SWREN 222RCommunity Organization

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work)
Cross-listed: SOCWK 222R

Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.

When it runs

Ran in 2 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 wellbeing and initiating progressive social change at the community level.

Prerequisites

Must have completed the following:
- SWREN120R - Introduction to Social Work (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Notes

SWREN 222R is available only to students who have been given conditional admission to the BSW program; such students must have already completed their first undergraduate degree.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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