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School of Social Work
Undergraduate Student
Manual
Bachelor of Social Work
Program
2013-2014
Version: 8.30.13
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Statement from the Director of the School of Social Work .................................................. 1
1.2 Statement from the Undergraduate Coordinator of the BSW Program .................................. 1
1.3 Primary Program Learning Outcomes ............................................................................... 2
1.4 Undergraduate Program Governance ................................................................................ 2
2.0 Philosophies and Principles ....................................................................................... 3
2.1 Mission Statement of the School of Social Work................................................................. 3
2.2 Social Justice Statement of the School of Social Work ........................................................ 3
2.3 Generalist Practice Statement .......................................................................................... 4
2.4 Partnerships .................................................................................................................. 4
2.5 CASWE Statement on BSW Education ............................................................................... 4
2.6 Harassment and Discrimination........................................................................................ 4
2.7 Student Professional Behaviour Policy – Revised 2009........................................................ 4
2.8 Regulations for Undergraduate Students........................................................................... 5
2.9 FAHSS Plagiarism and Examination Makeup Policies – May 2012 ......................................... 5
2.10 Confidentiality .............................................................................................................. 6
2.11 Posting of Grades ......................................................................................................... 8
3.0 History ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 History of the BSW Program ............................................................................................ 8
3.2 A Brief History of Social Work in Canada ........................................................................... 8
4.0 Admissions Process to the Professional Years ......................................................... 10
5.0 Programs of Study ................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Honours Bachelor of Social Work ................................................................................... 11
5.2
Honours Bachelor of Social Work for Undergraduates and St. Clair Child and Youth Worker
Graduates ......................................................................................................................... 11
5.3
Combined Honours in Social Work and Women’s Studies; Diaspora Studies; Disability
Studies ............................................................................................................................. 12
6.0 Contact Information ................................................................................................ 12
6.1 Faculty ........................................................................................................................ 12
6.2 Field Education Contacts ............................................................................................... 15
6.3 Support Staff Contact Information.................................................................................. 15
7.0 The Field Education Program ................................................................................... 16
8.0 Academic Advising ................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Pre-Professional Year Students ...................................................................................... 16
8.2 Professional Year Students ............................................................................................ 16
9.0 Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries ............................................................. 16
10.0 Resources On and Off Campus ............................................................................... 17
10.1 The Library System ..................................................................................................... 17
10.1.1. The Leddy Library ............................................................................................... 17
10.1.2 Inter-library Loan and Document Delivery Service ................................................... 17
10.1.3 Windsor Area Health Librarian Association (WAHLA) ................................................ 17
10.1.4 INFOPASS ........................................................................................................... 17
10.2 http://www.211ontario.ca ........................................................................................... 17
10.3 Social Work Student Association (SWSA)....................................................................... 17
10.4 CAW Student Centre ................................................................................................... 18
10.5 Student Disability Services ........................................................................................... 18
10.6 Computer Services...................................................................................................... 18
10.7 Social Work Learning Centre ........................................................................................ 18
10.8 Social Media............................................................................................................... 19
11.0 Style Manuals ........................................................................................................ 19
12.0 Study Plans ............................................................................................................ 19
Appendix 1 .................................................................................................................... 26
Appendix 2 .................................................................................................................... 28
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This manual is intended to provide information and guidelines for the generalist practice Bachelor of
Social Work (BSW) Program offered by the School of Social Work, at the University of Windsor.
Students should also refer to the current University of Windsor Calendar for rules and regulations
governing Undergraduate Studies at the University of Windsor.
1.1 Statement from the Director of the School of Social Work
Dear Students:
You have chosen a challenging, demanding, and exciting area to study. You
can expect to be stretched in many ways and to ask questions that you may
never have thought about before. That’s what a university education is
about: opening our minds to various experiences, ways of being, ways of
knowing, and challenging ideas. We are looking forward to engaging with
you in your journey to join the profession that we are passionate about.
As you set out on the path leading to becoming a professional social worker,
please know that we are here to assist you in reaching your goal. With this
in mind, I am confident that you will find our Undergraduate Manual a
helpful reference guide.
Jill Grant, MSW, PhD
Associate Professor and Director (acting)
1.2 Statement from the Undergraduate Coordinator of the BSW Program
Congratulations on you on your admittance to the program! This is an important milestone in your
development as a future professional social worker, and we appreciate
that you have chosen the University of Windsor as the setting for your
journey. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere
which will promote your growth, both personally and professionally. We
are proud of the diversity among our students, staff, and faculty and
trust that you will find the School of Social Work a stimulating, engaging,
and rewarding environment in which to challenge yourself. We are a
committed community of social workers who take seriously our mandate
to mentor our future professional peers, and we hope that you will take
the opportunity to utilize the many resources we have put in place to
foster your success. I look forward to the opportunity to get know you
all, and please do not hesitate to reach out to us if we can be of
assistance to you. Welcome aboard!
Betty Jo Barrett, M.S.S.W., PhD
BSW Program Coordinator
Associate Professor
Social Work and Women's Studies
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1.3 Primary Program Learning Outcomes
A graduate from the BSW program will have the ability to demonstrate the following:
1. The acquisition, application and integration of knowledge
2. Research skills, including the ability to define problems and access, retrieve and evaluate
information (information literacy)
3. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
4. Responsible behaviour to self, others and society
5. Interpersonal and communications skills
6. Teamwork and personal and group leadership skills
7. Creativity and aesthetic appreciation
8. The ability and desire for continuous learning
See Appendix 1 for an explanatory chart of each learning outcome.
