Faculty of Social Work. Distance Delivery Bachelor of Social Work Program

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1 Faculty of Social Work Distance Delivery Bachelor of Social Work Program

2 Greetings from the Distance Delivery Team! Welcome to the Distance Delivery Bachelor of Social Work Program. The purpose of this package is to introduce the Distance Delivery Team and to provide you with some information regarding the Faculty of Social Work s Distance Delivery program. left to right: Joan Churley, Louise Sabourin, Laurie Driedger, Deana Halonen, Al Curtis Deana Halonen, Distance Delivery Program Coordinator, is involved in all aspects of the program from coordinating the application process to student advising of cohort students, to teaching, etc. The most interesting aspect is the contact with students. Please feel free to contact Deana with any questions or concerns regarding the program at (toll-free in Canada) ext or (toll-free in Manitoba) ext or via at Deana.Halonen@ad.umanitoba.ca Alan Curtis, Distance Delivery Field Coordinator works with individual students and agencies to assist in providing field placements. All questions related to field should be addressed to Al at (toll-free in Canada) ext or (toll-free in Manitoba) ext or via at alan.curtis@ad.umanitoba.ca Joan Churley, Distance Delivery Field Liaison works with students and agencies, providing assistance with field placements. Joan can be reached by at joan.churley@ad.umanitoba.ca Louise Sabourin, Distance Delivery Student Advisor, is the primary contact for Social Work students in the Distance Delivery Program. She will assist students with degree planning, academic inquiries, provision of direction, and registration difficulties. All questions relating to your degree plans, registration and so forth should be addressed to Louise at (toll-free in Canada) ext or (toll-free in Manitoba) ext or via at Louise.Sabourin@ad.umanitoba.ca Laurie Driedger, Administrative Assistant, for the Distance Delivery Program. She may be reached at (toll-free in Canada) ext or (toll-free in Manitoba) ext or at laurie.driedger@ad.umanitoba.ca Page 2 of 15

3 Orientation In order to register in any courses, you will be required to attend a 3 Day Orientation which will include (1) Orientation to Educational Technology; Aurora Student; Angel/Desire2Learn and Adobe Connect (2) Orientation to the BSW Degree Program & Faculty of Social Work; and (3) Orientation to Distance & Online Education, Off Campus Library Services, and other online resources; (4) Academic writing skills workshop. Distance and Online Education Flexible Degree Studies Guide In the mail you should receive a copy of the Distance and Online Education Flexible Degree Studies Guide Please take the time to look over the contents of this guide as it contains lots of important information that will assist you as you prepare to begin your studies. The Guide is available online at and contains information about courses, Course schedule, fees and important dates. When searching for information, please refer to the directory section on page 3. BSW Student Handbook Please see the BSW Student Handbook for the academic year on the University of Manitoba Faculty of Social Work home page at This BSW Student Handbook contains essential information on policies and topics such as the Faculty s grading system, bursaries and scholarships. Of particular interest will be the information on the Committee on Academic Standings and academic progress, as well as the challenge for credit and equivalency policies. It is highly recommended that you download and print out a copy for your own records. Bachelor of Social Work Course Requirements The University of Manitoba B.S.W. Degree Program consists of one hundred and twenty three (123) credit hours of course work, including: (a) seventy-two (72) credit hours of required social work courses; and (b) fifty-one (51) credit hours of electives, taken at the student s discretion in terms of subject area, and must include a minimum of three (3) credit hours of math and three (3) credit hours in written English. Students are given up to nine (9) years to complete their B.S.W. degree once they have been admitted although the actual completion time may vary with individuals depending on such factors as the number of credit hours transferred in, work and personal circumstances, etc. Page 3 of 15

