Social Work, Faculty of Arts

SOWK_V: Social Work

As of July 1, 2015, the IHHS_V courses have been distributed among the following units: School of Social Work, School of Population and Public Health, and Faculty of Land and Food Systems.

  1. SOWK_V 200 (3) Introduction to Social Welfare

    An introduction to the perspectives, concepts and theoretical foundations of social welfare, including an analysis of the institutional structures of social welfare in the modern state.

  2. SOWK_V 201 (3) Introduction to Social Work Practice

    An introduction to the knowledge, skills and values of social work practice in its many forms, emphasizing different ways of understanding the context of social and personal problems. Prerequisite: SOWK200

  3. SOWK_V 305 (3-9) Topics in Social Work Practice I

    Examinations of the foundation, knowledge and competencies underlying various topics in generalist social work practice. Enrolment is limited to students in the B.S.W. program

  4. SOWK_V 310 (3-6) Interviewing Skills

    Communication theory and interviewing skills and their application to the Social Work interview. Enrolment is limited to students in the BSW program.

  5. SOWK_V 315 (6) Practicum I

    A supervised practicum in an assigned social service, two days a week throughout the program year. Limited to students in the B.S.W. program. This course will be graded Pass/Fail. Corequisite: SOWK 310. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  6. SOWK_V 316 (3) Integrative Seminar in Social Work Theory, Policy and Practice

    Integrates students' learning from field, practice, policy and theory courses for the purposes of professional development.

  7. SOWK_V 325 (3) Indigenous Peoples and Critical Social Work Analysis

    Contemporary social issues facing Indigenous peoples and communities examined in the context of the history of Settler-Canadian/Indigenous relations; the impact of Settler-Canadian institutions upon Indigenous peoples; implications for social policy and social work practice. Credit will be granted for only one of SOWK 325 or 425. Enrolment is limited to students in the BSW program.

  8. SOWK_V 335 (3-6) Topics in Social Analysis for Social Work Practice

    Theoretical considerations of relevance to social work practice.

  9. SOWK_V 337 (3) Culture and Race in Social Work Practice

    Issues and problems inherent in practising social work in diverse cultural settings.

  10. SOWK_V 400 (3) Canadian Social Policy

    Analysis of race, gender, class and culture as factors in the distribution and delivery of Canadian social benefits and social services.

  11. SOWK_V 405 (3) Social Work Practice II

    This course examines the principles of optimal social work process with individuals, small groups, families and larger collectivities.

  12. SOWK_V 415 (6) Practicum II

    A supervised practicum in an assigned social service, two days a week throughout the program year. Enrolment is limited to students in the B.S.W. program. This course will be graded Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  13. SOWK_V 416 (3) Advanced Integrative Seminar in Social Work Theory, Policy and Practice

    Development of professional judgement, evaluation, and self-evaluation in practice.

  14. SOWK_V 420 (3) Introduction to Social Work Research

    Theory and conduct of social research as applied to social welfare and social work practice. Development of social work research questions and design of studies. Enrolment is limited to students in the B.S.W. program, except by permission of the school. Credit will be granted for only one of SOWK 420 or 320. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  15. SOWK_V 430 (3-6) Special Studies in Social Work

    Lectures, seminars and/or individual tutorials to develop knowledge and skills in relation to a defined theory, policy or practice problem or client population. Enrolment is limited to students in the B.S.W. program, except by permission of the School.

  16. SOWK_V 440 (3-12) Integrative Seminars in Social Work

    A series of seminars offered during the final term of studies which address salient issues in social policy and social work practice and draw upon combined knowledge from social work and related disciplines.

  17. SOWK_V 441 (3) Social Context of Child Development

    The ways in which the familial, physical, and social environment effects the life structures, opportunities and outcomes of epigenetic developmental processes. Credit will be granted for only one of SOCI 441 or FMST 441. Equivalency: FMST 441

  18. SOWK_V 442 (3) Policy and Practice in Child Welfare

    Covers the statutory bases and practices associated with the continuum of child welfare services from prevention through permanency planning.

  19. SOWK_V 450 (3) Social Work Practice in Community Mental Health

    Online course providing overview of social work services to persons with a mental illness. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing in SOWK. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  20. SOWK_V 451 (3) Health Care Team Development

    This Interprofessional Health and Human Service (IHHS) course covers the skills, knowledge, roles, and issues involved with working successfully in interprofessional health and human service teams. Intended for upper division students in any health and human service program. Offered as IHHS 400 prior to September 2015. Credit will be granted for only one of SOWK 451 or IHHS 400. Equivalency: IHHS 400.

  21. SOWK_V 452 (6) HIV Prevention and Care

    This Interprofessional Health and Human Service (IHHS) course prepares senior students to respond effectively to the HIV epidemic and its consequences. The knowledge and skills required for interprofessional and discipline-specific work are explored. Intended for students in health and human service programs. Offered as IHHS 402 prior to September 2015. Credit will be granted for only one of SOWK 452 or IHHS 402. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  22. SOWK_V 453 (3) Disability and Justice

    This Interprofessional Health and Human Service (IHHS) course considers how health and human service professionals can effectively practice with people with disabilities from a social justice perspective. Social and personal context and practice responses are examined. Offered as IHHS 407 prior to September 2015. Credit will be granted for only one of SOWK 453 or IHHS 407.

