Student Handbook Edmonton MSW 2015-2017

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Student Handbook
Edmonton MSW
2015-2017
Faculty of Social Work
Central & Northern
Alberta Region
#444, 11044-82 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T6G 0T2
Phone: 780-492-3888
Fax: 780-492-5774
Monday to Friday
8:30 – 12:15 & 1:15 – 4:30
fsw.ucalgary.ca/central-and-northern-alberta
Questions about your program?
Check this Handbook and our website at
http://fsw.ucalgary.ca/central-and-northern-alberta
first!
We regularly maintain the web site so that it is a helpful, well-organized
resource. Along with your Handbook, please use the site as a primary
source of information when you have questions about your program.
(Revised April 2015)
2015-2017
MSW Student Handbook
CONTENTS
WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK! ................................................................................. 2
Messages from the Student Advisors, Dean and Associate Dean
THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK ....................................................................................................... 3
The Faculty’s Vision and Mission and The Central and Northern Alberta Region of the Faculty,
Organization of the FSW and CNAR
CNAR ‘CAMPUS’ DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................... 5
MSW PROGRAM DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................... 7
Foundation Program, Clinical Specialization Program
FIELD EDUCATION INFORMATION FOR MSW STUDENTS .................................................................. 9
Supervision and Instruction in Field Placements, Learning and Assessment in Field Placements,
Practicum in the Place of Employment Foundation Practicum, Clinical Specialization Practicum
PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 11
Course-Based Students: Course and Final Integrative Project Requirements, Thesis Students:
Course and Research Requirements
ESSENTIAL ONLINE TOOLS AND SERVICES .................................................................................... 13
UofC IT Account, eID Account, myUofC Portal, Student Centre Degree Navigator,
Desire2Learn (D2L)
STUDENT SERVICES – UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY ........................................................................... 15
Graduate Student Advisor, Career Services, Disability Resource Centre, Student Loans and
Financial Aid, Financial Accounts – Student Recievables Office
MSW TUITION AND FEES – FALL 2013 & WINTER 2014 ................................................................. 16
Tuition and Fees for Course-Based Students, Tuition and Fees for Thesis Students,
Fee Deferrals and Late Payments, Grad Bursary Donation, Health and Dental Insurance,
Transferring between Course- and Thesis-based Programs: Fee Implications
KEY PROCESSES IN THE MSW PROGRAM ........................................................................................ 18
Paying Tuition and Fees, Options for Fee Payment, Annual Registration, Registering in Courses,
Completing Course Evaluations, Applying to Convocate
STUDENT AWARDS ......................................................................................................................... 20
Faculty of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Social Work Recognition of Excellence Awards,
Faculty of Social Work Research Awards
STUDENT LOANS ............................................................................................................................ 22
WHO’S WHO? FACULTY AND STAFF IN EDMONTON (CNAR) ............................................................ 23
Support Staff, Undergraduate and Graduate Advisor, Faculty Members, Professors Emeriti/ae
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK ............................................................ 25
Writing Expectations, Research Ethics, Academic Appeals, Principles of Conduct
PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCT .............................................................................................................. 27
ALBERTA COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORKERS ....................................................................................... 28
IMPORTANT DATES ........................................................................................................................ 29
Faculty of Social Work, Central and Northern Alberta Region
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WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK, Central & Northern Alberta Region
From the Graduate and Undergraduate Student Advisors – Kristen Raimundo & Tori LaRoche
Hello and welcome to the Faculty of Social Work! As a student you can expect many rewarding and
challenging academic experiences that will enrich your future career. Our job is to help you through
the administrative aspects of your program such as discussing degree requirements, course
registration, student awards, liaising with the UofC main campus, and providing information about
student services.
We hope that this program both challenges and rewards you and that we can help to make your
transition to the UofC Faculty of Social Work, Central and Northern Alberta Region, a smooth one!
Kristen Raimundo, BSc and Tori LaRoche, BA (email: [email protected])
From the Dean – Jackie Sieppert
Students in the MSW in our Edmonton-based Central and Northern Alberta Region - welcome to the
Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary! As Dean, I am very pleased that you have chosen
to begin or continue your social work education with us. You've chosen a most rewarding profession,
one that will create positive impact in your own life and in the lives of the individuals and communities
we are privileged to serve. Together, we will help achieve our Faculty's vision of "creating social wellbeing and just societies" in Alberta, Canada and the world. You’ve also chosen to study at a university
rated among the “Top 10” of the world’s young universities, and in a Faculty that is a social work
leader nationally, and we are proud to say we graduate many of the country’s most insightful and
skilled social workers.
While I hope that your time at the Faculty will be academically challenging and personally rewarding, I
would also like to encourage you engage at a broader level. Get involved in your Social Work Student
Association (SWSA), which includes BSW and MSW students. This student body is a vital source of
social activism, networking, and fun! Also take the time to engage in the Faculty’s events and extracurricular activities, as they will serve to both educate and connect you to a vibrant professional
community. Finally, explore options to become student leaders – both in the Faculty and in our
community. You can make a difference now and we challenge you to do so!
Again, welcome to our Faculty. I wish you every success in your studies!
Jackie Sieppert, PhD, RSW
From the Associate Dean – Rick Enns
Welcome to the MSW Program! Whether you’re entering the Foundation or Clinical Specialization
Program, our intent is to recognize and build on the considerable knowledge and skills you bring.
There is no doubt that our MSW Programs are challenging. In addition to the academic intensity of
graduate studies, attending courses in block weeks and on weekends will be a change from previous
experience for many of you. Most of our graduate students work at least part-time, many have
children, and other family commitments, and some commute from outside of Edmonton. We have
faculty and staff committed to supporting you by providing excellent academic and program services. I
hope you’ll make use of our web site and this handbook as you make your way through the program.
In addition to the administrative (Karen and Shari) and student services (Kristen and Tori) staff, you
will be assigned a faculty advisor to help you address questions and concerns.
I wish you all the best with your graduate student experience. Please feel free to be in touch with me
by email, phone, or in person if you think I can be helpful during your program.
Rick Enns, PhD, RSW
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THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work has been an innovator in social work education for
almost 40 years. With over 40 faculty members, the Faculty is one of the largest nationally.
Collectively, the academic staff represents an impressive range of expertise in clinical practice,
community development, multicultural practice, management in social services, social policy,
qualitative and quantitative research and other issues of concern to social workers.
The Faculty’s Vision and Mission:
At the Faculty of Social Work, our vision is “creating social well-being and just societies.” Our
approach to achieving this vision is to keep the learner at the centre of our efforts, contribute to
excellence in professional social work, emphasize research in our curriculum and work in cooperation
with social service agencies in the communities where we teach. This approach is reflected in our
Mission Statement. We are:

Dedicated to promoting societies that respect human dignity and worth, meet basic human
needs, are anti-oppressive, inclusive, and based on principles of social justice.

Committed to learners by providing and building a knowledge base and set of skills in
environments designed to stimulate and support a spirit of critical inquiry.