4 Students are allowed to transfer in up to fifty-one (51) credit hours of electives from their previous studies based on the completion of a degree from a recognized educational institution. However in the event that a degree has not been completed, the University of Manitoba Enrollment Services office determines admissibility of elective credits on an individual basis, provided that the courses have been completed within the last ten (10) years from your date of admission. Students who have taken social work courses at other universities have the opportunity to make a request to the Faculty of Social Work for equivalency within the six month period following their acceptance into the Faculty of Social Work as a regular student. Please note that any social work courses for which you are making the request must have been completed within the last nine (9) years and must be from a program that is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education. The seventy-two (72) credit hours of social work courses include foundation courses, field and practices courses and theory courses. The required Social Work courses are described below and the blank BSW Degree Plan, page 8, is for your personal use as you plan the courses you will take. As you consider which courses to take, please note that you must complete the four foundation courses - SWRK 1310, SWRK 2080, SWRK 2090, and SWRK 3140 before you can take the Field Instruction and Field Practices courses, as well as some of the theory courses. Course descriptions, prerequisites and co-requisites for the various courses are also outlined in the course catalogue in Aurora Student. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOUNDATION COURSES SWRK 1310 Introduction to Social Welfare Policy 3 credit hours Examination of social welfare policy as the end product of ideologies. Introduction of elements of ideology and the comparison of competing ideological systems. The relationship of economic, political and ethical views of society and their manifestation in societal responses to human need and social services. Students may not hold credit for both SWRK 1310 (formerly ) and the former SWRK 2080 Interpersonal Communications Skills 3 credit hours A basic core of interpersonal skills for communicating effectively and for establishing and maintaining relationships in one-to-one and group situations. Emphasis is on experiential learning using a variety of techniques. SWRK 2090 Human Behaviour and Social Work Practice 6 credit hours Students are introduced to a broad range of theories and will develop an understanding of how people and environments reciprocally affect each other. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding how gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic factors, age, ability, and sexual orientation contribute to and influence human behavior throughout the lifespan. Page 4 of 15

5 SWRK 3140 Introduction to Social Work Practice 3 credit hours Introduces students to ecological and other generalist-based practice frameworks and the role of professional social workers. Course emphasizes values and knowledge in context of a rational approach to problem solving which includes problem definition, assessment, contracting, intervention and evaluation. Pre- or co-requisite SWRK 1310, SWRK 2080, and SWRK FIELD PRACTICE COURSES SWRK 3150 Field Instruction I 12 credit hours A first educationally directed field experience in which the student will have the opportunity to assume responsibility for social work engagement, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, integrating theory from class. The required hours are calculated as 28 weeks x 2 days per week x 7.5 hours or 420 hours. This time commitment includes involvement with the agency in planning for, and engaging in, practice activity, and evaluation of performance. It also includes educational contact time with the field instructor in individual and/or group sessions. Pre-requisites: SWRK 1310, SWRK 2080, SWRK 2090, and SWRK 3140; Co-requisite: 6 credit hours of SWRK SWRK 4200 Field/Focus of Social Work Practice I 6 credit hours A course that teaches the social work practice skills in the context of a field or focus of practice. The course emphasizes practice as a planned change (client systems) and policy and linkage (service system). Students must select one of the two topics for EACH placement. Pre-requisites: SWRK 1310, SWRK 2080, SWRK 2090, and SWRK 3140; 6 credit hours co-requisite with SWRK 3150 and an additional 6 credit hours co-requisite with SWRK Students cannot hold credit for both and SWRK 4120 (formerly ). SWRK 4120 Field Instruction II 12 credit hours A second educationally directed practice experience building on SWRK 3150 in which the student will have the opportunity to carry a sustained professional role in situations which require the integration of values, knowledge, and skill at the level of a beginning professional practitioner. The required hours are calculated as 28 weeks x 2 days per week x 7.5 hours or 420 hours. This time commitment includes involvement with the agency in planning for, and engaging in, practice activity, and evaluation of performance. It also includes educational contact time with the field instructor in individual and /or group sessions. Pre-requisites: 6 credit hours of SWRK 4200 and SWRK 3150; Co-requisite: 6 credit hours of SWRK Page 5 of 15

