2510. Social Policy Formulation and Analysis. Concepts of ecological systems, social
responsibility, socioeconomic well-being, prevention, and other social policy and administration
concepts are examined and applied to policy analysis and formulation.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Social Work 2510 and the former Social Work 2710.
2700. Social Work Philosophy and Practice. This course provides an over-view of the historical development, philosophical orientation, basic values, principles and knowledge base, and fields of practice of the profession.
3211. Human Behaviour and Social Environment: Individuals and Families. This first
foundation course addresses a number of social and behavioral theories and concepts and
considers them within the context of major schools of thought for understanding human
behaviour. The primary focus is on the individual and the family.
Prerequisites: Psychology 2010, 2011, and 2012.
3220. Human Behaviour and Social Environment: Groups and Society. This second
foundation course, normally taught concurrently with Social Work 3211, addresses a number of
social, economic, political and behavioral theories and concepts. The primary focus is on society
and social groups.
Prerequisites: Psychology 2010, 2011, and 2012.
3230. Cultural Camp. Provides the opportunity for social work students newly admitted to the Diploma in Social Work to appreciate and affirm their own individual and collective identity as aboriginal people with a close connection to the land; to learn about and appreciate ways of helping and healing traditional to their own culture; and to begin their own journey in social work education towards a goal of becoming social workers who can effectively serve their own people by combining skills and knowledge traditional to their own people with skills and knowledge appropriately adapted from traditional BSW education. The course includes a one week field trip to an isolated camp in coastal Labrador, where students and instructors will live according to traditional cultural practices under the guidance of community elders.
3320. Interviewing: Communication, Counselling and Professional Relationships. This is
the first intervention course. The course introduces students to the use of professional
relationships, basic communication skills and interviewing skills. Attention is given to the
development of beginning counselling skills, self-awareness and professional identity.
Prerequisites: Social Work 3211 and 3220 or consent of instructor.
3321. Biopsychosocial Assessment: Individuals and Families in Community Context. This
is the second intervention course normally taught concurrently with Social Work 3320.
Assessment processes and guidelines are considered within the context of major schools of
thought for understanding human behaviour. Emphasis is on the development of skills necessary
to formulate professional judgements regarding individuals and families in a community context.
Prerequisites: Social Work 3211 and 3220 or consent of instructor.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Social Work 3321 and the former Social Work 4310.
3510. Health and Social Policy Analysis: National and Provincial Programmes. This course
considers how Canadians have taken social responsibility at National, Provincial, and local
levels, with particular reference to Newfoundland. Policies, programmes and their organizations
are considered in historical, comparative and developmental contexts. Concepts for the
assessment and evaluation of policies and programmes are reviewed and applied.
Prerequisite: Social Work 2510.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for Social Work 3510 and both the former courses Social
Work 3110 and Social Work 4111.
3511. Aboriginal People and Social Policy. The course is designed to provide students with the
conceptual tools and knowledge for understanding; the nature of aboriginal historical/structural
challenges; the role and operation of aboriginal social policy in Newfoundland and Labrador; and
methods of social policy intervention. This course includes a survey of the political, social and
economic issues affecting Aboriginal People in Canada, with special reference to the
contemporary social policy aspirations of the Inuit people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Prerequisites: Social Work 2700, 2510.
3520. Formal Communication for Professional Practice. This course enables the social work
student to plan, implement and evaluate strategies for the promotion of health and well being and
the prevention of social problems. This course focuses on theory, concepts and skills that enable
the social worker to take informed professional action through written, oral and electronic
communication, including both professional reports and formal presentations.
Prerequisite: Social Work 2510.
3530. Aboriginal Social Development. Integrates community and programme development to create a model of aboriginal social development. This course will be offered in aboriginal communities and will develop skills in traditional forms of self-help, strengths assessment, programme design, proposal development, resource development and evaluation. Labrador and Newfoundland case studies, exemplifying northern and remote uniqueness as well as aboriginal community issues, will be the foundation of the teaching tools for this course.
