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For more information about these courses, see the Faculty of Social Work: .
Notes:
- Social Work 201 is open to all students; all other Social Work courses are restricted to BSW students only.
- Students must maintain concurrent registration in practica and related integrative seminars.
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Social Work
201
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Introduction to Social Work
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Provides an overview of the profession of social work and the social policy context within which it is practiced.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Notes:
Alberta Social Work Post-Diploma students cannot take this course as fulfillment of their non-Social Work course requirements.
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Social Work
300
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Generalist Practice in Context Theme Course
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Examination of the professional use of self in relation to the knowledge, values, and skills pertaining to the practice of generalist social work practice in rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities.
Course Hours:
6 units; (6-0)
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Social Work
301
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Generalist Practice in Context Portfolio Project
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Individual preparation of a self-directed portfolio as an expression of the student’s own understanding of generalist social work practice in relation to the local context. The student’s prior learning experiences will be incorporated in the development of the project.
Course Hours:
3 units; (1S-2T)
Corequisite(s):
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 300.
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Social Work
302
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Research in Context Theme Course
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An introduction to knowledge generation relevant to generalist social work practice. Foundational concepts and approaches of various research methodologies will be introduced as ways of knowledge building to inform practice and influence policy, particularly within rural, remote and Indigenous contexts.
Course Hours:
6 units; (6-0)
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Social Work
303
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Practice With Individuals in Context
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Focuses on interviewing and counselling skills from a generalist social work perspective. Emphasis will be given to skill development, critical reflection, practice evaluation, and practical application within rural, remote and Indigenous contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (1S-2T)
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Social Work
304
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Diversity and Oppression Theme Course
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Examines diversity, colonization, oppression, and intergroup relations associated with the practice of social work in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. Anti-oppressive frameworks will be introduced for understanding the processes associated with social justice.
Course Hours:
6 units; (6-0)
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Social Work
305
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Diversity and Oppression Portfolio Project
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Individual preparation of a self-directed portfolio as an expression of the student’s own critical analysis of diversity, oppression, and social justice in relation to the local context. Honouring the student’s prior learning experiences by acknowledging and incorporating aspects of that learning in the development of the project.
Course Hours:
3 units; (1S-2T)
Corequisite(s):
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 304.
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Social Work
306
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Social Work Methods Course
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Examines various perspectives and theoretical approaches relating to the development, maintenance, and application of empowering relationships in generalist social work practice. Particular emphasis will be placed on local applications in rural, remote, and Indigenous organizations and communities.
Course Hours:
6 units; (6-0)
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Social Work
307
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Practice Skills in Context
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Focuses on theory and practice relating to social work with individuals, families and groups in diverse communities. Particular emphasis will be paid to skill development, critical analysis and practical application within rural, remote and Indigenous contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (1S-2T)
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Social Work
355
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Research in Context
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An introduction to basic research methodology, data analysis and a critical appraisal and application of research findings within a reflective model of practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
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Social Work
361
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Professional Use of Self
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Focuses on the examination and integration of theoretical and practical understandings of professional social work practice. Topics covered include: critical thinking; ethical decision-making; knowledge of the associations to which social work professionals belong; professional writing; and self-care.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
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Social Work
363
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Human Development and Environments
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Explores the nature of human behaviour and development in diverse environments and contexts (personal, community, social, and environmental) and explores the implications for social work practice and theory.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
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Social Work
365
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Critical Approaches to Social Work Practice
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Provides theoretical frameworks, including anti-oppressive social work concepts, as a foundation for reflective professional generalist social work.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
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Social Work
371
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Social Work and Diversity
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Students will critically examine the issues of diversity and the power relations that form common links among the experiences of oppression and marginalization in Canadian society.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
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Social Work
383
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Social Policy and Social Justice
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Provides an understanding of Canadian social policy, its impact on social justice and how it influences social work practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Notes:
University Transfer route only.
