UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY BSW DEGREE THROUGH LEARNING CIRCLES - CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ALBERTA REGION PROGRAM INFORMATION

WHERE: Grande Prairie Regional College

WHEN: Applicants accepted annually each September, please follow the application deadlines posted on the University of Calgary website

WHO QUALIFIES: After degree students from a recognized university; social work diploma graduates from an approved Alberta diploma program; university transfer students with 60 credits of arts/science courses that are transferable to the University of Calgary; including the completion of SW2010: Introduction to Social Work as a pre- requisite for entry into the program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure transferability of courses to this institution – visit your local Student Services for course transferability

THE APPLICATION PROCESS: Potential students must complete both a University of Calgary application (available on- line only at ucalgary.ca) AND a Faculty of Social Work application for the Learning Circles program in Grande Prairie. Applications to the BSW program are considered on a competitive basis. A grade point average of 2.3 or higher, on a 4.0 scale, based on the last 10 courses taken. This requires: copies of all official transcripts, a detailed resume of volunteer and work experience, three letters of reference (at least one from an academic), general application, and submission of a written academic referenced essay (question found in the general application form). Students are notified in writing in late July of their acceptance into this competitive program.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Faculty of Social Work, Central and Northern Alberta Region, currently offers the Learning Circles BSW program at Grande Prairie Regional College. The program is accessible to students living in and outside of the host communities and to those maintaining employment while pursuing undergraduate education. Program delivery blends web-based and on-site formats with on-site classes typically offered on Fridays (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm) and Saturdays (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) every second weekend, and occasionally during week-long intensives in the community where you are taking the program. Students may be required to complete a maximum of two week- long intensives.

PROGRAM COST: Students are encouraged to refer to the University of Calgary Calendar for the fees associated with the program. Note that each theme course counts as two half-courses and each independent study as one-half course. Therefore, students are considered full-time and may qualify for funding. Associated practicum costs are greater than the other four terms due to the format of these courses.

WEBSITE: https://fsw.ucalgary.ca/central-and-northern-alberta/prospective-students/bsw-community-based-learning- circles For Program Specific Information please contact: Trish Smith For Admission Inquiries please contact: BSW Coordinator/Site Leader Phone: 1-888-492-2083 Grande Prairie BSW Access Program E-Mail: [email protected] University of Calgary Phone: 780-539-2964 E-mail: [email protected]