6 SWRK 4300 Field/Focus of Social Work Practice II 6 credit hours Field practicum students must take an additional 6 credit hours of the field/focus of Social Work Practice course concurrently with their second field instruction (as noted above). THEORY COURSES SWRK 2110 the Emergence of the Canadian Social Welfare State 3 credit hours An examination of the Canadian Social Welfare state from its various colonial inheritances to the Canada Assistance Plan. Social, political, economical, religious, geological, demographic, and cataclysmic factors influencing the development of welfare state are examined and analyzed. Pre-requisite: SWRK 1310 (formerly ). Students may not hold credit for both former and the former SWRK 3100 Systematic Inquiry in Social Work 3 credit hours Relates systematic methods of scientific inquiry to social work practice; theory building for practice; information collection; descriptive data for decision-making; understanding technical research material, introduction to issues of research design. SWRK 3130 Contemporary Canadian Social Welfare 3 credit hours An examination of social welfare in Canadian society, leading to an evaluation of present approaches in the light of changing economic and social conditions and changing needs. Pre-requisite: SWRK 1310 (formerly ). Students may not hold credit for both SWRK 3130 (formerly ) and the former SWRK 4210 Feminist Perspectives on Social Welfare Practice and Social Welfare Policy 6 credit hours An analysis of social welfare practice and welfare policy from a feminist perspective. Course emphasizes the integration of social work intervention with policy in the social welfare context and overlays concepts such as empowerment, ecological practice, oppression, and practice in context of cultural diversity. Pre-requisites: SWRK 1310, SWRK 2080, SWRK 2090, and SWRK Students may not hold credit for both SWRK 4210 (formerly ) and the former or SWRK 4210 (formerly ) and the former Page 6 of 15

7 SWRK 4220 Aboriginal People and Social Work 6 credit hours An analysis of social work practice and welfare policy from an aboriginal perspective. Course emphasizes the linkage between practice and policy and overlays concepts such as colonization, decolonization, and approaches to practices which include cross culture, structure, and anti-oppression in the context of Aboriginal world views, experience and helping practices. Pre-requisites: SWRK 1310, SWRK 2080, SWRK 2090, and SWRK Students may not hold credit for both SWRK 4220 (formerly ) and the former , or SWRK 4220 (formerly ) and the former Group Based Courses Of the required Social Work courses listed above, the following four courses are group-based: SWRK 2080 Interpersonal Communication Skills SWRK 3140 Introduction to Social Work Practice SWRK 4200/4300 Mental Health SWRK 4200/4300 Child & Family Services SWRK 4200/ Aging A group-based course consists of a combination of online study and regularly scheduled webconferences. Webconferences use educational software, Adobe Connect, to provide an online classroom experience. Please note that attendance at webconferences is mandatory in all group based courses. Field Placement Component Within the BSW degree, you must complete two field placement courses: SWRK3150 Field Instruction I and SWRK4120 Field Instruction II. You must register for and successfully complete SWRK4200 Field/Focus of Social Work Practice I course concurrently with your first field placement and SWRK4300 Field/Focus of Social Work Practice II course concurrently with your second field placement. The Field Application Form is available on our website. Please ensure that you make note of the deadlines for submitting a Field Application Form for both placements as exceptions to the deadlines will not be made. There is an option to complete an accelerated field placement, if eligible. This would consist of registration in SWRK 3150, SWRK 4120, SWRK 4200 and SWRK4300 courses for the period from September to April (Fall/Winter). This option is not available in other terms. To be eligible for this option, you must have completed 75 credits hours of coursework, including all four foundation courses (SWRK 1310, SWRK 2080, SWRK 2090, and SWRK 3140) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. A Field Application Form must be submitted to the Distance Delivery Field Coordinator on or before June 1 st each year (no exceptions). For further information or inquiries about the field placement component, please contact Al Curtis, Distance Delivery Field ext Page 7 of 15

