23 courses in the 1975–76 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
SOCWK 120RIntroduction to Social Work
An introduction to the methods, values and concepts of social work. A broad survey of methods of social work practice: casework, group work, community organization, family therapy, etc. An overview and development of social work settings: public assistance, mental health services, welfare services, etc. Prerequisite: none
Fall term
*Soc Wk 121R* Social Problems
A study of contemporary social problems with which
social work is concerned. Emphasis is divided between theoretical approaches to understanding the problems and study of societal responses to and intervention in
A presentation of some of the theoretical constructs necessary for the understanding of the individual in the casework relationship, as well as an introduction to some appropriate casework interventions. Emphasis in the course will be theoretical.
Prerequisite: Soc Wk 120R* or consent of instructor Fall term
Presentation of some of the theoretical constructs necessary for the understanding of the family and the group in the social work relationship, as well as an introduction to some appropriate social group work and family therapy interventions. Emphasis will be theoretical.
Prerequisite: Soc Wk 120R* or consent of instructor Fall term
An examination of social work practice as it relates to functional and geographical communities. The course will explore the theoretical foundations of organization practice as well as a variety of models. Prerequisite: Soc Wk 120R* or consent of instructor Fall term
Course Descriptions 445 Social Development Studies.
An examination of some of the more complex intellectual components of the social work skills necessary to work with individuals in casework, Social work theories of the individual will be examined in order for the student to learn some clinical applications relevant to the casework relationship. Emphasis on methodology.
Prerequisite: Soc Wk 220R*, or consent of instructor Winter term
An examination of some of the more complex intellectual components of some of the social work skill necessary to work with families and groups. Social work theories of the family and of the group will be concretized in order for the student to learn some clinical applications relevant to social work with groups and. families. Emphasis on methodology. Prerequisite: Soc Wk 221R*, or consent of instructor Winter term.
An examination of social change tactics and strategies as they have been operationalized by individuals and groups committed to the social work ethos. This course will concentrate on the Canadian scene and examine such diverse formations as social work unions, collective action by welfare recipients, political parties, etc. The purpose of this course is to investigate appropriate avenues of social work intervention in the process of change as it affects functional and geographic communities.
Prerequisite: Soc Wk 222R*, or consent of instructor Winter term
The historical development of the religious, philosophical, technological, and cultural bases of social welfare services from early civilization to the modern welfare state.
Prerequisite: Soc. Wk 120R*, or consent of instructor Winter term
Soc. Wk 367R*-369R* Special Topics in Social Work One or more half courses will be offered from time to time as announced by the Social Development Studies Programme. Subjects will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty.
Content wili focus on the sex research of Kinsey, Masters and Johnson, and will examine areas of importance for social work theory and practice. Current sexual myths and popular literature supporting the myths will be explored. The social worker’s role in changing individual societal attitudes and sanctions regarding sexual behaviour will be examined. Prerequisite: Soc WK 120R*, or consent of instructor Winter term
An examination of the evolution of women’s problems in contemporarv society with emphasis on the implications for social work theory and practice. Attention will be given to those women who are frequent recipients of social service: poor women, single mothers, welfare recipients, women prisoners and others, and to the role of women in the profession of social work.
Prerequisite: Soc. Wk 120R* or consent of instructor Fall term
Soc Wk 398R*-399R* Independent Study
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student within the discipline of social work. This course may be undertaken by an individual or small group of students with one of the faculty members from the Social Development Studies Programme
Elective Courses
The following elective courses are administered by Rerison College. For fuller descriptions, see appropriate departments.