4311. Counselling and Case Management I: Individuals and Families in a Community
Context. This is the third intervention course which focuses on selected models of practice with
individuals and families. Students are introduced to methods and skills derived from a number
of theories as applied to social work practice. This course may have a required laboratory period.
Prerequisites: Social Work 3211, 3220, 3320, 3321.
Co-requisites: Social Work 4315, 4316, 4325, 4326, or equivalent with consent of the Instructor
and Field Administrator.
NOTES: 1) Credit cannot be obtained for both Social Work 4311 and the former Social Work
4310.
2) Part-time students who are employed in a Social Work position may be permitted, with the
consent of the course instructor and Part-time Studies Coordinator, to take Social Work 4311
and Social work 4320 without the co-requisites.
4315, 4316, 4325, 4326. Social Work Internship. Taken conjointly. Supervised field experience
in Social Work practice.
Co-requisite: Social Work 4311.
Prerequisites: Completion of all required third year courses or consent of the Director.
4320. Counselling and Case Management II: Groups and Families in a Community
Context. This is a continuation of Social Work 4311. The course focuses on select models of
practice with groups and families. This course may have a required laboratory period.
Prerequisite: Social Work 4311.
4421. Research and Evaluation for Social Work Practice. This course is designed to teach
theories, concepts and methods of systematic inquiry. Emphasis is placed on the philosophy and
logic of systematic inquiry. These emphases are considered within the context of the relationship
between systematic inquiry and professional judgement and action.
NOTE: Credit cannot be obtained for both Social Work 4421 and the former Social Work 4420.
4520. Management and Organization Development for Community Services. This course
examines human service organizations and their administration. Management and
Organizational Concepts, suitable for the administration of social policies and programmes, are
addressed, as are ethical and ideological issues for social workers on human service teams. A
focus on beginning skills in programme planning and continuous quality improvement is included.
Prerequisites: Social Work 2510, 3510 and 3520.
4610. Social Work in Health and Rehabilitation. This course focuses on social work practice
in Institutional and Community Settings serving acutely or chronically ill, or permanently
disabled persons. It is constructed around a comprehensive model of health, illness, and
associated psychosocial factors. Theoretical and service delivery issues are addressed, including
social work participation in multidisciplinary teams.
Prerequisites: Social Work 3320, 3321. (See exceptions to prerequisites at end of course
description for Social Work 4617.)
NOTE: Credit cannot be obtained for both Social Work 4610 and the former Social Work 5610.
4612. Social Work in Corrections. This course examines criminal and delinquent activities and
the provision of services to adult and young offenders. Theories of criminal behaviour are
examined and their implication for social work practice addressed.
Prerequisites: Social Work 3320, 3321. (See exceptions to prerequisites at end of course
description for Social Work 4617.)
NOTE: Credit cannot be obtained for both Social Work 4612 and the former Social Work 5612.
4614. Social Work in Family and Child Welfare: Prevention, Crisis Intervention and
Protection. The rights of children, their needs, specific programmes and research findings in
child welfare service are examined with particular emphasis on the care and protection of
children within a community context. Social work interventions with problems such as child
abuse, and other forms of couple and family violence and families experiencing complex
problems are addressed.
Prerequisites: Social Work 3320, 3321.
4615. Social Work in Gerontology. This course reviews ageing from a biopsychosocial
perspective and examines selected problems of older people in Canadian society, with an
emphasis on contemporary Newfoundland and Labrador. Federal and Provincial social policies
are considered with specific attention given to community services and programmes of
institutional care.
Prerequisites: Social Work 3320, 3321. (See exceptions to prerequisites at end of course
description for Social Work 4617.)
NOTE: Credit cannot be obtained for both Social Work 4615 and the former Social Work 5615.
4616. Social Work in Addictions. This course introduces the problem of modifying chemical
use and abuse, its effect on individuals and families throughout the life-cycle, and community
responses for prevention and addiction problem management. Social work intervention with
individuals, families, groups and communities suffering from the effects of addiction problems is
addressed. Skills are tested through a demonstration in a simulation context.