8 FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK DISTANCE EDUCATION BSW DEGREE PLAN Student Name Student# Cumulative GPA Date Admission Date Social Work GPA The total number of credit hours required for a BSW degree is 123 CH of which there are 72 CH of Social Work courses and 51 CH of elective courses. Required Social Work Courses (72 CH) Required Electives (51 CH) Foundation Courses SWRK 1310 Intro. To Social Welfare Policy 3 SWRK 2080 Interpersonal Communication Skills 3 SWRK 2090 Human Behavior in Social Work 6 SWRK 3140 Introduction to Social Work Practice 3 CH Field/Practice Courses I SWRK 3150 Field Instruction I 12 SWRK 4200 Field/Focus of Social Work Practice 6 Field/Practice Courses II SWRK 4120 Field Instruction II 12 SWRK 4300 Field/Focus of Social Work Practice 6 Theory Courses SWRK 2110 Emergence of the Canadian Social Welfare State 3 SWRK 3100 Systematic Inquiry in Social Work 3 SWRK 3130 Contemporary Canadian Social Welfare 3 Math Requirement English Requirement Total No. of Completed Electives Number of Elective CH to be Completed Total Required Elective CH 51 SWRK 4210 Feminist Perspectives on Social Work Practice and Social Welfare Policy SWRK 4220 Aboriginal People and Social Work 6 6 Total Required Social Work CH 72 Page 8 of 15

9 Academic Schedule Attached is an academic schedule for the current year. The University of Manitoba Registrar s Office has set out all dates and any updates are also made online at Please pay very close attention to the voluntary withdrawal deadlines and the deadlines to apply to write any examinations off campus. You will be required to apply to write exams at other off campus locations. You will find more information on Exams by following this link All dates that are listed pertain to all Distance Delivery students. Please ensure that you write these dates on your calendar. If there are any questions, please call the appropriate department. CLASS START AND END DATES START END Fall Sept 6, 2012 Dec. 5, 2012 Fall/Winter Sept 6, 2012 Apr. 10, 2012 Winter Jan. 7, 2012 Apr. 10, 2012 Dist Ed Winter/Summer Jan 7, 2013 July 5, 2013 Dist Ed Summer TBA TBA REGISTRATION DATES Fall July 11, 2012 Sept. 19, 2012 Winter July 11, 2012 Jan. 18, 2013 Dist Ed Winter/Summer Nov. 1, 2012 Jan. 18, 2013 Dist Ed Summer TBA TBA LATE REGISTRATION/REGISTRATION REVISION Fall & Fall/Winter Sept. 6, 2012 Sept.19, 2012 (Half and Full Courses) Winter & Dist Ed Winter/Summer Jan. 7, 2013 Jan. 18, 2013 (Half and Full Courses) Dist Ed Summer TBA TBA LAST DATE FOR FINAL VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL Fall Nov. 14, 2012 Winter and Fall/Winter Mar. 20, 2013 Dist Ed Winter/Summer June 7, 2013 Dist Ed Summer Term TBA FEE PAYMENT (Last date for fee payment without penalty) Fall and Fall/Winter By 4:30 p.m. Sept. 5, 2012 Winter By 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 2013 Dist Ed Winter/Summer By 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7, 2013 Dist Ed Summer Term TBA Page 9 of 15