Focused on serving as a catalyst for positive community impact through the creation and
dissemination of knowledge and innovation.
The Central and Northern Alberta Region (CNAR) of the FSW:
The first class of what was then the Edmonton Division of the UofC’s Faculty of Social Work was held
in 1974. The Division moved from its original downtown location to offices on the U of A campus and
in 1996 to our current location on Whyte Avenue and 110 th Street.
In 2000, the Faculty initiated the Learning Circles Program, known as the Access Program at the time,
to provide BSW education to students in rural, northern, First Nations and Métis communities. In
2004, administration of the Learning Circles Programs, from Red Deer north, was moved to Edmonton.
Together, the Edmonton Division and these Learning Circles sites became the Central and Northern
Alberta Region. We began offering our current MSW program in 2007. CNAR’s first Clinical MSW
Specialization students convocated in November 2009 and our first Foundation/Specialization students
convocated in June 2011. With about 25 students admitted to the Foundation Program (students with
baccalaureates in disciplines other than social work) and about 50 students in the Specialization
Program (students with BSWs), close to 75 students are pursuing their Master’s degrees from the
Central and Northern Alberta Region at any given time. In collaboration with Blue Quills First Nations
College, we provided a culturally-referenced MSW to a group of students who completed the program
in 2010, and in 2012 we began to offer the MSW Program to a one-time cohort of students in northern
Alberta. This program was tailored for practice in the north and students completed the program in
2014. The 14 faculty members and 4 support staff in the Central and Northern Alberta Region of the
Faculty of Social Work serve approximately 275 social work students.
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Organization of the FSW & CNAR
The Faculty encourages student involvement in the ongoing development of our programs and
curricula. This brief description of the Faculty’s and Region’s governance structures is intended to help
students understand who is responsible for what aspects of our programs.
Faculty Level: Faculty of Social Work (FSW)
Faculty Council: All academic policy must be approved by Faculty Council. Membership includes
FSW faculty and staff, as well as representatives from other UofC faculties and the community.
Students have membership through the Social Work Student Association (SWSA) and the Graduate
Student Association (GSA).
MSW Policy Committee: This committee considers the graduate curriculum for all FSW MSW
Programs, as well as MSW student issues. Membership includes faculty and student representatives.
Student Level: Social Work Student Association (SWSA)
SWSA is a group of students interested in actively engaging their classmates in social work related
activities. Any student can join at any time throughout the year. SWSA also represents students on
Faculty committees and can give voice to student concerns throughout the academic year.
Regional Level: Central & Northern Alberta Region (CNAR)
Regional Governance: CNAR faculty and staff members participate on all governance
committees of the FSW. We have regional meetings once per month, which sessional instructors join
twice per semester. Faculty and staff members who have administrative responsibilities at CNAR are
as follows:
Associate Dean (Rick Enns): Responsible for the administration of the Region and liaising with
provincial FSW.
Associate Director, Academic (Anne Marie McLaughlin): Responsible for implementing the BSW
and MSW Programs in Edmonton.
Associate Director, Field Education (Grace Elliott): Responsible for implementing field
placement components of the BSW and MSW Programs.
Associate Director, Learning Circles (Gail Zuk): Responsible for implementing the Communitybased Learning Circles BSW Programs in Peace River, Red Deer and Grande Prairie.
Coordinator, Student Affairs (Grace Elliott): Acts as the main liaison between the Faculty and
SWSA; supports activities that enhance students’ experience and ability to have input into program
development.
Coordinator, Research (David Nicholas): Develops faculty research programs and capacity; acts
as liaison between FSW and community partners.
Manager, Administrative Services (Karen Marshall): Oversees administrative operations in the
Regional office.
Graduate and Undergraduate Student Advisors (Kristen Raimundo and Tori LaRoche):
Responsible for BSW and MSW advising including assisting students with registration, student awards,
requesting letters of permission, and referrals to other UofC departments and services.
Front Office Coordinator, Field Administrator (Shari Conley): Provides reception services and
technology, field education, and general and specific administrative support in the Edmonton office.
She also supports faculty communications with the general public and registered social workers across
the Central and Northern Alberta Region.
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CNAR ‘CAMPUS’ DESCRIPTION
Building Access on Fridays and Saturdays
MSW students coming for classes on evenings/weekends may find the building locked. The
combination to the keypad on the right of the front doors will be provided to students.
Faculty, Staff, and Research Assistant Office Spaces
Faculty members and Research Assistants have offices on the 3rd and 4th floors. Faculty members
serving in administrative roles (i.e., Associate Dean, Associate Directors) have offices on the 4 th floor.
Administrative and student services staff are all in the 4th floor office area.
Classrooms
We have three classrooms: #300 (on the 3rd floor) and #1 and #2 (on the 4th floor). We also have
classroom #3 (on the 4th floor), which we use primarily as a meeting room but also sometimes for
seminars and smaller classes.
All three of our main classrooms are equipped with audio-visual equipment. Instructions are posted in
each classroom – please be familiar with the equipment prior to using it for a class presentation. Note
that the computers in classrooms are PCs. Cables to connect PC laptops are available. Unfortunately,
Mac users need to ensure PC compatibility.
Computer Lab
The computer lab in the 3rd floor office space is available for student use Monday to Friday, 8:00 to
4:30 (except when otherwise booked for course purposes). MSW students who want to use the
computer lab on course evenings/weekends can ask instructors for access if they find either the
hallway office door or the computer lab locked.
To ensure security, any stored files on these computers are automatically deleted overnight; students
are responsible to ensure that they have saved all work on other devices. The lab contains a copy of
the APA Style Manual.
Study Area
The sitting area outside the computer lab is for students’ quiet study purposes and is open Monday to
Friday, 8:00 to 4:30, and on weekends, as requested or required by MSW students. The sitting area
overlooking Whyte Avenue on the 3rd floor is designated as a quiet area.
Photocopying
Printing and photocopying is available to students; the photocopier is located in the Study Area on the
3rd floor. Please see Shari Conley in the 4th floor office to start an account for this service. The
minimum amount you can place on your photocopying account is $10.00, which must be paid by cash
or cheque. Any balance will be carried forward from one term to the next. Unfortunately there are no
refunds on balances remaining at the end of students’ final terms.
Interview Room
An interview room is located on the 4th floor. Please ask Shari for information about booking the room.
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Student Lounge
The 4th floor Student Lounge is open from 8:00 to 4:30, Monday to Friday and on Friday evenings and
Saturdays during MSW course weekends. The lounge is equipped with a kitchen and basic utensils for
student use. Students who use this area are responsible for keeping it clean.
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MSW EDMONTON - PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
With a clinical specialization, the Edmonton MSW program is designed to help students develop
advanced competence in social work with families, individuals, and groups. Students apply critical
analysis to the interactions among personal, social, and structural factors in the problems clients bring
to the attention of professional helpers. In addition to core courses, students have opportunities to
extend their learning into areas of individual interest. Field education – a fundamental component of
the MSW curriculum – allows students to integrate theory and practice under the supervision of
experienced social work clinicians.
Students enter the Foundation and Specialization routes in the Central and Northern Alberta Region in
cohort groups. Because we use the cohort model, students should be reminded that missing courses
can result in a significant delay (up to 2 years) of program completion.
The MSW is a program of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Calgary. As such, the
policies and procedures of the Faculty of Graduate Studies pertain to students in the Foundation and
Clinical Specialization Programs. Information regarding the Faculty of Graduate Studies is available at
www.grad.ucalgary.ca.
Foundation Program
Students with a four-year baccalaureate in a discipline other than social work complete 19 courses
(including 2 practica equivalent to 3 courses) for the degree. The first 9 courses, including a practica
(426 hours) equivalent to 1 course, comprise the Foundation component of the MSW Program. These
courses and how they are likely to be scheduled from Fall 2015 to Spring/Summer 2017 are shown
below. Students must complete the 9 Foundation courses (including 426 hours practicum) prior to
proceeding to the Specialization.
Term/Year
Fall 2015
SOWK Course
621: History & Foundations of the
Profession
637: Human Behaviour &
Environments
629: Communication &
Interviewing
Winter 2016
625: Individuals, Families & Groups
Sp/Su 2016
Fall 2016
632: Social Policy & Social Justice
627: Organizations & Communities
645: Research & Evaluation
641: Models of Practice
Winter 2017
Format/Dates
Sept. block week (Sept. 1 to 5 inclusive)
Fall session, 4 weekends during term (Sept.
25/26, Oct. 16/17, Nov. 6/7, & Nov. 27/28)
January block week (Jan. 4 to 8 inclusive)
Winter session, 4 weekends during term
(Jan. 22/23, Feb. 5/6, Feb. 26/27, & Mar.
