McMaster University : Social Work {620}

FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR

Social Work {620}

Kenneth Taylor Hall, Room 319, ext. 23795

http://www.socialwork.mcmaster.ca

Faculty as of January 15, 2011

Director

Jane Aronson

Professors

Jane Aronson/B.Sc. (New University of Ulster), B.S.W., M.S.W. (McGill), Ph.D. (Toronto)
Roy Cain/B.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D. (McGill)
James W. Gladstone/B.A. (McGill), M.S.W. (British Columbia), Ph.D. (Toronto)
Sheila Sammon/B.A. (Nazareth College, New York), M.S.W. (Toronto)
M. Susan Watt/B.A., M.S.W., Adv. Dip. S.W. (Toronto), D.S.W. (California-Los Angeles)

Associate Professors

Stephanie Baker Collins/B.A. (Calvin College), M.A., S.W.P. (McMaster), Ph.D. (Toronto)
Donna Baines/(Labour Studies) B.S.W. (Calgary), M.S.W. (Ottawa), Ph.D. (Toronto)
Mirna E. Carranza/B.S.W. (El Salvador), M.T.S (Wilfrid Laurier), Ph.D. (Guelph)
Gary C. Dumbrill/B.Sc. (South Bank, London), M.S.W. (York), Ph.D. (Toronto)
L. William Lee/B.A. (St. Thomas, Texas), M.S.W., Adv. Dip. S.W., Ed.D. (Toronto)(Retired)
Christina Sinding/(Health, Aging and Society) B.A. (Western Ontario), M.A. (McMaster), Ph.D. (Toronto)

Assistant Professors

Saara Greene/B.A., B.S.W. (Manitoba), M.S.W. (McGill), Ph.D. (Edinburgh)
Sandra Preston/B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (McMaster)
Y. Rachel Zhou/B.A. (Institute on Globalization and the Human Condition), LLM (Wuhan, China), M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)

Lecturers

Ann Fudge Schormans/B.P.E., B.A. (McMaster), B.S.W. (York), M.S.W. (McMaster)
Rick Sin/B.S.W. (Hong Kong Baptist), M.S.W. (McGill)

Associate Members

Karen A. Balcom/(History), B.A. (Carleton), M.A. (Dalhousie), Ph.D (Rutgers)
Robert D. Wilton/(Geography and Earth Sciences) B.A. (Hull), M.A., Ph.D. (Southern California)

School Notes:

SOC WORK 1A06 is available to all students.
The following courses are available for elective credit for students enrolled in Level III or above of a non-Social Work program. SOC WORK 1A06 is a prerequisite. Space for such students is limited and places are assigned on a first come basis.�� Not all courses will be offered every year.

SOC WORK 3C03	SOCIAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS
SOC WORK 3H03	JUSTICE AND SOCIAL WELFARE
SOC WORK 3O03	SOCIAL WORK AND SEXUALITIES
SOC WORK 4B03	VIOLENCE IN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
SOC WORK 4C03	RACISM AND SOCIAL MARGINALIZATION IN CANADIAN SOCIETY
SOC WORK 4G03	SELECTED TOPICS
SOC WORK 4I03	SOCIAL WORK AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
SOC WORK 4J03	SOCIAL CHANGE: SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND ADVOCACY
SOC WORK 4L03	SOCIAL WORK WITH AN AGING POPULATION
SOC WORK 4R03	WOMEN AND SOCIAL WORK
SOC WORK 4U03	IMMIGRATION, SETTLEMENT AND SOCIAL WORK
SOC WORK 4W03	CHILD WELFARE
SOC WORK 4Y03	CRITICAL ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION

Courses

All courses are open only to Social Work students unless otherwise specified. (See Notes 1 and 2 above.)

SOC WORK 1A06 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

A broad overview of social work theory and practice at the individual, community and social policy levels with an emphasis on the connection between social problems and oppression.

Lectures and discussions; two terms

(See Note 1 above.)

SOC WORK 2A06 THEORY, PROCESS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORK

Knowledge, value base and intervention methods of social work practice; basic skill development in interpersonal communication and interviewing.

