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Faculty of Social Work

Central & Northern Alberta Region

3-250, 10230 Jasper Avenue

Edmonton, AB

T5J 4P6

Phone: 780-492-3888

Fax: 780-492-5774

Monday to Friday

8:30am - 12:15pm & 1:15 - 4:30pm

http://fsw.ucalgary.ca/central-and-northern-alberta

http://www.ucalgary.ca/fswcentralandnorth

Revised July, 2017

Questions about your program?

First places for answers:

BSW Handbook &

http://fsw.ucalgary.ca/central-and-

northern-alberta

We maintain the website regularly so that it is a helpful, well-organized resource. Along with your Handbook, please use the site as a primary

source of information when you have questions about your program.



2017 - 2018 BSW Student Handbook

Faculty of Social Work, Central and Northern Alberta Region 3

Table of Contents WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK! ...................................................................... 4

Messages from the Dean, Associate Dean, and Student Advisor

THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK ............................................................................................. 5 The Faculty’s Vision and Mission; the Central and Northern Alberta Region; Organization of the FSW and CNAR

CNAR ‘CAMPUS’ DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................... 8

Building Access; Faculty, Staff, and Research Assistant Office Spaces; Classrooms; Cultural Room; Computer Lab; Group Work Room; Student Lounge; Lockers; Photocopying

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ENTERPRISE SQUARE ..................................................... 9

Public Transit; Bike Racks; Parking; Postings; Emergency Phone System

BSW EDMONTON PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 11

University Transfer Program; Post-Diploma Program

POST-DIPLOMA PROGRAM: SOCIAL WORK OPTIONS & NON-SOCIAL WORK COURSES .......... 14

Social Work Options for Post-Diploma Students; Non-Social Work Courses for Post-Diploma Students; Requesting a Letter of Permission Online

PRACTICUM INFORMATION FOR BSW STUDENTS ................................................................. 18

ESSENTIAL ONLINE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY TOOLS AND SERVICES ................................. 19 UofC IT Account; eID Account; myUofC Portal; Student Centre; Degree Navigator; Desire2Learn; Adobe Connect; Student E-mail Listservs; UofC Library Access; AirUC Wireless (Secure); Eduroam Wireless Network

STUDENT SUPPORTS & RESOURCES THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA ..................... 21

Library Access; Textbooks at the UofA bookstore; Learning Resources; Career and Placement Services (CaPS); Safewalk; Sexual Assault Centre; Peer Support Centre; Map of the University of Alberta; Key Locations at the University of Alberta

STUDENT SUPPORTS & RESOURCES THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY ...................... 24

Health and Dental Plans; Enrolment Services; Student Accessibility Services; Career Services; Writing Support Services; UofC International; Financial Administration; Student Awards and Financial Aid

BSW TUITION AND FEES – FALL 2017 & WINTER 2018 ......................................................... 26

BSW Tuition and General Fees Chart; Deadlines for Tuition and Fees; Post-Diploma Students Concurrently Registered at the UofA and the UofC; Health and Dental Insurance; Donation; Compulsory University of Alberta Fees

KEY PROCESSES IN THE BSW PROGRAM ............................................................................... 28

Paying Tuition and Fees - Options for Fee Payment; Enrollment and Course Registration; Completing Course Evaluations; Applying to Graduate

FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND AWARDS FOR STUDENTS ......................................................... 31 Student Loans; Maintaining Interest-Free Status; RESPs; Student Awards; Faculty of Social Work Recognition of Excellence Awards; Faculty of Social Work Program Recommended Undergraduate Awards; Faculty of Social Work Research Awards

WHO’S WHO? FACULTY AND STAFF IN THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ALBERTA REGION ...... 36 Support Staff; Undergraduate and Graduate Advisors; Faculty Members; Professors Emeriti/ae; Adjunct Professor(s)

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK ................................................... 39

Writing Expectations; Research Ethics, Academic Appeals; Principles of Conduct

ALBERTA COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORKERS ............................................................................. 41

COURSE WORKSHEET: UNIVERSITY TRANSFER AND AFTER DEGREE STUDENTS .................... 42

COURSE WORKSHEET: POST-DIPLOMA STUDENTS ................................................................ 43

IMPORTANT DATES .............................................................................................................. 45

NOTES ................................................................................................................................ 47

SOCIAL WORKER DECLARATION .......................................................................................... 48



WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK!

From the Dean – Jackie Sieppert

Students in the Edmonton BSW program in our Central and Northern Alberta Region - welcome to

the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary! As Dean, I am very pleased that you have

chosen to begin or continue your social work education with us. You've chosen a most rewarding

profession, one that will create positive impact in your own life and in the lives of the individuals

and communities we are privileged to serve. Together, we will help achieve our Faculty's vision of

"creating social well-being and just societies" in Alberta, Canada and the world. You’ve also chosen

to study at a university rated among the “Top 10” of the world’s young universities, and in a

Faculty that is a social work leader nationally, and we are proud to say we graduate many of the

country’s most insightful and skilled social workers.

While I hope that your time at the Faculty will be academically challenging and personally

rewarding, I would also like to encourage you to engage at a broader level. Get involved in your

Social Work Student Association (SWSA), which includes BSW and MSW students. This student

body is a vital source of social activism, networking, and fun! Also take the time to engage in the

Faculty’s events and extra-curricular activities, as they will serve to both educate and connect you

to a vibrant professional community. Finally, explore options to become student leaders – both in

the Faculty and in our community. You can make a difference now and we challenge you to do so!

Again, welcome to our Faculty. I wish you every success in your studies!

Jackie Sieppert, PhD, RSW

From the Associate Dean – Rick Enns

Welcome to the Edmonton BSW program! This Handbook is intended to help you with the logistics

of your program in the Faculty of Social Work. Being a student in our Edmonton location has many

benefits, including small class sizes, familiarity with instructors and staff, and the close

connections that develop from being part of a small student group. At the same time, there may

be administrative "hoops" for you to jump through that wouldn't be required if you were in

Calgary. Our staff are committed to assisting you and we count on your professionalism and

patience as we work with you through these processes. In the Central and Northern Alberta

Region of the faculty, we believe that "all is social work." That is, we strive to keep the

profession's values and ethics at the forefront in all our interactions, whether that be in how

instructors teach, how students interact in classes and with faculty and staff, or how office staff

members address student requests. You'll find that an atmosphere of mutual respect and

compassion builds a very positive learning environment. Thank you in advance for doing your part

in making the Edmonton location an excellent place to be a student.

I hope you'll read over this Handbook as soon as you can and come back to it for information as

needed during your time with the faculty. Summaries of various aspects of the BSW program will

help you understand what to expect and what you need to do when. All of us – faculty and staff –

are committed to providing students with a quality experience while you receive excellent

education in social work. Welcome, and all the best for an excellent 2017/18 academic year!

Rick Enns, PhD, RSW



From the BSW & MSW Student Advisor – Nicole Dubé

Hello and welcome to the Faculty of Social Work! As a student you can expect many rewarding

and challenging academic experiences that will enrich your future career. My job is to help you

through the administrative aspects of your program such as developing an academic plan,

discussing degree requirements, course registration, letters of permission, liaising with the UofC

main campus, and providing information about student services.

I hope that this program challenges and rewards you and that I can help to make your transition

to the UofC Faculty of Social Work – Central and Northern Alberta Region a smooth one!

Nicole Dubé, BA

E-mail: [email protected]

THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work has been an innovator in social work education

for almost 50 years. With more than 40 faculty members, and over 750 students at the

undergraduate and graduate levels, the faculty is one of the largest nationally. Collectively, the

academic faculty has an impressive range of expertise in clinical practice, family violence,

community development, health, child welfare, practice in cultural contexts, management in social

services, social policy, international social work and settlement, Indigenous social work, research

methods, and other issues of concern to social workers.

The Faculty’s Vision and Mission:

Our vision is “creating social well-being and just societies.” Our approach to achieving this vision is

to keep the learner at the centre of our efforts, contribute to excellence in professional social

work, emphasize research in our curriculum, and work in cooperation with social service agencies

in the communities where we teach. This approach is reflected in our Mission Statement; we are:

Dedicated to promoting societies that respect human dignity and worth, meet basic human

needs, are anti-oppressive, inclusive, and based on principles of social justice.

Committed to learners by providing and building a knowledge base and set of skills in

environments designed to stimulate and support a spirit of critical inquiry.

Focused on serving as a catalyst for positive community impact through the creation and

dissemination of knowledge and innovation.

The Central and Northern Alberta Region (CNAR) of the FSW:

The first class of the Edmonton Division of the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Social Work was

held in 1974. The Division moved from its original downtown location to offices on the University

of Alberta campus and in 1996 to the Garneau Professional building on Whyte Avenue and 111th

Street. In 2016, we moved downtown to the historic Bay building – the University of Alberta’s

Enterprise Square at 10230 Jasper Avenue.

The Edmonton Division of the faculty offered the Bachelor of Social Work Degree in Edmonton

from its inception and, in 2000, the faculty initiated the Community-based Learning Circles

Program (then called the Access program) to provide BSW education to students in rural,

northern, First Nations and Métis communities. Since 2004, Learning Circles Programs, from

Red Deer north, have been administered through Edmonton. Shortly after, the Edmonton

Division and these Learning Circles sites became the Central and Northern Alberta Region. We

began offering the MSW program in 2007. With 25 students admitted to the Foundation

Program (students with baccalaureates in disciplines other than social work) and about 50

students in the Clinical Specialization Program (students with BSWs), close to 75 students

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pursue their Master’s degrees through the Central and Northern Alberta Region. In

collaboration with Blue Quills First Nations College, we provided a culturally-referenced MSW to

a group of students who completed the program in 2010. In 2012 we opened the MSW

program tailored for practice in northern Alberta. This program was offered to a cohort of

students out of Grande Prairie Regional College and students graduated from this program in

June 2014; and the region played a central role in the delivery of a Master of Social Work with

a Child Welfare focus from 2015 to 2017. This program was offered in conjunction with what

was then the Child and Family Services Division of the Ministry of Human Services to senior

employees in the ministry. Across all programs, the faculty members and support staff in the

Central and Northern Alberta Region of the Faculty of Social Work serve close to 300 social

work students.

Organization of the FSW & CNAR

The faculty encourages student involvement in the ongoing development of our programs and

curricula. This brief description of the faculty’s and region’s governance structures is intended

to help students understand who is responsible for what aspects of our programs.

Faculty Level: Faculty of Social Work (FSW)

Dean: Overall responsibility for all aspects of the Faculty of Social Work.

