Social Work - Diploma

Become a Registered Social Worker

Social workers are able to assess and respond to human problems at both an individual and social, structural level. This requires a certain type of individual, one who is open-minded, empathetic, tolerant and committed to building strong communities.

Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to the Alberta College of Social Workers to become Registered Social Workers. Most graduates decide to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation. In fact, more than 90% of graduates from the Social Work program are working in a relevant employment setting within six months of graduation in such areas as addiction agencies, inner city organizations, immigrant settlement services, group homes, financial support settings, community development centres, advocacy groups, and senior centres.

Many social work graduates will also choose to continue their studies at the baccalaureate level, entering a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. Transfer arrangements differ between
post-secondary institutions.

Schedule - Program is currently running - No new intake is currently planned. Please contact YREC to add your name to the intrest list.

Dates:      TBA
Times:      Monday to Friday

Admissions

The following information is for Regular Admission.

• Applicants must be 19 years or older by December 31st of the year they enter the program

• Applicants must have an Alberta high school diploma (or equivalent)

• A minimum grade of 50 percent is required in ELA 30-1 or English 30. If this mark is less than 65 percent, applicants must meet the Skills Appraisal requirements.

More information on Mature Admission, Transfer Admission and Skills Appraisal is available at www.macewan.ca

Applicants are required to complete or submit all of the following:

• Official transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary training

• A minimum of 70 hours of relevant volunteer/work experience within the last two years

• A personal/professional profile and resume

• Three reference letters, two general and one from volunteer or work experience

• Current clear Police Information and Child Welfare (no fault) checks

• All documentation as outlined in correspondence from MacEwan 

Program Schedule

The Social Work program offered through YREC is comprised of social work courses (SOWK), delivered by Grant MacEwan University, and university transfer courses delivered by Grande Prairie Regional College. All courses in the program will be accepted toward a diploma credential from Grant MacEwan University.

The following is for information only. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of printing. Nonetheless, the information may be subject to change.

Term 1 (Winter 2010)

SOWK 101  Social Work Philosophy
SOWK 102  Intro to Social Work
SOWK 105  Field Placement
SOWK 112  SW with Children & Adolescents
University Transfer Electives

Term 2 (Spring 2010)

SOWK 110  Social Work Practice Methods I
SOWK 111  Family Processes and Intimacy
SOWK 115  Field Placement
University Transfer Elective

Term 3 (Fall 2010)

SOWK 201  Group Work
SOWK 202  Social Work Practice Methods II
SOWK 204  Social Policy and Structural Practice
SOWK 205  Field Placement
University Transfer Elective

Term 4 (Winter 2011)

SOWK 203  Mental Health Intervention
SOWK 210  Community Practice Methods III
SOWK 211  Social Work Practice Methods IV
SOWK 215  Field Placement
University Transfer Elective

Proposed Fees

These totals are estimates only:

SOCIAL WORK

Payable to Grant MacEwan University

Term 1 (Winter 2010)
Application: $50
Tuition: $1506
Material Fees: $31.50
Tech Fees: $26
Registration Fee: $13
TOTAL: $1576.50 plus textbooks*

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

payable to GPRC

All Terms
Application: $40
Tuition: $320 per course
Tech Fees: $17 per course
Total: 337 per course plus textbooks*

*Textbooks are not included in the above calculations. Students should budget an average of $150 per course for textbooks and supplies.

 Social Work Schedule

 Social Work Program Costs