Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) King s University College

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1 Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) King s University College BSW Admissions Handbook 2016 kings.uwo.ca/socialwork

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3 MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK The School of Social Work, King s University College at Western University is a stimulating and dynamic environment for learning. At King s we care about our students and are committed to excellence in preparing social workers of the future. Our Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Honors program is fully accredited by the Canadian Association of Social Work Education, and we have been graduating professional social workers for over thirty-five years. Regardless of where their careers lead them, the grounding in generalist social work practice that students acquire at King s has provided an invaluable foundation for the important work they do. The School of Social Work at King s has developed a strong reputation for the academic and practice excellence of our graduates partly because we admit students who show excellent promise, partly because of the fine educational program that we offer, and partly because our students invest a great deal of energy and effort into their learning. I also believe that a big part of our success is due to our relatively small size. At King s you are not a face in the crowd. We get to know our students and they get to know us. Because we are an integral part of Western University our students have full access to the benefits of a large university, but our location at King s means we can offer small classes and provide personalized attention to each student s needs. Thank you for your interest in our BSW (Honors) program, and we look forward to receiving your application. Join our Community. Build your Knowledge. Change the Future. Sincerely, Peter Donahue, MSW, PhD, RSW Director

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS... 1 INTRODUCTION... 5 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND STRUCTURE... 6 Mission of the School and Program Objectives... 6 Diversity... 7 Professional Suitability for the Social Work Profession... 7 Attendance Policy... 7 Program Structure... 7 Full-Time... 8 Extended Study Plan... 8 COURSES IN THE PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM Year Year Electives Practicum SW3320Y and SW Police Checks and Vulnerable Sector Screening Requirements International Experiences SOCIAL WORK FACULTY Full-Time Faculty Sessional Contract Faculty ADMISSIONS PROCESS Application Form ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION Academic Requirements for Admission in September Admission Requirements Module Transfers Progression Requirements Graduation Requirements Page 1

5 Notes on Academic Requirements First-Year Course Requirements Degree Breadth Requirements NEW for Social Work in Pre-Program Courses Substitutions for Social Work Research Methodology and Statistics Writing Courses Other Substitutions Advanced Standing and Transfer Credits Applicants from Other Universities Minimum Average of 70% Courses Used to Meet Academic Requirements Academic Records/Transcripts King s, Brescia, Huron and Western Students Past and Present Students from Other Universities Summer School Summer School Pre-program Courses NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION Personal Profile of Work, Volunteer and Diversity Experiences Format Work Experience Volunteer Experience Diversity Experience Other Information Template for a Personal Profile Two Confidential References Group Interview SELECTION OF CANDIDATES Scoring System Notification of Admission Appeals Procedure Application Withdrawal Page 2

6 Retention of Application Materials ACADEMIC SUPPORTS Academic Counselling Faculty Advisors Learning Skills Services Writing Assistance STUDENT SERVICES AT KING S Dean of Students Counselling and Student Development Personal Counselling Students with Disabilities Career Services Health and Wellness Health Services Physical Fitness Spiritual Support Office of the Ombudsperson Western s Co-Curricular Record Campus Police Services Western Foot Patrol (WFP) FINANCIAL SUPPORT Fees Financial Support Academic Award in the Social Work Program Elisa Canzona Award Continuing Scholarships Convery, David and Patricia Student Award in Social Work Jahnke Family Award Dr. Peter McMahon Award OASW Award Social Work Bursary Page 3

7 Sunlife Financial Social Work Scholarship Susan J. O'Neil Award for Excellence in Social Work Practice Thomas J. Smith Student Award STUDENT GOVERNANCE Social Work Students Association (SWSA) Student Representation on School Committees Student Representation with Community Organizations SOCIAL WORK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Pre-Program Courses Professional Program Courses Page 4

8 INTRODUCTION The following information is intended to provide a detailed outline of our BSW (Honors) program, and the Admission Requirements and Procedures for Application. Please read it carefully and follow the instructions as outlined. Applicants are advised to retain this information for future reference. Contact Information: If you have ANY questions, please contact the following people at the School: Samantha Pearson BSW Program Liaison Tel: , ext or Toll-Free , ext [email protected] Drop-In Hours* for BSW Enquiries: Fridays 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon (these times are generally set aside; please check the website for last minute changes) Julie Siverns Social Work Programs Assistant (BSW Admissions) Tel: , ext or Toll-Free , ext [email protected] The King s University College Bachelor of Social Work program has a generalist framework that allows the graduate to seek employment in a variety of settings. It has a solid theoretical base for continuing studies at the MSW level. ~BSW Graduate Page 5

9 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND STRUCTURE Mission of the School and Program Objectives The Mission of the School of Social Work at King s University College at Western University is to provide a learning environment characterized by excellence in social work education directed toward developing and fostering principled and competent professional practitioners at both the beginning and advanced levels who recognize the interrelatedness of human needs, social structures and oppressive conditions in their work with diverse populations. Our Vision is a community of learners making a positive difference in the world. As a community, we value learning in all its forms; actions informed by social justice ideals, democratic principles and equitable practices; and diversity in membership but unity in mission. Social Work is a dynamic and evolving profession. Preparation for professional practice begins with the Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) degree. The essential module for this degree is the Honors Specialization in Social Work. The Social Work Program provides a learning environment characterized by excellence in social work education directed towards developing and fostering principled and competent professional practitioners who recognize the interrelatedness of human needs, social structures and oppressive conditions in their work with diverse populations. Specific objectives of the program include education for social work practice with individuals, families, groups and communities, emphasizing the social and organizational contexts of practice. The opportunity to develop social work practice skills is provided through direct experience in a variety of social service and health organizations under professional supervision. King's Social Work graduates are employed in a wide variety of practice fields and settings. Some will choose to pursue a Master's Degree, either upon completion of their BSW (Honors) or following experience in professional practice. The Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) Program at King's University College is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE). Students in the third and fourth years of the program are eligible for student membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) which is a member of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW). These associations are part of the international community of social work practitioners. The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is responsible for regulating the practice of Social Work and protecting the public interest under terms of the Social Work and Social Service Work Act. Social work practice is also regulated in all other provinces. College membership requires completion of a degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Canadian Association for Page 6

10 Social Work Education. King's social work degrees are also recognized by equivalent bodies in the United States and other countries. Diversity The School of Social Work seeks to admit students of high academic ability and potential. Decisions on admission are based on the individual academic merits of each candidate and the application of additional selection criteria appropriate to the program of study. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and persons from visible minorities. Professional Suitability for the Social Work Profession The School of Social Work recognizes its responsibility to the social work profession to uphold standards of academic and professional excellence and to operate within the standards and practices of King s University College, Western University, and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Students in the School of Social Work are subject to the provisions of the codes of ethics of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW), the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), and the University Student Code of Conduct, and may be required to withdraw from the School for violating these provisions. Students may also be required to withdraw from the School when ethical, medical, or other reasons interfere with satisfactory practice in the profession. Social Work students convicted of, or admitting to, serious illegal activities that are inconsistent with the practice of social work or likely to harm clients will be subject to the School s Professional Conduct policy. Attendance Policy Due to the nature of the professional Social Work Program, the School has an attendance policy for both courses and practicum. Designed as a cohort program, a student s presence and participation is part of the learning process. Similarly, attendance at placement has implications not only for a student s learning and professional development, but for the agency personnel and client populations being worked with. Program Structure The BSW (Honors) program requires students to complete a minimum of two years of university (10.0 full course university credits or equivalent) prior to entering the professional social work program in Year 3. Students are admitted to Year 3 Social Work on a full-time or Extended Study (part-time) basis. The essential module for the BSW (Honors) degree is the Honors Specialization in Social Work. Page 7

11 Full-Time Full-time students complete the professional program over a two-year period by completing 5.0 courses in Year 3 and 5.0 courses in Year 4. Extended Study Plan The Extended Study Plan provides an opportunity for a limited number of students to complete the professional BSW (Honors) program over a longer period of time as a part-time student. The purpose of the Extended Study Plan is to accommodate the needs of students who may be unable to complete the professional program on a fulltime basis. Resources within the School, in particular the availability of practicum experiences, determine the number of Extended Study students admitted each year. The School reserves the right to not admit students to the Extended Study Plan in any given year based on teaching and practicum resources. Students offered admission to the program on an Extended Study basis must meet the same admission requirements both academic and non-academic as the students admitted on a full-time basis. The total overall scores of applicants for the Extended Study Plan must fall within the same range as those students offered full-time studies. If an applicant s Total Overall Score falls within the offered range but the School is unable to offer the candidate admission on an Extended Study basis due to our resources, the applicant will be offered full-time studies. Under normal circumstances, the professional Social Work Program should be completed by Extended Study students within a four-year period: 2 to complete Year 3, and 2 years to complete Year 4. Extended Study students remain part-time students throughout the professional program. Except in special situations, they may not switch to full-time studies for Year 4. The Director considers and approves special situations. In extraordinary circumstances, a full-time student registered in the professional Social Work Program may request a transfer to the Extended Study Plan for Year 4. Extended Study students complete the same course requirements as full-time students, and must meet the same progression and graduation requirements. Under the Extended Study Plan, courses are sequenced based on course pre-requisites. A student s individual Extended Study Plan is outlined and developed with the BSW Program Liaison at the time of admission. The BSW Program Liaison also tracks and advises Extended Study students as they progress through Years 3 and 4 regarding the completion of all course requirements. Although the School attempts to rotate courses offered in the day and evening, it is not possible to complete the professional Social Work Program by only taking evening classes. Some courses are only offered during the day. Page 8

