An introduction to social work with emphasis on ethical decision making and preparation for professional practice. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Advances students' understanding of major theoretical frameworks and treatment modalities for clinical and direct social work practice and their relevance to and application within the planned change process. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Theoretical perspectives and foundational skills for assessment in clinical social work. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Meanings, dynamics, and impacts of diversity in social work practice. Students examine their own identities and social locations and a range of theories and orientations to inclusion and social justice. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Historical and current forces shaping Canadian legislation, policies, programs, and services; impacts of these on social work practice and service users. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Values and principles of ethical practice in clinical social work; ethical dilemmas and decision making with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities within the framework of the social work profession's Codes of Ethics. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Overview of historical and current issues confronting social work with First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit individuals, families, and communities within Canada including but not limited to child protection; critical assessment of theories for social work practice with Canada's Indigenous peoples. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Links classroom education with field education. Consists of independent readings, invited speakers, and online discussions. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Development, application, and integration of core social work knowledge and skills in social work practice settings. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Examines major interdisciplinary theoretical perspectives and practice approaches for assessment and intervention with families. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Examines a range of group treatment approaches with a focus on group facilitation, dynamics and processes. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Addresses the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents using biological, psychological, developmental, and social/environmental perspectives. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Conducting advanced clinical assessments, diagnoses, and interventions with children, adolescents, and families and exploration of research evidence to guide intervention choices. Includes supervised clinical work. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Empirical and theoretical knowledge of human development relevant for clinical social work practice across the lifespan. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Provides an opportunity to expand theoretical and analytical foundation in the awareness, knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to effectively carry out anti-oppressive social work practice. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A learning experience in a focused area of study, with the agreement and under supervision of a faculty member selected by the student and approved by the Director, School of Social Work. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Integrates theory and practice with attention to relational principles and a complex analysis of personal and social problems. Consideration of the dynamic interaction between the individual and the social world, and the possibility of intervention at multiple levels. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Linking clinical social work practice to the broader community and policy contexts in which clinician and client are situated. Examining how policy approaches structure clinical practice in relation to community and place and builds culturally relevant community and place centered practice skills in assessment and intervention. Credit will be not be granted for both SOCW 552 and SOCW 502 or both SOCW 552 and SOCW 503. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Knowledge and skills for utilizing empirical evidence to guide clinical social work practice. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Explores relevant mental health issues to social work practice in a broad range of settings. Critically examines social work's role in providing effective, evidence-based, theoretically sound interventions and treatments. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Knowledge of human service organizations and tools for effective leadership. Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Integrates theoretical knowledge and practice experience in direct/clinical settings. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Provides 2nd year Foundational and Advanced One-Year track students an opportunity to apply and integrate theory and practice in clinical social work practice settings. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Integrates Western and Indigenous knowledges in clinical social work practice. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Explores cognitive behavioral theories and therapeutic techniques in clinical social work practice. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Knowledge and skills for social work practice in a range of health care settings. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Knowledge of trauma, its relevance to assessment and treatment in clinical social work practice. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Educates social workers in the practice of clinical supervision from a relational perspective including key principles, methods, skills, processes and the handling of common challenges. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the M.S.W. program. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A scholarly paper in an area of interest that conforms to the demands of a peer-reviewed social work journal. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
An independent research or scholarly project which aims to develop knowledge and practice implications for clinical social work practice. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.