1.4 Undergraduate Program Governance
The BSW program is part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (FAHSS) at
the University of Windsor. The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science’s policies and
regulations govern the BSW program.
The Undergraduate Studies Committee of the School of Social Work is Chaired by the Undergraduate
Coordinator and includes faculty members, the Director, the Coordinator of Field Education
Programs, the Field Learning Specialists and student representatives. It is a Standing Committee of
School Council. The Committee reports to School Council and FAHSS.
Scope of responsibility:
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Responsible for developing and recommending academic policy
Responsible for developing and monitoring undergraduate curricula
Making decisions in Undergraduate programs, within existing policies
Making decisions for admission to all BSW programs and reviewing concerns regarding
academic performance or professional behaviour (in-camera).
Purpose: The Undergraduate Studies Committee is a standing committee of School Council whose
purpose is to advise Council on the development of policies in the area of Undergraduate Studies
and to oversee the implementation of policies effecting Undergraduate students and/or programs.
Specific areas of responsibility: The committee is responsible for evaluating the impact of
existing policies and curricula and to develop new or amended policies which are then recommended
to School Council. The committee functions as a democratic body reporting to Council through the
Undergraduate Coordinator
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Decision-making: The committee works on a blended model of discussion, attempting to develop
consensus, but requires motions with the majority vote for recommendation of new policies or
curricula development and other significant decisions.
Schedule: The committee meets on a monthly basis during the semester on a pre-set schedule.
Additional meetings may be scheduled by the Committee Chair or Director on an as needed basis.
Milestones:
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Annual curriculum review retreat
CASWE Accreditation Review every seven years
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program Review every seven
years
Membership: All new faculty are placed on this committee for a period of one year. One half of
existing faculty and two undergraduate student representatives form the membership. The
Coordinators of Social Work and Women’s Studies and Social Work Disability Studies are
automatically members of the committee. The Director is an ex-officio member.
Staff support and resources: The Undergraduate secretary is the recording secretary. The
committee receives no allocation of resources for its work.
Roles & responsibilities of committee members: The committee Chair is responsible for
preparing the agenda, facilitating the meeting, reviewing minutes as prepared by the recording
secretary and implementing decisions made by the committee. Members of the committee review
documents prepared by the Undergraduate Coordinator, any sub-committees, Undergraduate
committee as a whole and make recommendations regarding these documents to the School
Council.
2.0 PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES
2.1 Mission Statement of the School of Social Work
The mission of the School of Social Work is to promote social justice through quality professional
education, advocacy, community partnerships and the development and dissemination of
knowledge.
2.2 Social Justice Statement of the School of Social Work
The School’s understanding of social justice and its mandate in social work education finds its roots
in the profession’s historical commitment to serve the interests of oppressed and vulnerable
populations and a set of fundamental values stated in the profession’s Code of Ethics. This mandate
is realized in the preparation of students with knowledge, research and practice intervention skills to
assume professional roles to eradicate systemic barriers which oppress citizens and disenfranchised
populations. Principles of justice find their meaning here in a fundamental belief in the dignity of all
persons, the importance of access of citizens to participation, and striving for a more equitable
distribution of our society’s resources in the interest of promoting quality of life for all citizens.
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2.3 Generalist Practice Statement
The BSW program is based on the principles of Generalist Practice. While many definitions of
Generalist Practice exist, we have selected the following from Social Work Practice, A Generalist
Approach, Canadian Edition; Generalist practice: Practice in which the client and worker together
assess the need in all of its complexity and develop a plan for responding to that need. A strategy is
chosen from a repertoire of responses appropriate for work with individuals, families, groups,
agencies, and communities. The unit of attention is chosen by considering the system needing to
be changed. The plan is carried out and evaluated. (Johnson, L.C., McClelland, R.W. & C.D. Austin,
2000, p. 415)
2.4 Partnerships
The School of Social Work is uniquely situated to serve an extensive rural and urban geographic
area which extends beyond the Windsor and Essex county region. The School partners with
government, non-government and community based agencies, has a history of collaboration and
partnerships with skilled practitioners in the community and is able to offer a broad range of field
placements.
2.5 CASWE Statement on BSW Education
As defined by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education’s Standards of Accreditation:
Curriculum at the first university level will ensure that graduates will be broadly educated and
prepared for general practice and have sufficient competence for an entry level social work position.
Competence is evidenced by an ability to arrive at professional judgments and practice actions,
based on integration of theory and practice within the context of professional values and the
relevant social work code of ethics (2007, 5.3, p.7).
2.6 Harassment and Discrimination
The University of Windsor has a zero tolerance policy that prohibits harassment and discrimination
on the basis on gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship,
creed, age, marital status, receipt of public assistance and family status. Behaviour constituting a
violation of the University of Windsor’s Human Rights policy, and/or the Ontario Human Rights Code
is considered to be a serious offence.
Complaints, concerns or questions should be directed to the Human Rights Office, 310 Sunset
Avenue or call 519-253-3000, ext. 3400.
2.7 Student Professional Behaviour Policy – Revised 2009
The Student Professional Behaviour Policy is an attempt to balance the commitment of the School of
Social Work to support and assist students, with the need to prepare students for social work roles
in which they will have responsibility for, and can directly impact vulnerable individuals, families and
communities. It is intended to provide guidelines that will enhance the School’s ability to identify
behaviours that suggest that a student may require assistance in order to meet current standards of
professional social work practice. This policy is attached as Appendix 2 of this manual and is also
available on the School’s website.
