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SOCIAL WORK

PROGRAMS

SOCIAL WORK
Honours Bachelor of Social Work
Honours Bachelor of Social Work and Disability Studies (Combined Honours)
Honours Bachelor of Social Work and Women's Studies (Combined Honours)
Minor in Diaspora Studies

SOCIAL WORK DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS
Honours Bachelor of Social Work for University Graduates
Honours Bachelor of Social Work for Ontario College Child and Youth Care Program (formerly Child and Youth Worker) Graduates

Additional Information: Social Work Program Regulations and admission requirements
GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS

DISABILITY STUDIES PROGRAMS: (joint programs with Psychology)
BA Honours in Disability Studies
Honours Bachelor of Social Work and Disability Studies
Combined Honours BA in Disability Studies and Psychology
Combined Honours BA in Disability Studies
Minor in Disability Studies
BA Honours Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies for Ontario College Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker) - Degree Completion Program
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies for College of Applied Arts and Technology Graduates - Degree Completion Program


Honours Bachelor of Social Work

Degree Requirements

Total courses: 40
(a) 47-117, 47-118, 47-204, 47-210, 47-336, 47-337, 47-338, 47-339, 47-344, 47-371, 47-416, 47-423, 47-430, 47-431, 47-473 (6 credit hours), 47-475 (12 credit hours).
(b) 01-150, 01-151;
(c) 02-250;
(d) Two courses from Science;
(e) A minimum of six courses from one of the disciplines or programs of study listed below: Communication Studies, Media, and Film, Labour Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Women's and Gender Studies, Political Science, Family and Social Relations, Diaspora Studies, and Disability Studies.
(f) 9 courses from any area of study including Social Work courses.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a).

Program Sequencing
Year 1: 01-150, 01-151, 47-117, 47-118, two science courses, two introductory courses from a social science discipline and two introductory courses from any area of study.
Year 2: 02-250, 47-204, 47-210, and four courses at the 200-400 level from a social science discipline, plus three courses from any area of study.
Year 3: 47-336, 47-337, 47-338, 47-339, 47-344, 47-371, plus four courses from any area of study including Social Work.
Year 4: 47-416, 47-423, 47-430, 47-431, 47-473, 47-475.

Phasing out of previous curriculum: Program advisors will determine appropriate exceptions for students who are completing their program under the previous curriculum and who fall out of sequence.

Honours Bachelor of Social Work and Women's Studies

Degree Requirements

Total courses: 40

(a) Social Work: 47-117, 47-118, 47-204, 47-336, 47-337, 47-338, 47-339, 47-344, 47-371, 47-416, 47-423, 47-430, 47-431, 47-473 (6 credit hours), and 47-475 (12 credit hours).
(b) Women' Studies:
    (i) 53-100, 53-202, 53-220, 53-301;
    (ii) 53-200 or 43-251;
    (iii) 53-201 or 48-251;
    (iv) one of 53-300, 34-359, 53-305;
    (v) at least two of 53-211, 45-211, 53-260, 53-310, 53-320, 48-353, 53-340, or 53-390;
    (vi) 47/53-355 Feminist Social Work Practice; one of 47/53-347 Social Work and Violence OR 47/53-3xx Social Work, Gender and Sexuality
    (vii) three additional Women's and Gender Studies courses.

(c) 01-150, 01-151;
(d) 02-250;
(e) One science course;
(f) Three courses from any area of study, excluding Social Work and Women's and Gender Studies. (It is recommended that these courses be from related disciplines)

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) and (b).

Program Sequencing
Year 1: (Ten courses) 01-150, 01-151, 47-117, 47-118, 53-100, 53-201 (or 48-251), 53-XXX (1 Women's and Gender Studies course), 1 science course, and 2 courses from any area of study, excluding Social Work and Women's and Gender Studies.
Year 2: (Ten Courses) 02-250, 47-204, 53-200 (or 43-251), 53-202, at least one of 53-211 (or 45-211) or 53-260 or 53-310, 53-220, 3 Women's and Gender Studies courses, plus one course from any area of study.
Year 3: (Ten courses) 47-336, 47-337, 47-338, 47-339, 47-344, 47-371, 53-300 (or 34-359 or 53-305), 53-301, 47/53-355 Feminist Social Work Practice; plus one of 47/53-347 OR 47/53-3xx Social Work, Gender and Sexuality.
Year 4: 47-416, 47-423, 47-430 (Integration Seminar I), 47-431 (Integration Seminar II), 47-473 (Field Education I, 6 credit hours), 47-475 (Field Education II, 12 credit hours).

