Course Listing

This course will explore how land-based education can inform language pedagogy. This is a language immersion camp which will foster embodied knowing and the holistic aspect of language. Students will work with Elders and Indigenous knowledge keepers to deepen their understanding of language pedagogy and to increase their language fluency.

This course focuses on an understanding of Indigenous worldviews and knowledge and how these inform Indigenous research methodologies. The history and current experiences and examples of research in Indigenous communities will be explored. Indigenous research methodologies and ethical principles of research in Indigenous communities are included. ***Prerequisite: INSW 448*** ***Must be accepted into the SISW.***

This course provides an overview of historical, and current child welfare legistation, policies and services. Regional perspectives are highlighted. Child maltreatment is defined and identified. The effects of child abuse and neglect on the child, family, and society will be explored. Prevention, investigation and intervention approaches are covered.

This course considers the social work practice, research, legislation and policy with older adults. It will explore issues affecting those living in the community as well as those residing in group or institutional care settings, and the role of family and community supports.

This course examines the interface of lifespan human development (biological, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social) with the social and cultural environment in which people live, with application for social work practice.

This course is an introduction to working with families. Family systems theory is used for assessing various dynamics in family functioning. Family strengths, resilience and challenges will be explored. Theories, models and strategies of intevention are discussed from a social work perspective. *Note: SW 346 is recommended.*

This course is designed to sensitize students to the central role of ethics in contemporary social work. Theoretical foundations in social work ethics and the relationship between diverse value systems in Canadian society will be critically analyzed. Emphasis is on various ethical dilemmas and ethical issues facing social workers.

This course examines the dimensions and practical inmplications of social policy in the lives of Canadians. Political, economic, and cultural influences over social policy are explored, as well as the skills needed to develop social policy and its relationship with the profession of social work.

This class will review child and adolescent development, ethical considerations in working with children and youth, diversity, group work and other theories of intervention. Students will be expected to focus on common problems for children and youth.

This course investigates theory and practices for social workers to support Indigenous individuals, families and communities in a variety of settings. The course explores the history of of oppression experienced by Indigenous peoples by government policies. Emphasis is placed on individual self-determination, cultural safety, Indigenous self-governance and societal decolonization. ***Prerequisite: INDG 100, INDG 200 level or higher, SW 346, and SW 350***

This course will examine poverty in Canada: its history, measurement, theoretical explanations, demographics, and impact on specific groups of people. It critically assesses income security programs and services, and explores the role of social workers in reducing poverty through practice methods, policy development and community action.

Rural social problems and issues will be explored within legal, political and economic contexts in which these problems occur. Theories and concepts useful for rural and northern social work practice will be the major focus of this class.

This course examines the interface of lifespan human development (biological, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social) with the social and cultural environment in which people live, with application for social work practice.

This course examines the dimensions and practical inmplications of social policy in the lives of Canadians. Political, economic, and cultural influences over social policy are explored, as well as the skills needed to develop social policy and its relationship with the profession of social work.

Students live and work together with members of an Indigenous community for seven days to create an experience where they learn about traditional values and the current realities of the hosting community. Students learn how to build community and work with people from different cultural backgrounds. ***Prerequisite: SW 389***

This course provides an overview of historical, and current child welfare legistation, policies and services. Regional perspectives are highlighted. Child maltreatment is defined and identified. The effects of child abuse and neglect on the child, family, and society will be explored. Prevention, investigation and intervention approaches are covered.

This course considers the social work practice, research, legislation and policy with older adults. It will explore issues affecting those living in the community as well as those residing in group or institutional care settings, and the role of family and community supports.

This course examines the interface of lifespan human development (biological, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social) with the social and cultural environment in which people live, with application for social work practice.

This course is an introduction to working with families. Family systems theory is used for assessing various dynamics in family functioning. Family strengths, resilience and challenges will be explored. Theories, models and strategies of intevention are discussed from a social work perspective. *Note: SW 346 is recommended.*

This course is designed to sensitize students to the central role of ethics in contemporary social work. Theoretical foundations in social work ethics and the relationship between diverse value systems in Canadian society will be critically analyzed. Emphasis is on various ethical dilemmas and ethical issues facing social workers.

This course examines the dimensions and practical inmplications of social policy in the lives of Canadians. Political, economic, and cultural influences over social policy are explored, as well as the skills needed to develop social policy and its relationship with the profession of social work.

This class will review child and adolescent development, ethical considerations in working with children and youth, diversity, group work and other theories of intervention. Students will be expected to focus on common problems for children and youth.