18/19)
Spring session, online
23/24, Oct. 14/15, Nov. 4/5, Nov. 25/26)
(Jan. 20/21, Feb. 10/11, Mar. 3/4 &
Mar.31/Apr. 1)
633: Foundational Field Practicum
Winter session, Seminar online and in class
(426 hours; may extend into
Jan. 20, Feb. 10, Mar. 3 & Mar. 31
Spring/Summer)
Weekend delivery typically includes Friday evenings (6 – 9) and Saturdays (9 – noon, 1 – 4).
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Clinical Specialization Program
The Clinical Specialization Program is designed to prepare students for advanced professional practice.
Its purpose is to develop advanced competence in social work with families, individuals, and groups.
In specialization courses, students are encouraged to critically analyze the interactions among
personal and social factors in the problems clients bring to our attention. In addition to the focus on
practice methods, students have the opportunity to extend their knowledge of the fields of service
within which those methods are applied.
Students entering (or advancing from the Foundation to) the Clinical Specialization Program choose
either a course-based or thesis-based route. Students in the course-based route are required to
complete 10 courses, including 525 hours of field practicum (equivalent to 2 courses). The coursebased route to the MSW includes an integrative project completed in the final semester of course
work. Students in the thesis route conduct original research and prepare a document that is defended
orally before an examination committee. Students who hold a BSW and select the thesis-based MSW
are required to complete 9 courses, including 525 hours of field practicum. Courses for Clinical
Specialization students are as follows:
Term/Year
Fall 2015
SOWK Course
697: Diversity, Oppression &
Social Justice
653: Comparative Approaches to
Change
679: Advanced Clinical Practice in
Mental Health (2 sections)
Winter 2016
659: Evidence & Clinical Practice
696: Advanced Practicum (525
hours; can continue through Fall
Sp/Su 2016
2016 semester)
6xx: Option (TBA)
651: Policy as Context for Clinical
Work
Fall 2016
699: Special Topics: Advanced
Clinical Practice with Families (2
sections)
Winter 2017
657: Clinical Social Work
Applications
Weekend delivery typically includes Friday evenings (6
Format (Dates)
Sept. block week (Sept. 1 to 5 inclusive).
25/26, Oct. 16/17, Nov. 6/7, & Nov. 27/28)
One section offered in the January block
week (Jan. 4 to 8 inclusive), the other
section offered online throughout term.
(Jan. 22/23, Feb. 5/6, Feb. 26/27, & Mar.
18/19)
Spring session, online and in class seminar
meetings TBA
Spring session, format TBA
Both sections will be offered 4 weekends
during the term Fall term (Sept. 23/24,
Oct. 14/15, Nov. 4/5, Nov. 25/26)
Dates and format TBA
– 9) and Saturdays (9 – 12, 1 – 4).
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FIELD EDUCATION INFORMATION FOR MSW STUDENTS
Students describe the practicum as one of the most important components of their social work
education. Through their involvement in field education programs, field instructors and others in host
agencies make significant and meaningful contributions to students’ skill and knowledge development.
The MSW Field Education Manual describes graduate practica and details the policies and procedures
related to students in placements. Students are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with
the Field Education Manual, which is available through the CNAR web site (fsw.ucalgary.ca/centraland-northern-alberta) and should note that field placements require advanced planning to ensure that
students are available for full-time or close to full-time field placements as scheduled. The following
paragraphs are intended to highlight only a few of the key aspects of field education in the MSW
Program.
Supervision and Instruction in Field Placements
Edmonton MSW students work with Grace Elliott, CNAR’s Associate Director of Field Education, to
arrange all practica. Once in field placements, the student is supervised by an experienced, agencybased registered social worker who functions as the field instructor. In addition to ongoing guidance
and feedback, the instructor(s) provides the student a minimum of one hour of supervision for every
15 placement hours. Students are also linked with a university-based faculty member who acts as the
faculty liaison. The faculty liaison, who is the instructor-of-record for the practicum course, facilitates
the integrative seminar (in class and/or online) that forms part of the course, makes scheduled visits
(on-site or electronic) to placement agencies, and participates in the formal evaluations of the
student’s achievement.
Learning and Assessment in Field Placements
MSW placements are structured by the objectives that students are intended to achieve in the
practicum course. These objectives are detailed in the Field Education Manual. Each student develops
a personal Learning Agreement in consultation with the field instructor and faculty liaison. Designing
the Agreement helps the field instructor and student clarify respective responsibilities and
expectations. The student and instructor negotiate activities that provide the student with
opportunities to learn and demonstrate competence in each of the objectives of the practicum.
Assessment of students in practica is an ongoing process intended to highlight students’ strengths and
learning needs. The assessment of the students’ educational needs and progress in practicum are
formally articulated at the beginning, middle, and end of the placement. Assessment is based on the
extent to which the objectives and activities specified in the students Learning Agreement have been
accomplished. Students in practicum courses are graded on a pass/fail basis.
Practicum in the Place of Employment
The Faculty of Social Work appreciates that students often face multiple demands, and may need to
juggle school with family and employment responsibilities. Recognizing this, the Office of Field
Education is prepared to support students’ abilities to develop practica in their places of employment
providing certain criteria are met. Any student considering a practicum in their workplace should
consult the Field Education Policy Manual posted on the CNAR website. The policy manual contains
detailed expectations, policies, and processes regarding the requisite written student proposal and
letter of support from the agency involved.
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Foundation Practicum
Foundation students typically complete their first practicum (SOWK 633) in the winter semester of
their second year. Of the 426 hours of field education, about 26 are completed within seminar-style
meetings with other students and the faculty liaison.
Students in the Foundation Program are strongly encouraged to get an early start on planning their
schedules to accommodate their placement starting in January of the second year and extending to
mid-April, May or June. The end date for the Foundation Practicum depends on the number of
hours/week in placement. For example, students able to complete 35 – 40 hours per week would
complete the Foundation Practicum within the winter semester while students who complete 20 hours
per week would finish in about 20 weeks – about two months after the end of the Winter semester
(approximately mid-June).
Students with extensive experience in social services, including 2 full years under the supervision of a
registered social worker, may be eligible to receive credit by special assessment for the Foundation
Practicum. Policies and procedures related to credit by special assessment are detailed in the Field
Education Policy Manual available through the CNAR web site.
Specialization Practicum
Students in the Clinical Specialization Program complete the Advanced Practicum (SOWK 696) in the
spring/summer between their first and second years. Of the 525 hours of field education, about 25 are
completed within seminar-style meetings with other students and the faculty liaison. The purpose of
the Advanced Practicum course is to develop students’ existing social work knowledge and skills to a
specialized level. The practicum promotes integration of the theory and skills students learn in the
classroom with their professional practice and social work identity.
As soon as possible, after beginning the Specialization Program, students should ensure that their
schedules can be arranged to allow them to be available for field placement during the spring/summer
semester between their first and second years in the program. By early in the first winter semester,
Specialization students begin working with Grace Elliott to explore and arrange practicum possibilities.
For the Advanced Practicum, students are encouraged to have an intense experience achieved through
placements of 3 – 5 days/week. Placements of 3 days/week will take just over 20 weeks to complete
while those of 5 days/week will take about 14 weeks.
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PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Students are referred to the University’s Graduate Calendar for details regarding the policies that
provide the administrative framework for the MSW program at
http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/grad/current/index.html. Note that a student in poor academic
standing will be required to withdraw from the program unless the program recommends otherwise
and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies supports the program recommendation. Poor
academic standing includes either a C+ or lower grade in any course or failure to maintain an annual
GPA of 3.0. Thesis-based students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 for the 12 months prior to the
annual May review period. The Academic Calendar is the final authority on all academic matters so
please check the Faculty of Graduate Studies Academic Calendar for full details.
Course-Based Students: Course & Final Integrative Project Requirements
Students admitted to the MSW program with a baccalaureate in a discipline other than social work
complete the Foundation’s 9 courses (including 426 hours practicum) prior to proceeding to the
Specialization. The Foundation component includes no option courses.
The course-based MSW Specialization Program requires that students complete 5 core courses, 3
option courses and the (2 course equivalent) Advanced Practicum. In the Edmonton Specialization
Program, 2 of the 3 option courses are “strongly recommended” on the basis of faculty consensus