12 Students who are completing concurrent degrees or other modules may not use the Extended Study Plan to reduce their social work course load in order to accommodate the second degree courses or requirements of additional modules. The purpose of the Extended Study Plan is to assist students who are unable to manage a schedule of fulltime social work studies. I appreciated the opportunity to complete the professional Social Work program at King s on a part-time basis (Extended Study Plan). Due to work and family responsibilities, I would not have been able to obtain the BSW (Honors) degree as a full-time student. The ongoing support from the School and fellow students helped me to balance the challenges of the program and my family responsibilities. Page 9

13 COURSES IN THE PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM Only students who are formally admitted to the professional Social Work Program may enroll in social work courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. Descriptions of courses are found at the end of this Handbook. Year 3 In Year 3, students complete 5.0 courses (10 half-courses) in Social Work. All courses are required. To progress to Year 4 of the program, students must obtain a minimum overall average of 70% in Year 3, a minimum of 60% in each course, and a satisfactory in Social Work 3320Y (Practicum). First Term (Fall) Second Term (Winter) 3301A Direct Practice Skills 3316B SW Practice with Individuals and Families 3302A Resiliency and Social Work 3318B SW Practice with Communities 3303A Individual and Family Development 3333B SW Practice with Groups 3308F Political, Economic and Social Context of Canadian Social Work Practice 3344B Social Justice and Social Work: Examining Issues of Oppression, Inclusion and Diversity 3319A Social Work, Ethics and the Law 3320Y Practicum Preparation Seminars 3320Y Practicum and Integration Seminar Under the Extended Study Plan, these courses are sequenced. A student s individual Extended Study Plan is developed with the BSW Program Liaison at the time of admission and will take into account first-term prerequisites for second-term courses. Year 4 In Year 4, students complete 5.0 courses. To be eligible to graduate, students must obtain an overall average of 70% in all principle courses, a minimum of 60% in each course, and a satisfactory in Social Work 4400 (Practicum and Integration Seminar). Year 4 course requirements include: First Term (Fall) Second Term (Winter) 4415A Organizational Context of Practice 4414G Analysis of Canadian Social Policies 4429B Social Work Practice-Based Research 4400 Practicum and Integration Seminar 4400 Practicum and Integration Seminar 2.5 Social Work Electives (i.e., five half-courses), up to 1.0 of which may be from a list of approved non- Social Work Electives available from the School. Under the Extended Study Plan, Year 4 courses are also sequenced: SW4400 (Practicum and Integration Seminar) must be completed after all first-term required courses, and after or at the same time as the remaining required second-term courses. Page 10

14 Electives Students require 2.5 Social Work Electives at the 3000 level or above, including at least 0.5 from each of the following two categories; a maximum of 1.0 approved courses from outside of Social Work may be taken. Consult with the School for approved list. Category 1: Will primarily examine micro/meso levels of practice and course topics may include but are not limited to: addictions; crisis and trauma; mental health; children and adolescents; health care and social work; seniors; child welfare; human sexuality; thanatology; and disability studies. Category 2: Will primarily examine macro levels of practice and course topics may include but are not limited to: advocacy; first nations; international and multicultural social work; social justice and peace. Each year, the School offers a number of Social Work Electives, which may include, but are not limited to: Examples of Social Work Electives 4420A/B Child Welfare I 4465A/B Special Topics (for example, Social Work with Native Peoples) 4423A/B Working with Culturally Diverse 4466A/B Independent Study Populations 4430A/B Overview of Addictions 4467F/G Independent Study 4440A/B Child Welfare II 4468A/B Violence in Families 4454A/B Social Work Practice in Health Care 4479A/B Special Topics Settings 4456A/B Women and Social Work Practice 4481A/B Advocating for Social Change 4457A/B Selected Practice Issues (for example, Populations of Practice the Aged; 4482A/B Conflict Resolution: Alternatives in Disputes Abilities and Disabilities; or Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered, and Two-Spirited Persons) 4462A/B Social Work Practice with the Aged 4483A/B Social Work Practice in Crisis Theory 4463A/B Social Work Practice with Children and Adolescents 4484A/B and Intervention Social Work and Mental Health Being part of the King s University College Social Work program is being part of a unique community. You find at its foundation, faculty members who not only offer a wealth of knowledge, but genuine support and encouragement. You experience the intensity of the connection and deep level of understanding that is shared with your classmates. You realize that you re not simply here to learn, but to take social work theory out into the world and experience it. The Social Work program offered at King s reflects a true understanding that it s not just about academics it s about people, it s about relationships, and it s about life. ~BSW Graduate Page 11

15 Practicum SW3320Y and SW4400 Assignments to Practica will be determined by the Coordinator of Field Education following consultation with students. Students should be aware that there may be financial costs (such as parking, transportation, manual and insurance) and special agency requirements (such as police checks and health requirements) associated with the Practicum. A car may be needed for some community-based placements. Police Checks and Vulnerable Sector Screening Requirements Neither Western University nor King s University College requires a Criminal Records Check or other screening procedure (e.g., Vulnerable Sector Screen [VSS]) as a condition of admission into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) program. However, prospective students should be aware that a criminal records check or VSS is required by the majority of facilities used for field placements or experiences related to an academic course assignment. In such cases, it is the student s responsibility to have the necessary procedure completed. Students may not be permitted access to such courses without having completed this requirement. If required for practicum purposes, a police check of record of offences, or immunizations or health checks, must be obtained at the student s expense. International Experiences The School of Social Work is involved with international experiences for incoming and outgoing students in Mexico, Costa Rica, China, and links with India are currently in development. The School continues to develop opportunities for our students to learn about social work in different contexts and cultures. King s Social Work Students visit School of Social Work in China April Page 12

16 SOCIAL WORK FACULTY Full-Time Faculty The School of Social Work at King s University College has excellent teaching faculty whose areas of expertise are congruent with the learning experience of students completing an undergraduate (BSW) or graduate (MSW) program in Social Work. Faculty members have taught at the graduate level and supervised graduate students, both at Western University and other universities. In the past few years, external research funding for faculty research projects has averaged $1,500,000 a year. Dr. Laura Béres Associate Professor PhD OISE/University of Toronto; MSW University of Toronto; HBA York Narrative therapy and community practice; Spirituality, Mindfulness and critical reflection of practice; International Social Work; Interdisciplinary Research/Inquiry. Dr. Rachel Birnbaum Professor Cross-Appointment between School of Social Work and Childhood and Social Institutions King s University College LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School/York; PhD Social Work, Toronto; MSW Manitoba; BSW Manitoba Ethics and the Law; Family Law matters; Research; Separation and Divorce; Alternative Dispute Resolution. Dr. Judith Belle Brown Professor Cross-Appointment between School of Social Work, King s University College, and Dept. of Family Medicine, Western University PhD Social Work Smith; MSW Smith; BSW King s Patient-Doctor Relations; Patient- Doctor Communication; Woman Abuse; Focus Groups; Physician Well-Being; In-Depth Interviewing; Health Services Research; Qualitative Research. Dr. Richard Csiernik Professor PhD Social Work University of Toronto, MSW University of Toronto; BSW/BSc McMaster Addiction; Employee Assistance Programming and Workplace Wellness; Field Education Research; Social Work and Spirituality; Mental Health and Housing. Dr. Barbara Decker Pierce Associate Professor PhD and MBA in Business Administration from Western University; MSW University of Toronto; BA UWO Administration; Research; Planning; Policy Development. Dr. Peter Donahue Associate Professor and Director PhD Social Work and MSW University of Toronto; BA and BSc McMaster University. Community organizing; policy development; focus on aging. Page 13