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Social Work
391
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Practice and Evaluation with Individuals
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An introduction to theories and skills for communicating with people in a professional social work context. Generic interviewing and basic counselling skills from a generalist perspective of social work practice will be developed.Â
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Notes:
University Transfer route only.
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Social Work
393
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Practice and Evaluation with Families
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An introduction to theories and skills for family-centred social work practice with families. There will be an emphasis on diversity in relation to family development issues, the stresses families face, family assessment techniques, and theories and practices of family intervention.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Notes:
University Transfer route only.
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Social Work
395
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Practice and Evaluation with Groups
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An introduction to theories and skills for working with groups within a context of practice and assessment frameworks.Â
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Notes:
University Transfer route only.
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Social Work
397
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Practice and Evaluation with Communities
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An introduction to theories and skills about community practice. The focus will be on understanding the basic values, and ethical, strategic, evaluative and political issues involved in working for community change.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Notes:
University Transfer route only.
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Social Work
399
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Practice and Evaluation with Organizations
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An introduction to theories and skills in the study of human service organizations. Examines organizational dynamics and how these impacts professional practice, relationships with clients, and the potential for organizational change.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Notes:
University Transfer route only.
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Social Work
410
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Practicum I
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Application of conceptual framework, experience, knowledge and skills within a specific practice setting.
Course Hours:
6 units; (300 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
All required 300 level Social Work courses.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Social Work
411
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Integrative Seminar I
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Integration of theory and practice within the context of the field practicum.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
All required 300 level Social Work courses.
Corequisite(s):
Social Work 410.
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Social Work
412
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Practicum II
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Application of professional theory and skills in supervised social work practice settings.
Course Hours:
6 units; (400 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s):
All required 300 level Social Work courses. University Transfer Route: Social Work 410 and 411.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Social Work
413
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Integrative Seminar II
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Advanced integration of concepts, perspectives, theories and skills with practicum experiences, developing conceptual frameworks of practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
All required 300 level Social Work courses. University Transfer Route: Social Work 410 and 411.
Corequisite(s):
Social Work 412.
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Social Work
551
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Selected Topics: Social Work Interventions
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Focuses on theory and practice related to social work interventions.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Social Work
553
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Selected Topics: Fields of Practice
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Examines contexts, theories, practice models and skill development in specialized fields of practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Social Work
555
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Selected Topics: Practice with Selected Populations
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Explores contexts, theories and practice models in working with specific populations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Social Work
557
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Selected Topics: Contexts for Practice
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Examines social work practice in specific contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Social Work
600
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Social Justice and Theory in Advanced Social Work Practice
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Examines concepts of culture, identities, oppression and social differentiation in relationship to theories of social justice, at all levels of professional practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program or the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work Practice.
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Social Work
601
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Clinical Work with Individuals
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Critical examination and application of evidence-based, anti-oppressive, anti-racist and decolonizing modalities and practices when working with diverse individuals.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice with specialization in Individuals, Families and Groups.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 610.03 Clinical Work with Individuals)
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Social Work
602
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Research and Philosophy in Advanced Social Work Practice
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Explores social work research through examination of various paradigms, methods and approaches (eg., qualitative, quantitative, Indigenous methodologies, mixed methods, participatory action research, arts-based), and applies social work research to practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program or the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work Practice.
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Social Work
603
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Clinical Work with Families
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Critical examination and application of evidence-based, anti-oppressive, anti-racist and decolonizing modalities and practices when working with diverse families.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice with specialization in Individuals, Families and Groups.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 612.03 Clinical Work with Families)
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Social Work
604
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Advanced Practice Theories in Context
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Examines theoretical models, philosophical frameworks and ethical foundations of social work practice as a means to facilitate change while locating social work’s development and current practice in historical, economic, political, socio-cultural and environmental contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 600 and 602.
