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| Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary |
| Established | 1970s |
| Type | Faculty |
| City | Calgary |
| Province | Alberta |
| Country | Canada |
Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary The Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary is a professional faculty offering undergraduate and graduate programs in social work, training practitioners and scholars in social policy, clinical practice, community development and Indigenous social work. It operates within the University of Calgary campus in Calgary, Alberta, and has connections with provincial and national bodies, including the Alberta College of Social Workers, the Canadian Association of Social Workers and Indigenous organizations. The faculty contributes to debates involving the Government of Alberta, the Government of Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and international agencies such as the United Nations.
The faculty traces roots to social service training in Calgary linked to the University of Calgary and earlier colleges in Alberta, evolving amid reforms influenced by the Royal Commission on Health Services and the Carter Commission, while engaging with regional institutions like Mount Royal University and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Its development intersected with national movements exemplified by the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Canadian Red Cross, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Indigenous governance structures including the Assembly of First Nations and Treaty 7 Nations. Key milestones involved partnerships with the Alberta Ministry of Human Services, Health Canada initiatives, and collaborations with the Calgary Health Region (now Alberta Health Services), alongside contributions from figures associated with the Social Planning Council of Calgary, the Calgary Homeless Foundation, and United Way Centraide.
The faculty offers Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), and doctoral programs interacting with curricula influenced by the Canadian Association of Social Workers, the Alberta College of Social Workers, the Council on Social Work Education, and international standards such as the International Federation of Social Workers. Programs incorporate modules on clinical social work, policy analysis referencing the Parliament of Canada, Indigenous methodologies reflecting the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, and practicum placements with agencies like Calgary Police Service, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association, and Veterans Affairs Canada.
Research strengths include child welfare linked to Alberta Children’s Services, mental health research tied to the Calgary Zone and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and Indigenous social work research in collaboration with the Native Counselling Services of Alberta, the First Nations University of Canada, and the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples. Centres and institutes associated with the faculty work with partners such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Prairie Child Welfare Consortium, and the Calgary Poverty Reduction Initiative, while engaging international partners like the World Health Organization and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
The faculty maintains formal partnerships with municipal and provincial agencies including the City of Calgary, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Board of Education, and Alberta Education, and with not-for-profits such as the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary, and Indigenous Friendship Centres. Collaborative projects have involved the Calgary Police Service, the Calgary Drop-In Centre, the Mustard Seed, and national bodies like Employment and Social Development Canada, the Canadian Red Cross, and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Student associations and groups include student chapters linked with the Canadian Students for Social Justice, Graduate Students' Association, Indigenous student collectives working with the Indigenous Student Centre, and volunteer networks partnering with United Way Centraide and the Calgary Homeless Foundation. Students participate in practicum placements with institutions such as Alberta Health Services, Calgary Police Service, Calgary Immigrant Women's Association, and research internships funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and Mitacs.
Faculty members have professional affiliations with the Alberta College of Social Workers, Canadian Association of Social Workers, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and academic networks including the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences. Administrative oversight aligns with University of Calgary governance structures, Senate and Board of Governors, and liaises with provincial ministries including Alberta Ministry of Health and Alberta Ministry of Children’s Services.
The faculty is housed on the University of Calgary campus in Calgary, with facilities that engage with nearby institutions such as the Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Children’s Hospital, and local community agencies across Beltline, Inglewood, and surrounding neighbourhoods. Field education offices coordinate practicum placements across Alberta and nationally with partners including the Calgary Health Trust, Veterans Affairs Canada, and regional Indigenous organizations.
Category:University of Calgary Category:Social work schools in Canada