Prerequisite: Social Work 3320, or an equivalent undergraduate counselling course, or some
suitable supervised counselling experience, that can be verified, and the permission of the
instructor
4617. Social Work in Residential Care. This course examines practice theory and skills for
social work with residents and families associated with residential care and treatment.
*Prerequisites: Social Work 3320, 3321.
*Students who have completed a degree from a recognized post secondary institution and who have been admitted to the School, may take courses SW 4610, 4612, 4614, 4615, 4616 and 4617 without the prerequisites.
5000. Relapse Prevention in Addictions Counselling. This course focuses on practice
knowledge and skills suitable for psychosocial clinical intervention in the interest of early brief
intervention and the prevention of relapse, with individuals in their social-environment context.
Social policy implications of relapse prevention practice and brief interventions, will be
addressed. Basic skills are tested through a demonstration in a simulation context.
Prerequisite: Persons who have successfully completed Social Work 4616 or Social Work 5329,
with a grade of 65% or above, or who have completed a counselling course, with verifiable
equivalence, with the permission of the instructor, may be admitted to Social Work 5000.
NOTES: 1) Social Work 5000 cannot be used as an elective in the B.S.W. Programme.
2) Social Work 5329 is recommended.
5010. Addictions Counselling with Families. This course focuses on practice knowledge and
skills suitable for psychosocial clinical intervention with individuals and families affected by
addiction problems within the family. Included in the context are: fetal alcohol syndrome,
children of alcoholics, adolescent abusers, the adult female spouse or parent, the adult male
spouse or parent, alcohol - complicated marriages, the place of self - help and mutual aid as an
adjunct to clinical intervention, the family within the larger societal context. Basic family
practice skills are tested through a demonstration in a simulation context.
Prerequisite: Persons who have successfully completed Social Work 4616 or Social Work 5329,
with a grade of 65% or above, or who have completed counselling courses, with verifiable
equivalence, may, with the permission of the instructor, be admitted to Social Work 5010.
NOTES: 1) Social Work 5010 cannot be used as an elective in the B.S.W. Programme.
2) Social Work 5329 is recommended.
5020. Group Counselling in Addictions. This course focuses on practice knowledge and skills
suitable for psychosocial clinical intervention with addictions problems, through the use of group
methods and group support. Included in the content are: group dynamics, format and
organization; the group as a unit of analysis and intervention; residential groups and milieu
therapy; self - help and mutual aid; and groups for spouses, adolescents and children. Part of the
course necessitates experiential activity in the class as a group participant. Basic skills are tested
through a demonstration in a simulation context.
Prerequisite: Persons who have successfully completed Social Work 4616 or Social Work 5329,
with a grade of 65% or above, or who have completed counselling courses, with verifiable
equivalence, may, with the permission of the instructor, be admitted to Social Work 5020.
NOTE: Social Work 5020 cannot be used as an elective in the B.S.W. Programme.
5030. Clinical Consultation in Addictions. This course focuses on the demonstration, by the
student, of an ability to apply the knowledge and skills associated with clinical counselling for
problems of addiction. The course involves the preparation of written, audio and video true case
material (including suitable consent forms), for presentation and self-analysis. The context of the
presentation for some of the student's material must be that of a formal case conference and case
consultation. Application skills are also tested through the evaluation of audio-video records of
actual clinical interviews or other such activities, provided by the student.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 5329, 5000, 5010; 5020; AN ACCEPTABLE
WRITTEN PLAN, APPROVED BY THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME COORDINATOR,
SUITABLE TO MEET THE DEMANDS FOR SKILL DEMONSTRATION WITH
ADDICTIONS CLIENTS, IS REQUIRED BEFORE ADMISSION TO SOCIAL WORK 5030.