17 Prof. Dermot Hurley Associate Professor MSW Laurier; BA University College, Dublin, Ireland Child and Family Counselling; Trauma and Crisis Counselling; Adolescent Counselling; Children exposed to Abuse; Resilience and Child Welfare Practice. Dr. Siu Ming Kwok Professor PhD in Social Work Calgary; MSW UBC; MPA Western; BSW Hong Kong Polytechnic University Juvenile Justice and Delinquency; Immigrant Study; Social Policy and Municipal Governments; Social Work Administration; Social Work Development in Emerging Economies; Social work Education; Domestic Violence. Dr. Laura Lewis Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator PhD in Social Work Smith; MSW Windsor; BSW King s University College, Western University Short-term individual counselling interventions from a psycho-dynamic perspective for adult populations; Bereavement and loss counselling and research; Interventions/Groups with abused women; Trauma; Feminist Practice. Dr. Andrew Mantulak Assistant Professor PhD in Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University; MSW McMaster University; BSW King s University College, Western University Quality of life issues associated with pediatric chronic illness (kidney disease); Social work in health care settings; Social work education. Dr. Claude Olivier Associate Professor PhD in Social Work from Memorial; MSW, BSW McGill HIV/AIDS; Community Organization/Practice; Group Work; Antioppressive/structural Social Work Practice; Population Health and Social Determinants of Health. Dr. Bharati Sethi Assistant Professor PhD, MSW and BA Wilfrid Laurier University. Issues affecting immigrants to Canada; Community-based Participatory Research; Intersectionality; Arts-based methodologies; Health Policy. Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier Assistant Professor PhD in Social Work, U of T; MSW Wilfrid Laurier; BEd U of T; BA(Hon) Queen s Social Welfare, Poverty; Social Policy; Citizenship; Social Assistance; Health Care Administration; Caring Labour; Interprofessional Collaboration; Home Based Primary Care; Aging; Mixed-Methods Research. Dr. Dora Tam Associate Professor PhD in Social Work, University of Calgary; MSW Manitoba; BSW Hong Kong Polytechnic University Violence against Women Issues: Diversity Issues in Social Work Practice and Research; Social Work Education and Field Education; Research Methods; and Program Evaluation and Scale Development. Page 14

18 Sessional Contract Faculty Sessional contract faculty play a fundamental role in the success of the School of Social Work and its students. It is of great value to our students to be taught by practicing social workers and human service professionals. Contract faculty are able to nurture practice excellence because they are working in the field every day. They assist us in providing the necessary balance between the world of practical application and the pedagogical one. Page 15

19 ADMISSIONS PROCESS Admission to the professional program (Years 3 and 4) is by formal application to the School of Social Work, King s University College, by February 1, for admission the following September. All application materials may be found on the School s website: Applicants may request print copies of application materials by contacting Julie Siverns, Social Work Programs Assistant, at [email protected], or by telephone at / , ext If you require materials in an alternate format, please let us know. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1 st Application Form Please ensure that all sections of the form are completed, and that the form is signed and dated. Applicants from other universities, who are not currently, or have never been, registered at King s, Brescia, or Huron University Colleges, or Western University, must ALSO apply directly to King s through the OUAC Centre by February 1. Questions regarding general admission to King s University College should be directed to King s Enrolment Services. They may also be reached by telephone: , or , ext Your application and supporting documentation should be forwarded to: BSW Program Liaison School of Social Work King s University College 266 Epworth Avenue London, ON N6A 2M3 APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO RETAIN A COPY OF ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK. When you apply to our program, your Admissions File in the School of Social Work will be comprised of these application materials in addition to correspondence and transcripts. Page 16

20 Application Materials and Due Dates Application Form Personal Profile of Work, Volunteer and Diversity Experiences Due February 1 Transcripts and Course Outlines from Other Universities (if applicable) Two Reference Forms Held in March Group Interview Obtained in Academic Record from UWO (if applicable) May/June July 1 NEW: Applicants must complete academic requirements for admission by July 1. At the end of February, the BSW Program Liaison acknowledges receipt of application materials, advises candidates of documents still outstanding, and confirms an applicant s Group Interview schedule. We regret that it is not possible to advise candidates after this time about materials that are still missing from their files unless an enquiry is made by the applicant. Incomplete applications cannot be processed. It is the applicant s responsibility to ensure that all documents are received by the School of Social Work by the required deadlines. The School of Social Work evaluates each candidate according to our academic and non-academic requirements for admission, as outlined in this Handbook. To reduce our impact on the environment, the School will communicate with applicants electronically via and application portals. Applicants will be notified about the status of their application in the following ways: End of February End of April End of June End of July Dates and Official Correspondence Acknowledgement of Application containing information about materials outstanding and Group Interview date. Status Update indicating if applicant has met minimum Non-Academic Requirements. Decision Letters for applicants who have completed Academic Requirements (Offers, Declines, Waiting List). Status Update Letters for applicants attending Summer School. Final Decision Letters after Intersession grades are received. Applicants who are offered admission are given a timeframe within which to accept or decline the offer. All application materials become the property of the School of Social Work, King s University College. All personal information and supporting documentation is CONFIDENTIAL, maintained in a secure file, used only for admission to the professional Social Work Program, and available only to individuals directly associated with the BSW Program. Page 17

21 Admission may not be deferred; however, an applicant may reapply for admission to the BSW program. What I remember best about the program is the warm and welcoming environment among colleagues, and the ongoing support shown by all faculty members. Most importantly, the content of the course work was rich in social work theory and challenging to the students in applying theory to practice. This program is best suited for prospective social workers who wish to have a rich generalist social work background that can be applied to any setting. ~BSW Graduate Page 18

22 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION The BSW (Honors) Program requires students to complete a minimum of 10.0 fullcourse equivalents (i.e., two years of university or the equivalent) prior to entering the professional Social Work Program (Year 3) on a full-time or part-time (Extended Study) basis. All applicants those with 10.0 full-course equivalents, or more, are considered according to the same academic requirements. To be CONSIDERED for admission, all applicants must meet the following minimum requirements. If EACH of these minimum requirements is met, the candidate will be considered for admission and an Academic Score calculated. In reviewing an applicant s transcript(s), the School considers those courses with the best grades that meet the specific academic requirements combining full and half-courses from the same or different disciplines, courses of advanced standing, university credits, and/or courses completed at another university or community college. The following summary outlines the requirements for admission to the professional Social Work Program and the Honors Specialization in Social Work. Course descriptions are provided at the end of this Handbook. Academic Requirements for Admission in September 2016 NEW ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN REVISED FOR 2016 (Pending Senate Approval in November 2015) Only students who have been formally accepted into the Social Work program may enroll in Social Work courses at the 3000-level and beyond. Prior to admission to the Honors Specialization in Social Work students should register for their alternate degree choice(s). Students accepted into the professional program (Year 3) must register at King's University College. Admission to the Social Work program (Year 3) is by formal application by February 1 of the calendar year in which admission is sought. Enrollment in the Social Work program is limited. The admission of each candidate is determined by the Director on the recommendation of the School's Admissions Committee. In the admissions process, candidates are chosen according to academic and non-academic requirements. Academic requirements for admission must be completed by July 1 of the year in which admission to the professional program is sought. To be eligible for admission, applicants must complete not less than 10.0 courses or equivalent of university study with an overall average of 70%. These courses must include: Page 19

23 Admission Requirements 3.0 courses with a minimum grade of 70% in each: 2.5 courses: Social Work 1021A/B, 1022A/B, 2206A/B, 2214A/B, 2215A/B. 0.5 course from: Writing 1020F/G, 1022F/G, 2101F/G. 7.0 additional courses with a minimum grade of 60% in each: 0.5 course: Social Work 2207A/B (or approved substitution, ie, Soc 2205A/B or Stats 1024A/B) 1.0 course from Category A (Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary) 1.0 course from Category B (Arts and Humanities) in addition to the Writing course 1.0 course from Category C (Science) 3.5 additional courses Note: for admission in September 2016, applicants may be admitted under the requirements listed in the 2015 Calendar. Applicants must have a minimum average of 70% in the last 10.0 courses taken prior to admission to the program, with no failures. In addition, all students must meet first-year requirements as outlined in the UWO Calendar. Candidates will receive official notification of the acceptance or rejection of their application after official final year grades have been received by the School (generally the end of June of each academic year). Module 10.0 courses: 5.0 courses completed in Year 3: Social Work 3301A/B, 3302A/B, 3303A/B, 3308F/G, 3316A/B, 3318A/B, 3319A/B, 3320Y, 3333A/B, 3344A/B 5.0 courses completed in Year 4: 2.5 courses: Social Work 4400, 4414F/G, 4415A/B, 4429A/B 2.5 courses from Social Work electives at the 3000 level or above, including at least 0.5 from each of the following two categories (A maximum of 1.0 approved courses from outside of Social Work may be taken. Consult with the School for approved list.) Category 1: Will primarily examine micro/meso levels of practice and course topics may include but are not limited to: addictions; crisis and trauma; mental health; children and adolescents; health care and social work; seniors; child welfare; human sexuality; thanatology; and disability studies. Category 2: Will primarily examine macro levels of practice and course topics may include but are not limited to: advocacy; first nations; international and multicultural social work; social justice and peace. Page 20

