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Social work DIPLOMA

2 Years On Campus Diploma Program

Mount Royal University

Program Overview

Gain foundational knowledge in the history and ethics of social work, and practice critical thinking to understand the causes and impacts of social issues. Blend theory and application as you learn to work with individuals, families and communities to assess, intervene and provide support.The Social Work Diploma is designed to meet the standards for excellence in social work practice and graduates are eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).Practicum is a valuable experiential opportunity to put your academic learning into practice. Required for the Social Work Diploma, spend 700 hours throughout the program in related field experience, while under supervision that will help connect theory to real-world application and prepare you for employment upon graduation.

Program Key Stats

$7500
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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Admission is competitive.Applicants must meet both the competitive admission average for the specific program and present specific required courses with the minimum required grades. In addition to meeting general admission requirements, admission to the Social Work Diploma requires the following specific high school courses (or equivalents).Applicants in all admission categories must present:English Language Arts 30-1 - minimum grade 65% ,Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 - minimum grade 60%

Career Options

  • Social worker
  • Case worker/case manager
  • Family support worker
  • Frontline social worker
  • Addictions and mental health worker
  • Outreach worker
  • Community advocate
  • Child advocate

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