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2.8 Regulations for Undergraduate Students
BSW students are subject to the rules and regulations contained in the University of Windsor Senate
By-Laws and Policies (www.uwindsor.ca/senate) and all students are expected to be familiar with
these. Specifically, we draw BSW www.uwindsor.ca/senate attention to the Bachelor of Social Work
Program Regulations related to admission, programs of study, and recommended course sequence.
2.9 FAHSS Plagiarism and Examination Makeup Policies – May 2012
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a very serious academic offense. Students who plagiarize are dishonestly and
fraudulently using someone else’s work as their own. In the preparation of essays, papers, reports,
and any other types of assignments, students must necessarily rely on the work of others.
However, the source of any ideas, wording, or data obtained from others must be disclosed and
properly acknowledged by citations, quotation marks, and bibliographic references in the proper
format. Using the work of others without acknowledgement is plagiarism.
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:
a) Copying material, for example, from the Internet, or purchasing material and submitting it as
one’s own;
b) Paraphrasing (changing some of the words) the ideas and concepts of others without proper
referencing;
c) Using a passage or passages of any length from published or unpublished work of others
without placing the passage(s) in quotation marks (or using indentation for long
quotation(s)) and acknowledging their source;
Other forms of Academic Misconduct include, but are not limited to:
a) Submitting work to more than one course, unless prior permission to do so has been given
in writing;
b) Submitting work completely or largely identical to that of other students, unless group work
and joint submissions are explicitly permitted by the instructor.
For additional examples of Academic Misconduct, refer to Senate Bylaw 31, Appendix A
at: www.uwindsor.ca/senate and click on bylaws and policies.
Consequences:
If the instructor believes that plagiarism has occurred, s/he assigns a grade of IN (incomplete) to
the work in question and reports the case to the Department Head, to the Associate Dean of the
Faculty, and to the student(s) involved. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated pursuant to
Senate Bylaw 31, which could result in suspension or expulsion from the University in cases of
repeated plagiarism. Normally, students will not be allowed to re-write or re-submit work to
compensate for grades assigned as a result of plagiarism. Students will be given the opportunity to
address the matter of plagiarism to the Department Head and/or to the Associate Dean of Academic
and Student Affairs in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and ultimately to a
Judicial Panel at the University. Students can appeal a finding of plagiarism or a sanction decision to
the Discipline Appeal Committee of the University. (See Bylaw 31 for complete details.)
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Exam Makeup/Late Submission/Aegrotat/Incomplete Policy
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences requires students to provide acceptable and
documented medical (or equivalent compassionate) reasons to allow make-ups for scheduled
tests, midterms, and final exams; the submission of late assignments, or grades of Incomplete or
Aegrotat.
Acceptable reasons include hospital stays, serious illness, family emergencies (such as serious
accidents or illnesses, death) or similar circumstances outside the student’s control. Normally,
written documentation is required stating specific reasons and dates. Arrangements for make-up
exams must be made as soon as possible. The instructor sets the date and format for make-up
exams. The make-up exam will usually be different from the original exam, but will be equivalent in
terms of testing objectives, format, level of difficulty, material covered, length of examination, etc.
(in accordance to Bylaw 51).
FAHSS encourages the use of the Student Medical Certificate, available as the FAHSS website at:
http://www1.uwindsor.ca/fahss/ (click on “Information for Faculty and Staff” and it is under the
“Forms” heading)
2.10 Confidentiality
Respect must be accorded the essentially confidential relationship between the University and its
students by preserving to the maximum extent possible the privacy of all records relating to each
student. Controlling principles are listed below:
a) The official student academic records, supporting documents, and other student files are
confidential. They are to be maintained only by authorized members of the University staff
employed for that purpose. The above principle of confidentiality is applicable to the records
of all Faculty, Departmental and Administrative offices.
b) Separate records shall be maintained as follows:
i)
academic records, supporting documents, and general educational records;
ii)
records of discipline proceedings;
iii)
medical records;
iv)
financial aid records.
c) Each student upon written notice shall be entitled to obtain information regarding all items in
his/her academic, disciplinary or financial aid records as retained in the office of any Dean,
Department Head or Administrative Officer.
d) Where a student member gives express consent, the officially recognized organizations (the
University of Windsor Students' Alliance, the Graduate Student Society, and the Organization
of Part-Time University Students) may publish the student member's name, address (home
and local), telephone number, year and program of enrolment in their respective student
directories.
e) No records shall be required in relation to any of the following matters:
i)
race or ethnic origin;
ii)
religion;
iii)
political or social views;
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iv)
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membership in any organization.
Except with the prior consent of the student concerned, or as stated below, no information
in any student file may be released to any individual or organization.
i)
Record-keeping personnel may have access to student records and files only as
previously stated in paragraph (a) above.
ii)
On request, members of the faculty may have access to academic records and
files for internal educational purposes, as well as for routinely necessary
administrative and statistical purposes. Access to financial, medical and
disciplinary records is limited to the officials responsible for those matters. No
one having access under this paragraph may disclose information beyond that
listed in (iii).
iii)
The following information may be released in response to any inquiry: Faculty or
School of enrolment; periods of enrolment; degree awarded, honours, major
field and date. Additional information will be released on presentation of a court
order.
g) No records shall be preserved beyond graduation or other final departure from the University
of any student except as follows:
i)
The academic, financial aid, discipline and award record;
ii)
Student disciplinary records resulting from actions taken under this Bylaw, other
than those contained in student transcripts, shall not be preserved beyond one
year following graduation.
iii)
Records of unpaid accounts may be retained so long as any obligation to the
University continues.
iv)
Medical records may be retained subject to the limitations on disclosure imposed
by the normal rules for privileged information.
h) The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act requires the School of Social
Work, University of Windsor, to include the following disclosure statement on any document
or form completed by a student, which contains personal information:
NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE
CONFIDENTIALITY AND USE OF PERSONAL DATA
The personal information collected on this form is being collected under the authority of the
University of Windsor Act, 1962. This collection is compliant with the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act of the Province of Ontario.
The purpose of this data collection is related directly to and needed by the School of Social Work,
University of Windsor to administer the university / student relationship including the proper
recording of student academic progress and to adhere to governmental reporting requirements.
Data collected on this form will be disclosed and used as follows:
 by administrative and field office personnel for student field placement planning and recordkeeping;
 by field instructors in community agencies for placement planning;
 for academic counseling.
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If you have any questions about the collection, use, and disclosure of this information please
contact: Director of the School of Social Work OR the FIPPA Coordinator, University of Windsor, 401
Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, Canada N9B 3P4 (519) 253-3000 ext. 4059.
richardt@uwindsor.ca.
2.11 Posting of Grades
After examinations, professors/instructors are required to submit all grades to the Director for
approval and then the Dean for his/her final approval. After approval from the Dean, the Registrar's
Office posts the grades to your record. Grades received by the Registrar’s office from the Deans'
offices are posted the same day, BUT, your averages, year level, and academic standing are not
refreshed until late in the evening. This means that your averages reflect only grades posted from
the previous day. Calculations are performed during the night and then your record is updated.
It could also happen that academic standing would be temporarily incorrect for the reason that all
grades have not been posted or calculated. The Academic Standing Committee reviews the
academic records of students at the conclusion of the fall and winter term each year and makes
decisions as appropriate in light of cumulative and major averages achieved.
3.0 HISTORY
3.1 History of the BSW Program
The University of Windsor developed the first BSW program in Ontario and in Canada in 1964. The
University of Windsor, School of Social Work evolved out of a political and professional concern for
the development of social work education in Canada. This concern resulted in the formation of the
Canadian Welfare council Commission on Personnel for the Social Services. A study undertaken by
the Commission became a major factor in discussions that led to the creation in the 1960's of the
first undergraduate level Social Work program in Canada at Windsor.
Under the leadership of Father Norbert Ruth, CSB, Dean of Arts and Sciences at the University of
Windsor, the BSW program was initiated. In March of 1966, a proposal for a general B.A. degree
with a social work major was passed by the University's Senate. This program was later elevated to
a four year program in social work and in September 1966 the first social work classes began. After
one year of operation the Senate voted to discontinue the General B.A. program (social work major),
and replace it with a four-year BSW (Honours) program. As a consequence, the Department of
Social Work was given the status of a School.
3.2 A Brief History of Social Work in Canada
It is difficult to date the beginnings of social work as a recognized occupational group in Canada,
however, a National Conference of Charities and Correction held in Toronto in 1897 indicates the
presence of a sufficiently large community of social workers in order to support a conference of this
caliber. The call for social work training schools resulted in the foundations of a school by the New
York Charity Organization in 1889.
In 1904, their program had developed into a year long program and eventually became affiliated
with the university community as the Columbia School of Social Work. In Canada, the first
professional training school of social work was founded at the University of Toronto in 1914. JJ Kelso
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was instrumental in convincing the President of the University of Toronto that a Canadian training
school was necessary.
McGill added a training school of social work in 1918. Neither school initially required a bachelor’s
degree for entrance, nor did they grant degrees. Instead, a one year diploma course was offered for
those who had graduated from university sociology and psychology programs and a two year course
was provided for non-social science or non-university graduates. The pioneer graduates in Canada
were generally females, poorly paid, and surrounded by volunteer workers and agency staff without
formal social work qualifications.
Only three schools of social work in Canada existed until well into the 1940's (one in Toronto, and
two in Montreal). By 1947, there were eight schools of social work in Canada. After considerable
debate among the Canadian academic community, schools of social work in Canada became
recognized degree-granting schools. The first Master’s degrees in social work in Canada were
conferred in 1947 and the first doctoral program began in 1951 at the University of Toronto.
The University of Windsor and George Williams established the first undergraduate social work
programs in Canada, a trend which grew rapidly in the late 1960's in Canadian universities to meet
the growing demand for professional social workers. Canadian community colleges began offering
diplomas courses in social service work in the early 1970's. The growth of schools and programs
created a need for an association of social work educators and resulted in 1967 with the formation
of The Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work. This organization accredits school work
programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This was the second major social work
association formed in Canada.
The early social workers recognized the need for a national association of social work practitioners in
1924 and had successfully established such an association by December 31st, 1927. The first
branch of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) was formed in Montreal (1927) and
Toronto (1928). Registration and licensing were undertaken in 1933. CASW decided that
professional registration was a matter of provincial/territorial jurisdiction, a decision that resulted in
the move toward provincial/territorial incorporation of the various divisions of CASW, which was
completed in 1967.
CASW was involved in political lobbying activities beginning with the problems of the Depression.
CASW presented briefs to the Rowell-Sirois Commission in its study of public welfare in 1938,
assisted in the recruitment of social workers into the Armed Forces during the WWII years, prepared
briefs on Unemployment Insurance, Health Insurance and on the entry of displaced persons during
the post-war period, collaborated on the Marsh Report on Reconstruction, and worked with the
Swiss Association of Social Workers to aid in post-war reparation for European social workers. The
latter activity firmly established Canadian social work ties with the broader work social work
community.
Our ties to the global social work community continue with active involvement in the International
Federation of Schools of Social Work, and international education initiatives. The first Code of Ethics
for Canadian social worker was accepted in 1938 and has continually been revised and updated to
reflect current issues and concerns, the most recent revision was completed in 1994 (Taylor, 2002).
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4.0 ADMISSIONS PROCESS TO THE PROFESSIONAL YEARS
1. Spaces in the professional years are limited, therefore our admissions process strives to
ensure that the best candidates are admitted.
Application Packages are only available on the School of Social Work website at:
http://www.uwindsor.ca/socialwork/bsw. All completed applications must sent to the
Registrar’s Office.
2. Applications must include the following:
 Personal statement
 Three (3) letters of reference
 Current resume
 Study Plan Worksheet (not required for application to the Honours Bachelor of
Social Work for University Graduates or St. Clair College CYW Graduates
program)
 Current transcripts (official)
 Non University of Windsor students must apply through the Ontario University
Application Centre (OUAC) <http://www.ouac.on.ca>, which includes a
processing fee.
Note: Assessment of applications is based on all items submitted only if minimum grading standards
are met.
3. The Registrar will review each application to determine that it is complete. All students (with
the exception of those in the 2-Year Post BA/CYW Program) must have a major average of
8.0 in their pre-professional Social Work courses and a cumulative average of 8.0 is strongly
recommended in order for an application to be considered. Attainment of the minimum GPA
does NOT guarantee admission.
4. In circumstances where students formally state their intention to meet course requirements
by the September commencement date, these applications are forwarded to the School of
Social Work and flagged as prerequisites pending.
5. The Registrar’s office will calculate the admission average using both the cumulative GPA
and the major GPA (in the case of students applying to the 2-Year Post BA program, both
the cumulative average and the average of the last twenty (20) courses are calculated and
the higher average is used) and record on the application form.
6. The Registrar’s office will send all applications, including a copy of the academic transcript to
the School of Social Work, once #5 has been completed. All applications postmarked by
February 1st will be sent to the School of Social Work by the end of the first week of
February.
7. The School will make decisions on all applicants in terms of acceptance, rejection or
placement on a waiting list. This information will be communicated to the Registrar’s office.
8. The School sends a letter to students who were recommended to the Registrar for offers of
admission, specifying the Program of study. The Registrar sends out letters regarding offers
of admission and rejections. Students must confirm their acceptance of the offer of
admission to the School of Social Work within the timeframe indicated in their letter.
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9. Upon receipt of the Confirmation of Acceptance, the School will inform the Registrar’s office
of the status of each applicant.
10. The School Social Work has an open admissions policy. Applications received after the
deadline will be considered only after those who met the deadline have been evaluated.
Acceptable applicants may be placed on a waiting list and students will be notified of this.
Typically, no applications are accepted after August 1st.
5.0 PROGRAMS OF STUDY
5.1 Honours Bachelor of Social Work
Years 1 and 2: Admission to the pre-professional program is governed by the general requirements
of the University. A minimum of twenty courses (as described in the University Calendar) is required
prior to admission to Year 3.
In preparation for application to the professional program in Year 3, students are strongly
encouraged to engage in volunteer experiences in human services agencies and organizations in the
community.
Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and those who identify as
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender) are encouraged to apply.
Years 3 and 4: Admission to the professional years of the program requires that students apply to
the Office of the Registrar prior to February 1 in their second year. A minimum average of 8.0 in
Social Work courses is required and a cumulative average of 8.0 is highly recommended.
References must accompany the application. An interview may be required, and early applications
are encouraged. Entry is for the next fall term only, and enrolment is limited. Students who are
accepted to Year 3 will be officially notified by the Office of the Registrar. Selection of candidates
for admission will be based on grades and other relevant criteria determined by the Social Work
Admissions Committee.
Years 3 and 4 of the accredited Social Work program is intended for full-time study. A full-time
course load in year 3 is defined as 5 courses per term; year 4 consists of 3 academic courses and a
double credit field education course in the Fall and a four-credit field education course with an
integration seminar in the Winter. Students who are not able to attend on a full-time basis at any
point after admission to the program must obtain written permission and seek advice from the
School of Social Work
Transfer from other programs: Applicants transferring from other programs will be assessed
individually by the Office of the Registrar and are subject to the same admission procedure to Year 3
as outlined above.
5.2
Honours Bachelor of Social Work for Undergraduates and St. Clair Child and
Youth Worker Graduates
University graduates with a three-year degree in Arts or Social Sciences, or 30 courses in Arts or
Social Sciences, or St. Clair College graduates of the Child and Youth Worker (CYW) program
(including the accelerated program), may be considered for admission to a two-year, four-semester
program leading to a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree. Applicants to this program will apply
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directly for the Professional Years. The minimum grade requirement for University Graduates is 70%
(or equivalent) either overall or in the last 20 courses. The minimum GPA for St. Clair CYW
Graduates is 3.0 (excluding placement courses). It is recommended that applicants have volunteer
or work experience in human service agencies or community organizations. Applicants must apply to
the Office of the Registrar prior to February 1 for September admission.
5.3
Combined Honours in Social Work and Women’s Studies; Diaspora Studies;
Disability Studies
In these joint honours degree programs, students have to meet the entry requirements for both
areas. Admission to years 1 and 2 is open to all qualified students. However, admission to the
professional program in year 3 requires application prior to February 1 for a September admission.
For admission consideration, students will have completed a minimum of 20 courses including
required courses from Social Work and Women's Studies / Diaspora Studies / Disability Studies.
6.0 CONTACT INFORMATION
6.1 Faculty
Dr. G. Brent Angell (on sabbatical July 1, 2013 – December 31, 2014)
Professor
Degrees: PhD Case Western Reserve; MSW Wilfrid Laurier; BA Trent
Contact: angell@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3064, 2155 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Risk and resilience, Injury prevention, First Nations, Mental health, Clinical
practice, Ethnic and cultural diversity, Globalization, Inter-regional migration, Postmodernism.
Dr. Betty Barrett
Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs
Degrees: PhD University of Wisconsin-Madison; MSSW University of Wisconsin-Madison; BSW
Virginia Commonwealth University
Contact: bbarrett@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3084, 2145 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Violence against women and children, intimate partner violence in the LGBT
community, mothering and motherhood, feminist social work theory and practice, the scholarship of
teaching and learning.
Dr. Kim Calderwood (on sabbatical July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014)
Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD University of Toronto; MSW Wilfrid Laurier University; BA University of Waterloo
Contact: kcalder@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3083, 2152 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Gambling, addictions and mental health, social work values, recruitment and
retention of social work students, bereavement.
Dr. Irene Carter
Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD University of Calgary, MSW Dalhousie University, MEd Dalhousie University, BEd
Dalhousie University, BA York University
Contact: icarter@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3079, 2140 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Support Groups, Self-Help Groups, Family
Support, Adoptive parents of children with developmental disabilities, Disability Studies, and
Universal Instructional Design.
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Dr. James Coyle
Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD University at Buffalo; MSW University at Buffalo; BA LaSalle University
Contact: jcoyle@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3077, 2150 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Characteristics of resilient families, youth, and communities; evidence based
family interventions; methods for teaching social work practice skills; developing and assessing
program and course learning outcomes in higher education.
Dr. Thecla Damianakis
Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD University of Toronto; MSW McMaster University; BSW, BA (English) McMaster
University
Contact: damianak@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3073, 218 Essex Hall
Scholarly Interests: Gerontology, Health, Mental Health, Process-Outcome Evaluation, Qualitative
Research, Theory Development, Epistemology.
Dr. Elizabeth Donnelly (on leave May, 2013 – May, 2014)
Assistant Professor
Degrees: PhD Florida State University; MSW, MPH, BA University of Minnesota
Contact: donnelly@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x4906, G113 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Mental health, crisis intervention, First Responders (paramedics, firefighters,
police officers), occupational stress, alcohol and substance abuse/dependence and survey research
Dr. Kevin M. Gorey
Professor
Degrees: PhD, MSW State University of New York at Buffalo
Contact: gorey@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3085, 230-C Essex Hall
Scholarly Interests: Analysis of education, health care & social welfare policies; Epidemiology;
US-Canada comparative study; Research synthesis
Dr. Jill Grant
Director (acting)
Degrees: PhD, MSW Wilfrid Laurier University; BA, BEd University of Western Ontario
Contact: jgrant@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3074, 2155 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Mental health services, Consumer-survivor participation, Mental illness
stigma, Quality of qualitative research, Relationships between service users and service providers,
Program development and evaluation
Dr. Nazim Habibov (on sabbatical July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014)
Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD University of Calgary; MSSW Columbia University
Contact: nnh@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3070, 2156 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Poverty and Inequality, Social and Health Policy, International Social Welfare
with special emphasis on post-socialist countries.
Dr. Debra Hernandez Jozefowicz
Assistant Professor
Degrees: BS (Wayne State), MSW (Michigan), PhD (Michigan)
Contact: debmhjoz@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3068, 2162 CHN
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Scholarly Interests: Adolescence and the transition to adulthood for at-risk youth - includes those
who have dropped out of school, are homeless, or have been involved in the foster care system; Atrisk youth who have been victims of abuse/neglect; Autism Spectrum disorders
Dr. Connie Kvarfordt
Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD Virginia Commonwealth; MSW Wisconsin-Milwaukee; MEd Utah; BS Utah
Contact: ckvarfo@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3078, 2158 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Religion/Spirituality and Social Work Practice; Children's spiritual
development; Clinical Practice, Mental Health, Social Justice.
Dr. Dana Levin
Assistant Professor
Degrees: PhD University of Michigan; MSW University of Michigan; MA Educational Theatre New
York University; BA Rutgers University
Contact: danalev@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x4907, G109 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Adolescent sexual health; gender and sexual socialization in adolescents and
emerging adults, including differences across cultures; school-based sex education; arts-based
interventions
Dr. Suzanne McMurphy
Assistant Professor
Degrees: PhD, MSS, MLSP Bryn Mawr; BA Albion College
Contact: mcmurphy@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3071, 2153 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Trust and disclosure, research ethics, integration of law and social work,
social justice and genetics, program theory and evaluation of health care and addictions treatment
outcomes, impact of genomic information and health disparities, child welfare and family group
decision making models, conjoint analysis.
Dr. Wansoo Park (on sabbatical July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014)
Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD South Carolina; MSW Ohio State; BA Yonsei
Contact: wansoo@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x 3069, 2136 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Health communication, Health promotion, Mental health, Adolescents,
Gerontology, Cultural competence, Acculturation, Program evaluation
Dr. Patrick Selmi
Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD University of Chicago; MA University of Chicago; BSW San Francisco State University
Contact: selmi@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3080, 2138 CHN
Scholarly Interests: History and Philosophy of Social Work and Social Welfare, housing policy;
community organizing and development, poverty and inequality, social theory, Cross-national
comparisons of social welfare policy and social work practice.
Dr. Robert Weaver (on leave July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014)
Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD University of Georgia; MSW University of Regina; BSW University of Victoria; BA
University of Western Ontario
Contact: rdweaver@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x4189, 230-B Essex Hall
Scholarly Interests: Poverty and poverty reduction policy, social policy analysis, social and human
capital, adolescent well-being, program evaluation.
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Dr. Robin Wright
Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD, MSW University of Toronto; BA, BSW McMaster University
Contact: rwright@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3060, 2151 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Prevention and intervention research with children and youth in multicultural
and Aboriginal schools and communities, Development of interventions focused on risk, resiliency
and positive youth development, Program evaluation of community-based organizations, Large scale
community surveys
Dr. Sung Hyun Yun (on sabbatical July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014)
Associate Professor
Degrees: PhD Georgia; MSW South Carolina; BA Pusan
Contact: yshhsy@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3076, 2147 CHN
Scholarly Interests: Intimate partner violence, Batterer intervention program, Alcohol/Substance
abuse and risk-reduction program, Cross-cultural studies, Scale development.
6.2 Field Education Contacts
Ms. Mary Medcalf, MSW
Coordinator of Field Education Programs
Contact: medcalf@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3065, 2148 CHN
Chris Reid, MSW
Field Learning Specialist
Contact: creid@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x4905, 2139 CHN
Cheryl Taggart, MSW, RSW
Field Learning Specialist
Community-University Partnership, 495 Glengarry Ave., Windsor, ON, N9A 1P5
E-mail: taggartc@uwindsor.ca, Office phone: 519-966-8203
Katka Hrncic-Lipovic, MSW, RSW
Partnership Practicum Associate
Contact: katkahl@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3068, 2162 CHN
6.3 Support Staff Contact Information
Miss Bethany Marcuz
Undergraduate and BSW Field Education Secretary
Contact: bmarcuz@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3066, 2164-B CHN
Ms. Nancy St. Onge
Faculty Support Secretary
Contact: nstonge@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x3064, 2164 CHN
Ms. Angela Haskell
Graduate and MSW Field Education Secretary
Contact: ahaskell@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 x6096, 2164-A CHN
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7.0 THE FIELD EDUCATION PROGRAM
For a comprehensive description of the Field Education Program, consult the Field Education Policies
and Standards Manual available at: http://uwindsor.ca/socialwork/bsw/field
8.0 ACADEMIC ADVISING
8.1 Pre-Professional Year Students
For all advising, prior to making an appointment, students must first complete the Study Plan
sheets, located at: http://www.uwindsor.ca/socialwork/course-sequences. This form must be
brought with you whenever you seen an academic counselor.
Students call the School or e-mail and ask to set up an appointment with an academic advisor.
Faculty rotate acting as advisors and the secretary will give you the contact information for the next
advisor on the list. We will notify the advisor that you will be contacting them, but it is your
responsibility to follow up and book an appointment directly with them.
8.2 Professional Year Students
All students in the professional years are assigned a faculty advisor. Advisors assist students with
academic planning and also monitor student progress in the program. As well, fourth year students
are assigned a Field Learning Specialist to provide support during the field education experience.
9.0 UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
Overview of the University of Windsor Student Assistance Program:
The University of Windsor provides an array of awards and financial aid programs which encourage
and recognize academic achievement and help support students with financial difficulties. These
programs include scholarships, bursaries, awards, prizes and work study placements. Some awards
are funded through University operating funds, some through government mandated programs, and
others through annual donations or endowments established by supporters of the University.
In some cases, students are automatically considered for scholarships which are merit and
competition-based. While some of these are strictly for in-course students, we also have an
extensive Open Entrance Program which serves to recruit students entering directly from Canadian
high schools.
In all cases, students requesting need-based assistance are required to make application, detailing
their financial circumstances and providing supporting documentation. Students must demonstrate
that they have made every effort to obtain assistance from other sources, such as the OSAP
program.
Some awards are a hybrid of merit, need and possibly other qualities (eg. leadership potential,
athleticism etc.), most of which also require an application.
For a complete list of awards and programs available at the entrance and in-course level, please visit
the University of Windsor website at www.uwindsor.ca/awards. It is possible for both prospective
and current students to conduct a search of awards for which they may be considered, and wish to
compete for, through the Awards Search function of the Student Information System.
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10.0 RESOURCES ON AND OFF CAMPUS
Students are referred to the University Website (http://www.uwindsor.ca/156/lots-student-supportservices) for a complete listing of available resources.
10.1 The Library System
10.1.1. The Leddy Library
The Leddy Library is the main library for the University of Windsor. The library’s collection consists of
over 3 million items including electronic resources holdings of over 17,000 electronic titles and
several hundred thousand data sets. The library website can be accessed at:
http://uwindsor.ca/leddy
Our social work librarian is Ms. Sharon Munro, Ext. 3850.
10.1.2 Inter-library Loan and Document Delivery Service
This service allow access to, and borrowing from library holdings across North America and abroad.
10.1.3 Windsor Area Health Librarian Association (WAHLA)
This is a network of hospital and health-related organizations in the tri-county region which
cooperate with each other and share health literature. It can provide a list of journal titles available
in the region and is available to Social Work students.