24 To be eligible for the BSW (Honors) degree, students must complete all requirements for fourth year successfully, and obtain an overall average of at least 70% in all principal courses, a minimum mark of 60% in each course, and a "Satisfactory" in Social Work Transfers Students from Social Work programs of other universities may apply for admission to the BSW (Honors) Program at King's. Transcripts and courses will be assessed with regard to transfer credits. Please contact the School for information on approved courses from other universities and colleges that fulfill specific pre-program requirements. Progression Requirements To be eligible to progress, third-year students must complete all requirements for third year successfully; and obtain an overall average of at least 70% in all principal courses, a minimum mark of 60% in each course, and a "Satisfactory" in Social Work 3320Y. Graduation Requirements At least 20.0 credits. Notes: 1. Students choosing to combine the Honors Specialization in Social Work with another module may require more than 20.0 credits to meet requirements for both modules. 2. Students may count a maximum of 1.0 courses between modules. 3. Students admitted to the BSW (Honors) program prior to September 1, 2015, may complete the program in place in the Western University Calendar 2014, and must complete the program by June Students registered in the non-modular BSW (Honors) program in September 2015 will have the option of changing their registration to the Honors Specialization in Social Work in which case they will have to meet the usual breadth and essay requirements of modular undergraduate degrees, specifically 1.0 courses in each of Categories A, B, and C, and 2.0 essay courses, one at the 2000-level or above. Once changed to the Honors Specialization, a student may not change back to the non-modular BSW (Honors) program. Page 21

25 Notes on Academic Requirements First-Year Course Requirements Western s first-requirements are 5.0 courses at the first-year level (i.e., numbered ), with 1.0 full course equivalent in two of the three Categories A, B, and C (i.e., A+B, or A+C, or B+C). See the Western Calendar for full details. Degree Breadth Requirements NEW for Social Work in 2016 All students registered in the BSW (Honors) degree must complete 1.0 course from each of Category A (Social Science/Interdisciplinary), Category B (Arts and Humanities), and Category C (Science) prior to graduation. Effective 2016, applicants to the BSW (Honors) will need to complete these courses as part of the academic admission requirements. Pre-Program Courses Social Work Pre-Program courses (1021A/B, 1022A/B, 2214A/B, 2215A/B, 2206A/B, and 2207A/B), are open to all university students. Social Work 1021A/B A/B are the prerequisites for Social Work 2214A/B, 2215A/B, 2206A/B, and 2207A/B. In special circumstances, the prerequisite Social Work courses may be completed concurrently, for example, during summer school. Applicants in this situation should consult the BSW Program Liaison regarding special permission to take these courses; grades will be taken into account when considering this request. The former SW1020 = SW1021A/B A/B The former SW2205 = SW2206A/B A/B; students who have completed SW2205 with a final grade of 65% or higher will be considered for admission to the BSW (Honors) program. Students who have completed SW2205 with a final grade below 65% must retake this requirement, achieving a minimum grade of 70% in the research methods course and 60% in the statistics course. The former SW2204 = SW2214A/B A/B Page 22

26 Substitutions for Social Work Research Methodology and Statistics The following are courses in research methodology and statistics, offered at Brescia, Huron, King s and main campus, which applicants to the Social Work Program may use in place of the Social Work Research Methodology and Statistics course(s). Health Sciences 2801A/B Nursing 3319A/B Psychology 2820E Psychology 2800E Psychology 2840F/G Sociology 2206A/B Research Methodology Statistics Health Sciences 3801A/B Nursing 3318A/B Psychology 2810 Psychology 2820E Psychology 2850A/B A/B (Brescia) Psychology 2830A/B (Huron) Sociology 2205A/B Statistics 1024A/B Statistics 2035 Other courses will be considered upon request and provision of a detailed course syllabus. Writing Courses These courses are designed to provide you with the skills to write essays at the university level. Students whose first language is not English may be directed by the Coordinator of the Writing Program to complete Writing 0002F/G before completing Writing 1022F/G. These two courses have been specifically developed for non-native speakers. Other Substitutions If you wish to have other courses considered for the Academic Admission requirements, please contact the BSW Program Liaison. Advanced Standing and Transfer Credits Transfer credits for Social Work Pre-Program courses from other universities or from a Social Service Worker Diploma program, are equivalent to the King s Social Work courses as noted on the academic record. Applicants from Other Universities Applicants from other universities, who have completed Social Work courses, or research methodology and statistics courses, should contact the BSW Program Liaison to discuss transfer credit possibilities. Please be prepared to provide a detailed course syllabus (calendar descriptions are not sufficient) for assessment. Please check our website for a listing of courses that have already been approved. Page 23

27 Minimum Average of 70% The last 10.0 courses completed at time of admission will be used; this may include courses completed by July 1 in the year admission is sought. Courses Used to Meet Academic Requirements The School uses an applicant s best courses to meet admission requirements, including courses of advanced standing, transfer credits, undergraduate credits, and/or combinations of full and half-courses from the same or different disciplines. Academic Records/Transcripts King s, Brescia, Huron and Western Students Past and Present Final transcripts of courses completed at King s and/or Western University, and copies of transcripts from other academic institutions are obtained by the BSW Program Liaison from the Enrolment Services at King s. Applicants from Brescia, Huron, or main campus who attended OTHER post-secondary institutions (community college and/or university) should contact their Registrar s Office to request a copy of these transcripts to submit with your application by February 1. This information is needed so the entire academic record can be evaluated. Students from Other Universities At time of application (February 1), applicants from other universities should submit copies of transcripts and academic records indicating courses completed, and in progress, at community college and/or university. The BSW Program Liaison will review applicants academic history and advise them of their academic status in late February. By the end of the academic year, it is the applicant s responsibility to submit official final transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions to Enrolment Services at King s Be sure to request a final transcript that includes grades for courses that were in progress at time of application. Based on courses completed at other institutions, advanced standing credits for admission to the Social Work program may be granted by the School of Social Work and King s University College, up to a maximum of 10.0 full-course equivalents (i.e., two years of university). Transcripts are evaluated on an individual basis. Summer School Applicants must complete the academic requirements for admission to the professional Social Work Program by July 1 in the year in which admission is sought. Applicants must state their intention to complete courses during summer school, indicating which courses they intend to take, on their application form. Students completing courses Page 24

28 during the summer academic period must still apply to the School of Social Work by February 1. Applicants are not disadvantaged in the admissions process by completing courses during the summer period. A significant number of places are held back in June depending on the number of students completing courses by July 1. Summer School Pre-program Courses The Social Work pre-program courses (or their equivalent) are normally offered during the Intersession (mid-may to end-june) each summer. (Note: these times are tentative at time of publication; please check the online summer school calendar when it becomes available in January/February.) SW 1021A SW 1022B Course Session/Dates Days/Times Introduction to Social Welfare (first 3 weeks) May 16 June 24 Monday Thursday Intersession Day Time: TBA Introduction to Social Work (second 3 weeks) SW 2214A Introduction to Generalist Social Work Practice (first 3 weeks) May 16 June 24 Intersession Day Monday Thursday Time: TBA SW 2215B Soc 2206A* Soc 2205B* Introduction to Generalist Social Work Practice: Theories and Skills (second 3 weeks) Research Methodology for Sociology Statistics for Sociology May 16 June 24 Intersession Day Days/Times: TBA *These courses fulfill the requirements of Social Work 2206A/B and 2207A/B for purposes of admission. Page 25

29 NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION The Non-Academic requirements for admission to the BSW (Honors) Program are detailed below. Personal Profile of Work, Volunteer and Diversity Experiences The School of Social Work is interested in all of your work, volunteer and diversity experiences not just your current experiences. There is no limit to the length of the Personal Profile. Applicants would benefit from setting up the Personal Profile according to the Sample Personal Profile provided online. Please note that one experience may fit under two headings of your Personal Profile; for example, volunteering in a seniors home is both a volunteer and a diversity experience, and should be included under both headings. One faculty member, who does not participate in the Group Interviews, evaluates all of the Personal Profiles to ensure consistency in the scoring of this non-academic requirement for admission. Format Your Personal Profile should be typed, and completed in point form. Type your name at the top of page 1; do not include any other identifying information. Your Personal Profile should have three headings: Work Experience, Volunteer Experience, and Diversity Experience. Under each heading, list your experiences separately and chronologically, beginning with the most recent. For each experience, include the information requested below. There is no page limit to your Personal Profile. Work Experience This is experience that has been either paid or unpaid work in both non-social work and social service related fields. Paid work is work for which remuneration was received and unpaid work is work for which no remuneration was received and may include a personal or family experience, such as raising children or caring for elderly parents, as well as co-ops and practica undertaken in previous education, and volunteer work required for high school graduation. For each experience: Indicate whether each experience was paid or unpaid. Indicate whether each experience was full-time or part-time. Identify the name of the organization, position held, and dates (in months and years). Include a brief description of your duties and responsibilities. Page 26

