Program Requirements
Qualifying Period (summer) (9 credits)
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SWRK 350 Social Work Skills Laboratory (3 credits)
Overview
Social Work : This course accompanies Introduction to Social Work Practice. It links theories of ecosystems, stress, coping and resilience with practice as students master interviewing, contracting and assessment skills. It develops professional skills of critical thinking, self-reflection, and use of feedback which are applicable to agency-based practices encountered in social work settings.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Levitt, Robin (Fall)
Summer
Restriction: Limited to "Qualifying Year" MSW candidates only.
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SWRK 353 Introduction to Practice (3 credits)
Overview
Social Work : Introduces principles and practice of social work with individuals and their support systems. Frameworks include ecosystems, stress, coping, and resilience. Emphasis placed on conducting social functioning assessments for a variety of presenting issues and practice contexts. Specialized knowledge and skills in mental health, illness and crisis intervention are also pursued.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Van Horn, Marion (Fall)
Summer
Corequisite: SWRK 350
Restriction: Limited to "Qualifying Year" MSW students only
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SWRK 485 Tutorial: Social Work Practice (3 credits)
Overview
Social Work : An individual or small group tutorial in which students will work independently in conjunction with the instructor. The student will undertake a project related to the area of specialization.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Restriction: Limited to BSW U3 and 2-year BSW students
- Program-specific Activities
- Intensive English
Required Courses (24 credits)
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SWRK 633 Program Evaluation (3 credits) **
Overview
Social Work : The theoretical and practical problems involved in evaluating the impact of social work services and social welfare programs. Topics include goal definition, comparison of experimental and non-experimental designs, data sources, qualitative and quantitative approaches, and outcome measures.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Duder, Sydney (Fall)
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SWRK 643 Research Methods 2 (3 credits) **
Overview
Social Work : Quantitative methods used in social work, including data collection and analysis, critical appraisal of existing research, and proposal writing. Descriptive and explanatory designs, covering quantitative methods used in experimental studies, surveys, and in analyzing administrative data.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Trocm茅, Nicolas; Khan, Mohammad; Roy, Catherine (Winter)
Prerequisite: SWRK 653.
Restriction: Limited to M.S.W. students.
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SWRK 650 Field Work Practicum 1 (3 credits) *
Overview
Social Work : Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Rowell, Marilyn (Fall) Rowell, Marilyn (Winter) Rowell, Marilyn (Summer)
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SWRK 651 Field Work Practicum 2 (3 credits) *
Overview
Social Work : Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Rowell, Marilyn (Fall) Rowell, Marilyn (Winter) Rowell, Marilyn (Summer)
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SWRK 653 Research Methods 1 (3 credits) **
Overview
Social Work : Qualitative methods used in social work, including data collection and analysis, critical appraisal of existing research, and proposal writing. Description and interpretation of social phenomena, the foundations of qualitative research and methods of qualitative inquiry.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Sinai Glazer, Hagit; Martin, Shadi (Fall)
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SWRK 660 Field Work Practicum 3 (6 credits) *
Overview
Social Work : Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Rowell, Marilyn (Fall) Rowell, Marilyn (Winter) Rowell, Marilyn (Summer)
Involves approximately 220 hours of work in a field setting
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SWRK 690 Independent Study Project (9 credits) *
Overview
Social Work : An independent study project on a topic of interest in a comprehensive and creative fashion. The project is completed by the student following initial guidance from her/his advisor. It systematically examines a theoretical, substantive or empirical matter, using appropriate methodology.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
* These courses will be undertaken in the home community in the second year, as has been the case for previous cohorts.
** Students take SWRK 633 or SWRK 643 or SWRK 653.
Complementary Courses (21 credits)
21 credits of SWRK courses at the 500 or 600 level. Up to 6 credits in total may be taken outside the Department.