Faculty Council: All academic policy must be approved by Faculty Council. Membership

includes FSW faculty and staff, as well as representatives from other UofC faculties and the

community. Students have membership through the Social Work Student Association (SWSA)

and the Graduate Student Association (GSA).

BSW Policy Committee: This committee considers the undergraduate curriculum for all

FSW undergraduate programs, as well as BSW student issues. Membership includes faculty

and student representatives. SWSA generally identifies students to serve on this committee to

represent students in the Central and Northern Alberta Region.

Student Level: Social Work Student Association (SWSA)

SWSA is a group of students interested in actively engaging their classmates in social work related

activities. Any student can join at any time throughout the year. SWSA also represents students

on faculty committees and can give voice to student concerns throughout the academic year. The

Coordinator, Student Affairs, offers support to SWSA on behalf of the faculty.

Regional Level: Central & Northern Alberta Region (CNAR)

Town Hall Meetings: The main vehicle for Edmonton-based BSW students to provide

feedback to the faculty and voice concerns is Town Halls. These meetings are held at least once

per term and are generally informal. Notices about Town Halls are sent via the BSW student e-

mail listserv.

CNAR faculty and staff members participate on all governance committees of the FSW. We have

regional meetings once per month. Sessional instructors meet with the Associate Director,

Academic twice per term. Faculty and staff members who have administrative responsibilities at

CNAR are as follows:

Associate Dean (Rick Enns): Responsible for the administration of the Central and Northern

Alberta Region and liaising with provincial FSW.

Associate Director, Academic (Anne Marie McLaughlin): Responsible for implementing the

BSW and MSW programs in Edmonton and coordinating programs across the region.



Acting Associate Director, Field Education (Leeann Hilsen): Responsible for implementing

field placement components of the BSW and MSW Programs and coordinating field education in

the region with programs across the faculty.

Associate Director, Learning Circles (Gail Zuk): Responsible for implementing the Learning

Circles BSW Programs in Central and Northern Alberta Communities outside of Edmonton.

Coordinator, Field Education (TBD): Responsible for implementing field placement components of the BSW and MSW programs.

Acting Coordinator, Student Affairs (Leeann Hilsen): Acts as the main liaison between the

faculty and SWSA; supports activities that enhance students’ experience and ability to have input

into program development.

Coordinator, Research (Avery Calhoun): Develops faculty research programs and capacity;

acts as liaison between FSW and community partners.

Manager, Administrative Services (Karen Marshall): Oversees administrative operations in

the regional office.

Graduate and Undergraduate Student Advisors (Nicole Dubé & Kristen Raimundo):

Responsible for BSW and MSW advising including assisting students with registration, student

awards, requesting letters of permission, and referrals to other UofC and UofA departments and

services.

Front Office Coordinator, Field Administrator (Shari Conley): Provides reception services,

general and technology support, and specific administrative and field education support in the

Edmonton office. Shari also supports faculty communications with the general public and

registered social workers across CNAR.



CNAR ‘CAMPUS’ DESCRIPTION

Building Access

Enterprise Square is open to the public 7 days a week and 52 weeks of the year from 6:00 a.m. to

11:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 7:00 am to 9:00 pm weekends and holidays, with the exception

of certain statutory holidays such as Christmas and New Year’s Day. A security station is located

on the main floor and is staffed at all times. Access to the third floor is by elevator only, and is

controlled before 7:00 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. by card access. All students will be issued swipe

cards that will allow third floor access by the elevator after 4:30 p.m., as well as access to

washrooms and the classroom area on the 3rd floor (3-282 to 3-295). Students may access these

spaces as they wish but must ensure that no doors are propped open or left ajar so as to allow

unauthorized access into the classroom loop. In addition, the main door providing access to the

classroom area will be unlocked between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. when classes are scheduled.

The use of Enterprise Square and faculty space on the 3rd floor is provided to you as a student in

the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. Students are responsible for the use of the swipe

cards providing access to the building as outlined above, and may not loan or give their cards to

anyone else for any purpose. Cards should be returned to the front office once students have

completed their degree requirements, or if taking a leave from their studies. The loss of your card

should be reported to Shari Conley, Front Office Coordinator, or to 780-492-3888, as soon as

possible. A replacement fee of $10 may be charged for lost/unreturned cards. All faculty space

and access is for student purposes only, unless permission for other purposes is provided by the

Associate Dean, or designate. Failure to adhere to the expectations outlined here may

constitute Student Non-Academic Misconduct (see www.ucalgary.ca/conduct/policy for

more information).

Faculty, Staff, and Research Assistant Office Spaces

Faculty offices are located in 3-170 to (3-199). Assigned offices and work spaces for Research

Assistants employed by faculty members are also located in this section. Administrative and

Student Services staff and faculty members serving in administrative roles (i.e., Associate Dean,

Associate Directors) have offices in 3-250 (to 3-266).

Classrooms

We have four classrooms, all located on the 3rd floor: these are numbered as 3-282, 3-276, 3-275,

and 3-295. Classroom 3-282 is also equipped to allow for smudging and other ceremonial

functions. All classrooms are equipped with audio-visual equipment. Please ensure that you are

familiar with the equipment prior to using it for a class presentation. The computers in classrooms

are PCs and cables to connect PC laptops are available. Unfortunately, Mac users need to ensure

PC compatibility or provide adapters necessary to connect their laptops to the projectors.

Cultural Room

In addition to 3-282, room 3-278 has been designed to allow for smudging and other ceremonial

functions. This space has been set up for individual use, or for small groups, and is available to all

students for smudging, daily prayers, and as a quiet space.

Computer Lab

The computer lab is located in 3-289. There are 6 fixed work stations with desktop computers

provided, and two tables to accommodate individual or small group work. For security purposes,

all files stored on the fixed computers are automatically deleted overnight; students are

responsible to ensure that they have saved all work on personal devices. A copy of the current

APA Style Manual is kept in the computer lab.

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Group Work Room

The Group Work room is located in 3-288, adjacent to the Student Lounge and Computer Lab. This

area is open for use at all times, and students are also welcome to meet in classroom space when

classes are not in session, and if no other functions have been booked.

Student Lounge

The Student Lounge is located in 3-290. The Lounge is equipped with seating, charging stations,

and monitors that serve as electronic bulletin boards. A small kitchen with fridge, microwave and

dishwasher is also provided and students are responsible for keeping this area clean.

Lockers

There are 18 lockers in the student lounge intended for daily use by students. To lock the door:

1. Press the button with the letter ‘C’ at the bottom left-hand side of the keypad.

2. Enter any 4-digit combination.

3. Press the button with the picture of a lock on the bottom right-hand side of the keypad.

Follow the same sequence to unlock the door. Once unlocked, the combination selected above is

erased and the locker is ready to be used by another student.

Photocopying

Printing and photocopying facilities are available to students; the photocopier is located in the

Student Lounge, room 3-290. Please see Shari Conley in the reception area (3-250) to set up an

account for this service. The minimum amount you can place on your photocopying account is

$10.00, which must be paid by cash. Any balance will be carried forward from one term to the

next. Unfortunately, there are no refunds on balances remaining at the end of students’ final

terms.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ENTERPRISE SQUARE

Public Transit

Enterprise Square is located in the heart of downtown at Jasper Avenue, between 102nd and 103rd

Streets with some of the best public transit service in the city. Bus stops are located along Jasper

Avenue in close proximity to the building, and Edmonton’s LRT train stops under the building at

the Bay Enterprise Square Station – with direct access to the building from the station. You can

access transit information at www.takeets.com.

Bike Racks

Currently, Enterprise Square does not accommodate bicycle parking. Bike racks have been

installed along 102 Street. Manulife offers free bicycle parking in their publicly accessible parkade

(access from 102 Street). Additional underground bicycle parking is available at the YMCA

(Standard Life Parking). To access either parkade, you must use the parkade entrance ramp.

Parkade attendants are on-site and can guide you to the bicycle racks.

Parking

There is no public parking available at Enterprise Square, but there are a number of paid, public

parking lots in close proximity. You can view a map of these lots at

www.enterprisesquare.ualberta.ca.

http://www.takeets.com/

http://www.enterprisesquare.ualberta.ca/



Postings

The building has three common area bulletin boards that can be used by staff and students.

Postings may be brought to Shari at the front office. All postings will be date stamped and

removed after a period of two weeks. There is also a bulletin board in the Student Lounge which

can be used by students and does not require approval.

Emergency Phone (Blue phone) System

A Blue phone system is installed at Enterprise Square in various locations. Simply press the call

button and the system will connect you to the security officer on duty. You will be able to

communicate with the security officer and the system will also identify your location in the event

that you cannot speak.

Security and Life Safety is on-duty 24 hours and can be reached at 780-428-1541.



BSW EDMONTON - PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

University Transfer Program

Students who enter the BSW program in Fall 2017 with a minimum of 20 transferable university level courses

take the equivalent of 20 social work courses to complete their degrees. The curriculum is organized to focus

on knowledge and skill development in Year 3, and on applications to practice in Year 4. During Year 3,

courses are scheduled in 3-hour blocks, Monday through Friday. In Year 4, the fall practicum is scheduled

weekly from Tuesday to Thursday inclusive, and the winter practicum is scheduled from Tuesday to Friday

inclusive. The integrative seminar that accompanies each practica is held on Mondays. All students must

arrange their schedule in order to be available for practicum and seminar during the Fall and Winter term of

year 4 as described (see Practicum Information for BSW Students in the handbook for more information).

Year Three

Fall semester

SOWK 355: Research in Context*

SOWK 361: Professional Use of Self*

SOWK 365: Critical Approaches to Social Work Practice*

SOWK 391: Practice and Evaluation with Individuals

SOWK 399: Practice and Evaluation with Organizations

Winter semester

SOWK 363: Human Development and Environments*

SOWK 393: Practice and Evaluation with Families

SOWK 395: Practice and Evaluation with Groups

SOWK 397: Practice and Evaluation with Communities

SOWK 383: Social Policy and Social Justice

Spring/Summer semester:

SOWK 500-level Social Work option**

We recommend that students take no more than 2 500-level Social Work options in Spring and Summer due to the intensity and heavy workload of the courses.

Year Four

Fall semester:

SOWK 371: Social Work and Diversity*


SOWK 410: Practicum I (300 hours; 6 credits)

SOWK 411: Integrative Seminar I

Winter semester:

SOWK 412: Practicum II (400 hours; 6 credits)

SOWK 413: Integrative Seminar II*


*Denotes courses taken with students in the post-diploma program, as are all SOWK options and the senior practicum and seminar.

