2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

SOC WORK 2803 SOCIAL WELFARE: GENERAL INTRODUCTIONPurpose, values underlying development of social welfare programs;Canada's social security system in historical perspective,Lectures, discussion; one term .Cross-list: LABR ST 2B03Antirequisite: SOC WORK 2B06 ,Students in a' Social Work program mu~t register for this course asSOC WORK 2803. . .SOC WORK 2883 SOCIAL WELFARE: ANTI-OPPRESSIVEPOLICIES AND PRACTICES IN SOCIAL WORKExploration and analysis of systematic patterns of oppression, their relationshipsto social policies and practices and the implications for socialwork through a variety of instruct jon including experiential exercises.Topics could include: race, gender, disability, sexual orientation.Exercises, lectures, discussion; one termCross-list: LABR ST 2BB3,Antirequisite: SOC WORK 2B06Students in' a Social' Work program must register for this course as .SOC WORK 2883.'SOC WORK 2E03 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTIN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTHuman development throughout the life span with emphasis on the interactionbetween the personal and social contexts and social work concerns. at each developmental stage.Lectures,discussion; one term .SOC WORK·3A03 SOCIAL WORK WITHINDIVIDUALS AND GROUPSExamination of theories of social work intervention and current practicemodels of intervention with individuals and groups.Seminars; one termAntirequisite: SOC WORK 3N03, 3R03, 4N03SOC WORK 3C03' SOCIAL ASPECTS OFHEALTH AND ILLNESSExploration of the meaning of health and sickness in our society. Organization,and delivery of health care. Consideration of ethical and otherissues.Lectures, discussion and selective use of community. resources; one termPrerequisite: Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1 A06,and registration in Level III or above of any programThis course maybe taken as elective credit by'undergraduates in Level11/ or above of a non~Social Work program who have completed S()CWORK 1A06. .. Enrolment is limited.SOC WORK 3006 . GENERAL SOCIAL WORK I'Social work intervention processes; interviewing; development of basicskills in formation of relationships with individuals, families, groups andcommunities. . ~Seminars, worksh'ops; two termsOption of equivaient summer block in combination with SOC WORK 30D6(summer). Priority for summer block given to B.S.W. students.Prerequisite: SOC WORK 2B06 or both SOC WORK 2B03 and 2BB3; andSOC WORK 2A06 or both SOC WORK 2C03 and 2003; and PSYCH 2A03or SOC WORK 2E03Corequisite: SOp WORK 3006 .Antirequisit.e: SOC WORK 3009Credit in this course is dependent on achieving a minimum grade of C+and a Pass in SOC WORK 3006.Enrolment is limited.SOC WORK 3006 FIELD PRACTICUM IField practicl!m to develop basic intervention and interviewing skills, particularlyin the formation of relationships with individuals,families, groupsand communities. Students participate in defining learning goals andexperiences;Field experience equivalent t015 hours per week; two termsOption of equivalent summer block placement in combination with SOCWORK 3006 taken in the summer.' Priority for summer block given toB.S.W. students. I •Prerequisite: SOC WORK 2B06 or both SOC WORK 2B03 and 2BB3; andSOC WORK 2A06 or both SOC ·WORK 2C03 and 2003; and PSYCH 2A03 .or SOC WORK 2E03Corequisite: SOC WORK 3006This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.Credit in this course is dependent on receiving a Pass and a minimumgrade of C+ in SOC WORK 3006. .Enrolment is limited.SOCIAL WORK. 297SOC WORK 3H03 JUSTICE AND SOCIAL WELFAREHuman rights and the role of law in enhancing civil liberties·inCcfnada.Social work, law and social change. Study of selected issues and.reviewof administrative discretion.Seminars; one termPrerequisite: Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any programThis course may be taken as elective credit by undergraduates in Level11/ or above of a non-Spcial Work program who have completed SOC .WORK 1 A06. - .Enrolment is limited.SOC WORK 3003' HUMAN SEXUALITY IN SOCIAL CONTEXTBasic information on anatomy, physiology, psychology and sociology ofsexuality and fertmty. Attitudinal self-awareness, communication skills,vatues regarding sexual identity and roles;' analysis of policy issues.Seminars; one term ' .Prerequisite: Registration. in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK1AP6and registration in Level III or above of any programThis course may be taken as elective credit by undergraduates in Level11/ or above of a· non-Social Work program who have completed SOCWORK 1A06. "Enrolment is limited.SOC WORK 4803 ADULT FAMILY VIOLENCE. To assist students in acquiring knowledge and perspectives concerningsocial policy issues pertaining to adult· violence with emphasis on vio~lence against women. .Seminars; one termPrerequisite: Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK1 A06 and registration in Level III or above of any programNot open to students with credit or registration' in SOC WORK 4Z03SELECTED ISSUES IN SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY, if the issue wasFamily Violence., This course may be taken as elective credit by undergraduates in Level .11/ or above of a non-Social Work program who have completed SOCWORK1A06. .Enrolment is limited.SOC WORK 4C03RACiSM AND SOCIAL MARGINALIZATIONIN CANADIAN'SOCIETYThis course invoives critical analysis of the construction of social rl?lationsin Canadian society. Students will have'the opportunity to examinevariables such as race, 'ethnicity and cultural specificity in the socialascription and adaptation process. 'Seminars~ one termPrerequisite: Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK1A06and registration. in Level III or above of any programNot open to students with credit or registratiofJ in SOC"WORK 4Z03SELECTED ISSUES IN SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY, if the issue wasRacial and Cultural Issues in'Canadian'Welfare.This course may be taken as elective credit by undergraduates in Level11/ or above of a non-Social Work program who have completed SOCWO~K.1A06. .Enrolment is limited:SOC WORK 4006 GENERAL SOCIAL WORK IISeminars to deepen understanding and further develop practice skills ..Two termsOption of equivalent block placement in combination with SOC WORK 40D6Prerequisite: $OC WORK 3006, 3006Corequisite: SOC WORK 4006Antirequisite: SOC WORK 4012, .'Credit in this course is dependent on achieving a minimum grade of C+and a Pass in SOC WORK 4006.Enrolment is limited.SOC WORK 4006 FIELD PRACTICUM II ,Field experience to refine practice skills. Students spend the equivalentof two days per week in social agencies, or with other organizations, insupervised practice.Option of equivalent block placement in conju'n,ction with SOC WORK 4006.Prerequisite: SOC WORK 3D06, 3006Corequisite: SOC WORK 4006This cOurse is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.Credit in this course is dependent on receiving a Pass and a minimumgrade of C+ in SOC WORK 4006.Enrolment is limited. .