Lectures, discussions, group work, exercises; two terms

Antirequisite(s): SOC WORK 2C03, 2C06, 2D03

SOC WORK 2B03 SOCIAL WELFARE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Provides an overview of Canada�s social service system from an historical and contemporary perspective.� Explores the purpose and values underlying the development of social welfare programs.

Lectures, discussion; one term

Cross-List(s): LABR ST 2B03

Antirequisite(s): SOC WORK 2B06

Students in a Social Work program must register for this course as SOC WORK 2B03.

SOC WORK 2BB3 SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE: ANTI-OPPRESSIVE PERSPECTIVES

The course provides a grounding in theory and knowledge that underpins anti-oppressive policy and practice.

Exercises, lectures, discussion; one term

Cross-List(s): LABR ST 2BB3

Antirequisite(s): SOC WORK 2B06

Students in a Social Work program must register for this course as SOC WORK 2BB3.

SOC WORK 3C03 SOCIAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS

Exploration of issues of health and illness, care delivery, the social determinants of health and contemporary challenges faced by social workers in health care settings.

Lectures, discussion and selective use of community resources; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

SOC WORK 3D06 GENERAL SOCIAL WORK I

A seminar for critical examination of conceptual and practice issues emerging from the application of contemporary social work knowledge, skills and values in field practice.

Seminars, workshops; two terms; Option of equivalent summer block in combination with SOC WORK 3DD6 (summer). Priority for summer block given to B.S.W. students.�

Prerequisite(s): SOC WORK 2B06 or both SOC WORK 2B03 and 2BB3; and SOC WORK 2A06 or both SOC WORK 2C03 and 2D03

Corequisite(s) SOC WORK 3DD6

Antirequisite(s): SOC WORK 3D09

Credit in this course is dependent on achieving a minimum grade of C+ and a Pass in SOC WORK 3DD6.

SOC WORK 3DD6 FIELD PRACTICUM I

Field practicum to develop basic intervention and interviewing skills, particularly in the formation of relationships with individuals, families, groups and communities. Students participate in defining learning goals and experiences.

This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.

Field experience equivalent to 15 hours per week; two terms;� Option of equivalent summer block placement in combination with SOC WORK 3D06 taken in the summer. Priority for summer block given to B.S.W. students.

Prerequisite(s): SOC WORK 2B06 or both SOC WORK 2B03 and 2BB3; and SOC WORK 2A06 or both SOC WORK 2C03 and 2D03

Corequisite(s) SOC WORK 3D06

Credit in this course is dependent on receiving a Pass and a minimum grade of C+ in SOC WORK 3D06.

SOC WORK 3E03 INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

Examination of theories of social work practice with individuals at various life stages. Exploration of how social location and social context affects individual development and subsequent social work intervention.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises ; one term

Antirequisite(s): SOC WORK 3A03, 3N03, 3R03, 4N03

SOC WORK 3F03 SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS

Students will develop effective, ethical group practice skills including assessment from multiple perspectives, facilitation and intervention skills, evaluation, to address the needs of diverse populations.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises, Group Work; one term

Antirequisite(s): SOC WORK 3A03, 3N03, 3R03, 4N03

SOC WORK 3H03 JUSTICE AND SOCIAL WELFARE

Critical review of contemporary theories of citizenship, justice and human rights and their applications in pursuit of social justice in Canada and international arenas.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

Cross-List(s): PEACE ST 3HH3

SOC WORK 3O03 SOCIAL WORK AND SEXUALITIES

Examination of issues related to sexuality across the life course e.g. sexual development, sexual and gender identities/expressions, reproduction, relational and political dynamics associated with sexuality.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

This course may be taken as elective credit by undergraduates in Level III or above of a non-Social Work program who have completed SOC WORK 1A06.

SOC WORK 4B03 VIOLENCE IN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS

Feminist perspectives on policy and practice related to violence in intimate relationships, with emphasis on women abuse.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

Not open to students with credit or registration in SOC WORK 4Z03 SELECTED ISSUES IN SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY, if the issue was Family Violence.

