Social Work SOWK
Instruction offered by members of the Faculty of Social Work.
Note: Social Work 201, 317, 319, 321, 327 and 329 are open to all students; all other Social Work courses are restricted to BSW students.
Junior Courses
Social Work 201 H(3-0)
Introduction to Social Work and Welfare
Provides an overview of the profession of social work and the social policy context within which it is practiced.
Note: Alberta Social Work Post-Diploma students cannot take this course as fulfillment of their non-Social Work course requirements.
Social Work 203 Q(32 hours)
(Indigenous Studies 203)
Indigenous Ways of Knowing I
An introduction to various Indigenous people's ways of knowing (epistemology) with a special emphasis on the contextualization of knowledge-building. Deals with various aspects of building knowledge, such as listening, reflection, protocol, and experience.
Note: Normally offered during Spring or Summer Session. Presession study and field trip(s) are normally required and students may be required to cover field trip costs.
Social Work 205 Q(32 hours)
(Indigenous Studies 205)
Indigenous Ways of Knowing II
Continuation of Social Work 203. An examination of the nature and relations of being (ontology) and specific responsibilities in cultural context. Integration of components of Indigenous ways of knowing. Illustrations will be drawn from Indigenous languages and cultural practices.
Prerequisites: Social Work 203 (Indigenous Studies 203).
Note: Normally offered in Block Week during Winter Session or in Spring Session. Presession study and field trip(s) are normally required and students may be required to cover field trip costs.
Senior Courses
Note: Social Work 353 and 367 may be offered to non-Social Work students in Edmonton and Lethbridge who will be seeking admission into the University Transfer routes in those locations.
Social Work 300 F(6-0)
(formerly Social Work Access 300)
Generalist Practice in Context Theme Course
Examination of knowledge, values, and skills pertaining to the practice of generalist social work practice in rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities.
Social Work 301 H(1S-2T)
(formerly Social Work Access 301)
Generalist Practice in Context Portfolio Project
Individual preparation and presentation of major project on social work practice models in the local context.
Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 300.
Social Work 302 F(6-0)
(formerly Social Work Access 302)
Communication and Information Theme Course
Effective communication and information management practices for social work in rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities.
Social Work 303 H(1S-2T)
(formerly Social Work Access 303)
Communication and Information Portfolio Project
Individual preparation and presentation of major project demonstrating competence in interviewing and research process with sensitivity to local applications and issues.
Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 302.
Social Work 304 F(6-0)
(formerly Social Work Access 304)
Diversity and Oppression Theme Course
Issues of diversity, colonization, and intergroup relations associated with the practice of social work in rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities.
Social Work 305 H(1S-2T)
(formerly Social Work Access 305)
Diversity and Oppression Portfolio Project
Individual preparation and presentation of major project assessing local policies and programs with respect to diversity issues and colonial assumptions.
Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 304.
Social Work 306 F(6S-0)
(formerly Social Work Access 306)
Social Work Methods Theme Course
Intervention approaches and skills for the practice of generalist social work in rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities.
Social Work 307 H(1S-2T)
(formerly Social Work Access 307)
Social Work Methods Portfolio Project
Individual preparation and presentation of major project demonstrating appropriate assessment and relevant intervention plan at different levels of practice for a social problem at the local level.
Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 306.
Social Work 317 H(3-0)
Human Sexuality
Psychosocial aspects of human sexuality.
Note: Alberta Social Work Post-Diploma students cannot take this course as fulfillment of their non-Social Work course requirements.
Social Work 319 H(3-0)
Death and Dying
Biopsychosocial and spiritual factors involved in death and dying.
Note: Alberta Social Work Post-Diploma students cannot take this course as fulfillment of their non-Social Work course requirements.
Social Work 321 H(3-0)
Social Work and Social Problems
Analysis of social problems within a social welfare context.
Note: Alberta Social Work Post-Diploma students cannot take this course as fulfillment of their non-Social Work requirements.
Social Work 327 H(3-0)
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Analysis of problems related to addictions and the abuse of alcohol and drugs.
Note: Alberta Social Work Post-Diploma students cannot take this course as fulfillment of their non-Social Work course requirements.
Social Work 329 H(3-0)
Introduction to Children's Mental Health
Analysis of problems related to children's mental health.
Prerequisites: A course in developmental psychology or human behaviour and the social environment, or equivalent.