**University Transfer students need a total of 3 500-level Social Work options. Social

work options can be taken during the school year or in spring/summer sessions. We recommend that students take no more than 2 500-level Social Work options in Spring and Summer due to the intensity and heavy workload of the courses. Spring and Summer courses can be completed in a variety of locations across Alberta including Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge and Red Deer. Students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs.



Post-Diploma Program

Students with a social work diploma from an Alberta institution with which the Faculty of Social Work has an

agreement will receive credit for two full years toward the BSW degree and are admitted into the third year of

the four-year BSW program. Post-diploma students take 20 half-course equivalencies to complete the degree.

Of the 20, either 11 or 12 are within the Faculty of Social Work and either 8 or 9 are general education (non-

social work) courses taken outside the faculty. We recommend that post-diploma students take 3 social work

courses (either required courses or electives) in each of the Fall and Winter terms, for a total of 12 social work

courses, in order to maintain full-time status with the University of Calgary. Non-social work electives can be

added to these terms and to the Spring and Summer terms between years 3 and 4. Full-time standing with the

University of Calgary is necessary in order to be eligible for health and dental benefits, and student funding

and scholarships.

The senior practicum is scheduled weekly from Tuesday to Friday inclusive in the Winter semester of year 4.

The integrative seminar that accompanies the practicum is held on Monday afternoons. All students must

arrange their schedule in order to be available for practicum and seminar during the Winter term of year 4 as

described (see Practicum Information for BSW Students in the handbook for more information).

Year Three

Fall semester

SOWK 355: Research in Context*

SOWK 361: Professional Use of Self*

SOWK 365: Critical Approaches to Social Work Practice*

Non-SOWK course taken externally**


Winter semester

SOWK 363: Human Development and Environments*





Spring/Summer semester



Year Four

Fall semester

SOWK 371: Social Work and Diversity*





Winter semester

SOWK 412: Practicum II(400 hours; 6 credits)

SOWK 413: Integrative Seminar II*

*Denotes courses taken with students in the university transfer program, as are all

SOWK options and the senior practicum and seminar.

**Post-diploma students need to complete 3 or 4 500-level social work electives and either 8 or 9 non-social work options at the junior or senior level, for a total of 12 electives. Courses are sequenced so that post-diploma students who complete 8 general education (non-social work) courses and 12 social work courses (including 4 social work electives) can plan to take 3 social work courses in the Fall and Winter semesters over



both years, in order to be registered as full-time students with the University of Calgary in each of these semesters. Full-time standing with the University of Calgary is necessary in order to be eligible for health and dental benefits, and student funding and scholarships. Non-social work electives can still be taken in the Fall and Winter terms, as well as the Spring/Summer session between the two years of study.



POST-DIPLOMA PROGRAM: SOCIAL WORK OPTIONS AND

NON-SOCIAL WORK COURSES

Across Canada, the BSW degree is comprised of approximately half non-social work and half social

work courses. This is based on the belief that social workers credentialed with an undergraduate

degree should have a combination of professionally oriented and general studies (liberal arts,

sciences, etc.) courses.

Because post-diploma students have already completed course work and field education in social

work, their BSW program includes a considerable number of non-social work courses. Post-

diploma students in the Edmonton BSW program generally take these courses at institutions other

than the University of Calgary. Unfortunately, the process of taking the non-social work courses

required for the BSW involves hoops. The faculty and staff in Edmonton and Calgary are

committed to supporting post-diploma students as they explore and register in courses offered by

other institutions. Post-diploma students may take non-social work courses at either the junior or

senior level. Below is some information that might be helpful as you plan your BSW course work.

Social Work Options for Post-Diploma Students

For post-diploma BSW students, either 3 or 4 500-level social work options are required. The

faculty recommends completing 2 500-level social work options in the Winter semester of year

three, and 2 in the Fall semester of year four, in order to maintain full-time status. Social work

option courses can be completed in a variety of locations across Alberta including Edmonton,

Calgary, and Lethbridge. Students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs.

Non-Social Work Courses for Post-Diploma Students

For post-diploma BSW students, either 8 or 9 non-social work courses at the junior or

senior level are required for the degree (please see explanation included in the table of courses

on pages 12 and 13). We recommend that post-diploma students take 8 non-social work

courses and 12 social work courses (8 core and 4 elective courses) and that the social work

courses be distributed equally over the Fall and Winter terms, for a total of 3 social work courses

for each Fall and Winter term. Students are required to take 3 courses from the University of

Calgary in the Fall and Winter terms in order to be classified as full-time students at the University

and full-time status is required in order to be eligible for services through the health and dental

plans offered by the University, and for some student funding, bursaries and scholarships.

Non-social work requirements can be completed face-to-face and online at the University of

Calgary or any other post-secondary institution in Canada offering online or face-to-face courses

for university credit. In Edmonton, courses may be taken on campus at the University of Alberta,

Concordia University of Edmonton, and MacEwan University (options explained in more detail

below); or online at Athabasca University. Courses must be transferable to the University of

Calgary (students are responsible to ensure no duplicate or cross-listed courses are

taken).

There are no specific courses that you are required to take, but students usually choose to build

upon the courses they have taken in their diploma to satisfy course pre-requisites. It is

recommended that students complete courses in the “human services” field (e.g., women’s

studies, First Nation studies, psychology, anthropology, sociology, etc.). Please note that you

cannot have been given credit for these courses in your social work diploma.



Once you have identified a non-social work course that you want to take, follow these steps to

confirm its eligibility for transfer to the program:

1. Check if the course has been designated as transferable to the University of Calgary:

Use the Alberta Transfer Guide to check the transferability of any course you hope to take. You

can do this online by going to www.transferalberta.ca. Scroll down and select 'Transfer Alberta

Search' to get started.

1. Select 'a post-secondary student'.

2. Select 'check whether my planned or completed courses/program will transfer'.

3. Select 'planned or completed courses'.

4. Select the institution you are planning to take the course from.

5. Select the year you are planning to take the course.

6. Select the University of Calgary from the drop-down list.

7. Find the course name or code in the list of transferable courses.

The Transfer Guide will indicate whether the course you have selected DOES or DOES NOT

transfer for university credit to the University of Calgary.

2. Apply to the institution offering the transferable non-social work course.

You may choose to take your non-social work courses from one or more institutions. You need to

make sure that you follow the procedures set by the institution(s) where you wish to take your

courses. We recommend that you contact the institution(s) directly as soon as you begin your

program, to make sure you know what you need to do to apply. The information below will help

you make contact with the institutions from which post-diploma students most commonly take

non-social work courses.

There is currently an agreement in place with the University of Alberta to provide for a refund of

double payment for non-instructional student fees in cases where students are concurrently

registered in courses at both UofC (social work) and UofA (non-social work). This arrangement is

only negotiated with UofA, as this institution is contracted to provide the non-instructional services

for UofC’s BSW students in the Edmonton-based program.

University of Alberta: Apply as an Open Studies student online at

www.admissions.ualberta.ca/How-To-Apply.aspx. The University of Alberta will process your

application and notify you when you are eligible to register in classes. Do not apply to a specific

program.

For students registered concurrently at UofA and UofC: At the beginning of each term,

students must pay all assessed instructional and non-instructional fees to both institutions.

Refunds of fees paid twice (UofA/UofC) will be credited to students' accounts following the course

add/drop date. All fees must be paid by each institution’s fee deadline date or late charges will

apply. Students wishing to receive a refund for double-payment must complete a waiver form

allowing for the exchange of relevant student information between the two institutions.

Concordia University of Edmonton: Students need to apply to Open Studies and are allowed to

take a maximum of three courses per semester in fall and winter. During spring and summer,

Concordia has two sessions during which students can take a maximum of 6 credits per session.

For more information go to http://Concordia.ab.ca/apply.

Athabasca University: Athabasca offers a distance education program that allows students to

take an unlimited number of courses. For more information see www.athabascau.ca.

MacEwan University: Apply to MacEwan University as a visiting student. Send the following to

the Registrar at MacEwan: A Letter of Permission (LOP) from the University of Calgary that lists

(a) the courses you have permission to take at MacEwan University and (b) your current academic

standing. The LOP must be sent to the Registrar at MacEwan University along with your contact

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information (phone, address and e-mail address). See

http://macewan.ca/wcm/Registrar/EnrolmentServices/HowtoEnrol/VisitingStudents/index.htm for

information.

Ensure that the course(s) you are interested in taking are available to you prior to

proceeding to step 3.

Important Note: Non-social work courses should be completed by the end of the Winter

semester in year 4, and official transcripts must be submitted to the Admissions Office by April

30th to ensure your ability to convocate in the Spring of that year. If permission has not been

granted to the University of Calgary to obtain transcripts from ApplyAlberta partners, it is the

student’s responsibility to ensure that the University of Calgary receives official transcripts from

the institution(s) where non-social work courses were taken, once courses are completed.

Electronic transcripts are not accepted; students must request paper transcripts be sent

directly to the University of Calgary.

3. Complete University of Calgary Letters of Permission for courses taken at another

institution.

BSW students who are completing courses at an institution other than the University of Calgary

must have a Letter of Permission from the University of Calgary. Note: this letter of permission is

normally denied if a student is on academic probation; if you are concerned about this issue,

contact Nicole at [email protected].

Requesting a Letter of Permission (LOP) Online

Follow these steps to submit an LOP:

1. Log onto your University of Calgary Student Centre at https://my.ucalgary.ca.

2. Under the Academic Section, click on the “other academic” drop-down menu.

3. Choose “Letter of permission” and click on the double arrow to proceed.

4. Choose the term in which you would like to obtain permission to take courses externally. 5. Fill in the required information, including host institution, reasons for taking the course,

course name and number. You can list more than one course on the form, but you can only choose one institution per form. If you are taking courses at two different institutions you will need to submit a separate paper-based LOP for the second institution (contact Nicole at

[email protected] to obtain the paper-based LOP). Note: When entering the course name and number, enter the abbreviated course name

used by the institution you want to attend, and the 3-digit course number. For example, for

http://macewan.ca/wcm/Registrar/EnrolmentServices/HowtoEnrol/VisitingStudents/index.htm


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Athabasca University you must enter PSYC 200 rather than Psychology 200. If course numbers include decimals enter only the leading 3 digits (for example 225, not 225.839).

6. Click the checkbox granting permission for the University of Calgary to request transcripts from ApplyAlberta partner institutions.

7. Click “Next” and review the information you have entered. 8. Click “Submit”.

9. Check the status of your LOP in your Student Centre, once it is approved you will be sent an e-mail with instructions for printing the approved LOP from your Student Centre.