10 EXAMINATION PERIOD Fall Dec. 7-19, 2012 Fall/Winter and Winter April 12-26, 2013 Dist Ed Winter/Summer July 8-10, 2013 Dist Ed Summer TBA APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATIONS (Last date for application to write exams at a location other than the U of M Fall Oct. 1, 2012 Winter and Fall/Winter Feb. 1, 2013 Dist Ed Winter/Summer May 1, 2013 Dist Ed Summer TBA This schedule provides relevant deadline dates for admission, course registration, and voluntary withdrawal. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with and adhering to other relevant deadlines as detailed in the academic schedule in the Undergraduate Calendar. Please Keep Us Posted It is essential that you inform the University of Manitoba of any changes to your contact information. Please ensure that you update your Aurora Student file whenever any changes occur (address, telephone number, address, etc.). In addition, keep the Distance Delivery Social Work Program informed of any changes in your situation so that we can keep our Faculty files up to date. Please Laurie Driedger at laurie.driedger@ad.umanitoba.ca and remember to provide your student number and name each time you contact us. It is very important to maintain regular contact with the Distance Delivery Team including the Student Advisor, Field Coordinator and Program Coordinator. We can only assist you if we know what you need assistance with. Please feel free to contact us at any time we are very accessible and we encourage it!! University of Manitoba Student Photo Identification Cards Your photo identification card is your access key to all student services. You should carry your picture ID with you at all times. It is issued when you first register and is permanent throughout your attendance at the University of Manitoba. Only one U of M photo identification card is required. Page 10 of 15

11 The photo ID card is also your library card. You will also be asked to show it when you sit for examinations, and you will need it if you pay the athletic facility use fees or purchase a food service meal plan (on campus only). ID Centre Location and Hours Please use the ID Card Request Form located at the back of your Distance and Online Education Student Handbook to request your student ID card. You can also obtain your photo ID card at the ID Centre, Registrar s Office, 400 University Centre. The office is open 8:30 am to 4:15 pm. ID Cards for New Students Beginning about two weeks after you receive your Certificate of Admission to the University of Manitoba, you may obtain your photo ID. You are encouraged to obtain your card during the summer. A fee payment receipt to indicate that you have actually registered is not required. ID Cards for Returning Students The photo ID card you received the first time you registered is valid for your use as long as you are a student. Your registration is checked by computer whenever your card is passed through a University of Manitoba ID card reader, so it is not necessary to renew or reactivate your ID card each year. Replacement Cards If your photo ID card is stolen, or you change your name, report it to the ID Centre, Registrar s Office, 400 University Centre. There is a fee for a replacement card regardless of the reason for loss, except in cases where the loss was reported to the police and a police report number is provided to the ID Centre. Claim Your U of M Computer ID After you have registered in courses and paid your fees, you must claim your UMNetID and lab INS accounts by using the web-based Iridium ID management system available at Click on Create UMnetID and follow the on-screen instructions. A complete list of U of M Computer labs is available at: Claiming your U of M computer account gives you access to course websites Angel/Desire2Learn, JUMP, , Software Express, Unix and other services. Aurora is the Student Management system that will allow you to access a course catalogue; as well as your personal information. Within the secure area you will have access to registration, Personal Information, Enrolment, Academic Records including your academic transcript. Page 11 of 15

12 ANGEL is the Learning Management System that U of M has been using. Beginning, Fall 2012, we will be transitioning to Desire2Learn. Desire2Learn will provide you access to course websites for each Distance and Online Education course you are registered in. Your UMnetID gives you an account that you must use for academic s. Your U of M address will be the only address used by the University for all communications. Professors will also be using your U of M address to communicate with you so be sure to check its mail or set it to forward mail to your preferred address. Software Express Software Express allows you to download useful software such as free anti-virus from Computer Support for U of M Students Contact: Information Services & Technology Location: 123 Fletcher Argue Phone: (204) support@cc.umanitoba.ca Using the Library Services The ability to access the U of M libraries is a vital component in accessing research materials. Over a million full text articles are available online. Accessing the libraries through the INTERNET allows you to research your assignments and then order the appropriate materials directly from the library services. The Off-Campus Library Service at will send books, videos and photocopied materials to Distance Delivery students. The material is generally sent through the postal system and the library absorbs the cost of return postage for students using this system. Off-Campus Library Services staff will assist you with locating research materials and sending them to you, if necessary. Graduates from the BSW through Distance Learning vouch for the friendly, supportive services that they have received from the library staff. The University of Manitoba Off-Campus Librarian will assist with any questions or concerns regarding services and researching. Please feel free to call toll-free at (toll-free in Canada) ext or (toll-free in Manitoba) ext or via at dafoe_disted@umanitoba.ca. All University of Manitoba Libraries notices (overdue, recalls, etc.) are sent by ONLY. Request Library Materials For faster service, request library materials via the online form. Page 12 of 15