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Social Work
605
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Clinical Work with Groups
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Critical examination and application of evidence-based, anti-oppressive, anti-racist and decolonizing modalities and practices in group work.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 601 and 603.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 614.03 Clinical Work with Groups)
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Social Work
606
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Advanced Policy Practice in Context
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Explores the influences of public policy on the lives, relationships, and well-being of individuals, families, groups and communities, while examining the relationship between social justice in the policy-making process and the role of social workers in creating and shaping policy.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 600 and 602.
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Social Work
607
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Clinical Work with Other Professionals
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Professional social work practice within interdisciplinary organizations and agencies, including ethical decision making in interprofessional, interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 601 and 603.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 616.03 Clinical Work with Other Professionals)
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Social Work
609
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Special Topics Seminar III
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Special topics in Social Work at the Master’s level.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW or the Graduate Certificate in Social Work.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Social Work
610
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Advanced Topics in Clinical Social Work I
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Examines multiple social work theories, models, and approaches to clinical practice. Clinical social work practice is situated within in historical, economic, political, social and cultural contexts. Critical and Indigenous perspectives, issues of power and intersectionality are discussed in relation to contemporary issues.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice.
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Social Work
611
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Fundamentals of Trauma-Informed Practice
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Explores the range of traumatic experiences and impacts for individuals, families, groups and communities.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice with specialization in Trauma-Informed Practice.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 610.01 Fundamentals of Trauma-Informed Practice)
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Social Work
612
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Advanced Topics in Clinical Practice and Research I
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Analysis and application of evidence-based and anti-oppression modalities and best practices towards supporting and helping individuals, groups, families and communities.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice.
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Social Work
613
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Trauma Impacts and Interventions Across the Life Span
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An in-depth exploration of traumatic experience at points across the life span, and the implications and interventions for future growth and development.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice with specialization in Trauma-Informed Practice.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 612.01 Trauma Impacts and Interventions Across the Life Span)
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Social Work
614
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Advanced Topics in Clinical Social Work II
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Examines issues and skill development in clinical practice with diverse populations, including Indigenous, Francophone and newcomer populations. Specific treatment modalities and techniques are critiqued and examined in depth.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 610 and 612.
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Social Work
615
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Advanced Trauma-Informed Practice with Indigenous People and Communities
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Examines in-depth historical and colonial roots and impacts of trauma for Indigenous people and communities, incorporating Indigenous knowledge for healing and wholeness.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 611 and 613.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 614.01 Advanced Trauma-Informed Practice with Indigenous People and Communities)
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Social Work
616
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Advanced Topics in Clinical Practice and Research II
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Considers complicating factors in applying best, promising and ethical practices and techniques in clinical practice with diverse populations. The needs of diverse and specific populations, including
Indigenous persons and groups marginalized by structural inequalities will be examined.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 610 and 612.
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Social Work
617
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Advanced Trauma Interventions
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Examines advanced trauma interventions in diverse contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 611 and 613.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 616.01 Advanced Trauma Interventions in Diverse Contexts)
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Social Work
620
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Advanced Topics in International and Community Development I
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Examines the role of social work and social workers in international and community development work at home and abroad. Theoretical foundations are examined alongside global influences in relation to historical, economic, political, social and cultural contexts. Critical perspectives, contemporary issues and research debates in social development, internationalization and globalization are discussed.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in International and Community Development or the Graduate Certificate in International and Community Development.
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Social Work
621
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History and Foundation of the Profession
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An examination of the relationship between knowledge, values, ethics and power and how they shape interventions in social work.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
622
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Advanced Topics in Practice and Research in International and Community Development I
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Application of theories and concepts of international social work and community development to practice, with a focus on promoting change and challenging structured inequalities. Development of skills, strategies and tools for engaging in international social work and community development in international and North American settings.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in International and Community Development or the Graduate Certificate in International and Community Development.
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Social Work
624
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Advanced Topics in International and Community Development II
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Examination of various approaches, strategies, and perspectives for taking action as a social worker in international and community development settings, and growing a professional toolkit of resources and techniques to engage in this work.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 620 and 622.
