Social Work

The need for social assistance from both government and non-profit organizations is rising. Issues that face our society today are difficult to deal with alone.

As a "social worker," you will have the ability to improve the quality of life for others through offering resources, services and opportunities. The trend is toward privatization of these services and there is increasing potential for numerous entrepreneurial and private industry opportunities.

In this two year Diploma program, you will develop a broad range of skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for a Social Work position and apply these in a practicum setting. After successful completion of a Social Work diploma, you may transfer to a number of universities throughout Alberta and across Canada. Social Work graduates pursue careers that deal directly and indirectly with child neglect, foster care, juvenile offenders, family conflict and individual emotional problems.