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SOCWK 220RSocial Work with Individuals - Theory and Practice 1

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Social Work

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 7 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Students will be introduced to several theoretical approaches and interventions in the field of social work and begin to develop interview and assessment skills. Students will consider how experiences of oppression and social identities provide the necessary context for understanding the individual in the therapeutic social work relationship.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed the following:
    • SOCWK120R - Introduction to Social Work (0.50)

Antirequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • SRF301 - Communication and Counselling Skills (0.50)
    • Not completed any of the following:

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001687030 / 40TTh 13:00–14:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 08165450 / 60Online or by arrangement
LEC 702244837 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

83% liked it90% easy99% useful

From 23 ratings and 10 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Really easy and enjoyable. There's one assignment, reflections throughout the course, and one midterm exam. Theres no Final!!

    Dec 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • useful info, bird course

    May 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Took this course online which consisted of weekly discussion posts, 2 written assignments, and a 20 minute counselling video assignment. While I really enjoyed completing the written assignments I did not like the video assignment. The video assignment is a hassle and kind of awkward. Moreover, the video assignment is worth 30% of your mark so if you’re uncomfortable recording videos or making them a specific time length take this course in person. However, Jon Boyd is a great professor.

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  • Loved this class! I took it online with Professor Jon Boyd and he's a fantastic prof. Weekly discussions (25%), Assignment 1 (20%), Assignment 2 (40%), and Assignment 3 (15%) so there was no final. Course is pretty easy, especially if you're a good writer and interested in social work or counselling. The course was all about communication and attending skills so it's useful in everyday life. He makes the material and his expectations very clear. Take this class with Professor Boyd! He's a great prof, great marker, and gives good feedback.

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  • Good class for understanding the basics of social work practice, although the information can be a bit dry. Liked it though and it will be useful in future.

    Dec 2017 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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