Critical Social Work Practice

3 credits · Graduate

This course critically examines the historical origins, value, methods and applications of various social work practice approaches. With an emphasis on structural, feminist, and Indigenous social work strategies, the course includes the application of these approaches to women, minority groups, Indigenous peoples and residents of northern and remote communities. These approaches are contrasted with other models of social work practice including general systems theory, ecological theory, and case management. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSW Program Foundation Year