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Social Work
| Social Work 020, Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work | |
| | Description: Analyses of the Canadian social welfare system including its historical development, values, attitudes, social change, social problems, policies and programs from a Social Work perspective. The profession of social work is analyzed as to its functions, values, theoretical base, methods of intervention and fields of practice. (Required for admission to the Social Work program.) | | 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 030, Contemporary Social Welfare Problems | |
| | Description: An examination of contemporary social problems such as social inequality and poverty, unemployment, addictions, in the light of social welfare planning, policy, legislation, and programs of service. (Not to be taken as a prerequisite for entry into the Social Work Program.) | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 130. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 190, Selected Topics in the History of Canadian Social Welfare | |
| | Description: An examination of the development of organized social welfare in Canada since 1830, with emphasis on the institutional response to social, economic and political change. (May be taken as an option by students enrolled in the Social Work program.) | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 204, Introduction to Social Work Practice | |
| | Description: A conceptual, theoretical, and applied examination of Social Work framed within an anti-oppressive, multi-cultural, and ethical context. The communication lab offers a small group experiential means of learning foundation communication and interviewing skills. An examination of the different levels of social work practice concludes the course. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 150, 201, and 250a. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020. | | 3 lecture/laboratory hours, 1.0 course. | | Required for admission to the Social Work program. | | back to top |
| Social Work 205, Research Methodology and Statistics in Social Work | |
| | Description: A study of methodological and statistical procedures to provide students with the basic skills needed to design and implement elementary research projects and to utilize research principles and results in their professional practice. The course is taught from a Social Work perspective and includes an introduction to the use of SPSS software for data analysis. (This course or its equivalent is a required course for admission to the Social Work program.) | | Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 201, Psychology 280E, 281, 282E, 284a/b, Sociology 231, Statistical Science 024a/b, and the former Social Work 350a/b, 405, and 450a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020 or permission of the School. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 280E, Intercultural Understanding and Communication in Multicultural Canada | |
| | Description: This course describes and analyzes multiculturalism as a unique feature of Canadian society. The roots and dynamics of Canada's multiculturalism will be examined as will the issue of racism and the challenges involved in confronting racist attitudes and practices, especially in the human services' sector. Understanding and communication in a culturally diverse context will also be addressed, especially as regards human service workers. | | Antirequisite(s): Social Work 423a/b, 465a/b (if taken in 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 2001-02). | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 284, Responding to Child and Family Issues | |
| | Description: Social, educational, work-related, and economic trends affecting children and their families. Focus on how these trends have been turned into "issues" and "problems" by various advocacy and service groups, agencies, and government bodies. Resulting advocacy, program and policy interventions will be examined. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 282. | | Prerequisite(s): Childhood and Family Relations 020; or Social Work 020 or a first-year Social Science. | | 3 hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 308F/G, The Political, Economic and Social Context of Canadian Social Work Practice | |
| | Description: An analysis of major political, social and economic aspects of Canadian society relevant to the development and implementation of social welfare policies and the practice of Social Work. This course will include an emphasis on globalization, the role of the media as an interpreter, and practice elements such as advocacy, coalition building, lobbying, and political involvement. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 303, 361a/b, and 310F/G. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020, Social Work 204, and Social Work 205 or equivalent. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 309F/G, Analysis of Canadian Social Policies | |
| | Description: An introduction to the policy development process at government, agency and individual levels and the manner in which these policies are translated into programs and actions. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 210 and 270. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020, Social Work 204, and Social Work 205 or equivalent. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 311a/b, The Helping Process in Social Work | |
| | Description: This course will examine the concepts, principles, skills and theories related to helping in social work practice. This will include use of self, assessment, goal setting, personal change and resources.
| | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 201, 251b. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020, 204, 205 (or equivalent). | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 312a/b, Communication and Interviewing Skills in Social Work | |
| | Description: Introduction to communication processes required for social work practice with individuals and small groups. The acquisition of basic interviewing skills through discussions of theoretical underpinnings, live demonstrations and video-taped simulations. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 252b. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020, Social Work 204, and Social Work 205 or equivalent. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 313a/b, Human Development | |
| | Description: This course focuses on human development through the life span. Emphasis will be on utilizing a bio-psycho-social approach that explores the various stages of life from infancy to later adulthood. In examining each life span stage, emphasis will be placed on the interaction between the personal, social, and political contexts as well as discussing implications for social work practice.
| | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 206, 260a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020, 204, 205 (or equivalent). | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 314a/b, Family Development Perspectives | |
| | Description: A multi-generational study and analysis of changes in family interaction, structure and function and their implications for Social Work practice. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 206 and 360a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020, Social Work 204, and Social Work 205 or equivalent. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 315a/b, Small Group Theory and Social Work | |
| | Description: Selected theories of small group structure, process, and development as they relate to Social Work practice with small groups. Emphasis is on understanding relationships between structural elements, interactional sequences, group purpose, function and diversity. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 206 and 261a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020, Social Work 204, and Social Work 205 or equivalent. | | 3 lecture/laboratory hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 316a/b, Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families | |
| | Description: This course explores various practice approaches in working with individuals and families. Assessment and intervention skills, techniques and methods are emphasized within a broader structural, social, economic, and political context.
| | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 301, 351a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020, 204, 205 (or equivalent), 311a/b, 313a/b, 314a/b. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 317a/b, Social Work Practice with Small Groups | |
| | Description: Development of professional knowledge and skills appropriate to the practice of Social Work with small groups. Emphasis is placed upon developing the student's integrated approach to small group practice and ability to apply a range of facilitating techniques.
| | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 302, 352a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020, 204, 205 (or equivalent), 311a/b, 315a/b. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 318a/b, Social Work Practice with Communities | |
| | Description: The scope of this course includes values, knowledge and skills related to developmental and change processes at the community level in Canadian society. Students will focus particularly on theory and practice relevant to fostering knowledge about "community" and competency in dealing with issues at the "community" level.
| | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 303, 353a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020, 204, 205 (or equivalent), 308F/G, 311a/b. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 320y, Practicum and Integration Seminar | |
| | Description: A beginning, structured, practice experience in selected human service agencies which reflects demonstrable competency in professional practice. Bi-weekly seminars focusing on integration of practice issues and theory. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 380y and 319b. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 020, Social Work 204, Social Work 205 or equivalent, and first term third year social work courses. | | Corequisite(s): Second term social work courses. | | 2 hour Integration Seminar every other week all year. Practicum in second term Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday. | | 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 400, Practicum and Integration Seminar | |
| | Description: An advanced, structured, practice experience in selected human service agencies which reflects demonstrable competency in professional practice. Bi-weekly seminars focusing on integration of practice issues and theory. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 401, 411y, 419, 466y, 476y, 480. | | Corequisite(s): Social Work 413a/b, 415a/b, 421a/b, 422a/b. | | 2 hour Integration Seminar every other week, all year.
3 days per week Practicum. | | 1.0 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 413a/b, Social Work, Ethics and the Law | |
| | Description: This course engages students in a process of ethical reasoning relevant to professional Social Work practice. Theories of ethical reasoning are explored as part of a framework for decision making in day-to-day practice and in confronting controversial social issues affecting vulnerable populations. Legislation, court systems and procedures are examined in the light of their ethical and legal aspects.
| | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 425a/b, 455a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 415a/b, Organizational Context of Practice | |
| | Description: An examination of the agency as the context for professional practice. Provides an overview of various organizational structures and processes, and considers such work-related topics as supervision, personnel policies, employee motivation, performance appraisal, life-long learning, and worker stress and professional burn out. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 410, 445a/b and 472a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): All third year Social Work courses. | | Corequisite(s): Social Work 400 or permission of the Director. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 420a/b, Child Welfare | |
| | Description: Exploration of theoretical frameworks and required competencies to assess, understand and intervene in families where children may be at risk of maltreatment or neglect. Emphasis on knowledge and skills applicable to delivery of child protection services in a multicultural environment. | | Antirequisite(s): Social Work 457a/b offered prior to September 2001. | | Prerequisite(s): Third year social work courses. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 421a/b, Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice | |
| | Description: Explores the complex interplay of multiple forms of oppression, the interlocking nature of oppression and social work practice, and strategies that seek to challenge or interrupt oppression. | | Prerequisite(s): All third year Social Work courses. | | Corequisite(s): Social Work 400, 413a/b, 415a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 422a/b, Promoting Resilience, Healing and Wellness | |
| | Description: Examines the interplay of social, psychological, physical and spiritual factors associated with positive human functioning and well-being. Special consideration will be given to a comparative analysis of the benefits of conventional disease models and alternative procedures and practices. Applies the case-study method across developmental stages of life-cycle. | | Prerequisite(s): All third year Social Work courses. | | Corequisite(s): Social Work 400, Social Work 421a/b, Social Work 413a/b, Social Work 415a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 423a/b, Working with Culturally Diverse Populations | |
| | Description: With a formal government commitment to Multiculturalism, Canada’s institutions and services are being challenged to respond to the reality of the cultural and linguistic diversity of the population. This course explores the roots and characteristics of this cultural diversity, and examines issues and skills relevant to the provision of human services.
