14 courses in the 1978–79 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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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.
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 the problem.
A presentation of some of the theoretical constructs neressary 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.
Prereq: Socwk 120R or consent of instructor
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.
Prereq: Socwk 120R or consent of instructor
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.
Prereq: Socwk 120R or consent of instructor
A methodological examination of some of the more complex intellectual components in the social work skills necessary to work with individuals in casework. Socia! work theories of the individual will be examined in order for the students to learn some clinical casework applications.
Prereq: Socwk 220R, or consent of instructor
A methodological examination of some of the more complex intellectual components of some of the social work skills necessary to work with families and groups. Social work theories of the famity and of the group will be concretized in order for the student to learn some clinical applications.
Prereq: Socwk 2217R, or consent of instructor
An examination of social change tactics as they have _ been operationalized by individuals and groups committed to the social work ethos. This course will concentrate on the Canadian scene and such diverse formations as social work unions, collective action by welfare recipients, political parties, etc.
Prereq: Socwk 222R, or consent of instructor
The historical development of the religious, philosophical, technological and cultural bases of social welfare services from early civilization to the modern welfare state.
Prereq: Socwk 120R, or consent of instructor
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The objectives of this course are to provide an understanding of the dimensions and causes of child abuse, to develop skills in identifying cases of this social problem and to explore current methods of management and treatment of persons involved in child abuse situations.
Prereq: Socwk 120R or consent of instructor.
Socwk 365R/366R S/S 30/30 Medical Social Work
An analysis of the Social Work function in a medical setting, with emphasis on the contribution of social work in identifying and treating the emotional component of illness. Areas of study will cover the growth of medical social work and development of social work departments in the complexity ofa hosptial. An examination of various types of in-patient individual and group services. An exploration of social work’s responsibilities and opportunities for influencing community public health programmes and issues.
Prereq: Socwk 120R or consent of instructor.
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Course Descriptions Social Development Studies
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student within the discipline of social work. Available. to individuals or small groups of third-or fourth-year Social Development Studies students and arranged with one of the faculty members from the programme.
Prereq: Permission of Undergraduate Officer
S.F.W/S.F.W R 0.5/0.5
Elective Courses
The following elective courses are administered by Renison College. For fuller descriptions, see appropriate departments. .
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