Timetable
SWRK courses vary from year to year, as does the scheduling of courses in the timetable. This timetable is meant to give students a general idea of what to expect regarding coursework and field placement schedule.
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BSW Required Courses
Program First year (U1) Courses (30 credits)
SWRK 219
Anti-Oppression SW Practice
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Social work policy and practice, including an examination of discrimination and oppressions, identity and social location, reflexivity, intersectionality, contemporary anti-oppression movements, access and equity in human services and their implications.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Only open to BSW U1 students. Not open to students who have taken SWRK 325.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Sarah Tarshis, Syndie David, Amal Elsana-Alhjooj
SWRK 220
History & Philosophy of SW
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Historical, theoretical and philosophical base of social work which includes the role of social work in the social welfare, modalities of practice, professional codes of ethics, and human rights legislation.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Only open to B.S.W. U1 students.
SWRK 221
Public Socl Services in Canada
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Federal and provincial social welfare programs - the intended objectives, program design, issues of eligibility and funding, and comparison with programs in other parts of Europe and North America. Particular emphasis on concepts of social justice and poverty. Programs such as income security, labour market, health, immigration, and social services.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Only open to B.S.W. U1 students.
SWRK 222
Introduction to Practicum
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Basic social work skills.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Only open to B.S.W. U1 students.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Amanda Guay, Katherine Maurer
SWRK 224
Human Dev Across the Lifespan
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioural and social development in different stages of the life course with a focus on childhood and adolescence. Human development in different social contexts. Theory and research as it relates to social work practice.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restriction: Limited to BSW U1 students
- Terms
- Instructors
- Delphine Collin-Vezina, Michael MacKenzie
Plus 15 credits derived from听Non-SWRK Complementary Courses
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Program Second year (U2) Courses (30 credits)
SWRK 319
Critical Thought&Ethics in SW
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Use of theory and reflexivity to challenge the various ways knowing and practicing within social work. Critically engage and assess the theoretical basis of social work theories and knowledge acquired over the course of the program. Application of this knowledge to ethical dilemmas that arise in practice.
Offered by: Social Work
- Prerequisite: SWRK 219 or SWRK 325
- Restriction: Only open to BSW U2 students. Not open to students who have taken SWRK 525.
SWRK 320
Prac with Individ & Families 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Introduction to theories and techniques informing clinical social work practice with individual and family systems in a social context. Sexual orientation, race, class, gender, culture, ability and diverse family forms are integrated. Knowledge and skills required for assessment and treatment across a range of practice settings.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Only open to B.S.W. U2 students.
- Prerequisite: SWRK 224.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Alicia Boatswain-Kyte, Syndie David
SWRK 321
Intro to Practice with Groups
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Introduction to theories and techniques informing social work practice with groups. Emphasis on understanding group formation, assessment, and models of group intervention across a range of practice settings and with different populations.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Only open to B.S.W. U2 students.
SWRK 322
Field Practice 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experiences in social work practice designed to integrate practice and theory.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Only open to B.S.W. students.
- To register for this course, students must have completed 15 credits of U1 B.S.W. required courses plus 9 credits derived from any combination of B.S.W. SWRK complementary, non-SWRK complementary, and/or non-SWRK elective courses totalling 24 credits.
- Prerequisites: SWRK 219, SWRK 220, SWRK 221, SWRK 222, SWRK 224
- Terms
- Instructors
- Francine Granner, Pam Orzeck, Nicole A Mitchell
- Francine Granner, Pam Orzeck, Nicole A Mitchell
SWRK 323
Field Practice 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experiences in social work practice designed to integrate practice with theoretical knowledge.
Offered by: Social Work
- Prerequisite: SWRK 322
- Restrictions: Only open to B.S.W. students.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Francine Granner, Pam Orzeck, Nicole A Mitchell
- Francine Granner, Pam Orzeck, Nicole A Mitchell
SWRK 326
Prac with Individ & Families 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Advanced integration of theories and techniques informing clinical social work practice with individual and family systems in a social context. Sexual orientation, race, class, gender, culture, ability and diverse family forms are integrated. Knowledge and skills required for assessment and treatment across a range of practice settings.
