14 courses in the 1982–83 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Presentation of the value, knowledge, and skill base, principles and purposes of the profession, and an examination of methods of practice. Traditional and innovative social work settings are discussed. Historic development of social work and its influence on contemporary practice is reviewed.
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 response to and intervention in the problem.
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.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor.
Presentation of some of the theoretical constructs necessary for an understanding of social group work as well as an introduction to methodology and interventions.
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. Social 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.
Presentation of some of thé theoretical constructs necessary for an under- - standing of the family in the social work relationship as well as an introduction to methodology and interventions. Prereq: SOCWK 120A or consent of instructor.
An investigation of methods and models of social work intervention used in the process of change as it affects functional and geographic communities. Canadian examples of organizational processes and Collective action of citizen groups, neighbourhoods, welfare recipients, ethnic minorities, employees; political parties and public housing tenants.
Prereq: SOCWK 222R or consent of instructor.
Social welfare from early civilization to the present. The effects of religious, political, economic, and cultural factors
Course Descriptions Social’Development Studies
on social welfare development and the continuing influence of inherent attitudes, philosophies and values on this complex institution. Focus on the Canadian welfare system.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor.
SOCWK 350(A-F)
Special Topics in Social Work
One or more half courses will be offered from time to time as announced by the Social Development Studies Program. Subjects will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty.
A critical application of theory to real situations involving the social, emotional and physical functioning of the family that has a mentally retarded member. Will also include consideration of the impact of current sociai policies.
The objectives of this course are to provide an understanding of the dimensions and the causes of child abuse, to develop skills 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.
Analysis of social work in the medical setting, concentrating on identification and treatment of emotional, family, and community aspects of illness. Emphasis is on the concrete application of professional social work to health care while comparing medical and social work values and concepts of illness. Prereg: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor.
Develops in greater depth the concepts presented in Social Work 365R. Prereq: SOCWK 365R of consent of instructor.
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student
within the discipline of social work. Available to individuals or smal! groups of third or fourth year Social Development studies students and arranged with one of the faculty members from the program.
Prereq: Permission of Undergraduate Officer.
Elective Courses
The following elective courses are administered by Renison College. For fuller descriptions, see appropriate departments.
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