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Introduction to Social Work - SOWK 1010

Study the history of social work and its evolution as a profession as the foundation for understanding social work’s current roles and practices. Learn about social policy, political structures, social issues, and practice with diverse client groups.

Note: Restricted to Social Work and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Tue: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 41226 A01 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Tue: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 41227 A02 Yes

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Tuition and fees for 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $700.50 $1,195.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $5 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $700.50 $2,197.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $5 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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