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Students who have completed an acceptable undergraduate degree may apply to the third year of the BSW University Transfer routes in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge. However, these students are encouraged to apply to the MSW program.

Social Work 201 is a prerequisite to admission into the After Degree route and must be completed prior to admission. Please contact the Student Services Office for possible transfer equivalencies.

Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria:

1. Grade point average (60%) composed of an acceptable undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a competitive GPA as calculated on the last 10 half-course equivalents.

2. Relevant work/volunteer experience (20%);

3. Admission essay (10%);

4. Three letters of reference (10%).

Upon admission to the BSW program, After Degree Students are required to complete a total of 20 half-course equivalents in the following configuration:

• 17 half-course equivalents of Social Work required courses, including: Social Work 355, 361, 363, 365, 371, 383, 391, 393, 395, 397, 399, 410, 411, 412, 413; and
• 3 half-course equivalents of Social Work elective courses at 500 level.

Note: All required 300-level Social Work courses must be completed prior to registering in Social Work 410 or 412.

Students who have completed an acceptable undergraduate degree may apply to the Learning Circles program. Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria:

1. An acceptable undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a competitive GPA as calculated on the last 10 half-course equivalents under basic admission requirements (60%);

2. Relevant work/volunteer experience (20%);

3. Admission essay (10%); and

4. Three letters of reference (10%).

Upon admission to the BSW Learning Circles program, After Degree Students are required to complete a total of 20 half-course equivalents in the following configuration:

• 18 half-course equivalents of Social Work required courses, including: Social Work 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 410, 411, 412, 413; and
• 2 half-course equivalents of Social Work course at 500 level.

Note: All required 300-level Social Work courses must be completed prior to registering in Social Work 410 or 412.