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The Indigenous Social Work Diploma Program at Maskwachees Cultural College is designed to graduate social work practitioners who have developed a model of practice that is founded upon Indigenous values, knowledge, and philosophy. Guided by this Indigenous foundation students learn how to establish respectful relationships with Nations, communities, families, and individuals. As students explore Cree culture and Cree language they are educated about Indigenous healing practices and their supporting theories. From this Indigenous foundation students explore the development of Western social work theory and practice.

Program components are woven together in a manner that prepares graduates of the MCC Indigenous Social Work Diploma Program to be:

1. Effective facilitators of social well-being in diverse cultural contexts, with a special emphasis on First Nations, and aboriginal settings;

2. Well-balanced individuals who have complet ed the personal healing and development required to work successfully in the field of human services;

3. Individuals skilled in developing effective interpersonal relationships with individuals, groups and communities;

4. Reflective social work practitioners who possess an understanding of the struc- tural roots of social problems; and

5. Effective advocates of positive social change.

Graduates of the MCC Indigenous Social Work Diploma Program may seek employment with a variety of social service agencies, community organizations and advocacy groups.

Transferability

Graduates of the Maskwachees Cultural College Indigenous Social Work Diploma Program who meet University of Calgary and Faculty of Social Work admission requirements can apply to the third year of a University of Calgary four year Bachelor
of Social Work degree.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the MCC Indigenous Social Work Diploma are eligible for registration in the Alberta College of Social Workers.

Admission Requirements

Applicants who submit the following documents will be considered for admission to the program:

1. Official high school transcripts;

2. Official post-secondary transcripts, if applicable;

3. Confirmation of completion of English 30 or English 30 equivalent course with a final mark of at least 65%;

4. Results of the MCC English Assessment.

5. Verification of 100 hours of volunteer or work experience completed in a social service setting within the previous two years;

6. Current resume;

7. Personal profile;

8. Three letters of reference (one reference must be received from the supervisor of your volun- teer or work experience).


Required Courses:

Life Skills
Cree Studies 101
Cree Language course
Cree Studies 203
Cree Studies 150

Living Skills-General
Anthropology 1550
Education 4200
English 1500
Family Studies 1510
Family Studies 2515
Indigenous Studies 2210
Psychology 1500
Sociology 1500
Sociology 2560
ED Psychology 1500

Living Skills-Social Work Specific
Social Work 101
Social Work 105
Social Work 131
Social Work 133
Social Work 203
Social Work 204
Social Work 206
Social Work 207
Social Work 231


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