A minimum of a 500 hour undergraduate or graduate counselling practicum, as defined by the
applicants profession, is required for admission to Social Work 5030. Before being admitted to
Social Work 5030 the student must be admitted to the Diploma in Clinical Counselling for Addictions.
NOTE: Social Work 5030 cannot be used as an elective in the B.S.W. Programme.
5031. Clinical Internship in Addictions. This course focuses on the demonstration, by the
student, of an ability to apply the knowledge and skills associated with clinical counselling for
problems of addiction. The course involves the completion of a 600 hour internship in addictions
counselling in an approved agency or other acceptable supervised clinical setting. Preparation of
written, audio and video true case material (including suitable consent forms), for presentation
and self-analysis. The context of the presentation for some of the student's material, must be that
of a formal case conference and case consultation. Application skills are also tested through the
evaluation of audio-video records of actual clinical interviews or other such activities, provided
by the student.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Social Work 4616, 5329, 5000, 5010; 5020; AN ACCEPTABLE
WRITTEN PLAN, APPROVED BY THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME COORDINATOR.
SUITABLE TO MEET THE DEMANDS FOR SKILL DEMONSTRATION WITH
ADDICTIONS CLIENTS IS REQUIRED BEFORE ADMISSION TO SOCIAL WORK 5031.
Before being admitted to Social Work 5031 the student must be admitted to the Diploma in
Clinical Counselling for Addictions.
NOTE: Social Work 5031 cannot be used as an elective in the B.S.W. Programme.
5112. Family Law for Social Workers. This course provides an introduction to the law,
including its origins and present status as it relates to marriage, parenting, separation, divorce,
and domestic aspects of criminal law. Attention is paid to evidence gathering, child witness
preparation, report writing and court testimony.
NOTE: Credit cannot be obtained for both Social Work 5112 and the former Social Work 4112.
5211. Social Work Practice With Problems and Issues of Human Sexuality. Emphasis is on
the biological, psychosocial and cultural aspects of gender, sexual orientation and sexual
expression. Research findings are examined and an orientation to values and contemporary
sexual behaviours are addressed. Sexually transmitted infections, sexual problems and social
work interventions are discussed.
Prerequisites or co-requisites: Social Work 4311, 4315, 4316, 4325, 4326 or consent of the
instructor.
NOTE: Credit cannot be obtained for both Social Work 5211 and the former Social Work 4211.
* 5220-5229. Selected Topics in Human Behaviour and the Social Environment.
5315, 5316, 5317, 5318, 5319.Social Work Internship II. Taken conjointly. Supervised field
experience in Social Work practice.
Prerequisites: Completion of all required and elective fourth and fifth year courses.
* 5320-5327. Selected Topics in Social Work Practice.
NOTE: Social Work 5322, 5323, 5324, 5325 cannot be substituted for a Social Work elective.
5322. Community Development. This course emphasizes theory and practice of Community
Organizing (CO) and Community Development (CD). Ethical dilemmas, legitimacy,
accountability and the roles and responsibilities of the worker are examined. Urban, rural and
cultural differences are considered in pursuit of the role of effective organizing and development work.
Prerequisites: Social Work 4320, 4325, 4326, or consent of the instructor.
5323. Social Work With Groups. This course focuses on the group as a primary unit of analysis
and intervention. Group work practice is examined from a variety of orientations, including
therapy, self-help, and organization groups. Students are expected to participate in structured
group experiences.
Prerequisites: Social Work 4320, 4325, 4326, or consent of the instructor.
5324. Counselling With Couples. In this course the couple is the primary unit of analysis and
intervention. Theory and skill are considered from several perspectives in relation to marriage
preparation, satisfaction, conflict, and dissolution.
Prerequisites: Social Work 4320, 4325, 4326, or consent of the instructor.
5325. Family Counselling and Therapy. This course prepares students to offer direct service to
families and to maintain a family focused practice in a variety of settings. Assessment and
intervention skills, and family therapy concepts are addressed. Emphasis is given to nuclear,
divorced, blended, and single parent family structures.
