation makes it mandatory for individuals with a social work education who work within the scope of social work practice to be Registered Social Workers (RSWs).
Graduates work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a variety of agencies including: Indigenous agencies, addictions, court and probation services, disability services, emergency shelters, provincial and federal departments, residential treatment centres, schools and senior services.
Credentials
Diploma
Graduates are eligible for provisional RSW registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
Admission Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent with:
- English 30-2 at 70%
- NOTE: Those who do not meet the admission requirements above are encouraged to look into Open Studies
Use this chart to check Provincial high school equivalencies accepted at Portage College. Note: This is just a guide.
In addition to these academic requirements, the following documentation must be provided:
- Three academic/professional letters of reference (within the last 5 years)
- Criminal Record Check
- Child and Welfare Intervention Check
- Signed Student Agreement declaring free from substance abuse
Transferability
Transfer agreements are currently in place with:
- University of Calgary (BSW)
- Athabasca University (BPA)
- MacEwan University (BSW)
*Students are encouraged to speak to a student advisor about specific transferability.
Program Start/End Date
August 25, 2023, to April 28, 2024 (Fall and Winter Terms)
Locations
Cold Lake Campus
Lac La Biche Campus
Domestic Student Fees
Application Fee $53.50
Year 1
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 15, 2022
| Tuition | $2356.42 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Course Package & Materials | $25.00 |
| Mental Health First Aid | $50.00 |
| Total | $2,681.09 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 15, 2022
| Tuition | $2356.42 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Course Package & Materials | $25.00 |
| Total | $2,631.09 |
Total tuition & mandatory fees for year: $5,312.18
Part-time Fees
Tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit” one credit is $159. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $159.
Year 2
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 15, 2022
| Tuition | $2356.42 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Course Package & Materials | $25.00 |
| Assist Training | $200.00 |
| Total | $2,831.09 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 15, 2022
| Tuition | $2356.42 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Course Package & Materials | $25.00 |
| Total | $2,631.09 |
Total tuition & mandatory fees for year: $5,462.18
Part-time Fees
Tuition is calculated using “cost-per-credit” one credit is $159. Calculate the cost by multiplying the number of credits per course by $159.
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International Student Fees
Application Fee $160.00
Year 1
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 15, 2022
| Tuition | $7671.51 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Course Package & Materials | $25.00 |
| Mental Health First Aid | $50.00 |
| Total | $7,996.18 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 15, 2022
| Tuition | $7069.26 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Course Package & Materials | $25.00 |
| Total | $7,343.93 |
Total tuition & mandatory fees for year: $15,340.11
International Student Fees
Year 2
Fall Term
Fee payment deadline: August 15, 2022
| Tuition | $7671.51 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Course Package & Materials | $25.00 |
| Assist Training | $200.00 |
| Total | $8,146.18 |
Winter Term
Fee payment deadline: December 15, 2022
| Tuition | $7069.26 |
| Student Association | $116.70 |
| Technology Fee | $78.40 |
| Recreation Fee | $54.57 |
| Course Package & Materials | $25.00 |
| Total | $7,343.93 |
Total tuition & mandatory fees for year: $15,490.11
Guaranteed yearly tuition for 2023-24 -Year 2 of program started 2022-23 not including mandatory fees: $15,306.31
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Tuition Deposit (non-refundable for oversubscribed programs and international only)
Domestic Students - $100
International Students - $1500
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