17 courses in the 1986–87 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
SOCWK 001Casework Technique SeminarW S 00
A required non-credit seminar for Social Work Diploma students. Includes further consideration of topics introduced in SOCWK 350 and ongoing discussion of
Presentation of the value, knowledge, and skiii 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 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.
Presentation of some of the. theoretical constructs necessary for an understanding of social group work as well as an introduction to methodology and interventions.
An examination of sociai 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.
SOCWK 230RReligion and Social Work PracticeW 3C 0.5
The course explores the relevancy and impact of the Christian faith in social work practice and examines some of the ethical issues and value conflicts facing the Christian and non-Christian social worker in practice today. Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
Considers some of the intellectual components of the social work skills necessary for working with individuals. Social work theories of the individual will be examined in order for the student to learn some clinical applications relevant to the casework relationship. '
Presentation of some of the theoretical constructs necessary for an under- Standing of the family.in the social work relationship as well as an introduction to methodology and interventions.
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. . ee : Prereq: SOCWK 222A
SOCWK 326RPhilosophy and History of Social WelfareW 3C. 0.5
Social welfare from early civilization to
_the present. The effects of religious.
political, economic, and cultural factors on social welfare development and the continuing influence of inherent attitudes, philosophies and values on this compiex institution. Focus on the Canadian social welfare system.
SOCWK 350B- Child Abuse Issues and PrincipiesW 3C 0.5
of Mental Health The experience of abused, neglected and deprived children and their families will be examined with reference to basic principles of healthy psychological and emotional adjustment. Core issues of child abuse will be related to the roles of stress, interactions of personality with environment, adjustment, and failures of adjustment. Presentation of medical, psychogenic and sociogenic models for understanding successes and failures of adjustment will provide a framework for consideration of specific programs for treatment and prevention. Tha welfare of the child will be discussed with refer-~ ence to current social policy.
SOCWK 3500 FW 3C 0.5 Social Casework 3 Casework treatment issues categorized according to the character styles of clients will be examined in depth. The client’s mode of functioning and symptom presentation and appropriate treatment strategies will be assessed through readings, clinical example and process recordings.
Theoretical and practical consideration of conceptual and interpersonal techniques relevant to the practice of clinical social work, Topics may. include forma: . tion and use of case histories, interviewing, treatment plans, therapist-cliént contracts, process-recording. client «< disengagement. : ‘ Social Work Diploma students only.
SOCWK 355RChild Abuse: identification and - TreatmentF,W,S 3C 0.5
The objectives of this course are:to provide an understanding of the dimen — sions and 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 situ - ations. |
SOCWK 356RMental Retardation and the FamilyF,S 30 05 -
A critical application of social. work theory to real situations involving the social, emotional and physical functioning of the family that has a mentally retarded member. Wil also include - consideration of the impact of current social policies.
Analysis of social work in the medical setting, concentrating on identification and treatment of emotional, family, and community aspects of iiness.. Emphasis is onthe concrete application. of professional social work to health care while values and concepts of iliness. _ Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
SOCWK 3672 WS 3C 05 Social Work with the Elderly
_/An examination of social work theory
and practice conceming the needs of - the elderly. Social work strategies. of intervention with the healthy and tra aged will be considered from the indi-
‘vidual, group, family, community, and
bureaucratic perspectives. Prereq: SOCWK. 120R or consent of instructor
SOCWK S96R/200R: F.W,S°-R 080.5 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 fram the program.