regarding key components of clinical social work programs: Advanced Practice in Mental Health
(offered in the winter term of the first year) and Advanced Practice with Families (offered in the fall
term of the second year). For the third option, a range of courses is offered depending on student
interest and faculty resources and this course is usually taken in the spring session between the first
and second year. Students who would prefer not to take a “strongly recommended” option should
speak to the Associate Director, Academic for the Central and Northern Alberta Region.
For Specialization students admitted in Fall 2015, the final project will be done during the Winter 2017
semester. These projects are completed as part of students’ last course, Clinical Social Work
Applications. The course provides students with time and support during the preparation of the
project, which includes both written and oral components. Each student is assigned a faculty member
who acts as a consultant during the preparation of the final project. The written component is a paper,
about 35-40 pages, which is usually a ‘case study’ of a clinical situation the student encountered in the
Advanced Practicum. The oral component is a presentation given in conference format to audiences
that include faculty and student peers. Projects are graded by 2 instructors who evaluate the extent to
which the paper and presentation demonstrate knowledge of a substantive topic area, relevant theory
and practice approaches, ability to apply theory to practice, and literary and oral competence.
Specialization students admitted in Fall 2015 will be provided with details about the final integrative
project during Fall 2016 or earlier if requested. Meetings with faculty consultants will begin early in the
Winter 2017 semester.
Thesis Students: Course & Research Requirements
Thesis students complete the same requirements as course-based students with one exception: they
complete 2 rather than 3 option courses. This difference from course-based program requirements
reflects recognition of the time required to conduct independent research. To date, thesis students
have received a small stipend (~$2,500) from the Faculty of Graduate Studies at specified steps in
their thesis research.
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Thesis students are assigned an interim advisor upon admission to the MSW Program. The student
identifies a permanent supervisor before the end of the first year, after discussion and mutual
agreement. The student works with the supervisor to design and implement the thesis research.
Students submit the completed thesis to an examination committee composed of the supervisor and
at least two other examiners. The two-hour oral examination of the thesis involves questions of the
student by each committee member. For a full description of thesis requirements and the oral
examination process, see http://grad.ucalgary.ca/current/thesis.
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ESSENTIAL ONLINE TOOLS AND SERVICES
The Information Technologies department (IT) at the University of Calgary provides students with a
variety of tools, resources and supports. Students are encouraged to use the IT web site
(http://www.ucalgary.ca/it/) as a resource for computer/internet questions or concerns.
IT tools which MSW students will likely use during their programs are described briefly below.
UofC IT Account
An Information Technologies (IT) account is required to access key UofC online services. In particular,
MSW students in Edmonton use IT Accounts to access the library, Desire2Learn (D2L) and AirUC
Wireless Internet (described below).
Go to https://itregport.ucalgary.ca for directions on how to register for an IT Account. You will need
your UCID to register. Once you register, you will have an IT Account username and password.
For information about UofC IT accounts including explanations of usernames and passwords,
recovering forgotten passwords, changing passwords, and managing IT accounts, visit
www.ucalgary.ca/it/services/it-account.
eID Account
eID accounts are required to access key UofC online services through the myUofC Portal, including
your Student Centre, and the online library databases.
Go to https://acctman.ucalgary.ca/register/ for directions on registering for an eID. You will need your
UCID to register. Once you register, you will have an eID username and password.
myUofC Portal
Logging on to your myUofC portal requires your eID username and password.
Once logged into the myUofC portal, online UofC services can be accessed without re-entering
usernames and passwords. Link to myUofC via UofC and CNAR home web sites; the link is consistently
at the top of each site’s headline banner.
Some of the online services used most often by MSW students via myUofC are described below.
Student Center
Access to your Student Centre is possible only through the myUofC portal. Online services available
via the Student Centre include course registration (add, drop, swap, edit), fee payment, view class
schedule, viewing grades, printing enrollment verification letters and tax receipts, changing your
address, applying to graduate, and downloading forms you may need for your program.
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Desire2Learn (D2L)
D2L is an online course management system used to support face-to-face classes, the integrative
seminar, and to deliver the distance courses offered in this program.
D2L courses are accessible via your myUofC portal or at http://d2l.ucalgary.ca. For help with D2L,
visit http://elearn.ucalgary.ca/desire2learn/home/students.
Adobe Connect
Adobe Connect is the online classroom program that is used for synchronous online sessions. These
sessions are normally accessed through your D2L courses. A quick start guide and more information
can be found at http://elearn.ucalgary.ca/connect.
Student Email Listservs
All students are automatically registered on their program listserv and are required to use their
ucalgary.ca email accounts for all correspondence from the faculty or about their courses. Students on
the new Office365 email account can set up forwarding after logging in to http://office365.ucalgary.ca
and clicking on Outlook. You can then set up forwarding in the options.
We appreciate that attending to emails is sometimes difficult and promise to limit what we send to
you. We use a system whereby emails we really need you to read have “URGENT” in the header.
Emails with important but not critical messages have “IMPORTANT” in the header and those with
information we think you might be interested in are labeled “FYI.” We count on students reading all
emails sent under the URGENT tag.
UofC Library Access
The library home web site is http://www.library.ucalgary.ca. Online services to the UofC library are
accessed using your ID number and barcode information on your campus card or your IT account
username and password.
AirUC Wireless Internet (Unsecure)
The AirUC Wireless Internet service is the unencrypted wireless network at the University of Calgary
(including the FSW CNAR offices) that provides users with network connectivity.
To connect to the AirUC wireless network you need to have a WiFi-enabled computer, a web browser,
and an eID and password.
To connect to AirUC: select "AirUC" on your computer as you would for any wireless network, start
your web browser and, when the UofC portal page appears, log in with your username and password.
AirUC Wireless Internet (Secure)
AirUC-Secure is the wireless network at the University of Calgary (including FSW CNAR offices) that
uses encryption to ensure that authentication and all traffic on the Wi-Fi network is secure.
To enable AirUC Secure, please go to www.ucalgary.ca/it/services/airuc-secure and click on “User
Guides” where you will choose the applicable operating system. Follow the directions to enable your
login to AirUC Secure
If you have any difficulties, please contact IT at 1-888-342-3802. IT staff can access your computer
remotely to assist you.
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STUDENT SERVICES – UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Graduate Student Advisors
Kristen Raimundo and Tori LaRoche, the Graduate Advisors for students in the CNAR MSW Program,
work with the FSW Student Services team to provide all CNAR students with support and guidance.
Specifically, Kristen provides support to students in the Foundation Program, while Tori provides
support to students admitted, and moving in to, the Clinical Specialization Program; however, both
advisors are knowledgeable and would be happy to assist you, regardless of your program. The
Manager of Student Services, Maria Soos-Gonczol, is based in Calgary. The Student Services team
encourages students to use the web site (fsw.ucalgary.ca/central-and-northern-alberta) and MSW
Handbook as first resources to answer program-related questions. If more individualized help is
needed, contact Kristen or Tori via email at [email protected]. Regular office hours are Monday –
Friday, 8:30 – 4:30.
Career Services
For personal help with career planning, job search, resume tune-up and interview skills, contact our
faculty specific advisor: Kelly Gallant (Phone: 403-220-2193; Email: [email protected]; Web:
www.ucalgary.ca/careers; or visit: http://www.ucalgary.ca/careers/studentsandalumni/careerlink to
book an appointment.
Student Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services works with students, faculty and staff to facilitate an accessible learning
environment for students requiring academic accommodation. If you are a student requiring any form
of academic accommodation, it is your responsibility to register with Student Accessibility Services
(Phone: 403-220-8237; Email: [email protected]; Web: http://www.ucalgary.ca/access/) as soon
as possible and discuss your needs with your instructor no later than fourteen (14) days after the start
of the course.
Student Loans and Financial Aid
Students can get information about student loans and awards from the University of Calgary, Student
Awards and Financial Aid office. Visit the web site at: http://www.ucalgary.ca/studentfinance/
Financial Accounts – Student Receivables Office
The Student Receivables Office (Phone: 403-220-3134; Fax: 403-282-9349; Email:
[email protected]) manages the collection and processing of payments made to
student financial accounts with the University of Calgary. This office assists University of Calgary
students, staff and faculty by offering the following services:

