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20240293SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 346 – Social Work Practice IThis course examines the principles, concepts and skills related to social work with individuals, families, and groups, providing a theoretical framework for generalist social work practice.
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20240328SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 448 – Social Work Practicum II Students, with support of agency supervision, will become directly involved in social work services and systems within the community, and experience professional practice. Seminars assist in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experience and knowledge.
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20240303SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 346 – Social Work Practice IThis course examines the principles, concepts and skills related to social work with individuals, families, and groups, providing a theoretical framework for generalist social work practice.
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20240318SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 405 – Social Work with Aboriginal PeoplesThis course investigates theory and practices for social workers to support Indigenous individuals, families and communities in a variety of settings. The course explores history of oppression experienced by Indigenous peoples by government policies. Emphasis is placed on individual self-determination, cultural safety, Indigenous self-governance and s...
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20240332SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 469 – Social PolicyThis course examines the dimensions and practical implications of social policy in the lives of Canadians. Political, economic, and cultural influences over social policy are explored, as well as the skills needed to develop social policy and its relationship with the profession of social work.
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20240316SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 390 – Communication Skills in Social Work PracticeThis course specifically focuses on the development of skills necessary for competent social work communication in a variety of social work roles and settings. An introduction to communication theory is provided with an emphasis on skill development for students. Role plays and recorded sessions are required.
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20240308SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 348 – Social Work Practicum IStudents, with support of agency supervision, will become directly involved in social work services and systems within the community, and experience professional practice. Seminars assist in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experience and knowledge.
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20240311SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 348 – Social Work Practicum IStudents, with support of agency supervision, will become directly involved in social work services and systems within the community, and experience professional practice. Seminars assist in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experience and knowledge.
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20240320SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 416 – Social Work and Older AdultsThis course considers the social work practice, research, legislation and policy with older adults. It will explore issues affecting those living in the community as well as those residing in group or institutional care settings, and the role of family and community supports.
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20240314SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 390 – Communication Skills in Social Work PracticeThis course specifically focuses on the development of skills necessary for competent social work communication in a variety of social work roles and settings. An introduction to communication theory is provided with an emphasis on skill development for students. Role plays and recorded sessions are required.
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20240321SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 417 – Substance Abuse: Impacts and InterventionsThis course will explore the impact of alcohol, drugs, and behavioral addictions on individuals, families, and society. Using a bio-psycho-social perspective, students will critically examine a range of models of assessment, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery used to address the addictions related issues in diverse populations.
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20240299SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 202 – Critical Issues/Critical ThoughtThis course examines the foundations of critical thinking with application to social work issues in such areas as oppression, poverty, health, child welfare and violence.
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20240329SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 451 – Social Work Research This course focuses on the contributions of research to effective social work practice and social policy. Emphasis is placed on understanding and critical assessing social work research, and on how to employ a variety of quantitative, qualitative, and community-based research methodologies to advance social work knowledge and practice.
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20240302SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 202 – Critical Issues/Critical ThoughtThis course examines the foundations of critical thinking with application to social work issues in such areas as oppression, poverty, health, child welfare and violence.
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20240324SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 421 – Human Development in a Social Context This course examines the interface of lifespan human development (biological, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social) with the social and cultural environment in which people live, with application for social work practice.
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20240297SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 100 – Foundations in Social WorkThis course explores social issues confronting the state, social welfare agencies and social workers in addressing and responding to societal inequalities and human need. Students will also be introduced to the roles and fields of practice in social work in Canada and the values and ethics that guide the profession.
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20240327SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 448 – Social Work Practicum II Students, with support of agency supervision, will become directly involved in social work services and systems within the community, and experience professional practice. Seminars assist in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experience and knowledge.
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20240294SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 100 – Foundations in Social WorkThis course explores social issues confronting the state, social welfare agencies and social workers in addressing and responding to societal inequalities and human need. Students will also be introduced to the roles and fields of practice in social work in Canada and the values and ethics that guide the profession.
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20240301SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 202 – Critical Issues/Critical ThoughtThis course examines the foundations of critical thinking with application to social work issues in such areas as oppression, poverty, health, child welfare and violence.
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20240319SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 412 – Mental Health ServicesThis course examines the structure and function of mental health services in society with particular reference to the historical and theoretical foundations. Current practices, issues, and problems are reviewed.
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20240300SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 202 – Critical Issues/Critical ThoughtThis course examines the foundations of critical thinking with application to social work issues in such areas as oppression, poverty, health, child welfare and violence.
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20240307SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 348 – Social Work Practicum IStudents, with support of agency supervision, will become directly involved in social work services and systems within the community, and experience professional practice. Seminars assist in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experience and knowledge.
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20240331SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 460 – Ethics in Social WorkThis course is designed to sensitize students to the central role of ethics in contemporary social work. Theoretical foundations in social work ethics and the relationship between diverse value systems in Canadian society will be critically analyzed. Emphasis is on various ethical dilemmas and ethical issues facing social workers.
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20240313SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 350 – Anti-Oppressive Social Work PracticeThis course unravels the underlying threads of multiple oppressions and the intersection of various sources and forms of oppression. The course will focus on anti-oppressive theoretical perspectives, laws, actions, advocacy, social work ethics and their application to social work practice and policy.
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20240305SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 348 – Social Work Practicum IStudents, with support of agency supervision, will become directly involved in social work services and systems within the community, and experience professional practice. Seminars assist in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experience and knowledge.
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20240326SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 448 – Social Work Practicum II Students, with support of agency supervision, will become directly involved in social work services and systems within the community, and experience professional practice. Seminars assist in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experience and knowledge.
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20240310SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 348 – Social Work Practicum IStudents, with support of agency supervision, will become directly involved in social work services and systems within the community, and experience professional practice. Seminars assist in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experience and knowledge.
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20240298SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 100 – Foundations in Social WorkThis course explores social issues confronting the state, social welfare agencies and social workers in addressing and responding to societal inequalities and human need. Students will also be introduced to the roles and fields of practice in social work in Canada and the values and ethics that guide the profession.
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20240304SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 347 – Social Work Practice IIThis course aims to develop an understanding of the characteristics of organizations, institutions and communities. Students will gain knowledge about macro practice theories and will begin to develop and enhance the social work skills used in various practice settings. Students will think critically about the structural responses to social distress.
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20240323SS
Faculty of Social Work
Sessional
05/21/2024
URFA
SW 420 – The Legal Environment of Social Work PracticeThe practice of social work has long been intertwined with the practice of law and the legal systems of society. This course will review legislation pertinent to social service programs that govern the professional practice of social work, and the related duties and obligations of social workers.
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