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Social Work
625
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Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups
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A basic understanding of social work practice theory with respect to work with individuals, families and groups.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
626
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Advanced Topics in Practice and Research in International and Community Development II
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Designing, creating and evaluating international and community development projects that integrate theory, research, and best practices. Development of greater self-awareness of the role, values, and skills of a social worker engaging in international and community development work.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 620 and 622.
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Social Work
627
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Practice with Organizations and Communities
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An advanced understanding of social work practice theory with respect to work with organizations and communities.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
629
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Professional Communication and Interviewing
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Offers experiential learning aimed at developing basic professional competencies and practice skills along with critical self-reflection, including attention to issues of social work ethics, power and intersectionality.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
630
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Clinical Social Work Practice in Mental Health and Addictions
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Critical examination and application of practices relevant to clinical social work practice in mental health and addictions, such as evidence-based, anti-oppressive, anti-racist and decolonizing modalities.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice with specialization in Adult Mental Health and Addictions.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 610.04 Clinical Social Work Practice in Mental Health and Addictions)
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Social Work
631
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Mental Health and Addiction Practice with Transitional Age Populations
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Critical examination and application of practices relevant to clinical social work in mental health and addictions, such as evidence-based, anti-oppressive, anti-racist and decolonizing modalities for transitional age youth (18-25) in diverse contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice with specialization in Adult Mental Health and Addictions.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 612.04 Mental Health and Addiction Practice with Transitional Age Populations (18-25 years)
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Social Work
632
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Social Policy and Social Justice
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An exploration of the social, political, economic and environmental forces, social movements and social structures that are transforming the Canadian welfare state and the practice of social work.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
633
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Foundational Field Practicum
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Direct and indirect social work practice opportunities as students integrate course material/theoretical orientations into practice with professional supervision.
Course Hours:
3 units; (450 hours-2T)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Social Work
634
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Mental Health and Addiction Practice with Diverse Populations and Complex Contexts
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A critical lens is applied to social work practice, theories, models and approaches in mental health and additions, examining historical and contemporary issues across diverse and complex contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 630 and 631.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 614.04 Mental Health and Addiction Practice with Diverse Populations and Complex Contexts)
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Social Work
635
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Mental Health and Addiction Practice with Adult Populations
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Critical examination and application of practices relevant to clinical social work in mental health and addictions such as evidence-based, anti-oppressive, anti-racist and decolonizing modalities with adult populations (26-64 years).
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 630 and 631.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 616.04 Mental Health and Addiction Practice with Adult Populations (26-64 years)
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Social Work
637
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Human Behaviour in the Environment
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Human development and diversity within a social work context.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
640
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Advanced Topics in Leadership in the Human Services I
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Examines and applies multiple theories, models and approaches of leadership in the human services. The historical, political, economic, social, and cultural influences impacting human service organizations are examined. Critical perspectives, contemporary issues, and research debates are discussed.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Leadership in the Human Services or the Graduate Certificate in Leadership in the Human Services.
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Social Work
641
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Models of Practice
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Provides the conceptual and theoretical foundation for students to acquire advance practice skills in Social Work.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
642
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Advanced Topics in Practice and Research in Leadership in the Human Services I
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Through a critical social work lens, students will integrate leadership theories, models, and approaches in organizational and community practice. Students apply evidence-based tools and strategies in assessment, evaluation, intervention, innovation, evaluation, change, and collaboration to develop a professional model of social work leadership.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Leadership in the Human Services or the Graduate Certificate in Leadership in the Human Services.
