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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.

Note: Students must maintain concurrent registration in practica and related integrative seminars.

Note: In all BSW routes, students must normally complete all core courses before commencing practica.

Junior Courses

Social Work 201 H(3-0)

Introduction to Social 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.

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Social Work 203 H(3-0)

(Indigenous Studies 303 (formerly 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.

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Social Work 205 H(3-0)

(Indigenous Studies 305 (formerly 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 303 (formerly 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.

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Senior Courses

Social Work 300 F(6-0)

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.

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Social Work 301 H(1S-2T)

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.

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Social Work 302 F(6-0)

Research in Context Theme Course

Provides 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 within rural, remote and Indigenous contexts. Particular emphasis will be directed to the development of skills in critiquing published research studies through examination of design limitations, ethical issues as well as the cultural assumptions and biases underlying research paradigms. Additional attention will be paid to contextually relevant evaluation of social work practice and services.

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Social Work 303 H(1S-2T)

Interviewing in Context

Focuses on theory and practice to enhance interviewing skills within an environment sensitive to issues of diversity, culture, gender, power and language. Particular emphasis will be given to skill development, critical reflection and practical application within rural, remote and Indigenous contexts. This course may be offered in various formats (e.g. blended, block, evening and weekends).

Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 302.

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Social Work 304 F(6-0)

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.

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Social Work 305 H(1S-2T)

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.

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Social Work 306 F(6S-0)

Social Work Methods Theme Course

Intervention approaches and skills for the practice of generalist social work in rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities.

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Social Work 307 H(1S-2T)

Practice Skills in Context

Focuses on theory and practice relating to social work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Particular emphasis will be paid to skill development, critical reflection and practical application within rural, remote and Indigenous contexts. This course may be offered in various formats (e.g. blended, block, evening, and weekends).

Corequisites: Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 306.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Social Work 351 H(3S-0)

Critical Thinking

Using inquiry-based approaches to define and practice critical thinking and professional writing within generalist social work contexts.

Note: Post Diploma route only.

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Social Work 353 H(3S-0)

Social Work Research

Introduction to basic research methodology and data analysis within a "reflective practitioner" model of practice.

Prerequisites: Social Work 201 or admission to the Post Diploma route.

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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.

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Social Work 367 H(3S-0)

Human Behaviour and Environments

Examines perspectives on human behaviour within multiple environments across the lifespan from a social work practice framework.

Prerequisites: Social Work 201.

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Social Work 383 H(3S-0)

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.

Note: University Transfer route only.

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Social Work 385 H(3S-0)

Ethics in Social Work Practice

Challenges separation of ethical and practice issues, using a model of ethical decision-making.

Prerequisites: Social Work 201 or admission into the Post Diploma route.

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Social Work 388 H(3S-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.

Note: University Transfer route only.

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Social Work 389 H(3S-0)

Oppression and Social Justice

Integration of anti-oppressive perspectives and skills with experiences and developing conceptual frameworks of practice.

Note: Post Diploma route only.

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Social Work 391 H(3S-0)

Practice and Evaluation with Individuals

Skills such as interviewing and psycho-social interventions within a context of relevant practice theories and assessment frameworks.

Prerequisites: Social Work 201.

Note: University Transfer route only.

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Social Work 393 H(3S-0)

Practice and Evaluation with Families

Working with families from multiple perspectives and within diverse contexts including theoretical frameworks and assessment strategies.

Prerequisites: Social Work 201.

Note: University Transfer route only.

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Social Work 395 H(3S-0)

Practice and Evaluation with Groups

Introduction to theories and skills for working with groups within a context of practice and assessment frameworks.

Prerequisites: Social Work 201.

Note: University Transfer route only.

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Social Work 397 H(3S-0)

Practice and Evaluation with Communities

Introduction to communities and community practice within a generalist social work perspective.

Prerequisites: Social Work 201.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Community Rehabilitation 583.

Note: University Transfer route only.

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Social Work 399 H(3S-0)

Practice and Evaluation with Organizations

Introduction to strategies and assessments for working effectively within organizations.

Prerequisites: Social Work 201.

Note: University Transfer route only.

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Social Work 400 F(0-32)

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.

Note: Exempt for Alberta social work diploma graduates.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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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.

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Social Work 402 F(0-32)

Field Practicum B

Direct and indirect social work practice opportunities in the local region with educational supervision.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Social Work 403 H(3S-0)

Integrative Practice Seminar

The integration of theory and practice within local region practicum.

Corequisites: Social Work 402.

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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.

