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Community Social Work Diploma at Portage College

How long is the Community Social Work Diploma at Portage College?
2 Years Diploma in Community Social Work (both are 36 weeks in length)

What you need to get in to the Community Social Work Diploma at Portage College?
The Community Social Work (CSW) program is a two-year course of studies leading to a diploma upon the successful completion of both years. The program prepares students for working in helping professions by providing students with a broad range of skills through a generalist social work model. Students will develop the skills required to provide support to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Interviewing skills, situation assessment, referrals to community agencies, social policy issues and the designing, developing and delivering of community programs to meet expressed concerns or issues of clients are all skills focused on in this program. Self-growth and interpersonal/human relationship building exercises will allow students to better understand themselves and others. Courses in Anthropology (Aboriginal studies), Rural and Northern Practice and Addictions are offered to prepare students to work in rural, northern and remote communities where gaps in services may exist. An essential part of the program is the learning gained from 420 hours of supervised field practicum experience and 30 hours of Integrated Seminar time in each year of the program. The field practicum offers students the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in the classroom, practice skills, assess their performance and gain work experience in a community setting. Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% in English 30 or a minimum of 70% in English 33. Official transcripts. Three academic/professional letters (within the last 5 years), personal references will not be accepted. Criminal Record Check (when required by field practicum agency). Child Youth Information System Document (formally CWIS) Alberta Child and Youth Services (when required by field practicum agency). Signed student agreement declaring at least two years freedom from alcohol and substance abuse. Criminal Record Check Waiver Form. Previous volunteer and/or employment experience in the human services field would be considered an asset.

For more information on the Community Social Work Diploma at Portage College
(780) 623-5580

Does the :program offer a Coop?
No

Distance Education Available:
No

What type of learning environment should I expect in the Community Social Work Diploma?
In Class Study

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