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Northern Lakes College 2012–2013 Calendar
Social Work
Diploma Program • Full-time
Locations
Year 1: Grouard, High Level, Peace River, Slave Lake, Stony
Point (Wabasca), Valleyview
Year 2: Grouard, High Level, Peace River, Slave Lake
Program Dates
2012-2014 Offering:
Term 1: September 4, 2012 to December 14, 2012
Term 2: January 7, 2013 to April 26, 2013
Term 3: April 29, 2013 to June 19, 2013
Term 4: September 3, 2013 to December 13, 2013
Term 5: January 6, 2014 to April 25, 2014
Term 6: April 28, 2014 to June 18, 2014
2012-2013 Offering (Year 2 only):
Term 4: September 4, 2012 to December 14, 2012
Term 5: January 7, 2013 to April 26, 2013
Term 6: April 29, 2013 to June 19, 2013
Program Description
The Social Work Program at Northern Lakes College
prepares students for practice in the helping profession.
It emphasizes the development of generalist knowledge,
values and skills to practice with individuals, families,
communities and organizations. The focus is on diversity
and practice that is supportive and empowering for
clients. Themes in this two year program include
competency working in different cultures, recognizing
and dealing with oppression, practice in northern / rural
communities, and a focus on holistic practice. Students
are encouraged to develop personal insights and approach
to social work practice.
This two-year program includes a blend of core social work
theory and practice courses, along with university level
courses which include the following: English, psychology,
health education, sociology, political science and one other
arts and science elective. Please refer to the University
Transfer section in the calendar for more information on
available courses.
Students can complete the university transfer courses
before starting the program, during the two-year program
or upon completion of the core social work courses.
Upon successful completion of the Social Work Program,
graduates will be eligible for registration with the Alberta
College of Social Workers (ACSW).
The primary goals of the social work program are to:
1. prepare the graduate for entry level practice positions,
and/or,
2. prepare the graduate to continue his or her education in
a degree program.
* Note: Arts and Science electives may include any option
in the following subject areas: sociology, women’s studies,
anthropology, Aboriginal studies, political science, history,
and ethics. Students are encouraged to check with the
program coordinator for more options.
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities may be available at:
• Child welfare & family support agencies
• Financial support organizations
• Mental health and addictions agencies
• Schools & early intervention programs
• Criminal justice organizations
• First Nations organizations
• Metis Settlement organizations
• Non-profit community agencies
Further Education & Training Options
A block transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work at the
University of Calgary exists where students are able to
transfer up to 2 years of coursework into the third year
of the BSW program. Athabasca University offers a 60
credit transfer toward the Bachelor of Professional Arts,
Human Services. Articulation Agreement with Thompson
Rivers University allows for a maximum of 60 transfer
credits into the Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor
of General Studies. University credits (course by course)
are transferable to a number of degree programs. The
most current transfer information is available on-line at
transferalberta.ca.
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