19 courses in the 1987–88 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
A required non-credit seminar for Social Work Diploma students. Includes further consideration of topics introduced in SOCWK 350E and ongoing discussion of students’ practicum experiences.
Social Work Diploma students only
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 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 organiza-
" tion practice as well as a variety of
models. Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of , instructor
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.
Prereq: SOCWK 220R or consent of instructor
Presentation of some of the theoretical constructs necessary for an understanding of the family in the social work relationship as well as an introduction to methodology and interventions.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R 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
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 complex institution. Focus on the Canadian social welfare system.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor “
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Social Development Studies
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.
Prereq: SOCWK 320R and consent of instructor
Theoretical and practical consideration of conceptual and interpersonal techniques relevant to the practice of clinical social work. Topics may include formation and use of case histories, interviewing, treatment plans, therapist-client contracts, process-recording, client disengagement. Social Work Diploma students only.
The objectives of this course are to provide an understanding of the dimensions and causes of child maltreatment, to develop skills identifying cases of this social problem and to explore current methods of management and treatment of persons involved in child maltreatment situations.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
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. Will aiso include consideration of the impact of current social policies.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
An application of the principles and models of medical, psychogenic, and sociogenic adjustment to an understanding of family violence. The treatment of victims of family violence, the prevention of such violence, and social policies affecting family welfare are considered.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
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Social Development Studies
Soclety, Technology and Values
An examination of social work theory and practice concerning the needs of the elderly. Social work strategies of intervention with the healthy and frail aged - will be considered from the individual, group, family, community, and bureaucratic perspectives.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or 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 small 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
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