Social Work Diploma

Gain foundational knowledge in the history and ethics of social work and practice critical thinking to understand the causes and impacts of social issues. Blend theory and application as you learn to work with individuals, families and communities to assess, intervene and provide support.

Admission is competitive. Applicants must meet both the competitive admission average for the specific program and present specific required courses with the minimum required grades. In addition to meeting general admission requirements, admission to the Social Work Diploma requires the following specific high school courses (or equivalents). Applicants in all admission categories must present: English Language Arts 30-1 - minimum grade 65% Social Studies 30-1 or Aboriginal Studies 30 - minimum grade 60% Competitive admission average Admission to Mount Royal is competitive, meaning students with higher grades will be considered first. High School Applicant: competitive admission average will be calculated on two highest Group A courses. Mature Applicant: competitive admission average will be calculated on two highest Group A courses. Post-secondary Applicant: competitive Grade Point Average (GPA) will be calculated on the four most recently completed transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 12 credits) Final admission average High School Applicant: must present a minimum admission average of 60%, calculated on the five appropriate Grade 12 courses. Must also present the required courses and minimum grades listed above. Mature Applicant: must present the required courses and minimum grades listed above. Post-secondary applicant: must present a minimum admission Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 on the eight most recently completed transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 24 credits)