Issuing student account refunds

Invoicing sponsors on behalf of students

Processing payments for University student accounts including online banking payments, third
party payments and tuition support programs for staff and faculty.

Compiling education and tuition tax credit information (T2202A forms).

Collecting on overdue accounts.
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MSW TUITION AND FEES – FALL 2015 & WINTER 2016
MSW students in Edmonton pay tuition and fees to the University of Calgary. Because Edmonton
students are not able to access some of the University of Calgary services, you are automatically
exempt from some fees, as indicated in the following table. Unless you opt out by a certain date, you
will automatically be required to pay fees for dental and health insurance, also indicated in the table
below. Details of your financial status with the University of Calgary are posted on your Student
Record, which is in the Student Centre accessible through the myUofC portal.
Tuition and Fees for Course-Based Students
Mandatory: Fees for the following are mandatory and will appear in your student record. Please ensure that
you are aware of the payment deadlines for all terms.
Payment
Due
Term Covered
Spring 2015
2015 Spring (only for
continuing students)
Student Services Fee
Fall 2015
Fall 15 & Winter 16
Grad Group Insurance
Fall 2015
Fall 15 & Winter 16
Graduate Students' Association
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Tuition Fees (2 HCE @
730.50/1,658.28
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Winter 2016
Winter 2016
Tuition Fees (2 HCE @
730.50/1,658.28
Winter 2016
Winter 2016
Spring 2016
Spring 2016
Item
Domestic
Student
$ Amount
International
Student
$ Amount
150.00*
150.00*
11.00
11.00
160.07
160.07
1,461.00
3,316.56
150.00
150.00
1,461.00
3,316.56
150.00
150.00
150.00
150.00
3,543.07
7,254.19
* not included in total
TOTAL
Automatically waived: Fees for the following appear in your student record but will be automatically waived
by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Spring 2015
2015 Spring (only for
continuing students)
Grad U-PASS
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Grad Athletics
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Grad U-PASS
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Grad Campus Recreation
Winter 2016
Winter 2016
Grad Athletics
Winter 2016
Winter 2016
Grad U-PASS
Winter 2016
Winter 2016
Grad Campus Recreation
Spring 2016
Spring 2016
Grad U-PASS
125.00
125.00
25.19
25.19
125.00
125.00
36.68
36.68
25.18
25.18
125.00
125.00
36.68
36.68
125.00
125.00
Can opt out: You will be charged for the following fees unless you manually opt out by the fall fee payment
deadline.
Fall 2015
Fall 15 & Winter 16
Grad Dental Insurance
231.64
231.64
Fall 2015
Fall 15 & Winter 16
Grad Health Insurance
283.52
283.52
Fall 2015
Fall 15 & Winter 16
Grad Bursary Donation
10.00
10.00
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Tuition and Fees for Thesis-based students
Information above related to general (non-tuition) fees also applies to thesis-based students.
However, instead of paying tuition on a per-course basis, thesis-based students pay program tuition
fees in year 1, and continuing tuition fees in all years following, assessed over 4 terms as indicated
below:
Term
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Domestic Students
Program Fees
Continuing Fees
$952.76
$277.19
$952.76
$277.19
$1,905.52
$554.38
$1,905.52
$554.38
International Students
Program Fees
Continuing Fees
$2,162.52
$629.12
$2,162.52
$629.12
$4,325.04
$1,258.24
$4,325.04
$1,258.24
Fee Deferrals and Late Payments
Students who need a fee deferral or want to appeal a late payment penalty charge should contact the
Fees Manager at [email protected]. Appeals are ruled on by the Fees Manager.
Grad Bursary Donation
This fee supports bursaries for students in financial need. If you do not wish to participate, you must
opt out in writing through the Faculty of Graduate Studies before the Fee Payment deadline of your
Annual Registration by emailing [email protected]. Students must opt out annually.
Health and Dental Insurance
The Graduate Students Association provides Health and Dental insurance that is compulsory for all
full-time students and their dependents. Fees are automatically assessed in the fall for the full year. If
you already have health and dental insurance coverage and wish to opt out of the plan, you must fill
out the form at: www.ihaveaplan.ca/CalgaryGSA prior to the fee payment deadline (no
exceptions). Information regarding the plans is also available through the GSA web site. Students
must opt out annually.
Transferring between Course- and Thesis-based Programs: Fee Implications
Transfers between the course- and thesis-based programs must be supported by a designated faculty
member and approved by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Fees for any student transferring from the
thesis-based route to the course-based route within a program will be assessed according to the
tuition policy for course-based programs from the first term of registration in the course-based
program.
A student who has completed five or fewer half-courses or equivalent in a course-based route will be
assessed program fees for one year from the date of transfer to a thesis route within the program.
Continuing fees will be assessed for subsequent years. A student who has completed six or more halfcourses or equivalent in a course-based route will be assessed continuing fees from the date of
transfer into a thesis-based route within the program.
Students considering transferring from one route to another are strongly encouraged to first consult
with a Student Advisor regarding fee implications and the Associate Director, Academic, for the
Central and Northern Alberta Region regarding academic implications.
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KEY PROCESSES IN THE MSW PROGRAM
Paying Tuition and Fees
Please note the following two key facts about fee payments:

We do not accept fee payments at the Edmonton office.

Fee payment deadlines refer to when payment must be received at the UofC rather than the date
by which you need to send payment.
The UofC provides students with 2 options for tuition and fee payment, described below.
Options for Fee Payment
Use one of the following options to make your payment:
Tuition & fee payment option 1: Cheque sent to Calgary

Make your cheque payable to University of Calgary, write your full name and include your Calgary
Student ID number in the memo section of the cheque.

Cheques take 3 business days to process, plus mailing time.

