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 University of Calgary Calendar 2010-2011 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions S Social Work SOWK
Social Work SOWK

Instruction offered by members of the Faculty of Social Work.

Note: Social Work 201 is open to all students; all other Social Work courses are restricted to BSW students only.

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

Note:  In all BSW routes, students must complete all required 300-level core Social Work courses before registering in practica.
 
Junior Courses
 
Social Work 201       Introduction to Social Welfare
Provides an overview of the profession of social work and the social policy context within which it is practiced.
Course Hours: H(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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Senior Courses
 
Social Work 300       Generalist Practice in Context Theme Course
Examination of knowledge, values, and skills pertaining to the practice of generalist social work practice in rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities.
Course Hours: F(6-0)
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Social Work 301       Generalist Practice in Context Portfolio Project
Individual preparation and presentation of major project on social work practice models in the local context.
Course Hours: H(1S-2T)
Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 300.
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Social Work 302       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.
Course Hours: F(6-0)
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Social Work 303       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).
Course Hours: H(1S-2T)
Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 302.
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Social Work 304       Diversity and Oppression Theme Course
Issues of diversity, colonization, and intergroup relations associated with the practice of social work in rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities.
Course Hours: F(6-0)
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Social Work 305       Diversity and Oppression Portfolio Project
Individual preparation and presentation of major project assessing local policies and programs with respect to diversity issues and colonial assumptions.
Course Hours: H(1S-2T)
Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 304.
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Social Work 306       Social Work Methods Theme Course
Intervention approaches and skills for the practice of generalist social work in rural, remote, and Aboriginal communities.
Course Hours: F(6S-0)
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Social Work 307       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).
Course Hours: H(1S-2T)
Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 306.
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Social Work 351       Critical Thinking
Using inquiry-based approaches to define and practice critical thinking and professional writing within generalist social work contexts.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Post Diploma route only.
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Social Work 353       Social Work Research
Introduction to basic research methodology and data analysis within a "reflective practitioner" model of practice.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
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Social Work 357       Critical Issues: Practice Perspectives and Theories
A critique of practice concepts, perspectives and skills across diverse contexts and populations.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Post Diploma route only.
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Social Work 367       Human Behaviour and Environments
Examines perspectives on human behaviour within multiple environments across the lifespan from a social work practice framework.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: University Transfer route only.
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Social Work 383       Social Policy and Social Justice
Provides an understanding of Canadian social policy, its impact on social justice and how it influences social work practice.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: University Transfer route only.
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Social Work 385       Ethics in Social Work Practice
Challenges separation of ethical and practice issues, using a model of ethical decision-making.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
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Social Work 388       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.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: University Transfer route only.
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Social Work 389       Oppression and Social Justice
Integration of anti-oppressive perspectives and skills with experiences and developing conceptual frameworks of practice.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Post Diploma route only.
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Social Work 391       Practice and Evaluation with Individuals
Skills such as interviewing and psycho-social interventions within a context of relevant practice theories and assessment frameworks.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: University Transfer route only.
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Social Work 393       Practice and Evaluation with Families
Working with families from multiple perspectives and within diverse contexts including theoretical frameworks and assessment strategies.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: University Transfer route only.
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Social Work 395       Practice and Evaluation with Groups
Introduction to theories and skills for working with groups within a context of practice and assessment frameworks.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: University Transfer route only.
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Social Work 397       Practice and Evaluation with Communities
Introduction to communities and community practice within a generalist social work perspective.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Antirequisite(s): Not open to students with credit in Community Rehabilitation 583.
Notes: University Transfer route only.
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Social Work 399       Practice and Evaluation with Organizations
Introduction to strategies and assessments for working effectively within organizations.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: University Transfer route only.
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Social Work 410       Introductory Practicum

Application of conceptual framework, experience, knowledge and skills within a specific practice setting.
Course Hours: F(320 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required 300 level Social Work courses.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Social Work 411       Integrative Seminar A
Integration of theory and practice within field practicum and inquiry-based approach to assessment, critique and evaluation.
Course Hours: H (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required 300 level Social Work courses.
Corequisite(s): Social Work 410.
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Social Work 412       Senior Practicum

Application of professional theory and skills in supervised social work practice settings.
Course Hours: F(400 hours within one term)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 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       Integrative Seminar B
Advanced integration of concepts, perspectives and skills with experiences, developing conceptual frameworks of practice.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 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       Selected Topics: Social Work Interventions

Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): 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       Selected Topics: Fields of Practice

Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): 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       Selected Topics: Practice with Selected Populations

Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): 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       Selected Topics: Contexts for Practice

Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): 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       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.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 625       Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups
A basic understanding of social work practice theory with respect to work with individuals, families and groups.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 627       Practice with Organizations and Communities
A basic understanding of social work practice theory with respect to work with organizations and communities.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 629       Professional Communication and Interviewing
Offers experiential learning aimed at developing basic professional competencies and practice skills along with critical self-reflection.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 632       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.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 633       Foundational Field Practicum
Direct and indirect social work practice opportunities with professional supervision.
Course Hours: H(426 hours-2T)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Social Work 637       Human Behaviour in the Environment
Human development and diversity within a social work context.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 641       Models of Practice
Provides the conceptual and theoretical foundation for students to acquire the skills to practice in Social Work.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 645       Issues in Social Work Research
An overview of social work research topics and issues.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 655       Research I
Conceptualization of social work research problems, research design, data collection and analysis within a chosen specialization.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 665       Influencing Policy Development

The focus of this course is 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: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 667       Theory and Methods I

An in-depth and advanced understanding of social work theory and practice within a chosen specialization.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 669       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.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Social Work 667.
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 679       Special Topics Seminar I
Selected topics related to area of specialization or concentration.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Social Work 682       Special Seminar II
Selected topics related to an area of specialization or concentration.
Course Hours: E(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Social Work 695       Becoming an Evidence-Based Leader
This course extends students’ abilities to identify, assess, and utilize research knowledge as a problem-solving tool in social work.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Social Work 655.
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 696       Advanced Practicum
Direct and indirect Social Work practice opportunities with professional supervision in student's area of specialization or concentration.
Course Hours: F(525 hours within two consecutive terms)
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 667 and 669, or consent of the Faculty.
Notes: 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       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.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 699       Special Topics Seminar II
Advanced selected topics related to area of specialization or concentration.
Course Hours: H(3S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work MSW students or consent of the Faculty.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Social Work 721       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.
Course Hours: H(2S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work PhD students.
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Social Work 741       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.
Course Hours: H(2S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work PhD students only or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 743       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.
Course Hours: H(2S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work PhD students only or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 745       Research Methods I: Quantitative
Quantitative methodological and design options in social work research.
Course Hours: H(2S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work PhD students only or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 747       Research Methods II: Qualitative
Qualitative methodological and design options in social work research.
Course Hours: H(2S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work PhD students only or consent of the Faculty.
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Social Work 749       Quantitative Data Analysis
Statistical analysis of quantitative data.
Course Hours: H(2S-0)
Notes: Restricted to Social Work PhD students only or consent of the Faculty.
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