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1 Engineering Social Work

2 Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Disability Studies The disabilities movement motto, Nothing about us, without us, captures the motivation for the Disability Studies program. Disability Studies can lead to careers in individual, family and group practice; case management in service delivery; agency supervision; government administration and disability and accessibility policy analysis. A Rigorous, Enriching Program The Disability Studies program will provide you with the knowledge and experience-based practice to become an advocate for social justice and accessibility for people with disabilities. The program includes Disability Studies emphasis courses from several subject areas, as well as Disability Studies foundation courses. We offer 20-course, 30-course and 40-course Disability Studies programs to meet the needs of students coming directly from secondary school, graduates of Ontario CAAT human services programs and students already employed in human services settings.

3 Disability Studies What You Will Take First Year , Introduction to Psychology as a Behavioural Science , Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science , Meeting Human Needs Through Social Welfare , Meeting Human Needs Through Social Work , Introduction to Social Justice , Foundations of Academic Writing I , Foundations of Academic Writing II One Arts Course One Languages or Science course One Arts, Languages, Social Sciences, or Science Course Experiential Learning Our program includes a one-semester community experience placement in a disabilities setting, providing the hands-on experience required for you to become a competent advocate. Career Tracks Individual, family and group practice Case management in service delivery Agency supervision Government administration Disability and accessibility policy analysis Excellent Student Support In addition to dedicated faculty who hold weekly and accessible office hours, the Student Success Centre is here to help you with such things as adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a course, discussing problems that may be impacting your academic performance, reviewing your academic progress, changing or choosing your major, or referral to other relevant campus services. Admission Requirements Minimum admission average of 70%. The OSS Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses, including ENG4U, are required. Financial Aid For entrance and in-course award opportunities, please visit our Award Search at my.uwindsor.ca. Click on the Financial Matters heading and then Search for Awards in the sidebar. In addition to entrance awards, the Outstanding Scholars Program attracts top high school students entering any first-year honours undergraduate program at the University of Windsor. Approximately 150 high-achieving, first-year students will be offered status as an Outstanding Scholars Candidate in Year 1 of their studies. The goal of this program is to challenge and stimulate students by providing them with the unique opportunity of holding an undergraduate academic appointment in their second year of studies and beyond where students will work closely with faculty on academic research projects. For additional information, please visit: Choose UWindsor The offers 190 high-quality programs in an international setting. Equally important, you can experience a broad range of opportunities outside the classroom. You can explore exchange opportunities with dozens of universities around the world. Enhance your work experience through co-op programs, internships and paid, research assistantships. Student-led organizations play a vital role on campus and in the broader community. The diversity of our students where they are from, what they believe and how they think will expand your mind. Visit Us We look forward to meeting you! Student Recruitment Office Phone: Toll-Free (Canada/US): info@uwindsor.ca Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Disability Studies Phone: ext Fax: disabilitystudies@uwindsor.ca PAC7880 Produced by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, 2015

4 Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Social Work and Disability Studies Social work engages with individuals, families, communities and societies to improve the quality of life. It is a growing and challenging profession with many opportunities for personal and professional development. Social Work and Disability Studies can lead to careers in social service agencies, schools, government, graduate studies and individual, group or family practice. A Rigorous, Enriching Program The mission of the School of Social Work is to promote social justice through quality professional education, advocacy, community partnerships, and the development and dissemination of knowledge. The s Social Work and Disability Studies program provides you with an opportunity to receive training in both social work and disability studies and focuses on social justice and the social model of disability. It also exposes you to real world learning experiences.