Address for cheque: University of Calgary, Enrolment Services, 117 MacKimmie Library Block,
2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
Tuition & fee payment option 2: Online banking (preferred method)

The following banks have an online banking arrangement with the UofC: Royal Bank, CIBC, Bank
of Montreal, Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust, ATB Financial, Caisse Populaire, First Calgary Savings,
HSBC, ING, National Bank of Canada, President’s Choice Financial, and Credit Unions in Alberta,
British Columbia, and Ontario. Further information regarding online banking and fee payment can
be found on the following webpage:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/fees/paymentoption/onlinebanking.

Fee payments through online banking take approximately 5 business days to clear; ensure you
leave enough time prior to the due date to avoid late payment charges.

Your account number will be your UofC student ID number, plus the first five (or fewer) characters
of your last name (e.g. 00293847MCCAL)

Credit cards are not accepted for payment of tuition and fees
Annual Registration
Each year of the program, no later than the deadline for the annual registration month (September for
all graduate students in the Edmonton MSW program), each graduate student must register using the
Student Centre via myUofC. Completion of the annual registration is called Registration Initialization.
Graduate students must initialize their registration every September. Students who do not initialize
their registration by the appropriate deadline date will be withdrawn from the program.
The academic year for students in the Edmonton MSW program is September 1 to August 31.
The academic load for students in the Edmonton MSW program is full-time.
See the Registration Initialization Guide online at
http://kb.ucalgary.ca/files/itkb/gs_registration_initialization_jun14j.pdf.
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Registering in Courses
Follow these steps to register for classes:
1. From the University of Calgary website (www.ucalgary.ca), click on ‘myUofC’ [top right side of
page]. Log in using your eID and password.
2. Scroll down to view the ‘Student Center’ .
3. Under the Academics heading, click ‘Enroll’.
4. Select the academic term and click ‘Continue’.
5. Click on ‘Class Search’ (or use the ‘Enter Class Nbr’ box, the five digit class numbers are listed
on the timetables).
6. Use the drop down menu to find the course subject (SOWK = social work), enter the number if
you know it (e.g., 201) and click on ‘Search’.
7. When you find the class you’re looking for, make sure that it is offered in Edmonton (Lethbridge
and Calgary courses are all listed in the same section), and is correctly Foundation or
Specialization.
8. Click on the green ‘Select Class’.
9. After ensuring you selected the right class, click on ‘Next’, ‘Proceed to Step 2 of 3’, ‘Finish
Enrolling’.
10. You can double check your status by clicking on ‘My Class Schedule’.
Completing Course Evaluations
The results of students’ course evaluations are important! In addition to supporting ongoing course
development, these evaluations (particularly the USRI, described below) provide some of the data on
which decisions about instructors’ merit increases and promotions are based.
At the University of Calgary, formal course evaluations are done online through Universal Student
Ratings of Instruction (USRI). Toward the end of each semester you will receive email prompts to
complete USRI evaluations of your current courses. These evaluations are confidential and your
instructors will never have access to your specific ratings and/or comments. Instructors receive the
results of USRIs only after courses are complete and grades are posted, and they receive only collated
data. Further, the University will not release the results to the instructor unless the student response
rate is high enough to support the use of descriptive statistics. Additional information about USRIs is
at http://www.ucalgary.ca/usri/.
By Faculty of Social Work policy, instructors should implement an evaluation at about the mid-point of
all courses. The form of the evaluation is left to the discretion of the instructor. Types of mid-term
evaluations could include class discussion, confidential surveys, and/or confidential written responses
to open-ended questions. Based on the desire to enhance their teaching effectiveness and the impact
of the course, instructors may ask for feedback in addition to the required mid- and end-term
evaluations.
Applying to Graduate
Students apply to convocate in the last semester of their programs. If you are convocating in the
Spring the deadline to apply, via your Student Centre, is March 1st and if you are convocating in the
Fall, the deadline is September 1st.
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STUDENT AWARDS
Faculty of Graduate Studies
A number of awards administered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies are available to MSW students.
FGS maintains the Graduate Award Database, which includes detailed descriptions of many awards in
addition to those that are specifically for social work. The database is accessible through the FGS
home page at http://grad.ucalgary.ca/.
The following awards are specific to social work students. Each requires the student be nominated by
a Faculty member and some require a statement from nominated students. Nominations for these
awards are due in early November. Speak to a Student Advisor or your Faculty Advisor for additional
details.
Albert Comanor Memorial Graduate Social Work Scholarship (Value $1,100)
Candidates must be registered full-time in the course-based MSW Program and must submit a onepage statement demonstrating their interest in and commitment to their particular area of study
within the field of Social Work. The Faculty’s recommendation is subject to final approval of the
Graduate Scholarship Committee.
Chickwagon! Graduate Scholarship in Social Work (Value: $1,000)
Open to students enrolled full-time in the MSW (course-based or thesis-based). Candidates nominated
by a faculty member must submit a one page statement describing their commitment to, and interest
in, the study of domestic violence.
Iain Cullen Ramsay Graduate Scholarship in Social Work (Value: $2,200)
Open to full-time Master’s students registered in the Faculty of Social Work in the Clinical Social Work
Practice or Leadership in Human Services specializations (course-based or thesis-based). Applicants
must have a demonstrated interest, work or experience in child or adolescent well-being and health.
Preference will be given to applicants working with people who have special needs.
Jocelyn Monsma Selby Graduate Scholarship in Social Work (Value: $1,000)
Open to course-based and thesis-based MSW students. Candidates must show an interest in and
commitment to the area of addictions in clinical practice. Candidates nominated by a faculty member
must submit a one page statement describing their program of study and their interest in addictions in
clinical practice.
M. Lilian Dick Graduate Scholarship in Social Work (Value: $600)
Open to course-based or thesis-based MSW students with a Clinical Social Work Practice
specialization. Selection will be based on the student’s academic merit and admission statement of
interest in pursuing Clinical Practice.
Mavis Marteinson Graduate Scholarship in Social Work Value: ($1,000)
Open to course-based or thesis-based students. Applicants must have experience in the workforce,
including two years in a leadership position. Preference will be given to single parents who have
primary custodial responsibility for their child/children.
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RBC Graduate Scholarship in Social Work (Value: $2,600)
Open to MSW students in the first year of the course-based or thesis-based program. The award will
be made on the basis of academic excellence and a stated interest in the field of families with special
needs. Candidates nominated by a faculty member must submit a one page statement to describe
their program of study and their interest in the field of families with special needs.
Ruth Hilland Graduate Scholarship in Social Work (Value: $600)
Open to students entering or enrolled in the MSW program, Clinical Social Work Practice specialization
(course-based or thesis-based), in the Faculty of Social Work. Preference is given to applicants with an
interest in the study of spirituality as it relates to clinical practice.
Faculty of Social Work, Recognition of Excellence Awards
Every year the Faculty of Social Work recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of students in
its undergraduate and graduate programs through its Recognition of Excellence awards. Students may
be nominated by their peers or by faculty and staff and the awards highlight excellence in a variety of
areas including commitment to social justice and civic engagement, personal and academic
achievement, leadership, and contributions in the field.
Clarice Chodak Recognition of Excellence in Social Action is awarded annually to a maximum of
five students who demonstrate commitment to social justice, civic engagement, and volunteerism
through actions against racism, anti-Semitism or other forms of injustice.
Iain Cullen Ramsay Recognition of Excellence in Personal Achievement is awarded annually to
a maximum of five students whose commitment to education in social work has been demonstrated by
inspirational attitudes and behaviors in class, practica, and/or relationships with other students. This
award is intended to honor excellence that may not be indicated through traditional means such as
grade point average or participation in formal student governance activities. Students may
demonstrate outstanding personal achievement through, for example, coping with significant personal
or academic challenges while in the program or inspiring other students through particularly
compassionate or empowering activities.
Recognition of Excellence in Field Practicum is awarded annually to a maximum of five students
whose activities and achievements in practicum have been outstanding in a placement that has
occurred during the current academic year. This Recognition of Excellence acknowledges that while
students are intended to be learners in their practica, they may also contribute meaningfully to their
clients’ (individuals, groups, families, communities, organizations) lives.
Recognition of Excellence in Student Leadership is awarded annually to a maximum of five
students whose activities contributed to significantly enhancing the educational experiences of
students in the Faculty of Social Work. Recipients’ leadership may be formal or informal.
Faculty of Social Work, Research Awards
MSW students completing research are eligible to apply for a number of competitive awards. The
following two awards are internal to the Faculty of Social Work. Additional information is available on
both internal and external awards at: https://fsw.ucalgary.ca/research/student-research.
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FSW Student Conference Presentation Award
To foster student's learning and excellence in scholarship through supporting them to present at peerreviewed conferences. Awards are valued at $300 each with applications due in June and December.
