Bow Valley College is a public, board-governed college operating as a comprehensive community institution under the Post-Secondary Learning Act of Alberta. Bow Valley College has been a student-centered community college since 1965, assisting students in achieving their career objectives. It provides a low-cost education with an 88 percent graduate employment rate.

The College emphasizes on small classes, applied learning, focused work experience, and extensive learner support services. The faculty and staff at the college provides a fantastic learning experience to students who come from all walks of life and who hail from distant countries or are just from the local community.

The two-year Social Work Diploma program at Bow Valley College will provide learners with comprehensive knowledge and preparation for a career in social work practice, and incorporates a unique multicultural focus enabling graduates to support a diverse clientele. This program is committed to the promotion of social justice, and prepares learners to apply the basic fundamentals of social work practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities. In addition to social work foundations, learners develop intercultural values and knowledge, advocacy skills, and self-reflection. Social Work Diploma graduates work in non-profit and private agencies, including community-based organizations, schools, addiction services, residential settings, senior care facilities, and government organizations. Mission: The mission of the Social Work Diploma program at Bow Valley College is to prepare learners for generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities through integration of theory to professional practice. The program promotes a commitment to social justice, ethical practice, and advocacy for diverse populations.

Term 1
ENGL1201 - English Composition
HMSV1104 - Health Education for Human Services Professionals
PSYC1101 - Introduction to Psychology
SOWR1101 - Introduction to Social Work
SOWR1102 - Foundations of Social Work Practice
SOWR1997 - Social Work Practicum Prep I

Term 2
EARN AT LEAST 3 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING COURSES:Credit
ENGL1301 - Introduction to Literary Analysis
SOCI1101 - Introduction to Sociology
SOCI1301 - Sociology of Aging
INDG1101 - Indigenous History, Identity and Culture
PSYC1201 - Human Growth and Development Across The Life Span
SOWR1201 - Assessment and Interviewing
SOWR1301 - Finding Resiliency in Anti-Oppressive Practice
SOWR1998 - Social Work Practicum Prep II

Term 3
SOWR1999 - Social Work Practicum I

Term 4
POSC1201 - Canadian Politics: Institutions and Issues
PSYC2401 - Abnormal Psychology
SOWR2301 - Social Work with Groups
SOWR2302 - Social Work with Families
SOWR2401 - Community Development

Term 5
WGST2101 - Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
SOWR2303 - Mental Health and Addiction in Social Work Practice
SOWR2304 - Violence and Trauma
SOWR2402 - Policy and Practice in Social Work
SOWR2403 - Social Work in Organizations

Term 6
SOWR2999 - Social Work Practicum II

Bow Valley College is an innovative, world-class college with more than 600 faculty and staff who speak more than 50 languages. It is ideally located in the heart of downtown Calgary, a young, vibrant metropolitan centre.  Bow Valley College closely follows national and international trends in business, health care and human services to create certificate and diploma programs that are relevant and useful all over the world. Practicum work terms provide graduates with the competitive skill sets they need to be successful in today’s workplace. Courses are also transferable for further post-secondary study through agreements with other higher education institutions.

Bow Valley wants students to have the best experience on campus, so they offer volunteer opportunities, student events, student services, workshops and engagement activities year-round to make the most of student's time at Bow Valley College. Activities and programming are designed to allow international and Canadian learners to connect, develop intercultural skills and build strength through volunteer opportunities.

Vision
We open doors and open minds by creating opportunities for learners, employees, employers, and communities, and by shaping the future of college education.
Mission

• To include all learners.
• To challenge our thinking.
• To remove barriers.
• To provide opportunity.
• To make all learning count.

Values
Respect, Inclusion, Creativity, Teamwork, Resilience

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it