Note: University Transfer route only.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Social Work 405 H(3S-0)

Introductory Integrative Seminar: 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.

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Social Work 407 H(3S-0)

Senior Integrative Seminar: 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, 385 and 389. University Transfer: Social Work 404 and 405.

Corequisites: Social Work 408 and 409.

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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, 385 and 389. University Transfer: Social Work 404 and 405.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Social Work 481 or 482.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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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, 385 and 389. University Transfer: Social Work 404 and 405.

Corequisites: Social Work 408.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Social Work 481 or 482.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Social Work 410 F(320 hours within one session)

Introductory Practicum

Application of conceptual framework, experience, knowledge and skills within a specific practice setting

Prerequisites: Fourth year standing.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Social Work 411 H (3S-0)

Integrative Seminar A

Integration of theory and practice within field practicum and inquiry-based approach to assessment, critique and evaluation.

Prerequisites: Fourth year standing.

Corequisites: Social Work 410

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Social Work 412 F(400 hours within one session)

Senior Practicum

Application of professional theory and skills in supervised social work practice settings.

Prerequisites: Social Work 410 and 411

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Social Work 413 H(3S-0)

Integrative Seminar B

Advanced integration of concepts, perspectives and skills with experiences, developing conceptual frameworks of practice.

Prerequisites: Social Work 410 and 411

Corequisites: Social Work 412.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Social Work 551 H(3S-0)

Selected Topics: Social Work Interventions

Prerequisites: Social Work 353, 367, 383, 385 and 388 or admission into the Post Diploma route.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Social Work 553 H(3S-0)

Selected Topics: Fields of Practice

Prerequisites: Social Work 353, 367, 383, 385 and 388 or admission into the Post Diploma route.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Social Work 555 H(3S-0)

Selected Topics: Practice with Selected Populations

Prerequisites: Social Work 353, 367, 383, 385 and 388 or admission into the Post Diploma route.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Social Work 557 H(3S-0)

Selected Topics: Contexts for Practice

Prerequisites: Social Work 353, 367, 383, 385 and 388 or admission into the Post Diploma route.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Social Work 580 Q(3S-0)

Special Seminar I

Selected topics.

Prerequisites: Social Work 353, 367, 383, 385 and 388 or admission into the Post Diploma route.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Social Work 582 E(3S-0)

Special Seminar II

Selected topics.

Prerequisites: Social Work 353, 367, 383, 385 and 388 or admission into the Post Diploma route.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Graduate Courses

Note: Not all options are offered every academic year. The number of options will vary across the program locations.

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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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Social Work 633 H(426 hours)

Foundational Field Practicum

Direct and indirect social work practice opportunities with professional supervision.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Social Work 637 H(3S-0)

Human Behaviour in the Environment

Human development and diversity within a social work context.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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Social Work 645 H(3S-0)

Research and Evaluation

An introduction to research methodology and evaluative strategies.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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Social Work 655 H(3S-0)

Research I

Conceptualization of social work research problems, research design, data collection and analysis within a chosen specialization.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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Social Work 679 H(3S-0)

Special Topics Seminar I

Selected topics related to area of specialization or concentration.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Social Work 680 Q(3S-0)

Special Seminar I

Selected topics related to an area of specialization or concentration.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Social Work 682 E(3S-0)

Special Seminar II

Selected topics related to an area of specialization or concentration.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Social Work 688 F(0-32)

Advanced Practicum I and II

Supervised learning experience in practice.

Note: Normally completed in Calgary. For course based students only. Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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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: Social Work 667 and 669 or consent of the Faculty.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Social Work 687, 688 or 689. Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

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Social Work 699 H(3S-0)

Special Topics Seminar II

Advanced selected topics related to area of specialization or concentration.

Note: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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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.

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Social Work 741 H(2S-0)

Research Foundations: Epistemology and Professional Knowledge-Building

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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students only or consent of the Faculty.

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Social Work 743 H(2S-0)

Theory, History and Philosophy: Values, Ethics and Professional Beliefs

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.

Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students only or consent of the Faculty.

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Social Work 745 H(2S-0)

Research Methods I: Quantitative

Quantitative methodological and design options in social work research.

Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students only or consent of the Faculty.

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Social Work 747 H(2S-0)

Research Methods II: Qualitative

Qualitative methodological and design options in social work research.

Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students only or consent of the Faculty.

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Social Work 749 H(2S-0)

Quantitative Data Analysis

Statistical analysis of quantitative data.

Note: Restricted to Social Work PhD students only or consent of the Faculty.

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