Offered by: Social Work
- Prerequisite: SWRK 320
- Restrictions: Only open to B.S.W. U2 students.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Syndie David, Faye Assee, Zo毛 Brown
SWRK 327
Approaches to Community Prac
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: A comparison of approaches to community practice, with a focus on social change. An analysis of community practice assumptions and methods, including views, theories, and ideologies on social justice. Methods to bring change will also be discussed including strategies, tactics, and actions.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Only open to B.S.W. U2 students.
- Prerequisites: SWRK 219
SWRK 344
Integrative Seminar 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Building on SWRK 222 Introduction to Practicum, the purpose of this integrative seminar is to facilitate links between theories, concepts and empirical findings
introduced in coursework to observations and knowledge students garner from the field. This process will help students integrate their knowledge from the classroom
and their experiences from the field into a useful and meaningful whole. In order to support the integration of theory, research and practice this seminar will also
introduce students to principles and practices in field education that support student learning. In this way, students learn how they can maximize their field learning experiences.
Offered by: Social Work
- Prerequisite: SWRK 322
- Corequisite: SWRK 323, or with permission of the instructor.
SWRK 353
Intro to Mental Health Prac
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Introduces specialized knowledge and assessment skills in mental health first aid and crisis intervention through the lens of social, cultural, and historical developments. Particular emphasis is placed on the dynamics of institutional responses to mental illness and current conditions and programs, the differential
effects of mental illness with regard to age, race, culture, gender identity, and socioeconomic status, the changing conceptions of cause, diagnosis, and treatment across time and socio-cultural boundaries, recovery interventions and comprehensive assessments
Offered by: Social Work
- Restriction: Only open to BSW U2 students
- Terms
- Instructors
- Sarah Tarshis, Syndie David
Plus 3 credits derived from the Non-SWRK Complementary Courses and/or Electives
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Program Third year (U3) Courses (30 credits)
SWRK 420
Advanced Field Practice 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experience in social work practice at an advanced level.
Offered by: Social Work
- Terms
- Instructors
- Francine Granner, Pam Orzeck, Nicole A Mitchell
- Francine Granner, Pam Orzeck, Nicole A Mitchell
SWRK 421
Advanced Field
Practice 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Supervised educational experience in social work practice at an advanced level.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restriction: Only open to B.S.W. U3 students.
- Prerequisite: SWRK 420
- Corequisite: SWRK 422
- Terms
- Instructors
- Francine Granner, Pam Orzeck, Nicole A Mitchell
- Francine Granner, Pam Orzeck, Nicole A Mitchell
SWRK 422
Integrative Seminar 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Analyzing field experiences operationalizing the link between scholarship and practice. Dimensions of equity will be integrated.
Offered by: Social Work
- Prerequisite: SWRK 420
- Restriction: Only open to B.S.W. U3 students.
- Corequisite: SWRK 421
- Terms
- Instructors
- Corrie Sirota-Frankel, Nona Moscovitz
SWRK 423
Social Work Research
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Appraising and analyzing social work practice research, including the perspectives of the authors, the literature reviewed, the practice questions, the research methodology and analysis and the implications of the findings for practice.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Only open to B.S.W. U3 students.
SWRK 424
Mental Health and Illness
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Symptoms of mental illness and approaches to the delivery of services and programs within various sites of care. Impact of stigma and the place of psychosocial rehabilitation. Biopsychosocial framework and effective practice models examined with an emphasis on policy and its implications for the delivery of services and programs.
Offered by: Social Work
- Prerequisite: SWRK 320
- Restriction: Only open to B.S.W. U3 students.
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SWRK 428
Social Policy&Administration
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: An analysis of the administrative structures and dynamics of social service organizations, with special attention to Qu茅bec policies and to the role of social workers. Examples are drawn from current field experiences of students.