LOP’s cannot be edited or changed once they have been submitted. Students are limited to one LOP per term. If you have already submitted a LOP and the course you selected is full, not available, or you changed your selection please refer to the process

below. If you have already submitted a LOP for a term and would like to take a course at a different institution in that term, you will need to contact the Nicole at [email protected] as there is a paper-based Letter of Permission that must be completed.




PRACTICUM INFORMATION FOR BSW STUDENTS

Social Work field education provides a bridge between curriculum and practice, as students are

given opportunities to apply their learning in different direct and indirect social work practice

settings. Students and faculty often think of the practicum as the “heart” of social work education.

Field education reinforces student social work identity, complements and enhances classroom

learning, encourages development of practice skills and promotes professional competence.

Here are some important “basics” about field education. For detailed information related to

practicum, please visit the Field Education section of the FSW CNAR website at

http://fsw.ucalgary.ca/central-and-northern-alberta/field-education.

BSW practica for Edmonton students are arranged with Leeann Hilsen, Acting Associate

Director of Field Education and the Field Education Coordinator (TBD).

Information and updates about field placements will normally come through the BSW e-

mail listserv from Leeann Hilsen or Shari Conley, the Field Administrator.

University Transfer students take two practica, both in their final year. The first, in the

Fall semester, is 300 hours and students are in placement three full days each week from

Tuesday to Thursday inclusive. The second placement, in the Winter semester, is 400

hours and students are in placement four full days each week from Tuesday to Friday

inclusive. Students must arrange their schedules in order to be available for these

practicum days during the Fall and Winter terms of year 4.

Post-diploma students take one practicum in the Winter semester of their fourth year.

The practicum is 400 hours and students are in placement four full days each week from

Tuesday to Friday inclusive. Students must arrange their schedules in order to be available

for these practicum days during the Winter term of year 4.

Information sessions are held with 3rd year students in March (for fall practica) and 4th year

students in October (for winter practica) to review the practicum process. Students will

have opportunities to review available practicum options at those times.

The Associate Director of Field Education meets with each student about suitable options

for practicum before assigning placements.

A pre-placement interview with the Field Instructor at the proposed agency is arranged.

Some agencies require students to have immunizations, and criminal record and/or child

welfare checks prior to their placement. All health care settings have additional

requirements including immunization and criminal record checks. In some settings there

are additional first aid related requirements.

Students participate in an Integrative Seminar along with the practicum. This seminar is

held on Monday afternoons and the course instructor is also the Faculty Liaison who

collaborates with the Field Instructor to evaluate the student in placement.

Agency Field Instructors must have both a degree in social work and the RSW designation.

Practicum hours count toward the hours required for registration as a social worker with

the Alberta College of Social Workers.

Following graduation, students may apply for provisional registration with ACSW; full

registration requires additional practice hours supervised by an RSW (and in the future

may require an examination).

Examples of possible practicum settings include Alberta Health Services facilities, Covenant

Health, City of Edmonton Community Services, Alberta Child and Youth Services, Boyle

Street Community Services, Child and Adolescent Services Association, Alberta College of

Social Workers, and Catholic Social Services.

The BSW program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE,

2000; the Standards of Accreditation are available at www.caswe-acfts.ca/). According to CASWE

Standards, BSW graduates should be competent to practice in entry-level social work positions.

The BSW graduate should “have an ability to arrive at professional judgements and practice

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actions, based on integration of theory and practice within the context of professional values and

the relevant social work code of ethics.” CASWE Standards guide the faculty’s model of field

education, which, in turn, reflect and complement the in-class curriculum components.

ESSENTIAL ONLINE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY TOOLS AND SERVICES

The Information Technologies department (IT) at the University of Calgary provides students

with a variety of tools, resources and supports. Students are encouraged to use the IT

website (https://ucalgary.service-now.com/it) as a resource for computer/internet questions

or concerns.

IT tools that BSW students will likely use during their programs are described briefly below.

UofC IT Account

An Information Technologies (IT) account is required to access key UofC online services. In

particular, BSW students in Edmonton use IT accounts to access the library, Desire2Learn,

and AirUC Wireless Internet (described below).

Go to https://itregport.ucalgary.ca for directions on how to register for an IT account. You

will need your UCID to register. Once you register, you will have an IT account username

and password.

For information about UofC IT accounts including explanations of usernames and passwords,

recovering forgotten passwords, changing passwords, and managing IT accounts, visit

https://ucalgary.service-

now.com/it?id=kb_article&sys_id=e86c4d3913b93ec06f3afbb2e144b03d.

eID Account and myUofC Portal

eID accounts are required to access key UofC online services through the myUofC Portal,

including your Student Centre, Desire2Learn, Office 365 (for your @ucalgary.ca e-mail

access), Degree Navigator, and the online library databases.

Logging on to your myUofC portal requires your eID username and password. Once logged

into the myUofC portal, online UofC services can be accessed without re-entering usernames

and passwords. Link to myUofC via UofC and CNAR home websites; the link is consistently at

the top of each site’s headline banner.

If you have forgotten your eID username or password please contact IT Support at 1-888-342-

3802 or by e-mail at [email protected] and they will be able to assist you.

Student Centre

Access to your Student Centre is possible only through the myUofC portal. Online services

available via the Student Centre include course registration (add, drop, swap, edit), view class

schedule, fee payment, viewing grades, printing enrollment verification letters and tax

receipts, changing your address, applying to graduate, and downloading forms you may need

for your program.

Degree Navigator

Students use Degree Navigator, accessible via your myUofC portal, to check their progress

through the program and ensure that they are meeting course requirements for convocation.

Students are strongly encouraged to check their degree requirements through the Degree

Navigator at least once per semester. If you think Degree Navigator is not showing correct

information, please contact Nicole at [email protected].

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Desire2Learn

Desire2Learn (D2L) is an online course management system used by some instructors to

store documents (e.g., course outlines, readings), send e-mails, post grades for term work,

and host discussions. While always used with online courses, instructors may also use D2L

tools for in-class and blended courses.

D2L is accessible via your myUofC portal. For help with D2L, please visit

http://elearn.ucalgary.ca/category/d2l/.

Adobe Connect

Adobe Connect is the online classroom program that is used for synchronous online sessions.

These sessions are normally accessed through your D2L courses. A quick start guide and

more information can be found at http://elearn.ucalgary.ca/category/connect/.

Student E-mail Listservs

In Edmonton, we rely on the student e-mail listservs to communicate with students. All

students are automatically added to their program listserv (i.e., BSW Students, Edmonton) and

are required to use their ucalgary.ca email accounts for all correspondence from the faculty or

about their courses.

We appreciate that attending to e-mails is sometimes difficult and promise to limit what we

send to you. We use a system whereby e-mails we really need you to read have “URGENT” in

the header. E-mails with important but not critical messages have “IMPORTANT” in the header

and those with information we think you might be interested in are labeled “FYI.” We count on

students reading all e-mails sent with an URGENT tag.

UofC Library Access

The library home website is www.library.ucalgary.ca. Online services to the UofC library are

accessed using your ID number and barcode information on your campus card or your IT

account username and password. Students have access to the research database including e-

journals; these can be found at: https://library.ucalgary.ca/about/policies/connection.

AirUC Wireless Internet (Secure)

AirUC-Secure is the wireless network at the University of Calgary that uses encryption to ensure that authentication and all traffic on the Wi-Fi network is secure.

To enable AirUC Secure, please go to https://ucalgary.service-now.com/it?id=kb_article&sys_id=713ced6a134272008246f7b2e144b07f and click on “AirUC-Secure Quick Connect”. Follow the directions to enable your login to AirUC Secure.

If you have any difficulties, please contact IT at 1-888-342-3802 and they can assist you.

Eduroam Wireless Network

Eduroam is a wireless network service that allows students, staff, and faculty from participating

educational institutions to securely access the Internet while visiting other member universities.

Students should establish a connection to AirUC Wireless Internet (see above) and connect to

Eduroam while on the CNAR ‘campus’ as a test before relying on the service at another location

(e.g., University of Alberta libraries). For additional information on Eduroam and how to enable the

connection, see https://ucalgary.service-

now.com/it?id=kb_article&sys_id=63817562138272008246f7b2e144b055.

http://elearn.ucalgary.ca/category/d2l/

http://elearn.ucalgary.ca/category/connect/

http://www.library.ucalgary.ca/

https://library.ucalgary.ca/about/policies/connection

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STUDENT SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

University of Calgary BSW students based in Edmonton use many University of Alberta student

services as the result of an inter-institutional agreement. BSW students are issued University of

Alberta ONEcards, which identify them as legitimate users of various University of Alberta

services. Some key services are described below. Details about student services at the University

of Alberta are available through http://students.ualberta.ca. In order to ensure access to services

at the University of Alberta, the Faculty of Social Work provides student information to pertinent

departments at the UofA.

Library Access

BSW students have on-site access to any of the University of Alberta libraries. David Sulz, the

Librarian for Social Work, is based at Rutherford Library. Information about David and how to

contact him is available at http://guides.library.ualberta.ca/social-work. BSW students are able to

use common and public study spaces on campus but are not able to book private study space for

individual or group use. Common, quiet, and silent areas are described at

https://www.library.ualberta.ca/services/study-area-directory.

Note that BSW students have access to online library databases through the University of Calgary

but not the University of Alberta. While in a University of Alberta library, BSW students can access

the University of Calgary library databases using Eduroam, described above in the ‘Essential

Online UofC Tools and Services’.

Textbooks at the UofA Bookstore

Textbooks for Edmonton courses are usually purchased through the UofA bookstore in the

Students’ Union Building (SUB). Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 9:00 – 5:00 (closed

weekends/holidays; expanded hours during peak periods); See www.bookstore.ualberta.ca. For

information call 780-492-0433 or 1-888-933-9133.

Subtitles, a second-hand bookstore, is also located in SUB. If you are looking to buy a text

secondhand or sell a used text, feel free to post a notice in the student lounge for other students.

Learning Resources

The primary goal of the Success Centre's Learning Resources program is to enhance students'

academic skills. The Centre offers workshops and seminars, online workshops, and one-on-one

sessions. For additional information, see www.studentsuccess.ualberta.ca.

Career and Placement Services (CaPS)

Students can search for jobs and learn about writing resumes, developing skills for successful

interviews and career planning. Located at 2-100 SUB, phone 780-492-4291; see additional

information at www.caps.ualberta.ca.

Safewalk

Safewalk provides a safe and reliable alternative to walking alone at night around and on the UofA

campus. Phone 780-4-WALK-ME (780-492-5563) and a dispatcher will send a two-person team to

accompany you, including trips on the LRT and within ten blocks of any LRT station. Visit

www.su.ualberta.ca/services/safewalk for more information and hours of operation.