| | Antirequisite(s): Social Work 280E or 465a/b (if taken in 2001-02) | | Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. | | 3 hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 430a/b, Overview of Addictions | |
| | Description: An examination of the addiction field with a focus on addiction as oppression. The use, misuse, and abuse of psychoactive substances will be examined from a biopsychosocial perspective. The course will review addiction-specific and general community resources as well as the range of addiction-specific models of intervention and counselling. | | Antirequisite(s): Social Work 465a completed in 1998 99 and Social Work 465b in 1999 2000. | | Prerequisite(s): Third year Social Work courses. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 440a/b, Child Welfare II | |
| | Description: Theoretical frameworks and required competencies to assess, understand and intervene in families where children may be at risk of maltreatment or neglect are explored at an advanced level. Knowledge and skills applicable to the delivery of child protection services in a multicultural environment will be emphasized.
| | Prerequisite(s): Third-year social work courses and S.W. 420a/b. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 451a/b, Advanced Practice with Individuals and Families | |
| | Description: An examination of structural, strategic, systemic and narrative approaches for working with individuals, couples and families within the context of a broad range of clinical settings. | | Prerequisite(s): Third year social work courses; Social Work 316a/b or permission of the Director. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 452a/b, Advanced Practice with Groups | |
| | Description: Advanced explorations of social work practice with groups: principles, methods, skills and program ideas. Focus includes work with mutual aid, support, treatment, education and staff groups. | | Prerequisite(s): Third year social work courses. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 453a/b, Advanced Practice with Communities | |
| | Description: An examination of community theory and research from a variety of disciplines. Community as context for practice is assessed and other theoretical and practice tools investigated for integration into practice. | | Prerequisite(s): Third year Social Work courses. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 454a/b, Practice in Health Care Settings | |
| | Description: An exploration of the knowledge, attitudes and skills social workers need to practice effectively in health care settings. A case study approach is used.
| | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 424a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 456a/b, Women and Social Work Practice | |
| | Description: Women's issues examined from the perspective of social work practice and social policy. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 457a/b, Selected Practice Issues | |
| | Description: Practice as it relates to specific populations and issues, such as: involuntary clients, rural populations, culturally diverse populations, native issues, lesbian/gay issues, and so on. Special topics to be selected by the instructor and students. | | Prerequisite(s): Third Year Social Work courses. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 458a/b, Family Social Policy and Programs | |
| | Description: This course will engage the student in an understanding of particular family-related policies including their articulation, interest group involvement, monitoring, evolution and implementation. Issues surrounding child and family policies and programs include existing services and supports, responsibility for child and family well being, social partnerships, expected and unintended outcomes, evaluation and future responses. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 471a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Social Work 309a/b or the former 282, or Social Work 284. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 462a/b, Social Work Practice with the Aged | |
| | Description: An examination of social, physiological, psychological, economic and cultural factors in aging, as required in Social Work practice with the aged. Current policies and services will be critically studied in relation to needs of the aged in our society. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 422a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Third year social work courses. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 463a/b, Social Work Practice with Children and Adolescents | |
| | Description: An analysis of Social Work methodologies related to children and adolescents as vulnerable groups in society. Emphasis is on the use of specialized techniques with traumatized and bereaved children. Concepts of attachment, resilience, adaptation and coping are explored. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 423a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Third year social work courses. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 465a/b, Special Topics in Social Work Theory | |
| | Description: Individual and small group tutorials on special topics and approved research projects. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 436. | | Prerequisite(s): Third year social work courses. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 466F/G, Independent Study | |
| | Description: Individual reading at an advanced level under faculty supervision. The student is responsible for arranging independent study credit through the Director of the School. | | Prerequisite(s): Completion of third year Social Work. | | 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 467F/G, Independent Study | |
| | Description: Individual reading at an advanced level under faculty supervision. The student is responsible for arranging independent study credit through the Director of the School.
| | Prerequisite(s): Completion of third-year Social Work. | | 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 468a/b, Violence in Families | |
| | Description: Integration of theory with social work practice in understanding the complexity of family violence as a major social concern. This course examines various forms of violence in families across the lifespan, including child, spousal and elder abuse. Issues related to cultural diversity, marginalization and social work practice are examined. | | Antirequisite(s): Social Work 465a offered in 1999-2000 and Social Work 465a offered in 2000-01. | | Prerequisite(s): Third year social work courses. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| SOCIAL WORK 478a/b, Special Topics in Social Work Theory | |
| | Description: Individual and small group tutorials on special topics and approved research projects.
| | Prerequisite(s): Third-year social work courses. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Social Work 479a/b, Special Topics in Social Work Theory | |
| | Description: Individual and small group tutorials on special topics and approved research projects.
| | Prerequisite(s): Third-year social work courses. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
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