30 Indicate clearly if the experience was for educational credit, e.g., high school credit, co-op placement, or community college field placement. If applicable, list social work related training that you may have received from each work experience, e.g., workshops and conferences attended, certificates received. Volunteer Experience This is experience in both non-social work and social service related fields. A volunteer experience takes place in the outside world, not within your family. For each experience: Identify the name of the organization, position held, and dates (in months and years). Indicate the approximate number of volunteer hours (per week or per month). Include a brief description of your duties and responsibilities. If applicable, list social work related training that you may have received from a volunteer experience, e.g., workshops and conferences attended, certificates received. Diversity Experience This is experience with marginalized, oppressed, and/or diverse populations. These experiences may be personal, or from a work and/or volunteer experience already noted above. Examples could include visible minorities, ethno-specific clubs or programs, persons with disabilities, indigenous persons, camps or services for disadvantaged children, women and children who have experienced violence or abuse, the elderly, newcomers to Canada, living in developing countries, or other related activities. The Diversity section of your Personal Profile is very brief. (Please do NOT include specific details of personal experiences.) Identify the marginalized, oppressed or diverse population. For each, indicate whether the experience was personal, from a work setting, or from a volunteer setting. If the diversity experience is from a work or volunteer setting, do not copy this detailed information which you provided under those headings previously in your Personal Profile. If applicable, include languages, other than English, with which you are familiar, including Sign Language. For each language, please specify whether you understand, speak, read and/or write the language. Other Information Occasionally, there may be some additional information that you feel is important for the Admissions Committee to know which does not fit easily within the headings above. If Page 27

31 this is the case, you may add an additional heading, and note, in 150 words or less, what this might be. Template for a Personal Profile A SAMPLE Personal Profile (Word Document) is available online and you may copy it and use it as a basis for your own Personal Profile. Two Confidential References The School of Social Work, King s University College at Western University, requires the completion of Confidential Reference Forms from TWO persons who are in a position to provide statements concerning your personal qualifications for entry into undergraduate social work education. If possible, both references should be from a work and/or volunteer experience, preferably in the social services. If not, choose individuals who know you well. Referees should not be Faculty Members unless you have other than a student relationship with them, nor should they be family members. Please give the form (either in hard copy, or electronically) to each of your chosen referees. Ask your referee to complete the Confidential Reference form and provide an accompanying letter, and return these to you in a sealed envelope, signed across the flap on the back of the envelope. References received by the School in envelopes that are not sealed this way will not be considered. References should be submitted with your application by February 1 st. References are confidential, are not available to applicants, and are used only for admission purposes. In the admissions process, the references are read but are not assigned a numeric score. NEW for 2016 Applicants who reapply for admission must submit two new references. You may use the same referees as in previous years, but ask them to submit new reference forms. Page 28

32 Group Interview Attended in late March Students who live within 400km of King s University College are required to attend at Group Interview at King s. Applicants residing more than 400km who chose not to attend a group interview at King s, will be contacted by the School s BSW Program Liaison in early March to schedule an online Interview. Group Interviews are scheduled in March (March 19 and 20, 2015, to be confirmed). Applicants are required to attend ONE session. The Group Interview Preference section is included on your Application Form and must be completed indicating date and time preferences. An applicant s scheduled date and time, and room allocation, will be confirmed by the BSW Program Liaison at the end of February. A Make-Up Interview will be available for applicants who, for medical or extenuating circumstances, are unable to attend or participate in their interview as scheduled. Appropriate supporting documentation may be requested. Please contact the BSW Program Liaison directly. The Make-Up Interview will normally be held before the last scheduled day of classes later in March or in early April. The Group Interview is between 1.5 and 2 hours in length. A group of 5 7 applicants are interviewed together by a social work faculty member, a representative of the social work community, and a graduating BSW student. The interviewers have not reviewed the applicants files or Personal Profiles. Following the Group Interview, the interviewers, independently of each other, score each of the candidates based on her/his participation and presentation, according the following criteria which have been established by the School: Motivation for Social Work Realistic understanding of the nature of the social work profession Listening skills Communication skills Clarity of expression Appropriate interaction (verbal and non-verbal) Willingness to share thoughts and feelings Sensitivity to others Capacity for self-evaluation Knowledge of and sensitivity to diversity Overall impression Candidates who feel they did not have an opportunity to present well during the Group Interview, due to medical or extenuating circumstances, may contact the BSW Program Liaison within 48 hours to request the opportunity to participate in the Make-Up Interview. Appropriate supporting documentation may be requested. Page 29

33 SELECTION OF CANDIDATES Enrolment in the Professional Social Work Program is limited. Each year the School admits approximately students, including both full-time and Extended Study students. Approximately students apply to the program each year. Scoring System In the admissions process, candidates are selected according to a scoring system based on academic and non-academic criteria. To be considered for admission, applicants must be academically eligible (meaning EACH of the minimum academic criteria must be met), and non-academically eligible (meaning that they score a minimum of 30 out of 50 possible points). Candidates who meet BOTH of these requirements academic and non-academic may be considered for admission, and will have a TOTAL OVERAL SCORE calculated out of a possible 100 points, as follows: Academic Score Group Interview Personal Profile References (required) TOTAL OVERALL SCORE Scoring System Out of 50 points Out of 30 points Out of 20 points Out of 0 points Possible 100 points An applicant s TOTAL OVERALL SCORE (out of 100 points) determines admission to the Professional Social Work Program. A list of candidates Total Overall Scores is ranked in order from highest to lowest. Offers of admission are awarded to those candidates with the highest Total Overall Scores (comprised of both the academic and non-academic scores as noted above). Notification of Admission The School of Social Work communicates with applicants at the end of April to advise if applications are proceeding after non-academic scores have been calculated. All applicants are contacted by the BSW Program Liaison with an offer of admission, summer school acknowledgment, to be placed on the waiting list, or to be advised that they will not be receiving an offer of admission. Letters are sent to the applicant s university address if registered at King s, Western, Brescia or Huron, or to the address provided with the application. Page 30

34 Final decisions for students registered in summer school are made as soon as final grades are received. As many applicants attend summer school to complete the academic requirements for admission, the School s admissions process continues from the end of June until all available positions in the program are filled. Applicants offered admission must respond to the School within a prescribed time frame. A short waiting list is established by the School against the possibility that some candidates will not accept our offer of admission, fail to respond, or do not successfully complete summer school courses. Decisions regarding applicants on the Waiting List are made over the summer period. Appeals Procedure Formal appeals against an Admissions decision must be in writing and based on new academic, medical, or compassionate grounds, or extenuating circumstances. A formal typed letter of appeal, together with supporting documentation, should be submitted to the BSW Admissions Appeals Committee of the School of Social Work. Such appeals must be submitted within 21 days from the date the student is notified of an Admissions decision. The identity of a candidate is not known to members of the Admissions Appeals Committee. The decision of the Director in such appeals is final. Application Withdrawal An applicant who decides to withdraw her/his application at any point after submission is asked to notify the BSW Program Liaison in writing, or by , as soon as possible. Retention of Application Materials Documents submitted by applicants who are not accepted into the Professional Social Work Program will be retained by the School until February 1 of the year following application, at which time files will be destroyed. Page 31

35 ACADEMIC SUPPORTS Academic Counselling The BSW Program Liaison provides ongoing individual and group academic counselling to students in the professional program to ensure they meet the academic requirements for progression and graduation, including combining additional modules with the Honors Specialization in Social Work. The BSW Program Liaison also tracks and counsels Extended Study students so that they complete the program in a timely fashion and in accordance with the School s course sequencing requirements. Faculty Advisors Students are assigned Faculty Advisors in Year Three to provide consultation on academic matters. Individual Faculty members are available to students during scheduled office hours and by appointment. The Director welcomes students to meet to discuss issues and accomplishments. Learning Skills Services Students may take advantage of a number of learning skills supports including test preparation, time management, active listening and note-taking, and researching, reading and writing. The web site for Learning Skills Services at King s is Writing Assistance BSW students may access writing assistance at The Write Place located in the King Student Life Centre, or from the Effective Writing Program where consultation can be made with the Effective Writing Specialist who provides academically intensive tutoring. Page 32

36 STUDENT SERVICES AT KING S Dean of Students Joe Henry, Dean of Students Wemple Building, Rm. 156 Joe.Henry@king s.uwo.ca , ext Counselling and Student Development Information about Counselling and Student Development, including Services for Students with Disabilities at King s is available at Personal Counselling BSW students may choose to access counselling services at King s or the Western campus. To schedule an appointment with a counsellor at King s, contact: Counselling and Student Development Wemple Building - Room ext To schedule an appointment with a counsellor at Western, contact: Student Development Centre WSS - Room Students with Disabilities The College recognizes its obligation to provide reasonable academic accommodation to students with disabilities where the accommodation can be implemented without compromising the academic integrity of the course or program. The approach adopted at King s is to respond to accommodation requests in a collaborative manner. Applicants are expected, where possible, to disclose their disability and any need for accommodation as soon as possible after receiving a written offer of admission. Students who have any disability or condition that may impact course work and/or practicum are strongly advised to register as soon as possible with King s Services for Student with Disabilities. In addition to the goal of supporting successful progression in the program, both the School and student have an ethical obligation to ensure that their situation does not negatively impact the clients and agencies with whom they will interact. An appointment with a counsellor may be arranged by calling ext It will be helpful to provide documentation from a physician at the time of the Page 33

