Undergraduate Officer
L. Baker, Renison College, RM 1, 884-4400
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
Note: Depending upon demand, courses may be subject to priority enrolment. First priority will be given to Social Development Studies Majors.
ISS 131R W 3C 0.5
Social Ideas, Social Policy and Political Practice 1
An introduction to some of the major social and political ideas of
Western civilization. Attention is given to the influence and applicability of
these ideas to social policy and political practice in contemporary Canada.
Priority enrolment for Social Development Studies majors
ISS 150R F,W 3C 0.5
Lifespan Processes: The Normal Events
An examination of the significant psychosocial events during the
lifespan with consideration of the impact of crises. Topics may include
attachment, loss, stress, identity crisis, role change, mid-life transition.
ISS 220R F,S 3C 0.5
Changing Concepts of Childhood
Childhood has changed as a social and cultural concept. This
course will trace these changes, examining sociological, psychological,
cross-cultural, historical and political factors. Art and literature will also
be used to reflect attitudes about childhood.
ISS 250R F 3C 0.5
Social Statistics
This introductory level statistics course will emphasize the
collection, manipulation, descriptive presentation and statistical analysis of
social research data using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods.
Prereq: Second-year standing and at least two term courses
in the social sciences or consent of instructor
Priority enrolment for Social Development Studies majors
ISS 251R W 3C 0.5
Social Research
Introduction to the philosophy and methodology of applied social
science research including treatment of the problems and strategies of
research design and execution.
Prereq: Second-year standing and at least two term courses
in the social sciences or consent of instructor
ISS 250R or its equivalent also recommended.
Priority enrolment for Social Development Studies majors
ISS 320R F 3C 0.5
Critical Encounter with Human Nature
An attempt to increase students' understanding of human nature
and deepen their awareness of some fundamental issues in 20th-century
life. The approach is interdisciplinary with emphasis on such themes as the
meaning of self-knowledge, loneliness and anxiety, freedom and purpose in
human life, and the nature of human happiness.
Prereq: Courses in at least one of the Social Sciences or
Philosophy, or consent of instructor
ISS 350D W 3C 0.5
Adult Life Crises and Events
A study of normal events occurring during the adult years, why
they happen and how we cope with them. Relying on research, popular
literature, and life experiences, students examine social change, the future,
adult development and adjustment.
Prereq: ISS 150R or consent of instructor
ISS 350E W 3C 0.5
Family Law and Social Work
Consideration of the court system; investigation of divorce
mediation, court mandated custody, access and juvenile predispositional
assessment, child welfare, psychiatric advocacy, corrections, and
highlighting of professional, ethical, confidentiality, civil and criminal
liability issues for social workers.
Prereq: Second-year standing
ISS 350H S 3C 0.5
Values and the Contemporary Family
An exploration of how religious, economic, political and other
social institutions shape values in our society, and what impact society's
changing values are having upon marriage and the family.
Prereq: At least two social science courses
Cross-listed as SOCWK 350H
ISS 398R/399R F,W,S R 0.5/0.5
Independent Study
Interdisciplinary focus, in greater depth than is available in other
courses, on a selected area of concern to the student. Available to
individuals or small groups of third or fourth year Social Development
Studies students and arranged with one of the program's faculty members.
Prereq: Permission of Associate Dean
ISS 499A/B F,W,S T 0.5/0.5
Senior Honours Essay
The essay will normally be related to the student's chosen theme
area, supervised by one faculty member, and critically examined by faculty
from all areas of the program.
Prereq: Open to senior honours students only
A letter grade for ISS 499A will be submitted only after the completion of ISS 499B
Courses not offered 1995-96
ISS 231R Social Ideas, Social Policy and Political Practice 2
ISS 240R Art and Society
ISS 350F Values in the Social Sciences
ISS 350I Individualism and the Family Life Cycle
PSYCH 120R F 3C 0.5
Introductory Psychology
Basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a
behavioural science, with special emphasis on social aspects of behaviour.
Topics may include the nervous system, perception, learning, memory,
cognition, motivation, emotion, development, personality, social influences,
psychopathology and psychotherapy.
Antireq: PSYCH 101
PSYCH 121R W 3C 0.5
Introductory Psychology (Special Topics)
A continuation of PSYCH 120R with in-depth study of some
selected topics.
Prereq: PSYCH 120R
PSYCH 322R F 3C 0.5
Personality Theory
An examination of the major theories of personality including
consideration of the psychoanalytic, dispositional, humanistic, and
behaviouristic models.
Prereq: An introductory Psychology course
Cross-listed as PSYCH 355
PSYCH 323R W 3C 0.5
Abnormal Psychology
A survey of concepts, theory, and research dealing with the nature
and etiology of behavioural abnormality. Topics include neurosis,
schizophrenia, depression, psychophysiological and behavioural disorders.