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Social Work
643
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Organizational Structures and Management
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Theories, models and approaches to leadership in the human services. Historical, political, economic, social, and cultural influences impacting human service organizations are examined.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Leadership in the Human Services or the Graduate Certificate in Leadership in the Human Services with specialization in The Practical and Transformational Leader.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 640.01 Organizational Structures and Management)
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Social Work
644
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Advanced Topics in Leadership in the Human Services II
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Examines issues of diversity, culture, power and oppression in organizational and community practice. The changing roles of leadership in complex systems and changing contexts will be examined. Explores the influences of politics and policy on the human service organization and the practice of leadership in this setting.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 640 and 642.
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Social Work
645
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Issues in Social Work Research
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An overview of social work research topics and issues.
Course Hours:
3 units; H3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
646
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Advanced Practice and Research in Leadership in the Human Services II
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Enhances skills in facilitation, social work ethics, managing conflict, and fostering relationships in working with individuals, groups and communities. Integration of practice-based research to inform best and transformative leadership practices, policy development and social change.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 640 and 642.
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Social Work
647
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Transformational Leadership and Supervision in Human Services
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Theory and practice strategies related to supervision and transformational leadership in complex systems with a diverse workforce.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Leadership in the Human Services or the Graduate Certificate in Leadership in the Human Services Certificate with specialization in The Practical and Transformational Leader.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 642.01 Transformational Leadership and Supervision in Human Services)
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Social Work
648
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Innovation and Establishing Credibility
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The changing roles of leadership in complex systems and changing contexts will be examined, including the influences of policy and practice within human service organizations
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 643 and 647.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 644.01 Innovation and Establishing Credibility)
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Social Work
649
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Advocacy and Diplomacy
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Exploration of competencies including facilitation, trust building, managing conflict and relationality with diverse individuals, groups, communities and organizations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 643 and 647.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 646.01 Advocacy and Diplomacy)
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Social Work
650
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Infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health
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Critical examination of policies, theories and models relevant to the assessment, formulation and treatment of infant, child and adolescent mental health.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice with specialization in Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 610.02 Advanced Topics in Infant, Child, & Adolescent Mental Health)
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Social Work
651
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Policy as Context for Clinical Work
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Policies and their impacts on the delivery of clinical work will be examined.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
652
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Infant, Early Childhood and Parental Mental Health
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Critical examination of policies, theories and practice models relevant to parents and young children (0-5) in diverse contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social work Practice with specialization in Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 612.02 Infant, Early Childhood (0-5 years) and Parental Mental Health in Complex Contexts)
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Social Work
653
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Comparative Approaches to Change
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Various clinical change applications will be examined and critiqued.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
654
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School-Aged Children and Family Mental Health
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Critical engagement and in-depth exploration of theories, policy, research and practice models most relevant to working with the school-aged population (6-12 years), their families and their communities in complex contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 650 and 652.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 614.02 School-Aged Children (6-12 years) and Family Mental Health in Complex Contexts)
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Social Work
655
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Thesis Research
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An introduction to preparing a thesis proposal.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
656
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Adolescent Mental Health
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Critical examination of policies, theories and practice models relevant to adolescents (13-18 years) within the context of diverse families and communities.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 650 and 652.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 616.02 Adolescent (13-18 years) Mental Health Across Complex Contexts)
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Social Work
657
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Clinical Social Work Applications
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Specific issues involved in the effective application of clinical approaches will be studied.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 653 and admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
659
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Evidence and Clinical Practice
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Research as utilized in the clinical arena will be the focus of this course.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
660
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Advanced Practicum
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Direct and indirect Social Work practice opportunities with professional supervision in student's area of specialization.
Course Hours:
6 units; (500 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program and Social Work 600, 602, 604 and 606.
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Corequisite(s):
Social Work 662.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Social Work
661
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Theoretical and Philosophical Perspectives for Community-based Health and Wellness
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Situating clinical social work practice in community mental health, historically, politically and socio-culturally, focusing on power and intersectionality in relationship to contemporary debates.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 610.05 Theoretical and Philosophical Perspectives for Community-based Health and Wellness
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Social Work
662
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Integrative Seminar
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Integration of theory, research applications/evaluation and professional social work practice in the student's area of specialization; and preparation of a capstone exit requirement.
