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SOCWK 222RCommunity Organization

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 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course presents students with an overview of different approaches to community organization and community development, and engages students in critical assessment of the theoretical foundations, assumptions, and shortcomings of each approach. Drawing on historical and current examples of social movements and community projects, students will practice analyzing the operations of power, and learn strategies for improving well-being and initiating progressive social change at the community level.

Prerequisites

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

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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 081687157 / 60Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

72% liked it82% easy68% useful

From 18 ratings and 5 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • What a boring course, good christ, do not take this. I only took it for my specialization in social work, but it nearly killed me. This course has some of the dryest content imaginable and assignments that make you question your sanity. You learn nothing of use or substance. The assignments are easy and so is the take-home exam, but it ain't worth it lol. For your sake, take something else.

    Dec 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • I'm unsure how useful the theories are, but it's still a nice course to take. Weekly discussions and quizzes. Quizzes and final exam are open book. Multiple mini assignments which are easy to do and not so time consuming. No group work. Final exam is split in 3 components that you can take separately - multiple choice, short answer and case study. Don't be fooled - the exam had such limited time. You're allowed to write in point form, so do that.

    Dec 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Easy course, prepare for group work. The assignments were interesting and customized. Definitely an interesting course.

    Dec 2017 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • This course was taught by Fortier and was strongly focused on activism, making change and community building. The textbook is challenging but most of the readings are good. The content of the course was fascinating and provided a new perspective to the system and how to make change from a grassroots level.

    Apr 2016 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Take on-campus. It is a lot more engaging and practical. Online consists of 3 term assignments and a final. Simple if you want to get an okay-good mark.

    Apr 2015 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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Fall 2017

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