Social Work at Norquest Collage
| Social Work at Norquest Collage | |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Course Intake | September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Undergraduate Diploma |
| Tution Fees | $ 36,270 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL | 71 |
| PTE | 0 |
Overview
NorQuest’s Social Work diploma program has a unique multicultural focus to best prepare you to help your clients. In addition to learning the foundations of social work, this program emphasizes the value of human diversity and teaches the practice of social work within a supportive and empowering environment.
As its mission, the program emphasizes the value of human diversity and teaches the practice of social work within an anti-oppressive framework that is supportive and empowering.
Program themes include:
- competency working in different cultures
- social work practice that recognizes and deals with oppression
- awareness of cultural displacement issues
- awareness of personal abilities and resiliency
- spirituality
- community practice
- holistic practice
- practice in specialized settings
Students in the Social Work program can expect to develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- social work foundations
- the helping process
- social policy
- assessment and interviewing
- social work models and practice
- working with groups
- working with families and communities
- mental health
- abuse, violence, and addictions
Career Potential
Graduates are employed in government and non-governmental settings in areas such as child and youth protection, addictions counseling, family support, and other related helping disciplines. Graduates can pursue careers that deal directly and indirectly with child neglect, foster care, juvenile offenders, family conflict and individual emotional problems, and may expect to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities.
For more information on related careers see:
- ALIS OCCinfo occupational profiles
- ALIS WAGEinfo salary info
Norquest Collage Highlights
| Application Portal | Online |
| Application Fee | 105 CAD for international students |
| Mode of Payment | Check, Student self service portal, Debit card, Credit card, direct debit, bank transfer, or e-wallet |
| Academic Calendar | Term and Semester-based |
| Intake Seasons | Autumn, Spring, and Summer depending on the program |
| Work Experience | Required for some graduate programs |
| Financial aid | Available |
| English language proficiency score | TOEFL or equivalent |
NorQuest College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Student Annual Estimated Cost of Attendance 2019/2020
| Fee | Per Credit Fee for International Students |
|---|---|
| Non-transferable tuition deposit | 400 CAD |
| Post-Management Programs Fee* | 125 - 800 CAD |
| Other fees | |
| Textbook rentals | 25 CAD |
| Other and Incidental Fees | 1000 CAD (estimated) |
| Students’ Association Fees | 600 CAD - 700 CAD estimated |
| Residence and Housing fees | CAD 400 - 1500 |
*Fee depends exactly on the programs you choose
NorQuest College Application Process
Application Portal: Online
Application Fee: 95 CAD (national students); 105 CAD (international students)
Application deadline: The international students whose study plans have been affected by COVID-19 can start their studies from Fall 2020 to Winter 2021 within the same program. The deferral deadline is July 15, 2020.
Supporting documents:
- TOEFL - iBT: 71
- CELPIP General: 7
- CAEL: 60
- ESLS 7000 or ESLS 7100 (or ESLG 2101) should have a minimum 80 per cent
- ESLW 7000 or ESLW 7100 (or ESLG 2103) should have a minimum 80 per cent
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.
- TFI - 785
- High school/college GPA of entering students (Both UG and PG): 2.75
- Personalized of SOP, LOR required
- Immunization certificate
- CV/Resume
- Job experience in years if any
- Visa/passport
Norquest Collage International Students English Proficiency Requirement
Students with english not as a first language must submit one of the following scores as proof of english proficiency:
| Score | Day Home Provider | Business & Health Care | Art and Science | Pharmacy Technician | Nursing Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL (Internet-based) | 32 | 71 | 84 | 91 | 94 |
| IELTS | 4 | 6 (5.5 or above in all band) | 6.5 (6 or above in all band) | 6.5 (6 or above in all band) | 7.5 (listening) 7 (speaking) 6.5 (reading) 7 (writing) |
| CLBPT or CLBA | No section below 4 | No section below 7 | No section below 8 | Not Required | Not Required |
| CanTEST | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | 4.5 (listening, speaking, reading) 4 (writing) |
Not Required |
| CELPIP General | 4 | 7 (6 or above in all section) | 8 (7 or above in all section) | Not Required | Not Required |
| MELAB | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | 81 (80 in listening, 3+ in speaking, 83 in reading, 80 in writing) | Not Required |
Students not having minimum scores for demonstrating english proficiency can enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) program by Norquest. Minimum score in Norquest’s ESL for admission eligibility varies with program.
| Norquest Collage Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $ 17,225 |
| Postgraduate | 17,225 |
| Norquest Collage Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | $ 11,000 |
| Campus accommodation | $ 0 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| Norquest Collage English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 71 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 71 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| Norquest Collage University Contact Details |
|---|
| Norquest Collage Address |
| 10215 108 St NW,Edmonton 10215 108 St NW AB T5J 1L6 |
| Norquest Collage Email |
| info@norquest.ca |
| Norquest Collage Phone |
| 780 644 6000 |