FSW Student Publication Award
To foster student's excellence in research through supporting peer-reviewed publications through
mentorship. Awards are valued at $300 each with applications due in June and December.
STUDENT LOANS
The UofC’s Financing your Education page http://www.ucalgary.ca/studentfinance/ has links to
resources related to student loans. To go directly to the Alberta Government web site to learn about
student loans, visit: http://alis.alberta.ca/ec/fo/pay/loans-grants.html.
Most student loan “documents” and processes are now paperless, including the “Confirmation of
Enrolment for Interest Free Status.” Please contact your lender for further direction to access these
online services. Should you require signatures on paper forms, please bring them to the Faculty’s
main office in the Garneau Professional Centre (Room 444), and we will request signing authority from
Calgary’s Financial Aid office for your forms. Please allow 2-3 business days for forms to be processed.
Please notify the Fees Office at UofC ([email protected] or 403 210-7625) if you have applied for a
student loan and have not received payment by the date fees are due. Please do this at least one
week before the fee deadline to avoid a late payment penalty.
For information and assistance with awards, scholarships, or government financial aid, please call
(403) 210-7625
Hours of Operation:
Monday - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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WHO’S WHO: FACULTY AND STAFF IN EDMONTON
Support Staff
Shari Conley, Front Office Coordinator
Phone: 780-492-3888; E-mail: [email protected]
Provides reception services and technology, field education, and general and specific administrative support in the
Edmonton office. She also supports faculty communications with the general public and registered social workers
across the Central and Northern Alberta Region.
Karen Marshall, Manager, Administrative Services
Karen oversees the administrative operations in the FSW Regional office.
Graduate and Undergraduate Student Advisors
Kristen Raimundo and Tori LaRoche
E-mail: [email protected]
Responsible for BSW and MSW advising including assisting students with registration, student awards,
requesting letters of permission, and referrals to other UofC departments and services.
Faculty Members
Ralph Bodor, Associate Professor (on Research and Study Leave from July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015)
PhD (Calgary), MSW (Calgary), BSW (Calgary)
In addition to documenting the implementation of social work education in rural, remote, and Aboriginal
communities, Ralph focuses his research on dual/multiple relationships in rural practice.
Avery Calhoun, Associate Professor
PhD (Hawaii), MSW (Hawaii), BSW (Victoria)
Avery’s interests include clinical social work, narrative practices in social work, and program development and
evaluation. Her recent research has focused on restorative justice and social justice advocacy.
Julie Drolet, Associate Professor
PhD (McGill), MSW (McGill), BSW (Regina), BA (Toronto)
Julie’s interests include international social work and social development, climate change and disasters, Canadian
immigration, international migration, field education, and community development.
Grace Elliott, Instructor (Associate Director, Field; Coordinator, Student Affairs; (on Research and Study Leave
from July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015)
MSW (Calgary), BSW (Calgary); BA (Hon, Waterloo)
Grace has worked as a frontline social worker in children’s services, health care and community services. Her
professional interests include social work field education, supervision, social work ethics, women’s issues and
comparative learning styles.
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Rick Enns, Associate Professor (Associate Dean)
PhD (Alberta), MSW (Manitoba), MA (Manitoba)
Rick’s interests include western Canadian history including federal Indian education policy, residential schools,
church missions and Indian Treaties; social work research methods, critical perspectives in mental health,
immigration policy and practice.
Richard Feehan, Instructor
MSW (Wilfrid Laurier), BSW (Calgary), BA (Alberta)
Richard’s interests include practice with individuals, families and groups, gender issues, Canadian social policy and
social justice.
Linda Kreitzer, Associate Professor
PhD (Calgary), MSW (Calgary), BSc Social Welfare (Metropolitan State College)
Linda’s teaching and research interests include social work in Africa, colonialism, community practice, international
indigenous issues, globalization and macro social work.
Jean Lafrance, Associate Professor (part-time)
BA (Ottawa), MSW (Carleton), PhD (USC)
Jean’s teaching and research interests focus on child and family services and community processes that contribute
to strengths-based practices and build upon Aboriginal world views.
Anne Marie McLaughlin, Associate Professor (Associate Director, Academic)
PhD (Calgary), MSW (Wilfrid Laurier), BA (Queens)
Anne Marie’s teaching and research interests focus on mental health, clinical social work, social justice and rural
and remote practice.
David Nicholas, Associate Professor (Coordinator, Research)
PhD (Toronto), MSW (Calgary), BSW (Calgary)
David’s teaching and research interests focus on health, particularly on children with complex health conditions and
their families.
Janki Shankar, Associate Professor (on Research and Study Leave from Jan. 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016)
PhD (Sydney), MSW (Mumbai)
Janki’s teaching and research interests are in the area of mental health.
Sherri Tanchak, Instructor
Phone: 780-492-4557; Email: [email protected]
MSW (Calgary)
Sherri has a long background in social work practice, particularly in policy development, child welfare, First Nations
and multicultural practice.
Gail Zuk, Instructor: Grande Prairie (Associate Director, Community-based Learning Circles; (on Research and
Study Leave from Jan. 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016)
PhD (MUN), MSW (UBC), BSW (Calgary), BA (Alberta)
Phone: 780-539-2964; Email: [email protected]
Gail’s interests include women’s realities, northern/rural communities, child welfare and environmental social
action. Gail has primary responsibility for the BSW Learning Circles in the FSW’s Central and Northern Alberta
Region.
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Professors Emeriti/ae
Margot Herbert, Associate Professor Emerita
Child welfare, advocacy, organizational impediments to best practice, social work in health
Ron Levin, Associate Professor Emeritus
Psychosocial dimensions of illness, social work management, independent social work practice
Butch Nutter, Professor Emeritus
Child welfare, mental health, addictions, community development, social policy, research, evaluation
Adjunct Professor(s)
Cecilia Bukutu, Adjunct Assistant Professor
PhD (Cambridge)
Senior Partnership& Process Manager, Child & Youth Data Laboratory (CYDL), Alberta Centre for Child Family &
Community Research (ACCFCR)
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK
Writing Expectations
It is expected that all work submitted in assignments should be the student’s own work, written
expressly by the student for this particular course. Students are referred to the section on plagiarism
in the University Calendar for additional information:
(http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/k-2.html).
Plagiarism is the use of “any source whatsoever without clearly documenting it” and is a serious
academic offense. Consequences include failure on the assignment, failure in the course and possibly
suspension or expulsion from the university. Students must document not only direct quotations but
also paraphrases and ideas where they appear in your text. A reference list at the end is insufficient
by itself. Readers must be able to tell exactly where your words and ideas end and other people's
words and ideas begin. This includes assignments submitted in non-traditional formats such as Web
pages or visual media, and material taken from such sources.
Please consult your instructor or the Writing Centre (www.efwr.ucalgary.ca) if you have any questions
regarding how to document sources.
Research Ethics
Students interested in undertaking an assignment that will involve collecting information from
members of the public, should speak with the course instructor and consult Research Services before
beginning the assignment: http://www.ucalgary.ca/research/students.
Academic Appeals
The following is from the University of Calgary’s Graduate Calendar at
http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/grad/current/gs-l.html. “The University recognizes that there
are instances when a student may wish to challenge University decisions about grades or academic
policy. When a dispute arises, every effort should be made to resolve the issues informally rather than
resort to a formal appeal. If, however, a formal appeal is necessary, the student should follow the
Appeals Procedures that are described below.”
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The following general guidelines define the routes of appeal in different areas and are taken from the
Graduate Calendar. The Calendar is regarded as the final authority on all academic matters and should
be consulted if considering an appeal.
1. Students should recognize that reappraisals of term and final grades occur at the
department/faculty level that originated those decisions.
2. Students should recognize that appeals of grade reappraisals and other academic decisions will be
handled at the level of appeal closest to the level at which the decision was made.
3. Students must begin the reappraisal/appeal process at the appropriate level and proceed through
successive levels of appeal in order, and with no omissions.
4. At every level, students should attempt, to the utmost of their ability, to present their arguments
as effectively and as fully as possible. Mere dissatisfaction with a decision is not sufficient grounds
for the appeal of a grade or other academic decision.
5. The General Faculties Council's (GFC) Student Academic Appeals Committee will hear an appeal
only if it can be demonstrated there is: (a) alleged bias, and/or (b) alleged unfair procedures at a
lower level of appeal, and/or (c) substantial new evidence which could not have been presented at
an earlier stage.
6. Students may obtain help in understanding the appeals process and in writing appeal letters from
the Student Ombuds Office. For more information, refer to their website:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/students/ombuds.
a. Students who wish to apply for a reappraisal of graded term work or final grades, or
wish to appeal those reappraisals, and students who wish to appeal what they feel are
unfair academic decisions by their faculty should follow the guidelines” at
http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/i.html.
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Principles of Conduct
The Faculty of Social Work complies with the University of Calgary’s statement on principles of
conduct, as follows:
1. The University of Calgary community has undertaken to be guided by the following statements of
purpose and values:

