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SOCWK 356RDevelopmental Disabilities and Families

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

This course explores the nature and extent of developmental disability in Canada. It reviews traditional approaches to support services and social work practice with people with disabilities and their families, and it examines how these have changed in response to social change movements and milestones. Students consider social work interventions with individuals and families from a strengths-based perspective emphasizing advocacy, empowerment, and social support.

Prerequisites

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

Antirequisites

  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • SDS310R - Disability and Society (0.50)

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No course lists it as a requisite.

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Fall 2017

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