SOWK 312

Critically examines laws relevant to social work practice, including human rights, Indigenous law, family law, child protection, consent and capacity, mental health, social work records, victims of violence, and youth criminal justice. Also introduces the Canadian legal system, constitutional division of powers, the structure of the courts, and legal procedures. -- Prerequisite -- Admission to the Bachelor of Social Work or Foundational Master of Social Work program. Note: Students in other programs with a minimum of 45 university-level credits may apply to the School of Social Work and Human Services for a prerequisite waiver. -- Corequisite -- None -- Pre or Corequisite -- None