Offered by: Social Work
- Prerequisites: SWRK 221
- Restriction: Only open to B.S.W. U3 students.
SWRK 445
First Peoples and Social Work
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: An analysis of Canadian policies and legislation, their impact on First Peoples and on social work practice. Historical and contextual overviews of European-Canadian and First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit relations.
Offered by: Social Work
- Prerequisite(s): SWRK 220
- Restriction(s): Only open to B.S.W. U3 students.
- This course carries an additional charge of $8.73 to cover the cost of transportation to attend a lecture at the Kahnawake Longhouse. The fee is refundable only during the withdrawal with full refund period.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Loanna Zacharie, Thomasina Phillips, Taylor Goodleaf
SWRK 527
Advanced SW Practice in QC
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: The Reserved Acts (designated by L鈥橭rdre des Travailleurs Sociaux et des Th茅rapeutes Conjugaux et Familiaux du Qu茅bec - OTSTCFQ). Exploration of micro, mezzo, macro levels of social work practice.
Offered by: Social Work
- Prerequisites for BSW students only: SWRK 320and SWRK 326
- Restriction: Open to B.S.W. U3 students and M.S.W.; Non-Thesis students. Not open to students who have taken SWRK 425.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Zelda Freitas, Pam Orzeck, Shari Brotman
Plus 6 credits derived from the Non-SWRK Complementary Courses and/or Electives and/or SWRK Complementary courses
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Social Work Complementary Courses
Second Year (U2)
SWRK 342
SW, Gender & Sexual Diversity
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Examination of issues facing Two-Spirit, gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and intersex people. How social workers can support the development of health and social services informed by principles of social justice and equity. Topics include self-esteem, youth at risk, families, intersectionality, and aging.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Limited to BSW U2 and BSW U3 students, and U3 non-Social Work students.
SWRK 354
Soc Work in the Health Field
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: An introduction to health and health institutions in the context of service delivery. Major themes will include: multidisciplinary teamwork in the hospital; crisis intervention; legal ethical issues; and emerging issues for social workers in health.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Limited to BSW U2 and BSW U3 students.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Pam Orzeck, Ann M Seymour
Third Year (U3)
SWRK 400
Policy & Practice for Refugees
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Refugee-generating conflicts, international and national responses are considered. Canadian policy, history and response to refugees are analyzed. Theory-grounded practice with refugees is examined, including community organizing and direct service delivery to individuals and families.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Open to U3 students or by permission of the instructor.
SWRK 434
Prac with Involuntary Clients
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Issues and practice problems encountered with involuntary clients in settings such as courts, youth protection agencies and total institutions. Topics include: reaction of the client and worker to the "involuntary" situation, the ethics and efficacy of "coerced treatment" and practice interventions with involuntary clients. Students draw on their own experience with these issues.
Offered by: Social Work
- Winter
- Restriction: Open to B.S.W. U2 and U3 students, or by permission of the instructor
SWRK 463
SW Practice with Older Adults
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: An introduction to gerontological social work practice and the roles of social workers in a variety of settings.Themes include: the strengths of older people, families in later life, retirement, caregiving, death of a spouse or partner, institutionalization, end of life care, economics and aging, community care and services and resources for older adults.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Limited to BSW U3 and U3 non- Social Work students
SWRK 493
Seminar on Child Protection
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: The field of child protection and the problems of physical and sexual abuse and neglect of children. The general characteristics of this vulnerable population group and their families as well as some models of intervention.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restriction: Limited to BSW U3 students
SWRK 510
Critical Disability Studies
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: The application of critical disability theory and approaches to social work practice with individuals, families and communities; consideration of intersecting identities/social locations and interlocking oppression; attention to the evaluation and critique of dominant discourses and practices within health and social care, both historically and contemporaneously; exploration of alternative frameworks including social model of disability, and disability justice frameworks and their relevance to social work; attention to social work intervention, advocacy and self-advocacy movements: examination of the role of people with disabilities in policy and program level decision-making with attention to agency, resilience and resistance.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken SWRK 669.