Prereq: An introductory Psychology course
Cross-listed as PSYCH 257
(Formerly PSYCH 357)
PSYCH 334 F,W 3C 0.5
Theories of Individual Counselling Psychology
An introduction to the methods, theories and problems in
individual counselling psychology.
Prereq: An introductory Psychology course
PSYCH 367R-369R 0.5
Special Topics in Psychology
One or more term courses will be offered from time to time as
announced by the Social Development Studies Program. Subjects will be
dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty.
PSYCH 398R/399R F,W,S R 0.5/0.5
Independent Study
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the
student within the discipline of Psychology. Available to individuals or
small groups of third or fourth year Social Development Studies Majors
and arranged with one of the faculty members from the program.
Prereq: Permission of Associate Dean
Courses not offered 1995-96
PSYCH 220R Social Psychology
PSYCH 221R Interpersonal Interaction
PSYCH 369R Advanced Topics in Counselling Psychology
SOCWK 001R W 3S 0.0
Social Work Practicum Seminar
A required non-credit seminar in which opportunity is provided
for integration of theory and practice through the students' own practicum
case presentations and discussion.
Social Work Diploma students only
SOCWK 120R F,W,S 3C 0.5
Introduction to Social Work
Presentation of the value, knowledge, and skill base, principles
and purposes of the profession, and an examination of methods of practice.
Traditional and innovative social work settings are discussed. Historic
development of Social Work and its influence on contemporary practice is
reviewed.
SOCWK 220R F,W,S 3C 0.5
Social Casework 1
A presentation of some of the theoretical constructs necessary for
the understanding of the individual in the casework relationship, as well as
an introduction to some appropriate casework interventions. Emphasis in
the course will be theoretical.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
SOCWK 221R F,W,S 3C 0.5
Social Group Work
Presentation of some of the theoretical constructs necessary for an
understanding of social group work as well as an introduction to
methodology and interventions.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
SOCWK 222R F,S 3C 0.5
Community Organization 1
An examination of social work practice as it relates to functional
and geographical communities. The course will explore the theoretical
foundations of organization practice as well as a variety of models.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
SOCWK 240R F 3C 0.5
Palliative Care
An introduction to the concepts and practices in palliative care.
Topics include historical and philosophical background, the hospice
movement, current approaches in palliative care, the multi-discipline team,
stress factors, suicide and cross-cultural beliefs of death, illness and loss as
they affect the terminally ill and their families.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
SOCWK 320R W 3C 0.5
Social Casework 2
Considers some of the intellectual components of the social work
skills necessary for working with individuals. Social work theories of the
individual will be examined in order for the student to learn some clinical
applications relevant to the casework relationship.
Prereq: SOCWK 220R or consent of instructor
SOCWK 321R F,W,S 3C 0.5
Social Work with Families
Presentation of some of the theoretical constructs necessary for an
understanding of the family in the social work relationship as well as an
introduction to methodology and interventions.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
SOCWK 322R F 3C 0.5
Community Organization 2
An investigation of methods and models of social work
intervention used in the process of change as it affects functional and
geographic communities. Canadian examples of organizational processes
and collective action of citizen groups, neighbourhoods, welfare recipients,
ethnic minorities, employees, political parties and public housing tenants.
Prereq: SOCWK 222R
SOCWK 326R F 3C 0.5
Philosophy and History of Social Welfare
Social welfare from early civilization to the present. The effects
of religious, political, economic, and cultural factors on social welfare
development and the continuing influence of inherent attitudes,
philosophies and values on this complex institution. Focus on the Canadian
social welfare system.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
SOCWK 350D F 3C 0.5
Social Casework 3
Casework treatment issues categorized according to the character
styles of clients will be examined in depth. The client's mode of functioning
and symptom presentation and appropriate treatment strategies will be
assessed through readings, clinical example and process recordings.
Prereq: SOCWK 320R and consent of instructor
Social Work Diploma students only
SOCWK 350E F 3C 0.5
Social Casework Techniques
Theoretical and practical consideration of conceptual and
interpersonal techniques relevant to the practice of clinical social work.
Topics may include formation and use of case histories, interviewing,
treatment plans, therapist-client contracts, process-recording, client
disengagement.
Social Work Diploma students only
SOCWK 350F F 3C 0.5
School Social Work
The history, theory and practice of school social work in North
America, particularly in Ontario. Applying theories to cases, students learn
how the school social worker helps children confront problems like family
breakdown and school phobia.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R
SOCWK 350H S 3C 0.5
Values and the Contemporary Family
An exploration of how religious, economic, political and other
social institutions shape values in our society, and what impact society's
changing values are having upon marriage and the family.
