To deliver Indigenous Social Work programs that appropriately integrate social work pedagogy with Indigenous knowledge, traditions, culture, and to prepare students for social work practice in organizations. 

Admission Requirements

• Confirmation of English 30-1 or equivalent course and a final mark of at least 65%. Applicants without English 30-1 are invited to apply, but must complete the equivalent of English 30-2 prior to May 2025
• 100 hours of volunteer work or experience in human services within the previous four years

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 Social Work Diploma (ISWD) Application Package

Print and fill out the ISWD Application Package and submit all of the required documents:

• Official high school transcripts
• Official post-secondary transcripts (if applicable)
• 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 ISWD application package two ways:

Option 1: Scan and email your completed IDSW application to admissions@ytced.ca

Option 2: Submit your completed print IDSW 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

Transfer Options After Completion

The ISWD has a two-year block transfer to the following institutions:

Yellowhead Tribal College (Indigenous Bachelor of Social Work), University of Calgary (Bachelor of Social Work), Red Crow Community College, Maskwacis Cultural College, University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills

Courses offered in the Indigenous Social Work Diploma program: