2001-2002 Undergraduate Calendar
	2001-2002 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR: COURSES
	Carleton University

Social Work Courses
Not all of the following courses are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for 2001-2002, please consult the Registration Instructions and Class Schedule booklet published in the summer.

Social Work 52.100
Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare
Social work practice, principles and knowledge base, current social problems and related fields of practice. Analysis of the relationship between social welfare and Canadian society, and the interrelationship among social work practice, societal change, social problems and social programs.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.200
Structural Analysis and Social Work
Establishes framework for the utilization of social science theory in social work practice. Contributions from psychology, social, political and economic theory in contexts of race, gender and class.
Prerequisites: Honours standing in the B.S.W. program and Social Work 52.100; or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.202*
Social Control and Deviance in Social Work
Theories of deviance and the structural contexts of deviant labeling and social control are explored in the context of social work practice. Students explore the implications of stigma in their lives and in the lives of those they serve.
Prerequisite: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School of Social Work.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.203*
Drugs in Society: Theory, Policy and Practice
An examination of the extent and nature of alcohol and other drug use, theoretical explanations of drug dependence, history of drug policy development and current federal and provincial drug strategies. Strategies for social work practice are outlined.
Prerequisite: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School of Social Work.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.204*
Human Sexuality
Psychosocial and political issues surrounding human sexuality. The influence of culture; the range of individual differences in sexual and reproductive attitudes, values and behaviour; concerns of various sexually oppressed groups; sexual values and norms and social policy affecting sexual behaviour; implications for social work practice.
Prerequisite: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.210*
The Political Economy of Social Welfare
History and theories of welfare. Contemporary issues such as the nature of the labour market, the family, the voluntary sector, and the state as the institutions through which welfare is provided in contemporary society.
Prerequisites: Honours standing in the B.S.W. program and Social Work 52.100; or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.211*
Poverty and Social Policy
Studies of poverty and the distribution of income and wealth in Canada; origins and persistence of inequality of income and wealth; social policies and poverty.
Prerequisite: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.212*
Housing Policy
Introduction to modes of analysis of housing and policy; current Canadian housing programs and policies; contemporary issues in policy analysis.
Prerequisite: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.221*
Working with Children and Youth
Preventative and protective social work intervention with children and youth. Problems of child neglect, abuse and violence in the context of family, organizational mandate and social political contexts. Programs and services for children and youth.
Prerequisite: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.250
Research Methods in Social Work
A range of research methods designs, including quantitative and qualitative. Alternative paradigms include: participatory, feminist, community based.
Prerequisite: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lectures three hours a week.

Social Work 52.300
Foundations of Structural Analysis, Social Welfare and Social Work
Social work, social welfare policy and social services in Canada. Interactions between personal and social problems, political and state organization, households, and the economy.
Precludes additional credit for Social Work 52.l00, and 52.200.
Prerequisites: Third-year Honours standing upon admission to the B.S.W. and permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.309*
Special Topics in Social Work
Theory, policy or direct practice that is not ordinarily treated in the regular course program. Choice of topics varies from year to year and is announced well in advance.
Prerequisite: Third-year Honours standing; Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.310*
Social Administration and Policy
Administration, management, social research and planning. Theory and practice of the welfare state and social policy; structure and management of major social programs; social administration as a form of social work practice.
Prerequisite: Honours standing in the B.S.W. Program; Social Work 52.100, 52.200 or 52.300 and 52.210 or permission of the School. 52.300 may be taken concurrently.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.311*
Race and Social Policy
Theories of racism; race analysis of social welfare issues and social policy; and racism in Canadian society and specifically in the welfare state; racism in the history of Canadian welfare state.
Prerequisite: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.313*
Group Processes in Social Psychology
In-depth coverage of one or more sub-areas of social psychology introduced in Psychology 49.210*. Topics may include interaction in the dyad, coalition formation in larger groups, history and theory of small group research, North America, West-European and East-European models of groups behaviour, and training groups in industry. (Also listed as Psychology 49.313*).
Prerequisite: Psychology 49.210* or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.319*
Special Topics in Social Work
Theory, policy or direct practice that is not ordinarily treated in the regular course program. Choice of topics varies from year to year and is announced in advance of registration.
Prerequisite: Third-year Honours standing; Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.320*
Social Work Practice in Communities and Organizations
Major theories and practices pertaining to work in communities and human service organizations. Society's contribution to client problems and the impact of agency structures on services. Social change theories and methods for social work practitioners.
Prerequisites: Honours standing in the B.S.W. program; Social Work 52.100, 52.200, or 52.300 and 52.210*; or permission of the School. Social Work 52.300 and 52.360 are normally taken concurrently.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.321*
Social Work Practice: Individuals, Families and Groups
Development of practice competency in work with individuals, families and groups. Integration of interpersonal and analytic skills in learning effective strategies within a structural framework. Influence of class, race and gender in shaping personal and social well-being.
Prerequisites: Honours standing in the B.S.W. program, Social Work 52.100, 52.200, or 52.300 and 52.210*; or permission of the School. 52.300 and 52.360 are normally taken concurrently.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.322*
Practice Skills in Social Work
Practice of specific analytical and intervention skills needed for structural Social Work.
Precludes additional credit for Social Work 52.222*.
Prerequisite: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.324*
Models of Practice with Individuals and Families
Contemporary models of social work practice. The strengths and limitations of each model, as well as issues, questions and problems relating to practice.
Prerequisite: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.325*
Strategies of Community Change
Models and methods of grass-roots organizing for social change. Studying and working with community groups, students learn strategic planning, organizing, and evaluation skills.
Prerequisite: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.326*
Community Development and Social Change
Introduction to theories, models and methods of grassroots organizing for social change and development; theory and practice of community development as a strategy for social change; models and methods of community organizing; development of a personal approach to ground community organizing practice.
Prerequisites: Public Affairs and Policy Management 58.200 or Social Work 52.100 or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.327*
Human Rights Practice in Civil Society
Examines the advocacy role and capacity of organizations in civil society to increase popular participation in promoting and protecting human rights; includes transnational and national non-governmental organizations, grassroots movements, community organizations, and virtual or internet-based organizations.
Prerequisites: Public Affairs and Policy Management 58.100 or Social Work 52.100 or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or Interdisciplinary 03.101 or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.351*
Statistics for Social Workers
Concepts and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics relevant to the problems encountered by social workers and other human service practitioners. Selection and utilization of statistical methods in policy making and program development.
Prerequisites: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300; and 52.250; or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.352*
Qualitative Research Methods in Social Work
Introduction to qualitative research. How to gather data that exists in terms of lived experience thickly embedded in the historical, interactional, emotional and relational worlds of everyday life. Draws on strategies from feminist research, participatory and social action research, phenomenological research and makes application to social work practice.
Prerequisites: Social Work 52.100; or 52.300, and 52.250 or equivalent; or permission of the School of Social Work.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.360 (2.0 credits)
Field Practice I
Focus on integrating theory and practice in a community setting supervised by a field supervisor. Monthly seminar included. Graded as Sat/Uns.
Prerequisites: Honours standing in the B.S.W. and concurrent enrolment in Social Work 52.320* or 52.321* in the Fall term and 52.320* or 52.321* in the Winter term, and permission of the School.
364 hours of field work over two terms.

Social Work 52.384*
Law of the Family
Legal framework surrounding the family and family relationships in Canadian society. Topics include marriage and cohabitation, matrimonial support, custody and access, and dissolution of marriage. State interventions through law; law and change in family structures; equality issues; dispute resolution processes. (Also listed as Law 51.384*)
Prerequisite: Law 51.203.
Lectures three hours a week.

Social Work 52.412*
Aboriginal Peoples and Social Policy
Social welfare issues from an Aboriginal perspective (Canadian, international), including child welfare, racism, justice, violence against women and children, substance abuse. Policy issues within a historical and contemporary social, political and economic context. Implications of self-determination for Aboriginal social policy and programs.
Precludes additional credit for Social Work 52.312*.
Prerequisite: Third-year Honours standing, Social Work 52.l00; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.413*
Practice and Policy in Immigration
Canadian immigration policies and practices. The historical context of immigration policies; direct practice with immigrants and refugees; settlement and integration issues; immigrants and refugee women; intergenerational family relations; resources and community organizing.
Prerequisite: Third-year Honours standing, Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.414*
International Themes in Social Work and Social Welfare
Social welfare policy development with a focus on the Third World. Social policies and practices are examined in relation to the needs of the people and the problems inherent in North American models.
Precludes additional credit for Social Work 52.314*.
Prerequisite: Third-year Honours standing, Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.415*
Management of Non-Profit Organizations
Introduction to theories, models and methods of managing non-profit organizations; role, nature and values of the non-profit sector in a market society; practical knowledge of management in different types of non-profit organizations (e.g. cooperatives, voluntary associations, public advocacy and community service organizations).
Prerequisites: Public Affairs and Policy Management 58.300; or Social Work 52.210* and 52.310* (which may be taken concurrently).
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.420*
Honours Integrative Seminar
Designed to help students to arrive at a synthesis of theory and practice, and to develop skills of critical self evaluation.
Prerequisites: Fourth-year Honours standing in the B.S.W. program; Social Work 52.210*, 52.310*, 52.320*, 52.321*, 52.360 and 52.460, or 52.461 and 52.462.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.422*
AIDS: Policy, Programs and Practice
Personal, social and political aspects of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Knowledge, skills and values important for social workers in co-ordinating health and social services, program development and political analysis and working in partnership with people living with AIDS.
Prerequisite: Third-year Honours standing, Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.423*
Social Work Practice from an Aboriginal Perspective
Cultural identity of the Original Peoples of Canada, their traditional values, cultural-based behaviour and the effects on them of changing times and relations. Emphasis on culture-specific skills and approaches. Role of the political, legal, and constitutional status of Canadian Aboriginal Peoples.
Prerequisite: Third-year Honours standing, Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School of Social Work.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.424*
Social Work and Aging
Social perspectives on aging with focus on models of practice that contribute to the independence of elderly people. Social programs and policies, such as social insurance, social services, housing, public health and health care. Social, psychological and political issues related to independence in later life.
Prerequisite: Third-year Honours standing, Social Work 52.100, or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School of Social Work.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.426*
Feminist Counselling
Examines theory, practice and literature. Commonalities arising from sexism, racism, class oppression, heterosexism, disability, ageism, etc.
Prerequisite: Social Work 52.321*; or permission of the School of Social Work.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.429*
Special Topics in Social Work
Theory, policy or direct practice that is not ordinarily treated in the regular course program. Choice of topics varies from year to year and is announced in advance of registration.
Prerequisite: Third-year Honours standing; Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.430*
Social Work: Persons with Disabilities
Social work roles in regards to persons with disabilities. Structural analysis of policies and practices pertaining to such persons: cultural, historical, medical, social, political and economic. The disability rights perspective as it opposes the medical model and "ableist" ideals.
Precludes additional credit for Social Work 52.309 (when listed as Social Work with People with Disabilities).
Prerequisite: Third-year Honours standing, Social Work 52.100; or 52.300 (which may be taken concurrently); or permission of the School of Social Work.
Lecture three hours a week.

Social Work 52.460 (2.0 credits)
Field Practice II
Development, application, testing and integration of knowledge, theory and skills in practice with individuals, families groups and communities, in research or in social administration and policy. Graded Sat/Uns.
Precludes additional credit for Social Work 52.461 and 52.462.
Prerequisites: Third-year Honours standing in the B.S.W. program; Social Work 52.210*, 52.310*, 52.320*, 52.321*, 52.360; and permission of the School.
364 hours of field work and bi-weekly seminars.

Social Work 52.461
Field Practice II A
Development, application, testing and integration of knowledge, theory and skills in practice with individuals, families, groups and communities, in research or social administration and policy. Graded Sat/Uns.
Precludes additional credit for Social Work 52.460.
Prerequisite: Honours standing in the B.S.W. program, Social Work 52.210*, 52.310*, 52.320*, 52.321*, 52.360, and permission of the School.

Social Work 52.462
Field Practice II B
Development, application, testing and integration of knowledge, theory and skills in practice with individuals, families, groups and communities, in research or social administration and policy. Graded Sat/Uns.
Precludes additional credit for Social Work 52.460.
Prerequisites: Honours standing in the B.S.W. program. Social Work 52.210*; 52.310*, 52.320*, 52.321*, 52.360, and 52.461; and permission of the School.

Social Work 52.471*
Special topic in Criminal Justice and Social Policy
Selected topic in criminal justice and social policy. Topics announced in advance. Part of the Summer School in Criminal Justice and Social Policy and offered by the Department of Law. (Also listed as Law 51.471* and Sociology 53.471*).
Prerequisite: Fourth-year Honours standing or permission of the School.

Social Work 52.472*
Special topic in Criminal Justice and Social Policy
Selected topic in criminal justice and social policy. Topics announced in advance. Part of the Summer School in Criminal Justice and Social Policy and offered by the Department of Sociology. (Also listed as Law 51.472* and Sociology 53.472*).
Prerequisite: Fourth-year Honours standing or permission of the School.

Social Work 52.473*
Special topic in Criminal Justice and Social Policy
Selected topic in criminal justice and social policy. Topics announced in advance. Part of the Summer School in Criminal Justice and Social Policy and offered by the School of Social Work. (Also listed as Law 51.473* and Sociology 53.473*).
Prerequisite: Fourth-year Honours standing or permission of the School.

Social Work 52.490*
Independent Study
A reading or research course for students who wish to investigate a particular topic of interest. Students may take a maximum of 1.0 credit of independent study in their total program.
Prerequisite: Third- or Fourth-year standing in the B.S.W. and permission of the School.

Social Work 52.492*
Independent Study
A reading or research course for students who wish to investigate a particular topic of interest. Students may take a maximum of 1.0 credit of independent study in their total program.
Prerequisite: Third- or Fourth-year standing in the B.S.W. and permission of the School.

Social Work 52.498
Honours Essay
Research essay undertaken under the supervision of a faculty adviser. The project may take the form of an experiment, a case-study, historical research, or such other work as meets with the adviser's approval. See p. 67 for regulations.
Prerequisites: Third- or Fourth-year Honours standing in the B.S.W. and permission of the School.

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