37 appointment with SSD. Even if it is not anticipated that accommodation will required, students are urged to register as a precaution. At King s we are committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free learning environment, with services geared toward a wide range of needs: Academic accommodations Accommodation in practicum settings where possible Learning strategies Assistive technologies Alternative to print materials For additional information, refer to Publications, Policies and Human Rights on the King s website. Career Services Career Services are available to BSW students and alumni through the Counselling and Student Development Office at King s. If you would like assistance with career planning and/or job search concerns, please contact them to arrange an appointment at ext Health and Wellness As part of a successful undergraduate student experience at King s, we encourage students to make their health and wellness a priority. King s provides several on campus health-related services to help you achieve optimum health and engage in healthy living while pursuing your graduate degree. Numerous cultural events are offered throughout the year at King s such as the King s Cultural Festival and the Veritas Lecture Series. At Western please check out the web pages for the Don Wright Faculty of Music and the McIntosh Gallery. Information regarding health- and wellnessrelated services available to students may be found at Living Well at Western. Students seeking help regarding mental health concerns are advised to speak to someone they feel comfortable confiding in, such as their academic advisor, faculty supervisor, their program director, or other relevant administrators in their unit. Campus mental health resources may be found at Mental Health Resources. Students who are in emotional/mental health distress should refer to Mental Western: for a complete list of options about how to obtain help. Page 34

38 Health Services BSW students may access a range of health services at the Western campus: Student Health Services at Western University Community Centre - Room 11 Medical: Counselling: [email protected] Hours Sept - April Mon-Thu 9am-7pm Fri 9am-4:30pm Sat 9am-1pm Physical Fitness BSW students may access a Fitness Room in the lower level of the King Centre. Yoga at Noon on Thursdays will be held in the Reflection Room in the Student Life Centre. Students also have free membership to Campus Recreation s facilities at the Western Campus. Spiritual Support King s is a Catholic College and spiritual support is provided through Campus Ministry. Members of the Campus Ministry team provide pastoral counselling, facilitate social justice initiatives and lead the Chamber Choir. Spiritual support may also be accessed through Chaplaincy at Western which can provide support in the Christian (Anglican, Christian Reformed, Korean Presbyterian, Presbyterian, United), Jewish, and Muslim tradition. Office of the Ombudsperson The Office of the Ombudsperson is available to all students at Western and affiliate colleges. It provides a free, confidential, impartial service to students who are unsure of University policy, think they may have been treated unfairly, or need help in clarifying or resolving a conflict. Western s Co-Curricular Record King s is pleased to be participating in My King s Experience as part of Western s Co- Curricular Record program. A co-curricular record is an official university document showcasing a student s skill development, involvement, and leadership outside of the classroom. The co-curricular record allows students to reflect upon their development and better understand the value of their participation in terms of the specific learning outcomes they have gained in several core areas. Page 35

39 The procedure for My King s Experience is as follows: an organizing or supervising person (typically a King s employee) will add an event, activity, or leadership role to the database a student will log in through the My King s Experience page on the King s website to document their participation in the event, activity or role the organizer or supervisor identified as the verifier will receive an asking for verification of the student s involvement (keeping attendance at events will be necessary) once verified, the item will be added to the student s record if the event is not listed in the database, the organizer or supervisor (if they can be identified) will be asked to add the item to the database and the process will resumé Contact Julie Siverns for assistance with the Co-Curricular Records. Campus Police Services Visit: Western Foot Patrol (WFP) The Western Foot Patrol is operated and supported by the Western Police Department. At night, the WFP will provide safe escorts on main campus and affiliated college campuses. They also go off campus to the apartments on Richmond Street between the University entrance and Windermere Road, the houses on Richmond Street from Huron Street North to the University, along Sarnia Road to Brescia Lane and along Epworth Avenue. While on duty, all members wear either purple and silver jackets or vests. They carry flashlights and two-way radios which connect them to the Operations Manager and the University Police. Page 36

40 FINANCIAL SUPPORT Fees BSW tuition fees are payable to King s University College. To see the current fee schedule and other important financial information, please visit the Student Financial Services Page. Financial Support A number of Social Work awards and bursaries are available to students in the professional program. Our students are also free to apply for many of the awards and bursaries available at King s University College. Application deadlines generally fall in early October. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the criteria for scholarships and bursaries at BSW may be eligible for a number of King s scholarships, awards and bursaries. For a full listing of awards administered by King s University College, refer to The following is a list of Social Work specific scholarships, awards and bursaries. Academic Award in the Social Work Program Each year, King's provides awards in each academic discipline in which a degree is offered at King s to full-time students currently registered in Year IV in an Honors Specialization or Honors Double Major with the highest average in the senior courses in their discipline. No application is required. The award is recognized at the Feast of Christ the King each November. Value: up to $ Elisa Canzona Award Awarded annually to the highest ranking student in the Social Work Social Work 3319A (Social Work, Ethics and the Law). The recipient of this award must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) program, the School of Social Work, King s University College. No application is required. The award is recognized at the Feast of Christ the King each November. Value: up to $ Page 37

41 Continuing Scholarships To be eligible to receive this scholarship, students must have been registered in four full or equivalent courses in the Fall/Winter terms of the previous academic year (effective for the academic year). Returning King's students who maintain an average of 80.0%-84.9% will receive a $ continuing scholarship, 85.0%-89.9% will receive a $ continuing scholarship and 90.0% or higher will receive a $ continuing scholarship. Scholarships recipients must be registered in a full course load (as prescribed by their program). These eligibility requirements will be confirmed by early November at which time the scholarship will be credited to the student. A student who withdraws from the College will not receive a refund for that part of tuition fees paid by scholarship monies. King's Continuing Scholarships may be held to a maximum of 4.0 years. No Application Required Convery, David and Patricia Student Award in Social Work This award, made possible by the generosity of King s graduates, Mr. David and Mrs. Patricia Convery, is granted to the 3rd or 4th year full-time student at King s University College, who is studying in the Social Work program. The student must have achieved an average of at least 75% in his/her last five full course equivalents. The successful recipient may hold this award with other student awards. The award is recognized at the Feast of Christ the King each November. Value: up to $1, Application Deadline: September 30 Jahnke Family Award This award, made possible by the generosity of the Jahnke Family, is granted annually to a full-time student (5.0 courses or the equivalent) entering the first year of the Social Work program, with a minimum 80% average in 5.0 courses in the previous Fall/Winter term. The qualifying student must demonstrate volunteer community service and financial need. The successful recipient may hold this award with other student awards. The award is recognized at the Feast of Christ the King each November. Value: up to $1, Application Deadline: September 30 Dr. Peter McMahon Award This award was established by donations from family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Peter McMahon. Peter dedicated over 35 years of service to King s University College, teaching and mentoring students in the School of Social Work. This award is granted annually to the student graduating from the Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) Program with the highest combined average in SW 3308F/G: The Political, Economic and Social Context of Canadian Social Work Practice, and SW 4414F/G: Analysis of Canadian Social Policies. No application is required. Award presented at Convocation Awards Ceremony in June of each year. Value: up to $1, Page 38

42 OASW Award The OASW Western Branch will present an award each year to a student graduating with a BSW (Honors) degree from the School of Social Work, King s University College. The successful applicant will have demonstrated exemplary commitment to social work values in the volunteer work they have done while pursuing their degree. The student applicants will submit an outline of their volunteer work, a brief statement describing the social work values that have guided them in their volunteerism and a reference from the volunteer organization in which they served. The three application documents will be sent to the Selection Committee by April 1st each year, in care of the School Council Representative of the Board of Directors of the OASW Western Branch. The Award will be presented at the King s University College graduation ceremonies by the President of the OASW Western Branch Board, or delegate. Eligibility: Graduating student with a BSW (Honors) degree from the School of Social Work, King s University College. Applications will be advertised directly to the graduating cohort of BSW students each year. Social Work Bursary Awarded to a student registered in the BSW (Honours) program, who can demonstrate volunteer community service and a need for financial assistance. Value: up to $1, Application Deadline: September 30 Sunlife Financial Social Work Scholarship This award is made possible through a generous gift from Sun Life. The qualifying student must be registered full-time, and entering Year IV of the Bachelor of Social Work Program. The student must have achieved the highest average on a full-time course load in the previous year. The successful recipient may hold this award in conjunction with other student awards. No application is required. Award presented at Convocation Awards Ceremony in June of each year. Value: up to $1, Susan J. O'Neil Award for Excellence in Social Work Practice This award was made possible through generous gifts from family members, friends, and colleagues in memory of Susan J. O'Neil, Co-Ordinator of Field Instruction in the School of Social Work from It will be awarded annually to a graduating student, chosen by the school, who has demonstrated qualities of leadership and commitment which promise future professional excellence. The successful recipient may hold this award with other student awards. The successful recipient may hold this award with other student awards. No application required; faculty and field instructors are solicited for nominations for this award. Award presented at Convocation Awards Ceremony in June of each year. Value: up to $1, Page 39