Minor in Diaspora Studies

Requirements: Six courses: 07-236, 45-170, 49-112 and three of the following: 26-354, 26-361, 26-371, 34-255, 40-245, 40-462, 43-361, 43-362, 46-236, 46-342, 46-445, 47-210, 48-240, 48-333.

Honours Bachelor of Social Work for University Graduates

Degree Requirements

Total courses: 20

(a) 47-204, 47-210, 47-336, 47-337, 47-338, 47-339, 47-344, 47-371 , 47-416, 47-423, 47-430, 47-431, 47-473 (6 credit hours), 47-475 (12 credit hours).
(b) 02-250 or equivalent;
(c) One course from any area of study

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a).

Students who have previously taken 02-250 or equivalent may substitute a social science course at the 200-400 level or a 300-400 level social work course.

Phasing out of previous curriculum: Program advisors will determine appropriate exceptions for students who are completing their program under the previous curriculum and who fall out of sequence.

Program Sequencing
Year 1: 02-250, 47-204, 47-210, 47-336, 47-337, 47-338, 47-339, 47-344, 47-371, one course from any area of study.
Year 2: 47-416, 47-423, 47-430, 47-431, 47-473 (6.0 credit hours), 47-475 (12 credit hours).

Honours Bachelor of Social Work for Ontario Child and Youth Care Program Graduates

Students are strongly advised to consult with a Social Work academic advisor before registering for courses in this program.

Degree Requirements

Total courses: 20, plus a minimum of an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Child and Youth Care diploma with the following stipulation: In cases where a student previously completed a university course or courses, the course(s) will not be used to fulfill the 20 course degree requirements if they were used by the College of Applied Arts and Technology to grant advanced standing in the diploma or certificate program. In such cases, the Social Work Undergraduate Program Coordinator (or designate) will identify a substitute course requirement.

(a) 47-204, 47-210, 47-336, 47-337, 47-338, 47-339, 47-344, 47-371 , 47-416, 47-423, 47-430, 47-431, 47-473 (6 credit hours), 47-475 (12 credit hours).
(b) 02-250 or equivalent;
(c) One course from any area of study

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirement (a).

Students who have previously taken 02-250 or equivalent may substitute a social science course at the 200-400 level or a 300-400 level social work course.

Phasing out of previous curriculum: Program advisors will determine appropriate exceptions for students who are completing their program under the previous curriculum and who fall out of sequence.

Program Sequencing
Year 1: 02-250, 47-204, 47-210, 47-336, 47-337, 47-338, 47-339, 47-344, 47-371, one course from any area of study.
Year 2: 47-416, 47-423, 47-430, 47-431, 47-473 (6 credit hours), 47-475 (12 credit hours).


DISABILITY STUDIES

BA Honours in Disability Studies

Degree Requirements


Total courses: 40 courses
(a) six discipline foundation courses: 46-115, 46-116, 47-117, 47-118, 38-101, 47-210;
(b) four Disability Studies-Emphasis courses

(c) one social science research methods course: 46-230;
(d) three human development courses: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225;
(e) six Disability Studies courses: 37-301, 37-302, 37-401,37-402, 37-465 (6.00 credit course);

(f) two courses from Arts;
(g) two courses from Languages or Science;
(h) two additional courses from Arts, Languages, Social Sciences or Science.

(i) 01-150, 01-151;
(j) 02-250;
(k) 11 courses from any area of study.


Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (e).

Recommended Course Sequence
Year 1: 46-115, 46-116, 47-117, 47-118, 38-101, 01-150, 01-151, one Arts course, one Languages or Science course; one Arts, Languages, Social Sciences or Science course;
Year 2: 47-210, 46-230, 46-223, 46-224, 02-250, one Arts course, one Languages or Science course, one Arts, Languages, Social Sciences or Science course; two courses from any area of study;
Year 3: 37-301, 37-302, two
Disability Studies-Emphasis courses, 46-225, five courses from any area of study;
Year 4: 37-401, 37-402, 37-465 (6.00 credit course), two Disability Studies-Emphasis courses; four courses from any area of study.

