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.
The non-refundable, non-transferable confirmation fee must be paid within 21 days of receiving notification that you have been accepted into a program. The balance of all tuition and fees owing for each semester are due by the tuition fee deadline.
You can pay fees by Visa, Mastercard, cash (in person only), debit (in person only), or by wire transfer.
There are scholarships available for International learners. Visit Awards for a comprehensive list of awards and guidelines. You will be able to view specific awards for international learners.
Applications for a Bow Valley College program take approximately 6 to 8 weeks from the point that all required documentation is received and the application fee paid.
Applications to the International ELL program typically take 2 weeks.
The final stage of the application process is when applicants obtain their Letter of Acceptance to use for Immigration Purposes. These periods do not include the time needed to process immigration applications. Please refer to Immigration and Citizenship Canada’s website for information on processing times for immigration applications.
Once we confirm you meet all requirements, you’ll get an email update with an Offer of Admission. A copy of your offer letter and the ability to accept or decline that offer will appear in the Bow Valley College student application portal.
If you’re not accepted, we’ll let you know through the Bow Valley College student application portal. You’ll receive an email letting you know there is a message for you in the portal.
Applications are processed on a first qualified, first accepted basis. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks to hear back from the Admissions Officer after you have submitted your application and required documents (i.e. transcripts, English proficiency test results). If you have not received a response to your application after 6 weeks, please email [email protected].
See the <a href="https://bowvalleycollege.ca/student-resources/academic-services/transfer-credits"Transfer Credit page for more information. You must be accepted to a program at the college before a transfer credit officer will assess your file.
Yes, if a program or a course is full, qualified applicants are automatically placed on the program or course waitlist.The waitlist is determined by date of acceptance, so early application is advised. Please regularly check the email address you used when you applied.
You can visit <a href ="https://bowvalleycollege.ca/admissions/course-outlines"this page for the course details.
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