43 Thomas J. Smith Student Award This award is made possible through a gift from Mrs. Janine Smith to honour her husband, Thomas J. Smith, a long time scholar and Professor of Social Work, and Director of the School of Social Work at King's University College. The qualifying student must be registered full-time during the Fall/Winter term and in the 4th year of the Bachelor of Social Work Program. The recipient must demonstrate a keen interest in Social Policy and Social Welfare, as well as a committed interest in the values and attitudes underlying the profession of Social Work. The student must demonstrate financial need. The successful recipient may hold this award with the King's Continuing Scholarship, but not in conjunction with other King's awards. The award is recognized at the Feast of Christ the King each November. Value: up to $1, Application Deadline: September 30 Page 40

44 STUDENT GOVERNANCE Social Work Students Association (SWSA) SWSA is the formal vehicle through which students organize around their own issues and participate in school policy and program development processes. SWSA is governed by an independent Constitution and its purpose is to provide for the academic, social, cultural and political needs of its members, and work towards creating an environment that promotes the personal and professional development of its members. SWSA interacts and cooperates with the King s University College Students Council. SWSA conducts workshops and presentations for students. The Social Action Sub- Committee (SAC) of SWSA is involved in charitable and advocacy projects, and each year SWSA organizes an Orientation for incoming students at the beginning of the Fall term Student Representation on School Committees Students in the professional program are encouraged to participate in the decisionmaking structures of the School. BSW student representatives have voice and vote on School Council and all its standing committees (Admissions, Curriculum, Diversity, Transnational, and Practicum). SWSA engages in a democratic process, usually elections, to determine student representation on School committees and within its own organization. Student Representation with Community Organizations Two BSW students have voice and vote on the Board of the OASW-Western Branch. The School and SWSA support one student s attendance at the student caucus and Annual General Meeting of the CASWE. Social Work students are invited to attend workshops and professional development activities sponsored by the Association of Social Work Field Practice Educators (ASWFPE) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Student membership in the OASW is encouraged. Page 41

45 SOCIAL WORK COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Pre-Program Courses Social Work 1021A/B - Introduction to Social Welfare An introductory course on Canada s social welfare system. Emphasis is on pursuing a critical analysis of Canada s existing social welfare programs and institutions. Attention is given to the history of society s response to meeting human needs, to varying theoretical perspectives and motivations for forming the social welfare system in Canada. Required for admission to the Social Work program. Antirequisite(s): Social Work lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 1022A/B - Introduction to Social Work An introductory course addressing key concepts and contemporary issues in professional social work practice in Canada. The ethical underpinnings of the profession along with micro, mezzo and macro levels of intervention will be discussed and an emphasis placed on their application to diverse populations of practice in the Canadian setting. Required for admission to the Social Work program. Antirequisite(s): Social Work lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 2206A/B - Research Methods for Social Workers A study of the empirical method to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills required to design and implement elementary research projects. Students will also learn how to evaluate research reports to be able to utilize the results in their professional practice. Required for admission to the Social Work program. Prerequisite(s): Social Work 1021A/B and 1022A/B, or the former Social Work 1020, or permission of the School. Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 2801A/B, Psychology 2800E, 2820E, 2840F/G, 2830A/B, 2855F/G, 2856F/G, Social Work 2205, Sociology 2206A/B 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 2207A/B - Introductory Statistics for Social Workers An introduction to common approaches to statistical analysis including descriptive statistics, the normal curve, hypothesis testing, univariate regression and various measures of association. It includes an introduction to the use of SPSS software for data analysis. Required for admission to the Social Work program. Prerequisite(s): Social Work 1021A/B and 1022A/B, or the former Social Work 1020, or permission of the School. Co- or Prerequisite(s): Social Work 2206A/B Antirequisite(s): All other university-level statistics courses at the 2000 level or above including Health Sciences 3801A/B, Sociology 2205A/B, the former Social Work 2205, Psychology 2810, 2820E, and the former Health Sciences Students who complete Statistical Sciences 1024A/B after completion of Social Work 2207A/B, or the former Social Work 2205, will lose their credit for Social Work 2207A/B, or the former Social Work lecture hours, 0.5 course. Page 42

46 Social Work 2214A/B - Introduction to Generalist Social Work Practice A conceptual, theoretical and applied examination of the generalist model of social work practice informed by ethics and framed within an anti-oppressive context. Students will also be introduced to the emotional, intellectual and personal characteristics required to be effective in pursuing a social work career. Required for admission to the Social Work program. Prerequisite(s): Social Work 1021A/B and 1022A/B, or the former Social Work 1020, or permission of the School. Antirequisite(s): Social Work lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 2215A/B - Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories and Skills Students are introduced to a number of contemporary theories that underlie the practice of social work. A communications laboratory offers a small group experiential means of learning foundational communication and interviewing skills. Required for admission to the Social Work program. Prerequisite(s): Social Work 10201A/B and 1022A/B, or the former Social Work 1020, or permission of the School. Co- or Prerequisite(s): Social Work 2214A/B. Antirequisite(s): Social Work lecture hours, 0.5 course. Professional Program Courses (Students must be admitted to the BSW program to register in these courses) Social Work 3301A/B Direct Practice Skills This course will provide the opportunity to develop direct practice skills within a strengths-based and critically reflective framework, building upon foundational interviewing skills developed in pre-program courses and learning and practising the skills of engagement, use of self, goal setting, as well as the production of written assessments and recordings. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 3311A/B and 3312A/B Prerequisite(s): Registration in the professional BSW (Honors) program, or permission of the School 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course Social Work 3302A/B Resiliency and Social Work A critical inquiry lens examines dominant cultural discourse(s) in fields of practice to acquire critical thinking and reflective skills for social work practice. Institutional discourse delivery systems are investigated from perspective of the practicing social worker engaged in critical appraisal of practice at intersection of the client, social worker and institutional setting. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 3311A/B and 3312A/B Prerequisite(s): Registration in the professional BSW (Honors) program, or permission of the School 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course Social Work 3303A/B Individual and Family Development Introduces and examines human growth and development within socio/ecological and family contexts. Multiple theoretical frameworks will engage students in assessment of how individuals function during everyday social life within families, communities and cultures. Emphasis placed on the combination of personal and social conditions that enhance or inhibit adaptive developmental functioning. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 3313A/B and 3314A/B Prerequisite(s): Registration in the BSW (Honors) program, or permission of the School 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course Page 43

47 Social Work 3308F/G - The Political, Economic and Social Context of Canadian Social Work Practice An analysis of major political, social and economic aspects of Canadian society relevant to the development and implementation of social welfare policies and the practice of Social Work. This course will include an emphasis on globalization, the role of the media as an interpreter, and practice elements such as advocacy, coalition building, lobbying, and political involvement. Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 303, 361a/b, and 310F/G. Prerequisite(s): Social Work 1021A/B and 1022A/B, or the former Social Work 1020, Social Work 2214A/B and 2215A/B, or the former Social Work 2204, and Social Work 2206A/B and 2207A/B, or the former Social Work 2205 or equivalent. Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 3316A/B - Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families This course explores various practice approaches in working with individuals and families. Assessment and intervention skills, techniques and methods are emphasized within a broader structural, social, economic, and political context. Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 301, 351a/b. Prerequisite(s): Social Work 1021A/B and 1022A/B, or the former Social Work 1020, Social Work 2214A/B and 2215A/B, or the former Social Work 2204, and Social Work 2206A/B and 2207A/B, or the former Social Work 2205 or equivalent; Social Work 3311A/B, 3313A/B, 3314A/B. Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 3318A/B - Social Work Practice with Communities The scope of this course includes values, knowledge and skills related to developmental and change processes at the community level in Canadian society. Students will focus particularly on theory and practice relevant to fostering knowledge about "community" and competency in dealing with issues at the "community" level. Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 303, 353a/b. Prerequisite(s): Social Work 1021A/B and 1022A/B, or the former Social Work 1020, Social Work 2214A/B and 2215A/B, or the former Social Work 2204, and Social Work 2206A/B and 2207A/B, or the former Social Work 2205 or equivalent; Social Work 3308F/G, 3311A/B. Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 3319A/B - Social Work, Ethics and the Law This course engages students in a process of ethical reasoning relevant to professional social work practice. Theories of ethical reasoning are explored in day-to-day practice and in confronting controversial social issues affecting vulnerable populations. Legislation, court systems and procedures are examined in the light of their ethical and legal aspects. Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 4413A/B, 425a/b, 455a/b. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course Social Work 3333A/B Social Work Theory and Practice with Small Groups An examination of group structure, process, skills and development as they relate to theory and practice. Emphasis on understanding relationships between structural elements, interactional sequences, group purpose and functions; relationship between group process and group task activities will be examined in depth, including conflict resolution in group settings. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 3315A/B and 3317A/B Prerequisite(s): Registration in the professional BSW (Honors) program, or permission of the School 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course Page 44