Note: Alberta Social Work Post-Diploma students cannot take this course as fulfillment of their non-Social Work course requirements.
Social Work 351 H(3S-0)
Seminar on Critical Thinking, Professional Writing and Information Literacy in Social Work
Using inquiry-based approaches to define and practice critical thinking and professional writing within generalist social work contexts.
Note: Post Diploma route only.
Social Work 353 H(3S-0)
(formerly Social Work 361)
Research Foundations
Introduction to basic research methodology and data analysis within a "reflective practitioner" model of practice.
Social Work 357 H(3S-0)
Critical Issues: Practice Perspectives and Theories
A critique of practice concepts, perspectives and skills across diverse contexts and populations.
Note: Post Diploma route only.
Social Work 367 H(3S-0)
Human Behaviour and the Environments
Examines perspectives on human behaviour within multiple environments across the lifespan from a social work practice framework.
Social Work 383 H(3S-0)
(formerly Social Work 369)
Social Policy and Social Justice
Provides an understanding of Canadian social policy, its impact on social justice and how it influences social work practice.
Prerequisites: Social Work 201, 353 and 367 or equivalent.
Note: University Transfer route only.
Social Work 385 H(3S-0)
(formerly Social Work 589)
Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice
Challenges separation of ethical and practice issues, using a model of ethical decision-making.
Prerequisites: Social Work 201, 353 and 367 or equivalent or admission into the Post Diploma route.
Social Work 388 F(6S-0)
Anti-Oppressive Generalist Practice
Introduction to the scope of generalist practice and the history, philosophy, and cultural values underlying generalist practice approaches in diverse settings.
Prerequisites: Social Work 201, 353 and 367 or equivalent.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Social Work 363.
Note: University Transfer route only.
Social Work 389 H(3S-0)
Integrative Seminar: Portfolio-Based Reflection on Theory and Research in Professional Practice
Integration of concepts, perspectives and skills with experiences, developing conceptual frameworks of practice.
Prerequisites: Social Work 201, 353, 367, 388 and 391 or admission into the Post Diploma route.
Social Work 391 H(3S-0)
(formerly Social Work 365)
Inquiry-Based Practice with Individuals
Skills such as interviewing and psycho-social interventions within a context of relevant practice theories and assessment frameworks.
Prerequisites: Social Work 201, 353 and 367 or equivalent or third year standing.
Note: University Transfer route only.
Social Work 393 H(3S-0)
(formerly Social Work 371)
Inquiry-Based Practice with Families
Working with families from multiple perspectives and within diverse contexts including theoretical frameworks and assessment strategies.
Prerequisites: Social Work 201, 353, 367, 388 and 391 or admission into the Post Diploma route.
Note: University Transfer route only.
Social Work 395 H(3S-0)
(formerly Social Work 373)
Inquiry-Based Practice with Groups
Introduction to theories and skills for working with groups within a context of practice and assessment frameworks.
Prerequisites: Social Work 201, 353, 367, 388 and 391 or admission into the Post Diploma route.
Note: University Transfer route only.
Social Work 397 H(3S-0)
(formerly Social Work 375)
Inquiry-Based Practice with Communities
Introduction to communities and community practice within a generalist social work perspective.
Prerequisites: Social Work 201, 353, 367, 388 and 391 or admission into the Post Diploma route.
Note: University Transfer route only.
Social Work 399 H(3S-0)
(formerly Social Work 377)
Inquiry-Based Practice with Organizations
Introduction to strategies and assessments for working effectively within organizations.
Prerequisites: Social Work 201, 353, 367, 388 and 391 or admission into the Post Diploma route.
Note: University Transfer route only.
Social Work 400 F(0-32)
(formerly Social Work Access 400)
Field Practicum A
Direct and indirect social work practice opportunities in the local region with educational supervision.
Prerequisites: Social Work 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306 and 307 or consent of the Faculty.
Corequisites: Social Work 403.
Note: Exempt for Alberta social work diploma graduates.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Social Work 401 H(3S-0)
Social Work Evaluation
Case and program-level evaluation methods within a social work context.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty and normally all required 300-level social work courses completed.
Social Work 402 F(0-32)
(formerly Social Work Access 402)
Field Practicum B
Direct and indirect social work practice opportunities in the local region with educational supervision.
Prerequisites: Social Work 400 or consent of the Faculty.