Course Hours:
3 units; (6S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the course-based MSW program and Social Work 600, 602, 604 and 606.
Corequisite(s):
Social Work 660.
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Social Work
663
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Community-Based Practice Models and Clinical Assessment
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Examination of community-based health and wellness approaches; peer-support, recovery, community-development, social determinants of health, and social policy frameworks.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice with specialization in Community-Informed Practice for Health and Wellbeing.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 612.05 Community-Based Practice Models and Clinical Assessment for Community-based Health and Wellness)
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Social Work
664
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Community-Based Health and Wellness Approaches I
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Clinical social work practice with diverse communities, including Indigenous, Francophone and newcomer populations; treatment modalities and techniques examined and critiqued.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 661 and 663.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 614.05 Community-Based Health and Wellness Approaches I)
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Social Work
665
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Influencing Policy Development
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Focuses on leadership in policy practice and in particular policy advocacy at all levels of policy (i.e., organizational, community, and provincial or national levels).
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
667
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Leadership Theories in Action
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Directed toward helping prepare leaders for “best practice†across the range of sectors and roles in which human service leaders work.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
668
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Community-Based Health and Wellness Approaches II
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Promising and ethical practices and techniques in clinical practice with a focus on advocacy for the needs of diverse populations marginalized by structural inequities. The role of self care is examined.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 661 and 663.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 616.05 Community-Based Health and Wellness Approaches II)
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Social Work
669
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Leading Organizations and Communities
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A practical course that will emphasize networked and collaborative approaches to leadership in a global context.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 667 and admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
670
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Advanced Methods and Epistemology in Social Work Research
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Enhance skills in understanding the foundations of social work research, including ontologies and epistemology, and their fit with research topics and methods.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW thesis-based program and Social Work 600, 602, 604 and 606.
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Social Work
671
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Social Policy
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Explores social welfare policy in Canada and in a globalizing world, the current roles of social welfare policy, and the roles they should have.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
672
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Thesis Research Development
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Builds skills for social work thesis research development, including key components of the research process, such as integration of a substantive topic and corresponding research approach.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW thesis-based program and Social Work 600, 602, 604 and 606.
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Social Work
673
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International Social Development
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Examines issues in international social development. There will be an emphasis on analysis of the social forces and conditions giving rise to different models of social development, and on what each of these alternative models tends to produce in terms of social welfare policies and programs.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
674
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International Social Development; Theories and Interventions
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Theoretical foundations, global influences and contemporary issue for social workers in social development, internationalization and globalization.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in International and Community Development or the Graduate Certificate in International and Community Development with specialization in International Social Development.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 620.01 International Social Development; Theories and Interventions)
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Social Work
675
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Advanced International Social Work Modules
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This set of modules will give students tools for social change.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 673 and admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
676
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International Social Work in Canada
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Theories, skills, strategies, and tools for engaging in international social work and community development in international and local settings.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in International and Community Development or the Graduate Certificate in International and Community Development with specialization in International Social Development.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 622.01 International Social Work in Canada)
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Social Work
677
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Social Work Research for International and Community Methods
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International and Community Development Research is designed to provide methodological knowledge and skills specifically oriented to community-based practice abroad or in Canada.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
678
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Advanced Practice in Sustainable Development
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Advanced practice, strategies and perspectives for social work in sustainable development in international and local settings.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 674 and 676.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 624.01 Advanced Practice in Sustainable Development)
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Social Work
679
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Special Topics Seminar I
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Selected topics related to area of specialization or interest.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Social Work
680
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Social Work and International Development Projects
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Designing, creating, and evaluating international and community development projects that integrate theory, research, and best practices.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 674 and 676.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 626.01 Social Work & International Development Projects)
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Social Work
682
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Special Seminar II
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Selected topics related to an area of specialization or interest.