In addition to the UofA’s Safewalk program, security personnel at Enterprise Square will provide

an escort from the main lobby between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., any day that the building is

open. Arrangements to be accompanied can be made at the security desk opposite the elevators

on the main floor at the time the escort is required – reservations ahead of time are not possible.

Security will escort you within a two-block radius of Enterprise Square.

http://students.ualberta.ca/

http://guides.library.ualberta.ca/social-work

https://www.library.ualberta.ca/services/study-area-directory

http://www.bookstore.ualberta.ca/

http://www.studentsuccess.ualberta.ca/

http://www.caps.ualberta.ca/

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Sexual Assault Centre

The Sexual Assault Centre provides a safe place on campus where unconditional support,

confidentiality, respect, and advocacy are available for those affected by sexual assault, sexual

harassment, relationship violence, and stalking. It is also an excellent volunteer opportunity.

Located at 2-705 SUB; phone 780-492-9771, or visit the website at

https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students/sexual-assault-centre.

Peer Support Centre (PSC)

The PSC provides a safe and confidential place to get support with any issue, academic or

personal. The volunteers are students of the University of Alberta who are trained in listening,

communication and referral skills. Located at 2-707 SUB, you can access the services via phone at

780-492-HELP or in person. Drop in Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 8:00 for immediate assistance or

call 780-492-4268 to book an appointment.

Map of the University of Alberta

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Key Locations at the University of Alberta (correspond to numbers on map)

1. Bus/LRT Terminal: University Station

2. Education Centre South: Has material useful for papers and projects. Also has a large

computer lab.

3. Hub Mall: Located in the heart of the University of Alberta campus, HUB Mall is a combined

shopping mall and student residence, four blocks in length. HUB Mall has over 50 shops and

services, and can accommodate nearly 1,000 students in its residences. With plenty of

seating and lounges throughout the mall, HUB is a wonderful place to meet friends, relax and

soak up the energy of campus life.

4. Rutherford Library: The Humanities and Social Sciences library. There are two sections:

North and South. The library is in the North, while the South area has two computer labs, a

study hall and an open area with tables and chairs for group work. You can put money on

your ONEcard to use the printers and copier.

5. Students Union Building (SUB):

This is where you’ll find many academic and non-academic essentials. The University

Bookstore (on the main floor) sells new and second hand books. A second store, SUBtitles,

also sells secondhand books. SUB also has a food court, couches and tables. The University

Health Centre, Student Counseling Services and the CaPS offices are located on the second

floor. See https://alberta.collegiatelink.net/organizations for information on student groups.

6. The Van Vliet Physical Education Centre:

This centre has fitness classes, a gym, swimming pools, a track and badminton courts.

Schedules with information about times, locations and types of classes can be picked up here.

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STUDENT SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY

OF CALGARY

In addition to access to student services through UofA, BSW students can access many UofC

services, often online. Key services are described below.

Health and Dental Plans

BSW students are automatically covered by the University of Calgary health and dental plans.

Opting out is only possible if you are covered by another plan. Please see the “Tuition and Fees”

section on page 26 for additional information. Details can be found at the following website:

https://mystudentplan.ca/uofcalgary. You can also contact the University of Calgary

Undergraduate Student Benefits Plan Office directly at 403-220-3906 or by e-mail at

[email protected].

Enrolment Services

Enrolment Services brings together a variety of resources from all over campus to help you during

your academic career at the UofC. See www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/.

Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services works with students, faculty and staff to facilitate an accessible

learning environment for students requiring academic accommodation. If you are a student

requiring any form of academic accommodation, it is your responsibility to register with Student

Accessibility Services as soon as possible and discuss your needs with your instructor no later than

14 days after the start of the course. (Phone: 403-220-8237; E-mail: [email protected]; Web:

www.ucalgary.ca/access).

Career Services

For personal help with career planning, job search, resume tune-up and interview skills, contact

our faculty specific advisor: Kelly Gallant (Phone: 403-220-2193; E-mail: [email protected];

Web: www.ucalgary.ca/careers). Or visit: https://careerlink.ucalgary.ca/home.htm to log in and

book an appointment. Be sure to indicate that you are off-campus and require a virtual

appointment.

Career Services also has an overview of the Social Work profession available at

http://libguides.ucalgary.ca/content.php?pid=471264&sid=3902539.

Writing and Support Services

Writing Support Services are available online through the University of Calgary at

www.ucalgary.ca/ssc/writing_support/overview.

University of Calgary International

International students are encouraged to contact the University of Calgary International at

www.ucalgary.ca/uci. Students interested in UofC’s study abroad program can also find

information through this website.

https://mystudentplan.ca/uofcalgary


http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/


http://www.ucalgary.ca/access


http://www.ucalgary.ca/careers

https://careerlink.ucalgary.ca/home.htm

http://libguides.ucalgary.ca/content.php?pid=471264&sid=3902539

http://www.ucalgary.ca/ssc/writing_support/overview

http://www.ucalgary.ca/uci



Financial Administration

The Student Receivables Office (Phone: 403-220-3545; Fax: 403-282-9349; E-mail:

[email protected]) manages certain aspects of a student’s financial account with

the University. This Calgary-based office assists UofC students, staff and faculty by offering the

following services:

Issuing student account refunds,

Invoicing sponsors on behalf of students,

Processing payments for University student accounts including online banking payments,

third party payments, and tuition and support programs for staff and faculty,

Compiling education and tuition tax credit information (T2202A forms), and

Collection of overdue accounts.

Student Awards and Financial Aid

Students can get information about student loans and awards from the University of Calgary,

Enrolment Services Office. Enrolment Services Office hours are: 9:30 to 4:30 on Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 10:00 to 4:30 on Thursday.

Phone 1-855-246-7625, Email: [email protected] or [email protected], Web:

www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances

Please see page 31 for additional information concerning financial aid and awards.




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BSW TUITION AND GENERAL FEES CHART (2017-2018)

5 Courses 4 Courses 3 Courses 2 Courses 1 Course

Tuition $ 2,692.95 $2,154.36 $1,615.77 $1,077.18 $538.59

Donation $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $7.00 $7.00

Student Academic Support* $252.18 $252.18 $252.18 $126.09 $126.09

Students Union Membership* $46.46 $46.46 $46.46 $25.87 $25.87

Students Union Dedicated* $45.53 $45.53 $45.53 $42.36 $42.36

Athletics & Recreation* $82.00 $82.00 $82.00 $41.00 $41.00

UofC Student Health Plan $51.50 $51.50 $51.50

UofC Student Dental Plan $45.00 $45.00 $45.00

U-PASS* $145.00 $145.00 $145.00 $145.00 $145.00

Student Health and Wellness* $61.32 $61.32 $61.32 $30.66 $30.66

Total $3,431.94 $2,893.35 $2,354.76 $1,495.16 $956.57

*denotes services offered and fees remitted to University of Alberta for local services; all other fees listed are

for tuition and services through the University of Calgary

Please note that fees are subject to change without notice. In the case of any discrepancies students are

required to pay fees as indicated in the above chart.

Deadlines for Tuition and Fees

The Fall 2017 deadline for tuition and fee payment is September 29, 2017. For Winter 2018,

the deadline is January 26, 2018.

Post Diploma BSW Students Concurrently Registered at UofA and UofC

At the beginning of each term, students must pay all assessed instructional and non-instructional

fees to both institutions. Refunds of fees paid twice (UofA/UofC) will be credited to students'

accounts following the course add/drop date. All assessed fees must be paid by each institution’s

fee deadline date or late charges will apply. Students wishing to receive a refund for double-

payment must complete a waiver form allowing for the exchange of relevant student information

between the two institutions.



Health and Dental Insurance

BSW students pay mandatory fees for automatic coverage in the University of Calgary health and

dental plans. Details can be found at the following website: https://mystudentplan.ca/uofcalgary.

The Faculty of Social Work offices (Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge) are not involved in the

administration of these plans. Please direct all plan inquiries to the SU Health and Dental Plan

Office at 403-220-3906 or by e-mail at [email protected].

It is your responsibility to understand the plan limits, coverage and co-pay amounts prior to using

dental and health services.

Additional Information Concerning the Dental Plan

The University of Calgary’s undergraduate student dental plan is a “managed” plan, which means,

unlike the student health plan, only services at specified dental offices are covered under the plan.

Details can be found at www.mystudentplan.ca/uofcalgary/en/managed-dental.

Currently there is one dental office under the plan for our Edmonton students:

Jasper Dental Choice

10160 – 109 Street

Edmonton, AB, T5J 1M7

Phone: 780-441-1941

Opting out of the Plan

Undergraduate students with alternative Health and Dental coverage may opt out of the plan if they submit the applicable online form by the Fall fee payment deadline. Each student is given one opportunity to waive benefits under the health and/or dental plan(s) each year. All opt out forms must be completed and submitted prior to the Fall fee payment deadline, September 29,

2017. As for the Winter session, the opt out option is only available to students who were part-

time or were not registered in classes in the Fall. These students may opt out of the plan by the Winter fee payment deadline (January 26, 2018). The online opt out form can be accessed at: www.mystudentplan.ca/uofcalgary/opt out-form. We do not accept these forms at the Faculty of Social Work. There will be no exceptions or extensions for students who fail to submit their completed opt out form by the applicable deadline. Should you miss the opt out deadline you are responsible for payment of the plan fees. No student will be allowed to opt out of the health plan without proof of alternate health insurance.

** IMPORTANT NOTE: It is your responsibility to review the Opt-Out Terms and Conditions available at: http://www.mystudentplan.ca/uofcalgary/en/terms-and-conditions prior to opting out of the plans. **

Donation

All students are automatically charged a donation to the Student Peer Assistance Bursary

program. If you do not wish to contribute to this bursary, you must opt out. There are two ways

that you can opt out from your Student Centre in the Finances section: 1) select “Donation Opt

Out” from the “other financial” drop-down menu; 2) select “Account Inquiry” and click on the

“Donation Opt Out” link at the bottom of the table. This self-service opt out feature opens 30 days

prior to the start of the term, and must be completed by the term fee payment deadline. All

students are eligible to apply for Bursary assistance, which is given to students in proven financial

need, with grade point average used as secondary criteria.

Compulsory University of Alberta Fees:

1. Student Health and Wellness – supports the provision of health and wellness services available

to students, including medical services, mental health treatment and support, sexual assault

services, and health promotion and community building initiatives.

https://mystudentplan.ca/uofcalgary


http://www.mystudentplan.ca/uofcalgary/en/managed-dental

http://www.mystudentplan.ca/uofcalgary/opt-out-form

http://www.mystudentplan.ca/uofcalgary/en/terms-and-conditions



2. Students’ Union Fees – Students are entitled to use all the facilities and services of the

Students’ Union.