5 Social Work and Disability Studies What You Will Take First Year Foundations of Academic Writing I Foundations of Academic Writing II Introduction to Social Justice Introduction to Psychology as a Behavioural Science Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science Meeting Human Needs Through Social Welfare Meeting Human Needs Through Social Work One Science Course Two electives from any area of study Experiential Learning Field education provides experiential educational opportunities directed toward the development of values, knowledge and skills required for generalist social work practice. All students are assigned a field placement in a human service organization or community setting in their final year. Career Tracks Social service agencies Schools Government Individual, group or family practice Excellent Student Support In addition to dedicated faculty who hold weekly and accessible office hours, the Student Success Centre is here to help you with such things as adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a course, discussing problems that may be impacting your academic performance, reviewing your academic progress, changing or choosing your major, or referral to other relevant campus services. Admission Requirements Minimum average of 70%. The OSS Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses, including ENG4U, are required. All Social Work students must reapply for admission into Year 3. Financial Aid For entrance and in-course award opportunities, please visit our Award Search at my.uwindsor.ca. Click on the Financial Matters heading and then Search for Awards in the sidebar. In addition to entrance awards, the Outstanding Scholars Program attracts top high school students entering any first-year honours undergraduate program at the University of Windsor. Approximately 150 high-achieving, first-year students will be offered status as an Outstanding Scholars Candidate in Year 1 of their studies. The goal of this program is to challenge and stimulate students by providing them with the unique opportunity of holding an undergraduate academic appointment in their second year of studies and beyond where students will work closely with faculty on academic research projects. For additional information, please visit: Choose UWindsor The offers 190 high-quality programs in an international setting. Equally important, you can experience a broad range of opportunities outside the classroom. You can explore exchange opportunities with dozens of universities around the world. Enhance your work experience through co-op programs, internships and paid, research assistantships. Student-led organizations play a vital role on campus and in the broader community. The diversity of our students where they are from, what they believe and how they think will expand your mind. Visit Us We look forward to meeting you! Student Recruitment Office Phone: Toll-Free (Canada/US): info@uwindsor.ca School of Social Work Phone: ext socwork@uwindsor.ca PAC7880 Produced by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, 2015

6 Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Social Work and Women s Studies Social work engages with individuals, families, communities and societies to improve the quality of life. It is a growing and challenging profession with many opportunities for personal and professional development. Social Work and Women s Studies can lead to careers in child and youth protection services, women s shelters, sexual assault treatment centres, community development agencies, hospitals, correctional services and schools. A Rigorous, Enriching Program Our Social Work and Women s Studies program is unique in North America. We focus on social justice in its broadest sense. You will learn how race, social class, religion, and sexuality shape gender and society. You will also learn the specialized knowledge and skills needed to make a positive difference in the lives of others. In your fourth year, you will apply what you have learned in a local human service agency.

7 Social Work and Women s Studies What You Will Take First Year Foundations of Academic Writing I Foundations of Academic Writing II Meeting Human Needs Through Social Welfare Meeting Human Needs Through Social Work Women in Canadian Society (or ) Women, Sexuality and Social Justice 53-XXX 1 Women s Studies elective 1 science elective and 2 courses from any area of study, excluding Social Work and Women s Studies. Experiential Learning Field education provides experiential educational opportunities directed toward the development of values, knowledge and skills required for generalist social work practice. All students are assigned a field placement in a human service organization or community setting in their final year. Career Tracks Child and youth protection services Women s shelters Sexual assault treatment centres Community development agencies Hospitals Correctional services Schools Excellent Student Support In addition to dedicated faculty who hold weekly and accessible office hours, the Student Success Centre is here to help you with such things as adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a course, discussing problems that may be impacting your academic performance, reviewing your academic progress, changing or choosing your major, or referral to other relevant campus services. Admission Requirements Minimum average of 70%. The OSS Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses, including ENG4U, are required. All Social Work students must reapply for admission into Year 3. Financial Aid For entrance and in-course award opportunities, please visit our Award Search at my.uwindsor.ca. Click on the Financial Matters heading and then Search for Awards in the sidebar. In addition to entrance awards, the Outstanding Scholars Program attracts top high school students entering any first-year honours undergraduate program at the University of Windsor. Approximately 150 high-achieving, first-year students will be offered status as an Outstanding Scholars Candidate in Year 1 of their studies. The goal of this program is to challenge and stimulate students by providing them with the unique opportunity of holding an undergraduate academic appointment in their second year of studies and beyond where students will work closely with faculty on academic research projects. For additional information, please visit: Choose UWindsor The offers 190 high-quality programs in an international setting. Equally important, you can experience a broad range of opportunities outside the classroom. You can explore exchange opportunities with dozens of universities around the world. Enhance your work experience through co-op programs, internships and paid, research assistantships. Student-led organizations play a vital role on campus and in the broader community. The diversity of our students where they are from, what they believe and how they think will expand your mind. Visit Us We look forward to meeting you! Student Recruitment Office Phone: Toll-Free (Canada/US): info@uwindsor.ca School of Social Work Phone: ext socwork@uwindsor.ca Women's and Gender Studies Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Phone: ext womenst@uwindsor.ca PAC7880 Produced by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications, 2015