Session

Fall 2021

 Term

F

Format

REMT

Instructor

Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite

The purpose of this course is to assist students in developing a critical overview of policy development in Canada by examining major concepts, developments, and political and economic trends shaping the evolution of social policy, social welfare institutions and social work in Canada. The impacts on human needs and structural inequalities are assessed and current welfare state dilemmas are exploredPrerequisite for post-degree BSW Honours majors: AP/SOWK 2050 6.00, AP/SOWK 2060 3.00 and AP/SOWK 2070 3.00 Prerequisites for direct entry BSW Honours majors: 30 credits in non-social work courses; AP/SOWK 1011 6.00, AP/SOWK 2050 6.00, AP/SOWK 2060 3.00 and AP/SOWK 2070 3.00 Corequisites for direct entry BSW Honours majors: AP/SOWK 3041 3.00, AP/SOWK 3060 3.00 and AP/SOWK 3070 3.00.

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