SOCW 630

This introductory course emphasizes the integration of interpersonal and analytical skills in the diverse cultural settings that are appropriate to social work among Indigenous peoples and remote, northern and rural communities. Learning to recognize the contradictions in people’s experiences and to maximize the possibilities, resources and strengths in their lives are critical aspects of a social worker’s practice. Students have the opportunity to learn effective helping strategies within a structural framework that acknowledges the influence of class, race and gender in shaping personal and social well-being. This course includes a skills laboratory.