To promote free inquiry and debate

To act as a community of scholars

To lead and inspire societal development

To respect, appreciate, and encourage diversity

To display care and concern for community
2. The University seeks to create and maintain a positive and productive learning and working
environment, that is, an environment in which there is:

Respect for the dignity of all persons

Fair and equitable treatment of individuals in our diverse community

Personal integrity and trustworthiness

Respect for academic freedom

Respect for personal and University property
3. Those persons appointed by the University to positions of leadership and authority have particular
responsibility, not only for their own conduct, but also for ensuring, to the extent of their authority
and ability:

That a positive and productive learning and working environment is created and maintained

That conflicts and concerns are addressed in a positive, timely, reasonable, and effective
manner

That persons within their jurisdiction are informed of their rights and responsibilities with
respect to conduct
4. The University undertakes to ensure that its policies, systems, processes, and day-to-day
operations foster the goals in #1 and #2 above.
5. The University encourages and undertakes to support all members of the University community in
resolving conflicts and concerns in a positive, timely, reasonable, and effective manner.
6. The University undertakes to ensure that the protection afforded by the principles of natural justice
is extended to all members of the University community.
7. The University undertakes to provide resources through various offices to generate awareness
related to this Statement on Principles of Conduct throughout the University community and to
assist in resolving conflict in a positive way.
Note: The principles of natural justice reflect a concept that ensures fair play. The specific
requirements of natural justice will often vary depending on the circumstances but are generally
considered to ensure a full and fair consideration of the issue, including consideration in the absence
of bias.
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ALBERTA COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORKERS
The Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) is the regulatory body for the profession of social work
in Alberta, as legislated under the Health Professions Act. ACSW ensures that Alberta’s social workers
meet the regulations of the Health Professions Act, which includes mandatory registration and
continuing competency activities.
Students can become members of ACSW for $75 per year. Student members receive information and
discounts on ACSW events, such as the Annual Conference. The ACSW website, at www.acsw.ab.ca,
includes full information about registration, dates, yearly practice permits, and annual credits through
conferences, education, and community service. You can also access the Social Work Code of Ethics
and the Standards of Practice through the website.
MSW students with BSW degrees will normally have previously been registered with ACSW. For
Foundation students, once your MSW degree is complete, you will be eligible to be provisionally
registered. Your MSW practicum hours (providing you have been supervised by a Registered Social
Worker) count toward the hours required for registration. Full RSW status will require additional
practice hours under RSW supervision. Further information may be found on their web site.
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
FALL TERM 2015
The dates for the 2015-2016 Academic Year are tentative and subject to review
and change.
SEPTEMBER 2015
Tuesday
1
• Fall term begins
Tuesday to
Saturday
1-5
Saturday
5
• Last day to withdraw with permission from the Block
Week courses
Monday
7
• Labour Day – University Closed
Tuesday
8
• FALL TERM LECTURES BEGIN (except Block Week
courses)
Friday
18
• Block Week
• Last day to drop full courses and Fall Term half courses
• No refunds for full courses (Multi-term) or Fall Term half
courses after this date
Monday
21
• Last day to add or swap full courses and Fall Term half
courses
• Last day for change of registration from audit to credit or
credit to audit
Friday
25
• Fee payment deadline for Fall Term full and half courses
12
• Thanksgiving Day – University Closed
OCTOBER 2015
Monday
NOVEMBER 2015
Wednesday to
Sunday
11 - 15
Wednesday
11
• Reading week-No classes.
• Remembrance Day - University Closed
DECEMBER 2015
Tuesday
8
• FALL TERM LECTURES END
• Last day to withdraw with permission from Fall Term half
courses
Friday to Thursday
25 – 31
• Holiday Observance. Term Break. University Closed
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
WINTER TERM 2016
The dates for the 2015-2016 Academic Year are tentative and subject to review
and change.
JANUARY 2016
Friday
1
• New Year’s Day - University Closed
Monday
4
• Winter term begins
Monday - Friday
4-8
Friday
8
Monday
11
• WINTER TERM LECTURES BEGIN (except Block Week
courses)
Friday
22
• Last day to drop Winter Term half courses
• Block Week
• Last day to withdraw with permission from Block Week
courses
• No fee refunds for Winter Term half courses after this date
Monday
25
• Last day to add or swap Winter Term half courses
• Last day of change of registration from audit to credit or
credit to audit
Friday
29
• Fee payment deadline for Winter Term half courses
• Spring and Summer Term Schedule of Classes will be
available mid-January
FEBRUARY 2016
Monday
1
• Last day to submit Application for Degree for the February
2016 Conferral of Degrees
• Spring and Summer Term registration for continuing
students begins early February
Sunday – Sunday
14 – 21
Monday
15
• Reading week-dates. No classes.
• Alberta Family Day - University closed
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MARCH 2016
Tuesday
1
• Last day to submit Application for Degree for all degrees
and diplomas to be conferred at May and Spring (June)
Convocations.
Friday
25
• Good Friday - University closed
13
• WINTER TERM LECTURES END
APRIL 2016
Wednesday
• Last day to withdraw with permission from full courses and
Winter Term half courses
Friday
29
• Winter term ends
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