  23. SOWK_V 454 (3) Interdisciplinary Practice with Children and Families

    This Interprofessional Health and Human Service (IHHS) course covers interprofessional perspectives, challenges, and strategies. Clinical experience and some knowledge of child protection issues required. Offered as IHHS 403 prior to September 2015. Credit will be granted for only one of SOWK 454 or IHHS 403.

  24. SOWK_V 455 (6) Palliative Care

    This Interprofessional Health and Human Service (IHHS) course covers attitudes, knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for interprofessional and discipline-specific work in palliative care. For students registered in health and human service programs only. Offered as IHHS 405 prior to September 2015. Credit will be granted for only one of SOWK 455 or IHHS 405.

  25. SOWK_V 456 (1-6) Special Topics in Collaborative Healthcare

    This Interprofessional Health and Human Service (IHHS) course prepares students to practice patient-centred interprofessional collaboration in a specific area of healthcare. Offered as IHHS 480 prior to September 2015. Credit will be granted for only one of SOWK 456 or IHHS 480.

  26. SOWK_V 501 (3) Advanced Canadian Social Policy

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  27. SOWK_V 502 (6) Social Work Practice

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  28. SOWK_V 503 (3) Communication Skills in Social Work Practice

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  29. SOWK_V 504 (3-6) Feminism and Social Work Praxis

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  30. SOWK_V 505 (3) Social Analysis for Social Work Practice

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  31. SOWK_V 506 (6) Directed Field Studies in Social Work I

    Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  32. SOWK_V 510 (3) First Nations Social Issues

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  33. SOWK_V 511 (3-6) Theoretical Foundations of Social Work

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  34. SOWK_V 512 (3-6) Theories of Canadian and International Social Development

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  35. SOWK_V 513 (3-6) Theoretical Foundations of Social Work in the Health Field

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  36. SOWK_V 514 (3-6) Feminism and Social Work Praxis

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  37. SOWK_V 516 (3) Foundation MSW Integrative Seminar

    Development of professional judgment, critical reflection, and integration of theory, practice, research and policy. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  38. SOWK_V 521 (3) Social Work Practice in Addictions

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  39. SOWK_V 522 (3) Family Mediation and Conflict Resolution

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  40. SOWK_V 523 (3-6) Advanced Analysis of Culture and Race in Social Work Practice

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  41. SOWK_V 524 (3-6) Social Services Management

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  42. SOWK_V 525 (3) Advanced Social Work Practice: Mental Health

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  43. SOWK_V 526 (3-6) Social Work Practice with Individuals and Couples

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  44. SOWK_V 527 (3-6) Social Work Practice with Children

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  45. SOWK_V 528 (3-6) Social work Practice with Groups

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  46. SOWK_V 529 (3-6) Communities and Social Development: Debates, Approaches and Fields of Practice

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  47. SOWK_V 530 (3-6) Methods for Popular Sector Organizing

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  48. SOWK_V 531 (3) Social Work Practice in the Field of Aging

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  49. SOWK_V 532 (3-6) Social Work Practice with the Family

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  50. SOWK_V 548 (3) Graduating Essay

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  51. SOWK_V 549 (6-9) Master's Thesis

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  52. SOWK_V 550 (3) Social Work and Social Justice

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  53. SOWK_V 551 (3) Health and Social Care Praxis

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  54. SOWK_V 552 (3-6) Clinical Research and Social Work

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  55. SOWK_V 553 (3-6) Quantitative Methods in Social Work Research

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  56. SOWK_V 554 (3-6) Qualitative Methods in Social Work Research

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  57. SOWK_V 555 (3-6) Seminar in Methodological Issues in Social Welfare

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  58. SOWK_V 556 (3-6) Seminar in Social Welfare Theory

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  59. SOWK_V 557 (3-6) Seminar in Social Work Practice Theory

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  60. SOWK_V 559 (3) Advanced Integrative Seminar

    Advanced development of professional judgment, critical reflection, and integration of theory, practice, research, policy. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  61. SOWK_V 560 (3-6) Directed Field Studies in Social Work II

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  62. SOWK_V 570 (3-6) Directed Studies in Social Work

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  63. SOWK_V 571 (3-6) International Social Development

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  64. SOWK_V 572 (3-6) Child and Family: Policy and Practice

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  65. SOWK_V 573 (3-6) Social Policy and Program Planning in the Health Field

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  66. SOWK_V 601 (3) Social Work Doctoral Seminar

    Critical examination of research, teaching, proposal writing and publication. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  67. SOWK_V 621 (3) Social Theory, Ideology and Ethics

    Critical analysis of major social theories, differentiating competing approaches to understanding human behaviour; social theory, social ideology, and social ethics. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  68. SOWK_V 623 (3) Advanced Data Analysis in Social Work

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  69. SOWK_V 654 (3) Advanced Qualitative Inquiry

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  70. SOWK_V 699 (0) Doctoral Dissertation

    This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

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