Corequisites: Social Work 403.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Social Work 403 H(3S-0)
(formerly Social Work Access 403)
Integrative Practice Seminar
The integration of theory and practice within local region practicum.
Corequisites: Social Work 402.
Social Work 404 F(312 hours within one session)
Introductory Practicum
Application of conceptual framework, experience, knowledge and skills within a specific practice setting.
Prerequisites: Fourth year standing.
Corequisites: Social Work 405.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Social Work 381.
Note: University Transfer route only.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Social Work 405 H(3S-0)
(formerly Social Work 379)
Integrative Seminar: Portfolio-Based Application of Research and Theory in Practice
Integration of theory and practice within field practicum and inquiry-based approach to assessment, critique and evaluation.
Prerequisites: Fourth year standing.
Corequisites: Social Work 404.
Note: University Transfer route only.
Social Work 407 H(3S-0)
(formerly Social Work 479)
Integrative Seminar: Portfolio-Based Application of Research and Theory in Practice
Advanced integration of concepts, perspectives and skills with experiences, developing conceptual frameworks of practice.
Prerequisites: Post Diploma: Social Work 351, 353, 357, 383 and 385. University Transfer: Social Work 404 and 405.
Corequisites: Social Work 408/409.
Social Work 408 F( 256 hours within one session)
Senior Practicum A
Application of professional theory and skills in supervised social work practice settings.
Prerequisites: Post Diploma: Social Work 351, 353, 357, 383 and 385. University Transfer: Social Work 404 and 405.
Corequisites: Social Work 407 and 409.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Social Work 481 or 482.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Social Work 409 H(160 hours within one session)
Senior Practicum B
Application of professional theory and skills in supervised social work practice settings.
Prerequisites: Post Diploma: Social Work 351, 353, 357, 383 and 385. University Transfer: Social Work 404 and 405.
Corequisites: Social Work 407 and 408.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Social Work 481 or 482.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Social Work 479 H(3S-0)
Practice Methods II
Selected theories and the general method of social work practice.
Prerequisites: Social Work 379 or consent of the Faculty.
Corequisites: Social Work 481/482 and 483.
Social Work 481 H(0-12)
Field Practicum IIA
Direct and indirect social work practice opportunities and educational supervision.
Prerequisites: Social Work 381 or consent of the Faculty.
Corequisites: Social Work 479, 482 and 483.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Social Work 482 F(0-20)
Field Practicum IIB
Direct and indirect social work practice opportunities and educational supervision.
Prerequisites: Social Work 381 or consent of the Faculty.
Corequisites: Social Work 479, 481 and 483.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Social Work 483 H(3S-0)
Integrative Practice Seminar
The integration of theory and practice within field practicum.
Corequisites: Social Work 479 and 481/482.
Social Work 551 H(3S-0)
Selected Topics: Social Work Interventions
Prerequisites: Social Work 383, 385, 388 and 391 or admission into the Post Diploma route.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Social Work 553 H(3S-0)
Selected Topics: Fields of Practice
Prerequisites: Social Work 383, 385, 388 and 391 or admission into the Post Diploma route.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Social Work 555 H(3S-0)
Selected Topics: Practice with Selected Populations
Prerequisites: Social Work 383, 385, 388 and 391 or admission into the Post Diploma route.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Social Work 557 H(3S-0)
Selected Topics: Contexts for Practice
Prerequisites: Social Work 383, 385, 388 and 391 or admission into the Post Diploma route.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Graduate Courses
Note: Not all options are offered every academic year. The number of options will vary across the program locations.
Note: Students admitted into an MSW program prior to Fall Session 2003 should seek advice from the Faculty of Social Work Student Affairs Office with regard to course equivalencies.
Social Work 621 H(3S-0)
History and Foundation of the Profession
An examination of the relationship between knowledge, values, ethics and power and how they shape interventions in social work.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 625 H(3S-0)
Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups
A basic understanding of social work practice theory with respect to work with individuals, families and groups.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 627 H(3S-0)
Practice with Organizations and Communities
A basic understanding of social work practice theory with respect to work with organizations and communities.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 629 H(3S-0)
Professional Communication and Interviewing
Offers experiential learning aimed at developing basic professional competencies and practice skills along with critical self-reflection.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 632 H(3S-0)
Social Policy and Social Justice
An exploration of the social, political and economic forces, social movements and social structures that are transforming the Canadian welfare state and the practice of social work.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 633 H(426 hours)
Foundational Field Practicum
Direct and indirect social work practice opportunities with professional supervision.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Social Work 637 H(3S-0)
Human Behaviour in the Social Environment
Human development and diversity within a social work context.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 641 H(3S-0)
Models of Practice
Provides the conceptual and theoretical foundation for students to acquire the skills to practice in Social Work.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 645 H(3S-0)
Research and Evaluation
An introduction to research methodology and evaluative strategies.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 655 H(3S-0)
Research I
Conceptualization of social work research problems, research design, data collection and analysis within a chosen specialization.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 661 H(3S-0)
Children's Mental Health
A clinical specialized option that focuses on the knowledge required by mental health professionals who work with children and adolescents.
