NGO Education Survey

Aboriginal Perspectives on Social Policy

Students will explore and critically analyze socio-historical Canadian policies and legislation; and the implications for Aboriginal people today. Students will examine policy development with an emphasis on “who” the policy makers are and who the policies serve. Students will analyze and critique how, and if existing policies could be effective for Aboriginal people. This course explores the socio-historical, economic, ideological and institutional contexts for the development of social policy in Canada. The policy-making process as well as the role of social policy in processes of inclusion, exclusion, marginalization, and oppression, will be discussed. The critical analysis of selected social policies will be emphasized

Ethical Practice in Aboriginal Communities

This course focuses specifically on ethical considerations and decision making when working in Aboriginal communities. The course will examine codes of ethics in the profession, Aboriginal codes of ethics and mainstream theoretical aspects of ethical practices. As well, students are provided with the opportunity to engage in exploration of integrated, personal, ethical practices that are culturally based through validation and revitalization of Aboriginal codes of ethics

Leadership Practice in Human Service

This course provides students with a critical introduction to leadership in social service organizations. It reviews organizational theory and its application to government and non-profit organizations. Leadership in a diverse workplace, program development, budgeting, staff appraisal, supervision and work with voluntary boards are also discussed. Through experiential learning methods, the course introduces students to key organizational skills necessary for effective leadership in organizations

Social Work Practice with Communities

This course explores the construction of community and analyzes marginalization, exclusion and oppression in communities. It outlines social work roles as well as strategies for change in diverse communities. The history, philosophy, models and methods of social work practice with communities are described

Social Work, Law and Social Policy

his course provides a basic introduction to legal issues and examines the social impact of legislation and policy on Aboriginal people. Students will develop an introductory knowledge base in law particularly relevant to social work practice. Topics include the Canadian Constitution, the court system, and how law impacts on diverse populations. Throughout the course consideration will be given to the function of law as an institution and the role of law as an expression of social policy. The course focus is to build a critical analysis of the rights of clients and the responsibility of social workers to uphold those rights