3. Athletics & Recreation – Students can use the Physical Education and Recreation Centre, all

Athletic Services Programs and can attend some sporting events at the UofA free of charge.

4. Student Academic Support – supports the ongoing provision of a comprehensive range of non-

instructional academic support services delivered through the Office of the Dean of Students

and Registrar’s Office.

5. U-PASS – Students have unlimited access to regular Edmonton, St Albert and Strathcona

County Transit services during the Fall and Winter terms.

KEY PROCESSES IN THE BSW PROGRAM

Paying Tuition and Fees

Please note we do not accept fee payments at the Edmonton office.

The UofC provides students with 2 options for tuition and fee payment, described below.

Option 1: Online banking

Online banking is the fastest and preferred payment method for anyone with a Canadian bank

account. Payments are processed through your financial institution’s own banking service.

Log on to your bank’s online system

Add the “University of Calgary – Tuition Fees” as a payee on your bill payment profile

(name will vary from bank to bank)

Your account number will be your 8-digit UofC student ID number, plus the first five (or

fewer) characters of your last name (e.g. 00293847MCCAL)

It may take up to 5 business days for online payments to be processed. Payments initiated

on or before the term fee deadline will not be subject to late interest.

Additional detailed information for online banking can be found at

http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/tuition-fees/pay-your-fees.

Option 2: Cheque sent to Calgary

Make your cheque payable to University of Calgary, write your full name and include your

Calgary Student ID number in the memo section of the cheque.

Cheques take 3 business days to process, plus mailing time.

Address for cheque: University of Calgary, Enrolment Services, 117 MacKimmie Library

Block, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4

Fee payment deadlines refer to when payment must be received at the UofC rather than

the date by which you need to send payment.

Note: Cash and Credit cards are not accepted for payment of tuition and fees.

http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/tuition-fees/pay-your-fees



Enrollment and Course Registration

If you are a new student, you must have received a formal letter of admission or tentative

admission from the University’s Admissions Office and accepted that offer through your Student

Centre in order to be eligible to register. Each student is given an enrollment appointment date

and time (see screen shot below). Check your Student Centre for updates. You can begin

registering on the date and time listed in your Student Centre under “Enrollment Dates”.

Course Registration

Follow these steps to register for your social work classes:

1. Log onto your University of Calgary Student Centre at https://my.ucalgary.ca.

2. Under the Academic Section, click on “Enroll”.

3. Select the academic term and click “Continue”.

4. Click on “Class Search” (or use the “Enter Class Nbr” box, the five digit class numbers are

listed on the timetable that is posted to the FSW CNAR website).

5. Use the drop down menu to find the course subject (SOWK = social work), enter the number if

you know it (e.g. 201) and click on “Search”.

6. When you find the class you are looking for, make sure that it is offered at your location.

7. Click on the green “Select Class”.

8. After ensuring you selected the correct course and section, click on “Next”, then “Proceed to

Step 2 of 3”, then “Finish Enrolling”.

9. You can double check your status by clicking on “My Class Schedule”.

Note: Watch for the purple star! Courses with a purple star have restrictions. Restrictions tell you

who can register for the course during which dates. When you see a purple star, click into the course detail link to read the course restrictions.

https://my.ucalgary.ca/



Completing Course Evaluations - USRI

The results of students’ course evaluations are important! In addition to supporting ongoing

course development, these evaluations (particularly the USRI, described below) provide some

of the data on which decisions about instructors’ merit increases and promotions are based.

At the University of Calgary, formal course evaluations are done online through Universal

Student Ratings of Instruction (USRI). Toward the end of each semester you will receive e-mail

prompts to complete USRI evaluations of your current courses. These evaluations are

confidential and your instructors will never have access to your specific ratings and/or

comments. Instructors receive the results of USRIs only after courses are complete and grades

are posted, and they receive only collated data. Further, the University will not release the

results to the instructor unless the student response rate is high enough to support the use of

descriptive statistics. Additional information about USRIs can be found at

www.ucalgary.ca/usri/.

By Faculty of Social Work policy, instructors should implement an evaluation at about the mid-

point of all courses. The form of the evaluation is left to the discretion of the instructor. Types

of mid-term evaluations could include class discussion, confidential surveys, and/or confidential

written responses to open-ended questions. Instructors may also ask for feedback in addition

to the required mid- and end-term evaluations.

Applying to Graduate

Students apply to graduate in the last semester of their programs. If you are convocating in

the Spring, the deadline to apply, via your Student Centre, is March 31st and if you are

convocating in the Fall, the deadline is September 15th. Students are responsible for verifying

that they have completed all required courses for their degree when they apply to graduate,

or that they will complete all courses before the stated and applicable deadlines. If

requested, a letter stating that a student has completed all program requirements and will

have their degree conferred can only be written once all course work has been completed

and grades have been submitted and approved.

Letters of Completion

A letter of completion, for the ACSW or employers, will only be provided to students who

have applied to graduate, have completed ALL degree requirements, AND whose final grades

have been entered into the student services system. This is inclusive of all practicum hours

and requirements. A letter of completion is NOT the same as convocation and is intended to

allow students to register with the ACSW and apply for employment prior to the official

awarding of their degree at convocation.

http://www.ucalgary.ca/usri/



FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND AWARDS FOR STUDENTS

Student Loans

Student loans are available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are studying full- or part-time at an approved post-secondary institution. Alberta residents who require financial assistance to pursue post-secondary education may obtain student loans by applying on-line through Student Aid Alberta (www.studentaid.alberta.ca). Applications for each academic year are made available in mid-June.

Students who reside in a province other than Alberta are eligible for government student loan funding and can apply through their home province or territory of residence. For more information on how to apply through a specific province or territory students may visit www.canada.ca (search

“student loans”). Student loans may also be available to students who are studying on a part-time basis. Alberta students may complete a paper part-time loan application which is available at

www.studentaid.alberta.ca. Students who reside in a province or territory other than Alberta may visit www.canada.ca (search “student loans”) for more information regarding part-time student loans. Once approved, all students are notified of loan disbursement amounts and dates from their lender in writing. Student loan borrowers are encouraged to review this information carefully to

ensure that any approved loan amounts or disbursement dates conform to the University of Calgary’s published fee deadlines. Students with a loan confirmed by the school prior to the published fee deadline receive an automatic 30-day fee deferral. Any outstanding balance remaining after the fee deferral is subject to late interest and terms in accordance with the University of Calgary fee policy.

Students will also receive Master Student Financial Assistance Agreements (MSFAAs) in the mail

once their loan is approved. These documents serve as the terms and conditions of the student loan agreements. Students are encouraged to read these documents carefully to understand the terms and conditions of their loans. Students must process their MSFAAs properly in order for their funding to be released. Detailed instructions on how to process these documents are provided. For more information regarding government-issued student loans, students may visit University of Calgary’s website at www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/student-loans or contact Enrolment Services directly:

In person: MB 117 Phone: 403-210-ROCK(7625) Toll Free (Canada and US): 1-855-246-7625 Email: [email protected]

Hours of Operation: Monday - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Thursday - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

http://www.studentaid.alberta.ca/

http://www.canada.ca/


http://www.canada.ca/

http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/student-loans




Concurrent Enrollment Alberta students taking courses part-time at more than 1 institution who have a full-time combined course load can manage their funding for concurrent enrollment at the time

they apply for a student loan. Students must include proof of enrollment letters from both institutions; one from the primary institution (UofC) and one from the secondary institution. Each letter must state:

Course name(s)

Course weights(s)/credit(s)

Session start and end dates

Course costs

Students may request this letter by emailing the UofC Financial Aid office along with your student ID# to [email protected]. Both letters can be uploaded onto the student’s SIAMS account using the eDoc Upload function.

Students who are part-time at two institutions and apply for funding with a Schedule 3 will receive a Confirmation of Registration (COR) worksheet in the Correspondence of their SIAMS account. This document must be completed by the Financial Aid office before loan funding will be released. Students may drop this document off at Enrolment Services or email it to [email protected]. If Alberta students need to manage concurrent enrollment AFTER having submitted an application,

the student must submit a Request for Reconsideration (RFR) to Student Aid Alberta. An RFR can be completed on the student’s SIAMS account or by form found at www.studentaid.alberta.ca under the ‘Application and Forms’ section of the website. Proof of enrollment letters from each institution, which outline the same criteria as above, must be included with the RFR. Concurrent enrollment for out-of-province students is manually managed by the UofC.

Please email [email protected] for specific instructions on how to manage concurrent enrollment for student loan funding. Students should include their student ID# and province of residence in the email. Maintaining Interest-Free Status

If you have previously borrowed a full-time Alberta and Canada student loan but are not accessing any further government loan funding, you can still maintain your loans in interest-free

status by obtaining Confirmation of Enrolment for Interest-Free Status. Like a loan application, this must be done each year. Request can be submitted a maximum of 30 days prior to the start of studies by following these steps:

1. Visit www.canlearn.ca 2. Select NSLSC On-Line Services 3. Login (or create an account) 4. Select "Confirm your Enrollment"

5. Complete the required sections 6. Submit your request

For students who only have Alberta student loans or are studying part-time, please email the Financial Aid office at [email protected].





https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/student-financial-aid.html




Registered Educational Savings Plans (RESPs)

RESP enrolment verification letters are accessible through the Student Centre. Details concerning this process as well as additional important information can be found on the Registrar’s website at: www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/student-centre/enrolment-verification and

www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/resps.

The plan administrator may also or alternatively provide a specific form to be completed by the student and then confirmed by a signature of confirmation from Enrolment Services. In this case, the student should complete their portion once they are registered full time in both Fall and Winter, scan the document and e-mail it to [email protected]. Students can also have the RESP forms completed in person by Enrolment Services staff who, depending on the provider, will submit the form electronically directly to the provider. Student Awards

If you are pursuing your first degree and transferring to the University of Calgary with at least 8 half courses completed at another post-secondary institution, you can apply for Transfer Awards

through your Student Centre. Check with Enrolment Services for deadlines at: http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/awards/entrance. If you completed eight or more half courses at the University of Calgary in the previous Fall and Winter semesters, you can apply for Competitive Undergraduate Awards through your Student Centre or phone the Enrolment Services at 1-855-246-7625. Check the website for available awards and deadlines: http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/awards.

Please contact Enrolment Services for information on bursaries and awards given annually through open competitions. For further details, please consult the Calendar at: http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/awards-financial-assist-main.html.