Prereq: At least two social science courses
Cross-listed as ISS 350H
SOCWK 355R F,J 3C 0.5
Child Maltreatment: Identification and Prevention
The objectives of this course are to provide an understanding of
the dimensions and causes of child maltreatment, to develop skills
identifying cases of this social problem and to explore current methods of
management and treatment of persons involved in child maltreatment
situations.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
SOCWK 356R F 3C 0.5
Mental Retardation and the Family
A critical application of social work theory to real situations
involving the social, emotional and physical functioning of the family that
has a mentally retarded member. Will also include consideration of the
impact of current social policies.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
SOCWK 357R W,J 3C 0.5
Family Violence
An application of the principles and models of medical,
psychogenic, and sociogenic adjustment to an understanding of family
violence. The treatment of victims of family violence, the prevention of
such violence, and social policies affecting family welfare are considered.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
Antireq: SOCWK 350B
SOCWK 365R 3C 0.5
Social Work inHealth Care
Analysis of social work in the medical setting, concentrating on
identification and treatment of emotional, family, and community aspects
of illness. Emphasis is on the concrete application of professional social
work to health care while comparing medical and social work values and
concepts of illness.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
SOCWK 367R W 3C 0.5
Social Work with the Elderly
An examination of social work theory and practice concerning the
needs of the elderly. Social work strategies of intervention with the healthy
and frail aged will be considered from the individual, group, family,
community, and bureaucratic perspectives.
Prereq: SOCWK 120R or consent of instructor
SOCWK 390A/B J/J 3C/3C 0.5/0.5
Family Violence: An Advanced Seminar
Social Work concepts and practices introduced in preceding
family violence courses will be considered in depth. Over the course of two
terms a seminar format will be used to explore etiological and intervention
issues pertaining to the various forms of family violence.
Prereq: SOCWK 355R and 357R or consent of instructor
A letter grade for SOCWK 390A will be submitted only after the
completion of SOCWK 390B
SOCWK 398R/399R F,W,S R 0.5/0.5
Independent Study
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the
student within the discipline of Social Work. Available to individuals or
small groups of third or fourth year Social Development Studies students
and arranged with one of the faculty members from the program.
Prereq: Permission of Associate Dean
Courses not offered 1995-96
SOCWK 241R Psycho-Social Factors in Palliative Care
SOCWK 121R Contemporary Social Problems
SOCWK 230R A Christian Perspective on Social Work Practice
SOC 120R W 3C 0.5
Fundamentals of Sociology
An examination of the fundamental concepts of Sociology and
their application in seeking to understand the changing patterns and life-
styles taking place specifically in Canada, and in general, within North
American society.
Antireq: SOC 101
SOC 223 W 3C 0.5
Deviance: Perspectives and Processes
The deviance-making process is examined in a variety of social
contexts. Examines the emergence of rules and control agencies, the
processes by which persons become involved in deviant activities, and the
contingencies affecting their careers as deviants.
Prereq: An introductory Sociology course or consent of
instructor
SOC 328R F 3C 0.5
Canadian Ethnic and Cultural Minorities
An examination of the adjustment of Native people, French
Canadians, Orientals and other minorities within the Canadian mosaic. The
course will analyze modernization, constitutional debates and historical
events in terms of their impact on minority adjustments.
Prereq: an introductory SOC course and second year
standing or consent of instructor
SOC 367R F 3C 0.5
The Sociology of Disability
Examination of the social adaptations of the disabled. Particular
attention is given to the theoretical tradition which considers disability as a
form of involuntary deviance which stigmatizes the individual.
Prereq: An introductory Sociology course
SOC 368R W 3C 0.5
The Sociology of Spoiled Identity
Spoiled identity resulting from deviant status inhibits if not
prevents acceptance and social mobility. Consequences of spoiled identity,
lowered status positions and deviant criminal and RsocialS adaptations are
examined from a symbolic interactionist perspective.
Prereq: An introductory Sociology course
SOC 369R F 3C 0.5
Custodial and Rehabilitative Institutions
"Total institutions" are concerned with resocialization of
"inmates". This course considers the structure of maximum security
prisons, mental hospitals, isolated work environments and concentration
camps, emphasizing their philosophies, their organization, their goals, and
their effectiveness in modifying and controlling behaviour.
Prereq: An introductory Sociology course
SOC 398R/399R F,W,S R 0.5/0.5
Independent Study
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the
student within the discipline of Sociology. Available to individuals or small
groups of third or fourth year Social Development Studies Majors and
arranged with one of the faculty members from the program.
Prereq: Permission of Associate Dean
Courses not offered 1995-96
SOC 220R The Individual, Society and Religion
SOC 221R Master Trends in Modern Society
SOC 327R Minority Status in Canadian Society
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