Honours Bachelor of Social Work and Disability Studies

Degree Requirements

Total courses: 40
(a) Social Work: 47-117, 47-118, 47-204, 47-336, 47-337, 47-338, 47-339, 47-344, 47-371, 47-416 , 47-423, 47-430, 47-473 (6.0 credit hours), 47-431, 47-475 (12 credit hours).
* Every effort will be made to ensure that Field Education I and II will allow the Combined Social Work and Disability Studies student to utilize their knowledge from both areas of study in the experiential learning process.

(b) Disability Studies
    (i) four discipline foundation courses: 46-115, 46-116, 38-101, 47-210;
    (ii) three
    Disability Studies-Emphasis courses;
    (iii) three human development courses: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225
    (iv) three Disability Studies courses: 37-
    301, 37-302, 37-401.
(c) 01-150, 01-151;
(d) two Science courses;
(e) 02-250;
(f) three courses from any area of study, excluding social work and disability studies.


Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) and (b).

Recommended Course Sequencing:
Year 1: 01-150, 01-151, 47-117, 47-118, 46-115, 46-116, 38-101, one science course and two courses from any area of study.
Year 2: 47-210, 47-204, 02-250, 46-223, 46-224, one science course, 3 Disability Studies Emphasis courses and one course from any area of study.
Year 3: 47-336, 47-337, 47-338, 47-339, 47-344, 47-371, 46-225, 37-301, 37-302, 37-401.
Year 4:, 47-416, 47-423, 47-430, 47-473 (6.0 credit hours), 47-431, 47-475 (12 credit hours),

Combined Honours BA in Disability Studies and Psychology

Degree Requirements

Total courses: 40


(a) Disability Studies:
(i) four discipline foundation courses: 47-117, 47-118, 38-101, 47-210;
(ii) four
Disability Studies-Emphasis courses;
(iii) six Disability Studies courses: 37-301, 37-302, 37-401,37-402, 37-465 (6.00 credit course);

(b) Psychology: 46-115, 46-116, 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-230, and 46-320 and one of 46-335, 46-353 or 46-358.
The total number of Psychology courses must include at least four 300-level courses and two 400-level courses.

(c) two courses from Arts;
(d) two courses from Languages or Science;
(e) two courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(f) 01-150, 01-151;
(g) 02-250;
(h) three courses from any area of study.


Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) and (b).

Recommended Course Sequencing:
Year 1: 46-115, 46-116, 47-117, 47-118, 38-101, 01-150, 01-151,one Arts course, one Languages or Science course; one course from any area of study;
Year 2: 47-210, 46-230, 46-223, 46-224, 02-250, one Languages or Science course, one Disability Studies Emphasis course; one course from any area of study, one Arts course, one course from Arts, Languages, Social Sciences or Science;

Year 3: 37-301, 37-302, 46-225, 46-320, one of 46-335, 46-353 or 46-358, one Disability Studies-Emphasis course, two open psychology courses, one course from any area of study, one course from Arts, Languages, Social Sciences or Science;
Year 4: 37-401, 37-402, 37-465 (6.00 credit course), two Disability Studies-Emphasis courses; four open psychology courses.

Combined Honours BA in Disability Studies

Program Regulation:
Students in combined programs must complete all courses used to calculate the major average for both subject areas, and 01-150 and 01-151. They must also complete the degree requirements, in the order presented to a total of forty courses. Example: If the total course requirements add up to 43 once the requirements for the second subject area are included, the degree requirements are to be completed in the order presented, until the student reaches a total of 40 courses.


Degree Requirements

Total courses: forty
(a) Disability Studies: sixteen courses, including 38-101, 46-115, 46-116, 47-117, 47-118, 46-230, 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 47-210, 37-301, 37-302, 37-401, 37-402, 37-465 (double credit).
(b) Course requirements-Other subject: courses used to calculate the major average in the other subject area, as prescribed by that area of study.
(c) 01-150, 01-151;
(d) 02-250
(e) two courses from Arts or Languages;
(f) two courses from Languages or Science;
(g) two additional courses from any area of study, excluding Social Sciences.
(h) additional courses from any area of study to a total of forty (as required).

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) and (b).