SWRK 532
International Social Work
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: Discussion based upon intensive study and reports on problems in selected countries. Emphasis on identifying major social problems, understanding the social forces bearing on those problems and considering appropriate professional approaches to aid in their solution.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restriction: Open to U3 and M.S.W. students, or by permission of the instructor.
SWRK 535
Addictions
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: An introduction into the broad field of addictions with a focus on drug dependence. Students will have an opportunity to critically reflect and analyse the multiple
approaches and models to treating addictions. Students will be provided with concepts and practical applications to screen, assess, evaluate, and intervene with multiple populations over the life span. Students will be exposed to different service providers in the area of addictions. Focus on a practical approach will highlight throughout the course with the intention of providing students with the necessary insight to respond within multiple settings. Perspectives on specific populations will be elaborated and key concepts and approaches to understanding the complexity of each. Students will have the opportunity to further their understanding of the factors and consequences of addiction over a life span as well as the impact on society.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: Open to U3 B.S.W. and M.S.W. students, or by permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken SWRK 498 or SWRK 649 when topic was "Addictions".
IDFC 500
Indigenous Field Studies
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Interdisciplinary Field Course: Intensive field course that focuses on First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit cultures and worldviews, with particular emphasis on linkages to practice areas and integration across disciplinary silos. Attention is given to the effects of Canadian legal, health and social welfare policies on contemporary First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit societies.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restrictions: The course is only open to students in Social Work, Anthropology, Law and Medicine or by permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken IDFC 380.
- This intensive course includes 1 week where students live in the field. The field portion of the course may involve rugged field conditions and varying weather for which students must be prepared and equipped.
- A fee of $434.21 is charged to all students registered in IDFC 500 delivered in Montreal. The fee covers food, activities, land use, and other site expenses.
- **This course will be held on April 29, 30, May 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 & 27th.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
Social Work Tutorials
SWRK 471
Tutorial in Soc Work Research
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: With approval and under the supervision of an interested faculty member, students propose and pursue a small-scale research project of their own or contribute to the faculty member's research project, either individually or in a small group. The faculty member oversees the tutorial which includes one or more aspects of research: literature review, collection or analysis of data, report writing.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restriction: Only open to B.S.W. U3 students.
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
SWRK 485
Tutorial: Social Work Practice
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: With approval and under the supervision of an interested faculty member, students propose and pursue a topic of their own related to social work practice or contribute to a faculty member's topic of interest related to social work practice.
Students work independently on the topic of interest related to social work practice,
individually or in a small group. The faculty member oversees the tutorial on the topic of social work practice.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restriction: Only open to B.S.W. U3 students.
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
SWRK 486
Tutorial in Social Policy
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Social Work: With approval and under the supervision of an interested faculty member, students propose and pursue a topic of their own related to social policy or contribute to a topic of interest of a faculty related to social policy. Students work independently on the topic of interest related to social policy, individually or in a small group.
The faculty member oversees the tutorial on the topic of social policy.
Offered by: Social Work
- Restriction: Only open to B.S.W. U3 students.
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
Considering a 600-level course?
BSW U3 students may be permitted to take 600-level courses if the following conditions are met:
- The student听has听a minimum CGPA of 3.30
- The student听obtains written approval from the course instructor, the BSW program advisor听and the BSW Program Director.
- The course is offered at a time that does not conflict with BSW-required courses, including field placements on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- A maximum of six credits of 600-level courses are allowed toward the degree.
- The actual course number appears on the transcript
- The course evaluation methods and grading standards are the same for all graduate or undergraduate students.
- The regulations and practices of the Faculty of Arts are also applied to such a course.
- In addition to identifying these courses on the BSW Program Record form, students must complete the 600-level undergraduate enrolment form, preferably well in advance of the start of classes. This form is available at /oasis/academic/courses/graduate-level-courses
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