Prerequisites: Social Work 4320, 4325, 4326, or consent of the instructor.
5328. Social Work Practice in Child Abuse: From Protection to Prevention. This course
further develops the student's knowledge and skills necessary for prevention, assessment, crisis
intervention, apprehension, family reunification, community consultation and community
response, in the interest of child protection. Content includes research and best practices
informing policy, assessments and standards of practice related to child maltreatment, with
special reference to: child sex abuse, physical abuse, emotional neglect and abuse, physical and
medical neglect, exploitation, inadequate caretaking, and exposure to violence. This course may
include a skills testing component.
Prerequisites: Social Work 3211 and Social Work 3321.
Corequisite or Prerequisite: Social Work 4614 or consent of the instructor.
5329. Biopsychosocial Assessment in Addictions. This course focuses on practice knowledge
and skills suitable for the comprehensive psychosocial clinical assessment of addiction problems
and those persons exposed to problems of substance abuse, with special reference to individuals,
couples, families, children, youth and adult children of alcoholics - within their societal context.
While the main focus is on alcohol use and abuse, the problem of prescription drug and street
drug abuse, will be addressed. Basic skills are tested through demonstration in a simulation context.
Prerequisite: Social Work 3320 or Social Work 3321, or an equivalent undergraduate counselling
or assessment course, or supervised counselling and or assessment experience, that can be
verified, and the permission of the instructor.
* 5420-5429. Selected Topics in Social Work Research.
5420. Social Work Research and Evaluation: Collecting and Analyzing Data. This course is
designed to teach theories, concepts and methods of collecting, organizing and analyzing data for
systematic inquiry. Content includes descriptive and inferential statistics, and narrative descriptions.
Prerequisite: Social Work 4421.
NOTE: Social Work 5420 is recommended for students who are considering graduate study in
Social Work.
* 5520-5529. Selected Topics in Health and Social Policy.
5520. Supervision and Professional Development in Social Work.
5521. Social Policy Formulation and Analysis: Selected Issues in Practice. This course
examines theories, concepts and methods for critical analysis and formulation of social policy
within the context of programme planning, implementation and evaluation. Emphasis is given to
selected policies and programmes in Newfoundland.
Prerequisite: Social Work 4520.
5522. Women and Social Welfare. This course examines social policies and social services as
they affect women in our society. Specific emphasis is placed on women as providers and
consumers of social services. Issues related to feminist practice are examined.
NOTE: Credit cannot be obtained for both Social Work 5522 and the former Social Work 5122.
5523. International Social Welfare.
NOTE: Credit cannot be obtained for both Social Work 5523 and the former Social Work 5121.
5610-5619. Selected Fields of Practice.
5613. Social Work in Mental Health. This course provides an overview of the field of Mental
Health. Social Work responsibilities are examined in relation to formal and informal mechanisms
that bear on an individual's entry into mental illness, explanations of mental illness, the role of
institutions, types of treatment, community mental health advocacy and return to the community.
Prerequisites: Social Work 3320 and 3321 or consent of the instructor.
5614. Social Work in Rural Newfoundland and Labrador. The practice of social work in
rural and northern communities requires a unique adaptation of social work theory and practice.
Due to the limited resources in isolated communities the social worker or human service
professional is called upon to utilize specific social work skills. This course examines the
practice of rural and northern social work from the perspective of rural Newfoundland and Labrador.
Prerequisites: Social Work 3320 and 3321 or consent of the instructor.
5720. Seminar on Professional Issues and Interdisciplinary Practice. Integrative study of
current professional trends and issues in contention. Dilemmas and tasks in professionalism; such
as, contending values; relations among disciplines.
Prerequisites: Social Work 3320 and 3321 or consent of the instructor.
5820-5829. Directed Readings. Consent may be given to senior students to pursue individual
studies not duplicative of other studies.
Prerequisite: Consent of Director.
* Selected Topics: Students should consult the School for course offerings listed under selected
topics in a given semester.
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