Recommended Course Sequencing:
Year 1: 46-115, 46-116, 47-117, 47-118, 38-101, 01-150, 01-151;
Year 2: 47-210, 46-230, 46-223, 46-224, 02-250;
Year 3: 37-301, 37-302, 46-225;
Year 4: 37-401, 37-402, 37-465 (6.00 credit course).

Minor In Disability Studies

Requirements: six Disability Studies courses including 38-101, 37-301, 37-302, plus three Disability Studies Emphasis courses at the 200 level or above.

BA Honours Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies for Ontario College Child and Youth Care Program Graduates - Degree Completion Program

Students are strongly advised to enroll in this program in the Summer semester so they can complete at least two of the required Year 1 courses before the Fall semester.

Students are strongly advised to consult with a Disability Studies academic advisor before registering for courses.

Degree Requirements

Total courses: 20 courses, plus a minimum of an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Child and Youth Care diploma with the following stipulation:
In cases where a student previously completed a university course or courses, the course(s) will not be used to fulfill the 20 course degree requirements if they were used by the College of Applied Arts and Technology to grant advanced standing in the diploma or certificate program. In such cases, the Disability Studies Program Coordinator (or designate) will identify substitute course requirement(s).

(a) four discipline foundation courses: 46-115, 47-117, 47-118, 38-101;
(b) one social science research methods course: 46-230;
(c) two human development courses: 46-224, 46-225;
(d) six Disability Studies courses: 37-301, 37-302, 37-401, 37-402, 37-465 (6 credit course);
(e) one Disability Studies or Disability Studies-Emphasis course (200 level or higher) and one Disability Studies or Disability Studies-Emphasis course (any level).
(f) two Arts, Languages or Science courses, excluding Disability Studies or Disability Studies-Emphasis courses.
(g) 02-250;
(h) two courses from any area of study, including Psychology (excluding 46-116 and 46-223), Social Work, or Disability Studies.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (e).

Recommended Course Sequencing:
Year 1, Fall Semester: 46-115, 47-117, 38-101, 37-301, 02-250;
Year 1, Winter Semester: 47-118, 46-224, 46-230, 37-302, and one additional course;
Year 2, Fall Semester: 46-224, 37-401, and three additional courses;
Year 2, Winter Semester: 46-225, 37-402, 37-465 (6 credit course) and one additional course.

Honours Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies for College of Applied Arts and Technology Graduates - Degree Completion Program

Degree Requirements

Total courses: 30 courses, plus a College of Applied Arts and Technology diploma in a Child and Youth Care (formerly Child and Youth Worker), Developmental Services Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Support and Social Service Worker program. Graduates of related Education, Community and Social Services programs may be admitted with Disability Studies Program Coordinator (or their designate) approval with the following stipulations:
- No more than nine courses can be at the 100 level.
- In cases where a student previously completed a university course or courses, the course(s) will not be used to fulfill the 30 course degree requirements if they were used by the College of Applied Arts and Technology to grant advanced standing in the diploma or certificate program. In such cases, the Disability Studies Program Coordinator (or their designate) will identify a substitute course requirement.

(a) five discipline foundation courses: 46-115, 46-116, 47-117, 47-118, 38-101;
(b) one human diversity course: 47-210;
(c) one social science research methods course: 46-230;
(d) three human development courses: 46-223, 46-224, and 46-225;
(e) six Disability Studies courses: 37-301, 37-302 , 37-401, 37-402, 37-465 (6 credit course);
(f) four Disability Studies or Disability Studies-Emphasis courses.
(g) two courses from Arts;
(h) two courses from Languages or Science;
(i) 02-250;
(j) five courses from any area of study.

Courses used to calculate the major average are: courses listed under requirements (a) to (f).

Recommended Course Sequencing
Year 1: 46-115, 46-116, 47-117, 47-118, 38-101, 47-210, 02-250, one course from Arts, one course from Languages or Science; one course from any area of study;
Year 2: 46-223, 46-224, 46-225, 46-230, 37-301, 37-302, two Disability Studies or Disability Studies-Emphasis courses, two courses from any area of study;
N.B.: Students who did not complete 02-250, 38-101, 47-210, and 46-230 prior to acceptance into the Disability Studies program are strongly encouraged to complete these courses by the end of the first semester of their Second Year.
Year 3: 37-401, 37-402, 37-465 (6 credit course), two Disability Studies or Disability Studies-Emphasis courses, one course from Arts, one course from Languages or Science, two courses from any area of study.

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