Admission Requirements
- Graduates of an accredited Social Work diploma; a diploma in Indigenous Social Work is preferred. Applicants with a non-Indigenous Social Work Diploma must have a strong Indigenous foundation in their practice, or other non-social work courses or degrees.
- Students with a minimum of 60 credits from a recognized College or University will be reviewed for transferability. These students may be required to take additional Social Work and Indigenous knowledge foundational courses.
- Confirmation of ELA 30-1 or equivalent course and a final mark of at least 65%. Applicants without ELA 30-1 are invited to apply but must complete the equivalent of ELA 30-1 prior to admission to the program.
- The confirmation of a potential student's academic credentials must be completed by the end of June, prior to entry.
How to Apply
1. Complete the General Application Form
You can submit the general application two ways:
Option 1: Fill out the online application form
Option 2: Print and fill out the PDF application form. Submit it in person to our office or by mail at the following address: #303 10045 156 St NW Edmonton, AB T5P 2P7
2. Complete the additional documentation and pay the application fee.
In addition to the General Application Form, all potential applicants to YTC must also complete the:
- Information Waiver
- Career Investigation Report
- Payment Agreement
- Pay the non-refundable $75.00 application fee
Please follow the following link for access to these documents & to pay the application fee: General Application Documents
3. Complete the Indigenous Bachelor of Social Work (IBSW) Application Package
Print and fill out the IBSW Application Package and submit all of the required documents:
- Official transcript
- Current resume
- Personal statement
- 2 letters of reference
- Vertification of 100 hours of volunteer work or experience in human services within the previous four years
You can submit the IBSW application package two ways:
Option 1: Scan and email your completed IBSW application to admissions@ytced.ca
Option 2: Submit your completed print IBSW application package in person to our office or by mail at the following address: #303 10045 156 St NW Edmonton, AB T5P 2P7
4. Applicants identified to move on to the next steps in the application process will be invited to do an academic readiness assessment and then those shortlisted will be invited for a virtual interview.
Please direct any questions to admissions@ytced.ca