Additional information on awards, bursaries and emergency funding can be found online: http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances.

http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/student-centre/enrolment-verification

http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/resps


http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/awards/entrance

http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/awards

http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/awards-financial-assist-main.html

http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances



Faculty of Social Work, Recognition of Excellence Awards

Every year the Faculty of Social Work recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of

students in its undergraduate and graduate programs through its Recognition of Excellence

awards. Students may be nominated by their peers or by faculty and staff and the awards

highlight excellence in a variety of areas including commitment to social action, personal

achievement, leadership, and contributions in the field.

Recognition of Excellence in Student Leadership

Awarded annually to a maximum of five students whose activities have contributed to significantly

enhancing the educational experiences of students in the Faculty of Social Work. Recipients’

leadership may be formal (e.g., through involvement with student governance) or informal (e.g.,

through organizing social action or educational activities).

Recognition of Excellence in Field Practicum

Awarded annually to a maximum of five students whose activities and achievements in practicum

have been outstanding in a placement that has occurred during the current academic year. This

Recognition of Excellence acknowledges that while students are intended to be learners in their

practica, they may also contribute meaningfully to their clients’ (individuals, groups, families,

communities, organizations) lives.

Clarice Chodak Recognition of Excellence in Social Action

Awarded annually to a maximum of five students who demonstrate a commitment to social

justice, civic engagement, and volunteerism through actions against racism, anti-Semitism or

other forms of injustice.

Iain Cullen Ramsay Recognition of Excellence in Personal Achievement

Awarded annually to a maximum of five students whose commitment to education in social work

has been demonstrated by inspirational attitudes and behaviors in class, practica, and/or

relationships with other students. This award is intended to honor excellence that may not be

indicated through traditional means such as grade point average or participation in formal student

governance activities. Students may demonstrate outstanding personal achievement through, for

example, coping with significant personal or academic challenges while in the program or inspiring

other students through particularly compassionate or empowering activities.

Faculty of Social Work, Program Recommended Undergraduate Awards

The Program Recommended Undergraduate Awards are announced in March annually.

Randy McKay Award is awarded to a student entering fourth year, who is intending to do a field

placement with an agency or organization working with family, friends, or persons afflicted by

AIDS.

Katheryn Caudron-Robinson Memorial Award is awarded to a Canadian Aboriginal single

parent entering their final year. This award is based on academic merit with preference given in

the following order to a student attending a BSW Community Based Learning Circle site at Grande

Prairie Regional College; in northwest Alberta; any other site.

Distress Centre Calgary Award in Social Work is awarded based on academic merit to a

student entering fourth year who demonstrates commitment to crisis intervention service through

related extra-curricular activities, and volunteerism with the community.

Iain Cullen Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship in Social Work is awarded based on

academic merit to a student entering third or fourth year who demonstrates interest, work and/or

experience in working with people with special needs.



Elizabeth Wright McCullough Undergraduate Scholarship in Social Work is awarded based

on academic merit to an Edmonton Division student with interest in advocacy for vulnerable

children and youth with limited opportunities.

Faculty of Social Work, Research Awards

BSW students completing research are eligible to apply for a number of competitive awards. The

following award is internal to the Faculty of Social Work.

FSW Student Publication Fund Award

To foster student's excellence in research through supporting peer-reviewed publications through

mentorship. Awards are valued at $300 each with applications due in April and November. For

more information contact: Dr. Alyona Belikova at [email protected].



WHO’S WHO: FACULTY AND STAFF IN THE

CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ALBERTA REGION

Support Staff

Shari Conley, Front Office Coordinator, Field Administrator

Phone: 780-492-3888; E-mail: [email protected]

Provides reception services, technology, field education, and general and specific administrative

support in the Edmonton office. She also supports faculty communications with the general public

and registered social workers across the Central and Northern Alberta Region.

Karen Marshall, Manager, Administrative Services


Karen oversees the administrative operations in the FSW Regional office.

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Advisors

Nicole Dubé & Kristen Raimundo

E-mail: [email protected]

Responsible for BSW and MSW advising including assisting students with registration, student

awards, requesting letters of permission, and referrals to other UofC and UofA departments and

services.

Faculty Members

Ralph Bodor, Associate Professor

PhD (Calgary), MSW (Calgary), BSW (Calgary)


In addition to documenting the implementation of social work education in rural, remote, and

Aboriginal communities, Ralph focuses his research on dual/multiple relationships in rural practice.

Avery Calhoun, Associate Professor (Research Coordinator)

PhD (Hawaii), MSW (Hawaii), BSW (Victoria)


Avery’s interests include clinical social work, narrative practices in social work, and program

development and evaluation. Her recent research has focused on restorative justice and social

justice advocacy.

Julie Drolet, Associate Professor PhD (McGill), MSW (McGill), BSW (Regina), BA (Toronto)

Phone: 780-492-1594; E-mail: [email protected] Julie’s interests include international social work and social development, climate change and

disasters, Canadian immigration, international migration, field education, and community

development.

Rick Enns, Associate Professor (Associate Dean)

PhD (Alberta), MSW (Manitoba), MA (Manitoba), BA (Honours) (Manitoba)


Rick’s interests include western Canadian history including federal Indian education policy,

residential schools, church missions and Indian Treaties; social work research methods, critical

perspectives in mental health, immigration policy and practice.










Richard Feehan, Instructor

MSW (Wilfrid Laurier), BSW (Calgary), BA (Alberta)

On leave for political service effective June 2015 and proudly serving as the MLA for

Edmonton Rutherford and currently as Minister of Indigenous Relations.

Leeann Hilsen, Instructor (Acting Associate Director, Field Education)

MSW (Calgary), BSW (Calgary)


Leeann’s interests include social work field education, social work with indigenous families,

social work in health care settings, and narrative practices in social work.

Linda Kreitzer, Associate Professor

PhD (Calgary), MSW (Calgary), BSc Social Welfare (Metropolitan State College)


Linda’s teaching and research interests include social work in Africa, colonialism, community

practice, international indigenous issues, globalization and macro social work.

Jean Lafrance, Associate Professor (on Research and Study Leave from July 1 to December

31, 2017)

PhD (USC), MSW (Carleton), BA (Ottawa)


Jean’s teaching and research interests focus on child and family services and community

processes that contribute to strengths-based practices and build upon Aboriginal world views.

Anne Marie McLaughlin, Associate Professor (Associate Director, Academic)

PhD (Calgary), MSW (Wilfrid Laurier), BA (Queens)


Anne Marie’s teaching and research interests focus on mental health, clinical social work,

social justice and rural and remote practice.

David Nicholas, Associate Professor

PhD (Toronto), MSW (Calgary), BSW (Calgary)


David’s teaching and research interests focus on health, particularly on children with complex

health conditions and their families.

Patricia Samson, Assistant Professor

PhD Candidate (Windsor), MSW (Windsor), BSW (Windsor)


Patricia’s teaching and research interests include social work education, community-based

healthcare, community development and organizational practice, social justice, social welfare,

social policy, and field education.

Janki Shankar, Associate Professor

PhD (Sydney), MSW (Mumbai)


Janki’s teaching and research interests include mental health and addictions, diversity

oppression and social justice, social policy, disability and rehabilitation, workplace health and

immigrant issues related to work and family violence.









Sherri Tanchak, Instructor (on Research and Study Leave from July 1 to December 31, 2017)

MSW (Calgary)


Sherri has a long background in social work practice, particularly in policy development, child

welfare, First Nations and multicultural practice.

Gail Zuk, Instructor: Grande Prairie (Associate Director, Learning Circles)

PhD (MUN), MSW (UBC), BSW (Calgary), BA (Alberta)


Gail’s interests include women’s realities, northern/rural communities, child welfare and

environmental social action. Gail has primary responsibility for the BSW Learning Circles in the

FSW’s Central and Northern Alberta Region.

Professors Emeriti/ae

Margot Herbert, Associate Professor Emerita

Child welfare, advocacy, organizational impediments to best practice, social work in health.

Ron Levin, Associate Professor Emeritus

Psychosocial dimensions of illness, social work management, independent social work practice.

Butch Nutter, Professor Emeritus

Child welfare, mental health, addictions, community development, social policy, research,

evaluation.

Adjunct Professor(s)

Cecilia Bukutu, Adjunct Assistant Professor

PhD (Cambridge)

Managing Director, Training Research in Elder Care (TREC), Faculty of Nursing, University of

Alberta.





ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK

Writing Expectations

It is expected that all work submitted in assignments should be the student’s own work,

written expressly by the student for this particular course. Students are referred to the

section on plagiarism in the University Calendar for additional information: http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/k-5.html.

Plagiarism is the use of “any source whatsoever without clearly documenting it” and is a

serious academic offense. Consequences include failure on the assignment, failure in the

course and possibly suspension or expulsion from the university. Students must document

not only direct quotations but also paraphrases and ideas where they appear in your text. A

reference list at the end is insufficient by itself. Readers must be able to tell exactly where

your words and ideas end and other people's words and ideas begin. This includes

assignments submitted in non-traditional formats such as Web pages or visual media, and

material taken from such sources.

Please consult your instructor or the Writing Centre

(www.ucalgary.ca/ssc/writing_support/overview) if you have any questions regarding how to

document sources.

Research Ethics

Students interested in undertaking an assignment that will involve collecting information from

members of the public should speak with the course instructor and consult Research Services

before beginning the assignment: http://www.ucalgary.ca/research/researchers/ethics-

compliance/cfreb.

Academic Appeals

See www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/i.html for full information about appeals

policies. The following is from the University of Calgary’s Calendar:

1. Students should recognize that reappraisals of term and final grades occur at the

department/faculty level that originated those decisions.

2. Students should recognize that appeals of grade reappraisals and other academic decisions will

be handled at the level of appeal closest to the level at which the decision was made.

3. Students must begin the reappraisal/appeal process at the appropriate level and proceed

through successive levels of appeal in order, and with no omissions.

4. At every level, students should attempt, to the utmost of their ability, to present their

arguments as effectively and as fully as possible. Mere dissatisfaction with a decision is not

sufficient grounds for the appeal of a grade or other academic decision.

5. The General Faculties Council's (GFC) Committee to Hear and Determine Student Academic

Appeals will hear an appeal only if it can be demonstrated there is: (a) alleged bias, and/or (b)

alleged unfair procedures at a lower level of appeal, and/or (c) substantial new evidence which

could not have been presented at an earlier stage.

6. Students may obtain help in understanding the appeals process and in writing appeal letters

from the Student Ombuds Office. For more information refer to their website at

http://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/students/ombuds.

