NGO Education Survey

Laurentian University

Contact Information:

Diana Coholic
Director

Laurentian University
School of Social Work
935 Ramsey Lake Rd.
Sudbury
Ontario P3E 2C6
Canada
Northern America
Americas
http://laurentian.ca/program/social-work


Administration of Social Work
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Graduate

This course involves a review of organizational behaviour and management theory, with an examination of processes and techniques appropriate to the administration of human service organizations. Much of the content pertains to goal-oriented management techniques, with particular attention to strategic planning, management information systems, and program evaluation. Other topics include governance structures, management styles, staff motivation, change and conflict management. The course concludes with an analysis of current trends and challenges in the field of social service administration.


Administration of Social Work (SWRK-5036EL)
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Graduate

This course involves a review of organizational behaviour and management theory, with an examination of processes and techniques appropriate to the administration of human service organizations. Much of the content pertains to goal-oriented management techniques, with particular attention to strategic planning, management information systems, and program evaluation. Other topics include governance structures, management styles, staff motivation, change and conflict management. The course concludes with an analysis of current trends and challenges in the field of social service administration.


Native Human Services
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Graduate

This course examines social welfare policy and practice issues relevant to Aboriginal Canadians. Beginning with a survey of the historical, demographic and economic context for social problems, it introduces students to traditional, culture-specific approaches to well-being, and examines contemporary initiatives to promote healthy communities. Issues of social change are addressed with an emphasis upon Native empowerment and control of human services.


Social Policy: Advocating for Change
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Graduate

This course is an examination of the socio-economic, political and institutional forces, planning processes, and practice techniques involved in social policy making in Canada. It focuses upon the development of professional skills in advocacy for policy change.


Human Service Organizations (SWLF 2107E)
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Undergraduate

Management and Administration in Indigenous Social Work (ISWK-4517EL)
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Undergraduate

This course addresses the development of respectful and appropriate management and administrative processes as they relate to Indigenous organizations. Topics include human resource management, planning, administrative functions, and program evaluation.


Political Economy of Social Welfare (SWLF 2106E )
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Undergraduate

Strategies for Social Change
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Undergraduate

Explores strategies for social change, including issues related to the social, political and economic context of social change work, approaches to social justice, international development and the impact of globalization. Specific attention is given to strategies that build skills in community development and organization. Restricted to 3rd- and 4th-year students of Social Work.


Understanding Society (SOCI-1015EL)
Credit Bearing: 6 credits
Level: Undergraduate

A systematic introduction to understanding society, social structure, basic social institutions and their interrelations, the nature of social interactions, and the relationship between the individual and society. Particular attention is given to major issues within society such as power, social class, inequality and the processes by which human nature and instincts become socially transformed and socially structured. These social issues are examined comparatively and with particular reference to Canadian society. The student is also introduced to major theoretical issues in sociology, the methods of sociology and the rules of evidence in social science.


Program Information:

School of Social Work

SCHOOL OF INDIGENOUS RELATION

Degree and Certificate Information

Degrees

Degree: Master of Social Work
Level: Graduate

Credit Hours: 450 hours
Working Language: English

History:

Our MSW program was originally developed for social workers employed in the field; the block format of course delivery enables practicing social workers to participate in graduate studies.


Degree: Bachelor of Social Work
Level: Undergraduate

Credit Hours: 120 credits
Working Language: English


Degree: Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work
Level: Undergraduate


No certificates listed.

Information on Training and Other Services

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Additional Information

MSW Program This course examines social welfare policy and practice issues relevant to Aboriginal Canadians. Beginning with a survey of the historical, demographic and economic context for social problems, it introduces students to traditional, culture-specific approaches to well-being, and examines contemporary initiatives to promote healthy communities. Issues of social change are addressed with an emphasis upon Native empowerment and control of human services. Undergraduate The main objective of the School of Social Work at Laurentian University is to prepare graduates who have the knowledge, practical and conceptual abilities, and professional commitment that are expected of a person with an undergraduate professional degree in social work.

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