13 You may also request materials via phone, , or fax. Provide complete information including student number, mailing address and course number. Include your address or phone number in case we need to confirm request details. Failure to include this information may result in a substantial delay in response time. To request books, provide citation details: (title, author, and publisher and publication date). To request articles, provide citation details (author, title of article, title of the journal, volume, issue number, pages and publication date). Requests for specific items will usually be filled within 48 hours. Requests that involve searching for articles and photocopying will usually take approximately one week. These estimates do not include mailing time. Loan Periods & Fines Books are loaned for 60 days. Photocopies of journal articles are yours to keep. Book loan periods may be extended (renewed) if the item has not been requested by another borrower. Fines of $0.50 per day per item are imposed on overdue library materials. Library materials are subject to recall; loan periods may be shortened as a result. If material is recalled, a fine of $0.50 per day per item will be charged for each day overdue, in addition to the regular fine assessed on overdue material. If an item is lost or damaged, a replacement charge will also be applied. Research Assistance To request library searches on research topics, you must provide detailed information about your essay or project including key terms or words, time period, geographic region and any important individuals, groups or governments. Clear and focused requests will help the librarians provide you with the most relevant materials for your assignment. Library Card Your University of Manitoba photo ID card is also your library card. If you visit the Libraries in person, you must have your photo ID card to borrow material. Page 13 of 15

14 Electronic Resources In order to access electronic resources, you need to know two things: a) either your student ID or your libraries ID b) your libraries PIN Your Libraries ID number is the 14 digit string of numbers on the bottom of your UM photo ID card. Your default Libraries PIN is the last four digits of your student number but you must change the default before using the electronic resources. To change your Libraries PIN, use the My LibraryAccount/Reset PIN option in Important: You MUST CHANGE your default PIN before you try to access electronic resources. To change your PIN, go to the U of M Libraries homepage and select "My library account." Fees For a complete schedule of Undergraduate fees including tuition, compulsory fees (ie. Registration fee, library fee, student services fee), student organization, endowment, etc., please refer to the Registrar s Office at You will not receive a statement regarding your fees. Fee amounts and due dates can be obtained in Aurora Student, in your Student Fee Account immediately following your registration. It is a student s responsibility to pay all required fees by the due dates available in your Aurora Student Fee Account. Due dates are also available in the Distance and Online Education Program Guide. Students with outstanding balances after due dates will be placed on hold and will be subject to late fees, cancellation of registration, and suspension of grades. For information on fees, payments, and refunds, please see page 25 in the Distance and Online Education Flexible Degree Studies Guide. Aurora Student Aurora Student is University of Manitoba s online Student Information System. You will use Aurora Student to register in courses, withdraw from courses, view your Academic Transcript, access your student fee account, pay your fees online, etc. Please note the Aurora Student is web based registration only. If you do not have access to the Internet please call the Registrar s Office help line at: Registrar s Office Help Line (tollfree in Canada) Page 14 of 15

15 If you are experiencing other difficulties with Aurora Student, please contact the Distance Delivery Student Advisor by calling toll-free ext (in Canada), ext (in Manitoba) or by ing Louise Sabourin at Virtual Learning Commons Do you want to connect with other students? Meet people with similar interests? Or discuss issues of common concern? Check out the Virtual Learning Commons designed to do all of the above and to provide web-based access to general resources to help students be successful in university!! Check it out: Good Luck and Have a Great Year!! Page 15 of 15