Students who wish to apply for a reappraisal of graded term work or final grades, or wish to

appeal those reappraisals, and students who believe there are grounds to appeal a decision by a

faculty member must follow the guidelines set forth in the University Calendar.

http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/k-5.html

http://www.ucalgary.ca/ssc/writing_support/overview

http://www.ucalgary.ca/research/researchers/ethics-compliance/cfreb

http://www.ucalgary.ca/research/researchers/ethics-compliance/cfreb

http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/i.html

http://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/students/ombuds



Principles of Conduct

The Faculty of Social Work complies with the University of Calgary’s statement on principles of

conduct, as follows:

1. The University of Calgary community has undertaken to be guided by the following statements

of purpose and values:

To promote free inquiry and debate

To act as a community of scholars

To lead and inspire societal development

To respect, appreciate, and encourage diversity

To display care and concern for community

2. The University seeks to create and maintain a positive and productive learning and working

environment, that is, an environment in which there is:

Respect for the dignity of all persons

Fair and equitable treatment of individuals in our diverse community

Personal integrity and trustworthiness

Respect for academic freedom

Respect for personal and University property

3. Those persons appointed by the University to positions of leadership and authority have

particular responsibility, not only for their own conduct, but also for ensuring, to the extent of

their authority and ability:

That a positive and productive learning and working environment is created and

maintained

That conflicts and concerns are addressed in a positive, timely, reasonable, and effective

manner

That persons within their jurisdiction are informed of their rights and responsibilities with

respect to conduct

4. The University undertakes to ensure that its policies, systems, processes, and day-to-day

operations foster the goals in #1 and #2 above.

5. The University encourages and undertakes to support all members of the University

community in resolving conflicts and concerns in a positive, timely, reasonable, and effective

manner.

6. The University undertakes to ensure that the protection afforded by the principles of natural

justice is extended to all members of the University community.

7. The University undertakes to provide resources through various offices to generate awareness

related to this Statement on Principles of Conduct throughout the University community and to

assist in resolving conflict in a positive way.

Note: The principles of natural justice reflect a concept that ensures fair play. The specific

requirements of natural justice will often vary depending on the circumstances but are generally

considered to ensure a full and fair consideration of the issue, including consideration in the

absence of bias.



ALBERTA COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORKERS

The Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) is the regulatory body for the profession of

social work in Alberta, as legislated under the Health Professions Act. ACSW ensures that

Alberta’s social workers meet the regulations of the Health Professions Act, which includes

mandatory registration and continuing competency activities.

Students can become members of ACSW for $75 per year. Student members receive

information and discounts on ACSW events, such as the Annual Conference. The ACSW

website, at www.acsw.ab.ca includes full information about registration, dates, yearly practice

permits, and annual credits through conferences, education, and community service.

Post Diploma students will typically have already registered as Social Workers. For University

Transfer students, once your BSW degree is complete, you will be eligible to be provisionally

registered. Your BSW practicum hours (providing you have been supervised by a Registered

Social Worker) count toward the hours required for registration. Full RSW status will require

additional practice hours under RSW supervision. The ACSW is in the process of developing a

registration exam. Updated information will be available on their website.

The Alberta College of Social Workers abides by the Canadian Association of Social Workers

(CASW) Code of Ethics. Refer to the ACSW website for additional information; www.acsw.ab.ca.

http://www.acsw.ab.ca/

http://www.acsw.ab.ca/



COURSE WORKSHEET: UNIVERSITY TRANSFER AND AFTER-DEGREE STUDENTS

Recommended sequence for students admitted into the program for Fall 2017. It is the student’s

responsibility to ensure that all necessary courses have been taken or will be completed prior to

completing an application to convocate.

Complete Class Instructor Grade

Year Three

Fall semester: Foundations of Anti-oppressive Practice

SOWK 355: Research in Context

SOWK 361: Professional Use of Self

SOWK 365: Critical Approaches to Social Work Practice

SOWK 391: Practice and Evaluation with Individuals

SOWK 399: Practice and Evaluation with Organizations

Winter semester: Contexts and Skills for Practice

SOWK 363: Human Development and Environments

SOWK 393: Practice and Evaluation with Families

SOWK 395: Practice and Evaluation with Groups

SOWK 397: Practice and Evaluation with Communities

SOWK 383: Social Policy and Social Justice

Spring/Summer semester

SOWK 500-level Social Work option* SOWK 500-level Social Work option*

We recommend that students take no more than 2 500-level Social Work options in Spring and Summer due to the intensity and heavy workload of the courses.

Year Four

Fall semester: Applying Concepts and Skills

SOWK 371: Social Work and Diversity

SOWK 500-level Social Work option*

SOWK 410: Practicum I (300 hours)

SOWK 411: Integrative Seminar I

Winter semester: Becoming a Reflective Practitioner

SOWK 412: Practicum II (400 hours)

SOWK 413: Integrative Seminar II


COURSE TOTALS FOR UNIVERSITY TRANSFER/AFTER-DEGREE STUDENTS

17 (hces) required social work courses

3 (hces) social work options

*Although SOWK options are listed in four different places, University Transfer students are only required to take 3 SOWK options and are encouraged to distribute them evenly across the program to ensure integration of course content with required course and field placements.



COURSE WORKSHEET: POST-DIPLOMA STUDENTS

Recommended sequence for students admitted into the program for Fall 2017. Should you decide

to deviate from the recommended schedule, please be aware that your full-time standing with the

University of Calgary may be affected. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all necessary

courses have been taken or will be completed prior to completing an application to convocate.

Complete Class Instructor Grade

Year Three

Fall semester

SOWK 355: Research in Context

SOWK 361: Professional Use of Self

SOWK 365: Critical Approaches to Social Work

Non-SOWK course taken externally*


Winter semester

SOWK 363: Human Development and Environments





Spring/Summer



Year Four

Fall semester

SOWK 371: Social Work and Diversity





Winter semester

SOWK 412: Practicum II (400 hours; 6 credits)

SOWK 413: Seminar II

COURSE TOTALS FOR POST-DIPLOMA STUDENTS (see note below)*

8 (hces) required social work courses

3 or 4* (hces) social work options

8 or 9* (hces) junior/senior, non-social work courses



*Post-diploma students are admitted into the third year of the four-year BSW and take 20 half-course equivalencies to complete the degree. Of the 20, either 11 or 12 are within the Faculty of Social Work and either 8 or 9 are general education or non-

social work courses taken outside the faculty. We recommend that post-diploma students complete 12 social work courses (and 8 general education courses) and that 3 social work courses be taken in each fall and winter term in order to maintain full-time standing with the University of Calgary, to ensure eligibility for health and dental benefits and student funding and scholarships. Non-social work electives can still be taken in the fall and winter terms, as well as the spring/summer session between the two years of study.



IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

FALL TERM 2017

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure accuracy of all dates and deadlines. The online Calendar is considered the official and most accurate record of academic dates and deadlines. See

www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/ for more information.

SEPTEMBER 2017

Monday 4 • Labour Day – University Closed

Tuesday 5 • Fall Term Begins

Tuesday to Saturday

5 – 9 • Block Week

Saturday 9 • Last day to withdraw with permission from the Fall Block

Week courses

Monday 11 • FALL TERM LECTURES BEGIN (except Block Week courses)

Friday 15 • Last day to submit Application for Degree for Fall Convocation

Friday 22 • Last day to drop full courses and Fall term half courses • No refunds for full courses (Multi-term) or Fall term half courses after this date

Monday 25 • Last day to add or swap full courses and Fall term half courses • Last day for change of registration from audit to credit

or credit to audit

Friday 29 • Fee payment deadline for Fall term full and half courses

OCTOBER 2017

Monday 9 • Thanksgiving Day – University Closed. No classes

NOVEMBER 2017

Friday 10 • Fall Convocation

Friday to Monday 10 – 13 • Mid-Term Break. No classes

Saturday 11 • Remembrance Day – University Closed November 13

DECEMBER 2017

Friday 8 • FALL TERM LECTURES END • Last day to withdraw with permission from Fall term half courses

Monday to Thursday

11 – 21 • Fall term Final Examination period

Friday 22 • Fall term ends

Monday to Sunday 25 – 31 • Holiday Observance. Term Break. University Closed

http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/



IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

WINTER TERM 2018

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure accuracy of all dates and deadlines. The online Calendar is considered the official and most accurate record of academic dates and deadlines. See

www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/ for more information.

JANUARY 2018

Monday 1 • New Year’s Day – University Closed

Tuesday 2 • Winter Term Begins

Tuesday - Saturday 2 – 6 • Block Week

Saturday 6 • Last day to withdraw with permission

from Winter Block Week courses

Monday 8 • WINTER TERM LECTURES BEGIN (except

Block Week courses)

Monday 15 • Last day to submit Application for Winter

Conferral of Degree

Friday 19 • Last day to drop Winter term half

courses • No fee refunds for Winter term half courses after this date

Monday 22 • Last day to add or swap Winter term half

courses • Last day of change of registration from

audit to credit or credit to audit

Friday 26 • Fee payment deadline for Winter term

half courses

FEBRUARY 2018

Spring and Summer Term registration begins early February. Spring and Summer schedule of classes will be available mid-January.

Friday 16 • Winter Conferral of Degree

Sunday – Sunday 18 – 25 • Mid-Term Break. No classes

Monday 19 • Alberta Family Day – University closed

MARCH 2018

Friday 30 • Good Friday – University closed*

Saturday 31 • Last day to submit Application for Degree for Spring Convocation.

APRIL 2018

Friday 13 • WINTER TERM LECTURES END • Last day to withdraw with permission from full courses and Winter term half

courses Monday to Thursday 16 – 26 • Winter term Final Examination Period

Friday 27 • Winter term ends

*Please note that Easter Monday, April 2, is not a holiday at the University of Calgary

http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/



NOTES



Social Worker Declaration

I will regard the well being of the persons I serve as my

primary professional obligation.

I will fulfill my obligations and responsibilities with integrity.

I will be competent in the performance of my services and function

I undertake on behalf of the persons I serve.

I will act in a conscientious, diligent and efficient manner.

I will respect the intrinsic worth of persons I serve in my

professional relationships with them.

I will protect the confidentiality of all professionally acquired

information.

I will disclose such information only when properly authorized or

when obligated

legally or professionally to do so.

I will ensure that outside interests do not jeopardize my

professional

judgment, independence or competence.

I will work for the creation and maintenance of

workplace conditions and policies consistent with the standard of

practice set by this Code.

I will act to promote excellence in the social work profession.

I will act to effect social change for the overall benefit of humanity.

Canadian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics (1983)

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