Prerequisites: Social Work 329 or consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 665 H(3S-0)
Policy
An exploration of social welfare policy, structures and programs within a chosen specialization or concentration within the context of examining the impact of oppression on populations-at-risk.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 667 H(3S-0)
Theory and Methods I
An in-depth and advanced understanding of social work theory and practice within a chosen specialization.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 669 H(3S-0)
Theory and Methods II
Application of theories learned in Social Work 667 to various problems and diversity issues encountered by social workers within a chosen specialization.
Prerequisites: Social Work 667 and consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 679 H(3S-0)
Special Topics Seminar I
Selected topics related to area of specialization or concentration.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Social Work 680 Q(3S-0)
Special Seminar I
Selected topics related to an area of specialization or concentration.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Social Work 682 E(3S-0)
Special Seminar II
Selected topics related to an area of specialization or concentration.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Social Work 688 F(0-32)
Advanced Practicum I and II
Supervised learning experience in practice.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Note: Normally completed in Calgary.
Note: For course based students only.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Social Work 695 H(3S-0)
Research II
Extends students' abilities to utilize research knowledge as a problem-solving tool in social work practice within a chosen specialization.
Prerequisites: Social Work 655 and consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 696 F( 600 hours within two consecutive sessions)
Advanced Practicum
Direct and indirect Social Work practice opportunities with professional supervision in student's area of specialization or concentration.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Corequisites: Social Work 697.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Social Work 687, 688 or 689.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
Social Work 697 H(3S-0)
Diversity, Oppression and Social Justice
Critical examination of the issues of diversity and the power relations that form common links among the experiences of oppression and marginalization in Canadian society.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
Social Work 699 H(3S-0)
Special Topics Seminar II
Advanced selected topics related to area of specialization or concentration.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Social Work 701 H(2-1)
Statistics I
Advanced social science statistics.
Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students.
Social Work 703 H(2S-0)
Research Methods I
Methodological and design options in social work research.
Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students.
Social Work 705 H(2S-0)
Doctoral Seminar I
Foundations of clinical practice and policy.
Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students.
Social Work 711 H(2-1)
Statistics II
Multivariate models.
Prerequisites: Social Work 701.
Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students.
Social Work 713 H(2S-0)
Research Methods II
Practice and program evaluation.
Prerequisites: Social Work 703.
Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students.
Social Work 715 H(2S-0)
Doctoral Seminar II
Special issues respecting student's methodological or policy focus.
Prerequisites: Social Work 705.
Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students.
Social Work 717 H(2S-0)
History and Philosophy of Social Work
An exploration of the history of the social work profession, social policies, fields of practice intervention, and types of research; and the philosophical assumptions underlying these considerations. Provides students with the foundation from which to understand the profession's development and major contributions to society, and consideration of the major ontological and epistemological positions of different approaches to research and practice.
Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students.
Social Work 719 H(2S-0)
Social Work Education
An exploration of theories of adult and experiential learning, social work education, curriculum development, use of technology in teaching, and preferred styles of teaching and learning. Consists of both classroom instruction and a brief practicum that allows students to reflect on the teaching process and develop practical skills of teaching and course management. Provides graduates with specific training in education, and particularly education in social work.
Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students.
Social Work 721 H(2S-0)
Integrative Research Colloquia
A concluding course offered as final component of student's course work. Allows doctoral students and the instructor to engage in a series of research colloquia, thereby facilitating critical analysis, feedback and synthesis of materials covered and skills learned in other course work. This process will help students to develop conceptual and methodological skills.
Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students.
Social Work 725 H(2S-0)
Doctoral Seminar III
Theories of clinical practice and policy.
Prerequisites: Social Work 715.
Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students.