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School of Health & Community Services

University Transfer: Social Work

University Transfer: Social Work is a stream within the University Transfer: Arts program.

Make a difference in the lives of others with a rewarding career in social work. Social workers help individuals, families, groups, and communities develop the skills and resources they need to enhance quality of life. In this program you will learn skills in behavioural sciences and humanities and gain an understanding of social work theory used in generalist social work practice. You can have a positive impact on the lives of others as a social worker.

You can begin your degree in social work at Medicine Hat College and then apply to transfer to either the University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work; or the University of Regina, Faculty of Social Work.

High School Route
(Alberta High School courses or equivalents with a minimum 60% average in the required courses) 

  • ELA 30-1
  • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or a 30-level
    second language
  • Two 30-level academic subjects
  • One 30-level, 5-credit subject (excluding
    Special Projects))

Mature Route
The following are minimum admission requirements. Please see an advisor for additional course-specific pre-requisites.

  • ELA 30-1
  • One  30-level academic subject

Note: Some majors at some universities require Math 30-1 or equivalent (ie. U of C Social Science)

To facilitate the transfer of courses from Medicine Hat College, University Studies students are encouraged to choose a university and program of study they wish to pursue. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students should consult the University’s Academic Calendar to determine admission and course requirements and use the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or the University’s Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these requirements.

Graduates of the program will find employment opportunities with:

  • Government departments
  • School boards 
  • Hospitals and continuing care organizations 
  • Mental health clinics 
  • Family and social service agencies 
  • Correctional services and agencies 
  • Non-profit community agencies 

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