SOC WORK 4C03 RACISM AND SOCIAL MARGINALIZATION IN CANADIAN SOCIETY

This course involves critical analysis of the construction of social relations in Canadian society. Students will have the opportunity to examine variables such as race, ethnicity and cultural specificity in the social ascription and adaptation process.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

Not open to students with credit or registration in SOC WORK 4Z03 SELECTED ISSUES IN SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY, if the issue was Racial and Cultural Issues in Canadian Welfare.

SOC WORK 4D06 GENERAL SOCIAL WORK II

The course aims to help students to integrate their academic and theoretical work with practice experience as they prepare for graduation into professional practice.

Seminar; Two terms; Option of equivalent block placement in combination with SOC WORK 4DD6

Prerequisite(s): SOC WORK 3D06, 3DD6

Corequisite(s) SOC WORK 4DD6

Antirequisite(s): SOC WORK 4D12

Credit in this course is dependent on achieving a minimum grade of C+ and a Pass in SOC WORK 4DD6.

SOC WORK 4DD6 FIELD PRACTICUM II

Field experience to refine practice skills. Students spend the equivalent of two days per week in social agencies, or with other organizations, in supervised practice.

This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.

Option of equivalent block placement in conjunction with SOC WORK 4D06.

Prerequisite(s): SOC WORK 3D06, 3DD6

Corequisite(s) SOC WORK 4D06

Credit in this course is dependent on receiving a Pass and a minimum grade of C+ in SOC WORK 4D06.

SOC WORK 4G03 SELECTED TOPICS

Critical examination of social work practice in respect to selected social issues. Topics will vary from year to year and the School should be consulted for details for any particular year.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

SOC WORK 4G03 may be repeated, if on a different topic.

SOC WORK 4I03 SOCIAL WORK AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

Examination of structural and cultural variables underlying the complex relationships between Indigenous communities and mainstream society, with particular attention to how they are played out in social work practice.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

Not open to students with credit in SOC WORK 4G03 if the topic was Social Work and Indigenous Peoples.��

SOC WORK 4J03 SOCIAL CHANGE: SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND ADVOCACY

Students engage in experiential learning in the community with mentors to examine current theories and practice in the area of social change.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises and Group Work; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

SOC WORK 4L03 SOCIAL WORK WITH AN AGING POPULATION

Analysis of the context of aging within Canadian society; examination of selected themes related to social welfare policies and models of social work practice with the elderly.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

Antirequisite(s): GERONTOL 4S03, POL SCI 4A03, SOC WORK 4A03, 4V03

SOC WORK 4O03 SOCIAL WORK WITH COMMUNITIES

Understanding and analysis of social work practice within a community context that emphasizes the capacity of communities to initiate community action and social change.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises; one term

Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in SOC WORK 3D06 and 3DD6; or permission of the instructor

SOC WORK 4R03 WOMEN AND SOCIAL WORK

Examines approaches to feminist social work practice by focusing on meanings of gender as it intersects with race/ethnicity, class, sexuality and ability in women�s lives.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

Antirequisite(s): SOC WORK 4E03, 4T03

SOC WORK 4U03 IMMIGRATION, SETTLEMENT AND SOCIAL WORK

Examination of social and political factors impacting the lives of immigrants and refugees as they settle in Canada; critical assessment of social work responses.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

Not open to students with credit in SOC WORK 4G03 if the topic was Immigration and Settlement.�

SOC WORK 4W03 CHILD WELFARE

This course analyzes the Canadian child welfare system, its policies and programs and teaches skills for working with children, families and substitute caregivers.

Lectures, discussions, skills development; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

This course may be taken as elective credit by undergraduates in Level III or above of a non-Social Work program who have completed SOC WORK 1A06.

SOC WORK 4X03 SOCIAL WORK WITH FAMILIES

Examination and application of family theory and practice models including a critical look at societal definitions of and expectations for families.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises; one term

Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in SOC WORK 3D06 and 3DD6; or permission of the instructor

Antirequisite(s): SOC WORK 3M03

SOC WORK 4Y03 CRITICAL ISSUES IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION

Critical review of contemporary theoretical frameworks, policies and programs in mental health and addiction and the implications for social work research and practice in Canada.

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Social Work program; or SOC WORK 1A06 and registration in Level III or above of any program

Not open to students with credit in SOC WORK 4G03 if the topic was Mental Health and Addiction.