48 Social Work 3344A/B Social Justice and Social Work: Examining Issues of Oppression, Inclusion and Diversity This course explores diversity in the context of anti-oppressive practice at micro, mezzo and macro levels. A critical theoretical perspective is used to examine conceptual frameworks related to diversity, such as social inclusion and multiculturalism. Students will learn culturally competent approaches to working with individuals and diverse communities. Prerequisite(s): Registration in the professional BSW (Honors) program, or permission of the School. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 4421A/B 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 3320Y - Practicum and Integration Seminar A beginning, structured, practice experience in selected human service agencies which reflects demonstrable competency in professional practice. Bi-weekly seminars focusing on integration of practice issues and theory. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 3350B, and the former Social Work 380y and 319b. Prerequisite(s): Social Work 1021A/B and 1022A/B, or the former Social Work 1020, Social Work 2214A/B and 2215A/B, or the former Social Work 2204, and Social Work 2206A/B and 2207A/B, or the former Social Work 2205 or equivalent; and first-term third-year Social Work courses. Corequisite(s): Second-term Social Work courses. Extra Information: 2 hour Integration Seminar every other week all year. Practicum in second term Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday. Extra Information: 0.5 course Social Work 3350B - Practicum and Integration Seminar A beginning, structured, practice experience in selected human service agencies which reflects demonstrable competency in professional practice. Bi-weekly seminars focusing on integration of practice issues and theory. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 3320Y, and the former Social Work 380y and 319b. Prerequisite(s): Social Work 1021A/B and 1022A/B, or the former Social Work 1020, Social Work 2214A/B and 2215A/B, or the former Social Work 2204, and Social Work 2206A/B and 2207A/B, or the former Social Work 2205 or equivalent; and first-term third-year Social Work courses. Corequisite(s): Second-term Social Work courses. Extra Information: 2 hour Integration Seminar every other week, 0.5 course. Practicum in second term Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday. Social Work Practicum and Integration Seminar An advanced, structured, practice experience in selected human service agencies which reflects demonstrable competency in professional practice. Bi-weekly seminars focusing on integration of practice issues and theory. Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 401, 411y, 419, 466y, 476y, 480. Corequisite(s): Social Work 4414F/G, 4415A/B, 4421A/B. Extra Information: 2 hour Integration Seminar every other week, all year. 3 days per week Practicum. 1.0 course. Social Work 4414F/G - Analysis of Canadian Social Policies An introduction to the policy development process at government, agency and individual levels and the manner in which these policies are translated into programs and actions. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 3309F/G, the former 210, 270. Prerequisite(s): Third-year social work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course Page 45

49 Social Work 4415A/B - Organizational Context of Practice An examination of the agency as the context for professional practice. Provides an overview of various organizational structures and processes, and considers such work-related topics as supervision, personnel policies, employee motivation, performance appraisal, life-long learning, and worker stress and professional burn out. Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 410, 445a/b and 472a/b. Prerequisite(s): All third-year Social Work courses. Corequisite(s): Social Work 4400 or permission of the Director. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4420A/B - Child Welfare Exploration of theoretical frameworks and required competencies to assess, understand and intervene in families where children may be at risk of maltreatment or neglect. Emphasis on knowledge and skills applicable to delivery of child protection services in a multicultural environment. Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 457a/b offered prior to September Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4421A/B - Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice Explores the complex interplay of multiple forms of oppression, the interlocking nature of oppression and social work practice, and strategies that seek to challenge or interrupt oppression. Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): All third-year Social Work courses. Corequisite(s): Social Work 4400, 4414F/G, 4415A/B. Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4423A/B - Transnational Social Work: Perspectives on Working Internationally and Cross-Culturally This course provides an overview of current theories and practices within the area of transnational social work. This will involve critically reflecting on the effects of globalization and the corresponding implications for social work at all levels of practice across cultural borders locally and internationally. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 4478B taken in Prerequisite(s): Third year Social Work courses Corequiste(s): Pre- or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course. (King s) Social Work 4429A/B Social Work Practice-Based Research Qualitative and quantitative research approaches required to evaluate practice at case and program levels for best practices and competence in conducting practice-based research. Topics include: evidence-based practice and research, models of evaluation, measurement principles and tools, formative and summative evaluation, data collection strategies, analysis of planned change, dissemination of findings. Prerequisite(s): Registration in the BSW (Honors) program and completion of 3rd year requirements, or permission of the School 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course Social Work 4430A/B - Overview of Addictions An examination of the addiction field with a focus on addiction as oppression. The use, misuse, and abuse of psychoactive substances will be examined from a biopsychosocial perspective. The course will review addiction-specific and general community resources as well as the range of addiction-specific models of intervention and counselling. Page 46

50 Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 465a completed in and Social Work 465b in Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4440A/B - Child Welfare II Theoretical frameworks and required competencies to assess, understand and intervene in families where children may be at risk of maltreatment or neglect are explored at an advanced level. Knowledge and skills applicable to the delivery of child protection services in a multicultural environment will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses and Social Work 4420A/B. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4454A/B - Practice in Health Care Settings An exploration of the knowledge, attitudes and skills social workers need to practice effectively in health care settings. A case study approach is used. Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 424a/b. Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4456A/B - Women and Social Work Practice Women's issues examined from the perspective of social work practice and social policy. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4457A/B - Selected Practice Issues Practice as it relates to specific populations and issues, such as: involuntary clients, rural populations, culturally diverse populations, native issues, lesbian/gay issues, and so on. Special topics to be selected by the instructor and students. Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4462A/B - Social Work Practice with the Aged An examination of social, physiological, psychological, economic and cultural factors in aging, as required in Social Work practice with the aged. Current policies and services will be critically studied in relation to needs of the aged in our society. Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 422a/b. Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4463A/B - Social Work Practice with Children and Adolescents An analysis of Social Work methodologies related to children and adolescents as vulnerable groups in society. Emphasis is on the use of specialized techniques with traumatized and bereaved children. Concepts of attachment, resilience, adaptation and coping are explored. Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 423a/b. Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4465A/B - Special Topics in Social Work Theory Individual and small group tutorials on special topics and approved research projects. Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 436. Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Page 47

51 Social Work 4466F/G - Independent Study Individual reading at an advanced level under faculty supervision. The student is responsible for arranging independent study credit through the Director of the School. Prerequisite(s): Completion of third-year Social Work. Extra Information: 0.5 course. Social Work 4467F/G - Independent Study Individual reading at an advanced level under faculty supervision. The student is responsible for arranging independent study credit through the Director of the School. Prerequisite(s): Completion of third-year Social Work. Extra Information: 0.5 course. Social Work 4468A/B - Violence in Families Integration of theory with social work practice in understanding the complexity of family violence as a major social concern. This course examines various forms of violence in families across the lifespan, including child, spousal and elder abuse. Issues related to cultural diversity, marginalization and social work practice are examined. Antirequisite(s): The former Social Work 465a offered in and Social Work 465a offered in Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4478A/B - Special Topics in Social Work Theory Individual and small group tutorials on special topics and approved research projects. Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4479A/B - Special Topics in Social Work Theory Individual and small group tutorials on special topics and approved research projects. Prerequisite(s): Third-year Social Work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. Social Work 4481A/B - Advocating for Social Change A key social work mandate is to promote and sustain social justice. The focus of this course is the link between Social Work and social transformation considering the profession's role in the formulation and ethical implementation of social action initiatives. The skills of social advocacy are also addressed. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 465a offered in , , , 465b offered in , , 4465B offered in Prerequisite(s): Third-year social work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course Social Work 4482A/B - Conflict Resolutions: Alternatives in Disputes The primary objective is to assist students to develop a range of conflict resolution strategies and apply them in professional contexts. Through understanding the principles of negotiation, mediation and advocacy, students develop a critical awareness of cooperative approaches to disputes. Issues of diversity and power will be highlighted. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 465b offered in , 465a offered in Intersession Prerequisite(s): Third-year social work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course Page 48

52 Social Work 4483A/B - Social Work Practice in Crisis Theory and Intervention A sound theoretical perspective of crisis intervention with clients experiencing chronic and acute crisis along with an understanding of practitioner intervention models will provide students with a foundation for crisis treatment that promotes optimal psychosocial client functioning. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 478a offered in , , , , and Social Work 4478A offered in Prerequisite(s): Third-year social work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course Social Work 4484A/B - Social Work Practice and Mental Health Mental illness is prevalent in many fields of professional practice; for example, mental health centers, hospitals, child welfare agencies, correctional facilities, the education system, concurrent programs, geriatrics, developmental disabilities. This course provides students with an understanding of the basic concepts of mental illness to assist in assessment and treatment planning. Antirequisite(s): Social Work 479b offered in , 479a offered in , , Prerequisite(s): Third-year social work courses. Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course Page 49

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