Course Hours:
0.75 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Social Work
685
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Health and Wellness in Later Life
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Consideration of health and wellness for those in later life, including theories, models and issues for clinical social work practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice with specialization in Gerontology Practice.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 610.6 Health and Wellness in Later Life)
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Social Work
686
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Aging in Place
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Theory, research, practice and policy relevant to understanding the role of ‘place’ in providing care to older adults.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice or Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice with specialization in Gerontology Practice.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 612.06 Aging in Place)
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Social Work
687
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Fostering Inclusion of Older Adults
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The role of cognitive, mental, spiritual and physical health in fostering inclusion and wellness in later life for diverse community members.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 685 and 686.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 614.06 Fostering Inclusion of Older Adults)
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Social Work
688
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Supporting Transitions in Later Life
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Social policy, legal and ethical issues, and theories related to practice with older populations; evaluation and application of diagnostic tools and interventions.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 685 and 686.
Also known as:
(formerly Social Work 616.06 Supporting Transitions in Later Life)
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Social Work
690
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Contexts of Community Practice
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Social work and community development work at home and abroad. Theoretical foundations examined alongside global influences in relation to historical, economic, political, social and cultural contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in International and Community Development or the Graduate Certificate in International and Community Development with specialization in Community Development.
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Social Work
691
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Theoretical and Practical Foundations
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Foundational theories, guiding values, principles and approaches in community practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW with specialization in International and Community Development or the Graduate Certificate in International and Community Development with specialization in Community Development.
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Social Work
692
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Critical Perspectives in Community Practice
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Examination and application of theories of decolonization, anti-racist theory, queer theory, critical disability theory, feminist theories and other critical schools of thought in relation to community practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 690 and 691.
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Social Work
693
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Research as a Foundation for Leadership
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This course will provide students with a working understanding for the study and nature of the theoretical and practical issues underlying the application of the research process to professional and leadership practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
694
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Advanced Integration of Community Practice
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Application and integration of theory and practice to local contexts.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 690 and 691.
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Social Work
695
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Becoming an Evidence-Based Leader
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Extends students’ abilities to identify, assess, and utilize research knowledge as a problem-solving tool in social work.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Social Work 693 and admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
696
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Advanced Practicum
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Direct and indirect Social Work practice opportunities with professional supervision in student's area of specialization or interest.
Course Hours:
6 units; (525 hours within two consecutive terms)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Social Work
697
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Diversity, Oppression and Social Justice
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
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Social Work
699
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Special Topics Seminar II
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Advanced selected topics related to area of specialization or interest.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the MSW program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Social Work
721
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Integrative Research Colloquia
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Social Work PhD program.
Notes:
Social Work 721 can only be taken once all other required (core and option) courses have been completed.
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Social Work
741
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Research Foundations: Epistemology and Professional Knowledge-Building
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An exploration of major philosophical issues that have shaped social work's diverse approaches to knowledge building and research methods. The relevance of this exploration to the student's area of interest is emphasized.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Social Work PhD program.
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Social Work
743
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Theory, History and Philosophy: Values, Ethics and Professional Beliefs
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An exploration of the philosophical and ideological issues that have been historically important to the profession with respect to its conception of its ethics, mandate and practices. The relevance of this exploration to the student's area of interest in emphasized.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Social Work PhD program.
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Social Work
745
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Research Methods I: Quantitative
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Quantitative methodological and design options in social work research.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Social Work PhD program.
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Social Work
747
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Research Methods II: Qualitative
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Qualitative methodological and design options in social work research.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Social Work PhD program.
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Social Work
749
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Quantitative Data Analysis
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Statistical analysis of quantitative data.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Social Work PhD program.
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Social Work
797
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Advanced Special Topics
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Advanced topics in Social Work at the doctoral level.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Social Work PhD program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Social Work
799
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Special Topics Seminar
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Advanced selected topics related to the PhD focus area.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Social Work PhD program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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