10.1.4 INFOPASS
The University of Windsor belongs to INFOPASS. This is a reciprocal borrowing program sponsored
by the Southwestern Michigan League of Libraries organization, which allows University of Windsor
students to borrow books from the collections of 18 college and university libraries in Michigan.
10.2 http://www.211ontario.ca
http://www.211ontario.ca (formerly Information Windsor and/or www.211windsoressex.ca) is an
online directory of community, social, health and government services. It provides anyone in the
community with information about a wide range of human services within the community.
10.3 Social Work Student Association (SWSA)
SWSA is comprised of all social work students, including students in the pre-professional program.
The association is governed by an executive council, which is elected yearly. As a member, every
social work student has access to a class representative who is on the SWSA Executive Council. The
representative can raise concerns or suggestions at SWSA Executive Council meetings. All meetings
are "open door" and all members are invited to attend. More information about SWSA can be
accessed on their website: http://uwindsor.ca/swsa
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10.4 CAW Student Centre
The CAW Student Centre is a focal point of campus activity. It provides general campus information.
The CAW Student Centre has a variety of meeting rooms that can be reserved by both campus and
community groups and offers the following services:
Campus Parking Services
CJAM 91.5 FM Radio
Food, Housing and Conference Services
Hair Salon
The Lance
MarketPlace food outlet
Mr. Copies
Organization of Part-time University Students
Pharmacy
Student Counselling Centre
Student Information Resource Centre
Student Health Services (walk-in clinic and urgent care facility)
Tanning Salon
Travel Cuts
University Bookstore
University Cleaners
University of Windsor Students’ Alliance
UWSA Health and Dental Plan Offices
Walksafe program
Womyn’s Centre
10.5 Student Disability Services
Student Disability Services is committed to working with all students, faculty members, and
administrative staff to effectively address accommodations and accessibility. More information can
be found on their website at: http://www.uwindsor.ca/disability
10.6 Computer Services
All students are provided with an account through IT Services. This provides access to e-mail,
internet, and statistical software packages.
Students are encouraged to learn how to access Full-text electronic journal articles.
10.7 Social Work Learning Centre
The Social Work Learning Centre is located in room 2154 Chrysler Hall North. There are four
computers available for student use. Generally, the Learning Centre is available 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Monday-Friday. However, the room may be booked periodically for large School meetings.
When numbers permit, Graduate Assistants may be available for tutoring and for assistance with
applications to the Professional Years. A notice of availability will be e-mailed at the beginning of the
semester.
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10.8 Social Media
The BSW Program is now on Facebook and Twitter!
Facebook: BSW University of Windsor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bswuwindsor
11.0 STYLE MANUALS
The School of Social Work uses the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Students are required to follow these guidelines for all papers. A summary is available at the Leddy
Library website: http://uwindsor.ca/leddy
12.0 STUDY PLANS
These plans (below) are intended to help you plan your courses throughout the program. It is also
required that you bring a copy of the appropriate plan with you to all academic counseling
appointments. These plans follow the requirements set out in the Undergraduate Calendar:
http://web4.uwindsor.ca/calendar.
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2013-2014
Recommended Social Work Study Plan for the 4-Year Honours Program
Name:
Revised: 6.13.13
Student Number:
You must have 20 courses completed (or in progress) in order to apply to the professional years. Use those in bold as a guide.
Place an “X” in the box next to the course number if the course has been completed or “IP” if in progress.
Pre-Professional Social Work Courses:
47-117
Meeting Human Needs through Social Welfare
47-118
Meeting Human Needs through Social Work
47-204
Issues and Perspectives in Social Welfare
47-210
Social Work and Diversity
Other Requirements:
01-150 Foundations of Academic Writing I
Year 3 Requirements:
Fall
47-336 Theory and Practice of Social Work
with Individuals
47-337 Theory and Practice of Social Work
with Small Groups
47-344 Research I: Foundations of Social Work
Research
6.
01-151 Foundations of Academic Writing II
02-250
Basic Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
7.
Science Course #1:
Winter
Science Course #2:
47-338 Theory and Practice of Social Work
with Families
Six1 courses (minimum) from one of the following
disciplines:
Anthropology; Communication, Media & Film; Diaspora
Studies; Disability Studies; Family and Social Relations;
History; Labour Studies; Political Science; Psychology;
Sociology; Women’s Studies.
Discipline:
1.
47-339 Theory and Practice of Social Work
with Communities and Organizations
47-371 Field Preparation
8.
9.
2.
Year 4 Requirements:
3.
Fall
4.
47-416 Social Work and Intersectionality
5.
47-430 Integration Seminar I
6.
47-423 Social Policy and Social Welfare
2
Nine courses from any discipline, including Social
Sciences and Social Work Electives (four of these
courses may be taken in year 3):
47-473 Field Education I
(6.00 credit hours)
Winter
1.
47-431 Integration Seminar II
2.
47-475 Field Education II
(12.00 credit hours)
3.
4.
5.
1
You have the option to choose other courses and slot them into position 6, 7, 8
and/or 9 if you cannot complete this section prior to your application to year 3.
2
Courses from any discipline, including Social Work electives, may be used to
fulfill these requirements
IMPORTANT: NO MORE THAN 14 100-LEVEL
COURSES MAY BE COUNTED FOR CREDIT
This worksheet is available electronically on our website at:
http://www.uwindsor.ca/socialwork/course-sequences
2013-2014
Recommended Social Work and Women’s Studies Study Plan
Name:
Revised: 4.11.13
Student Number:
Courses marked in bold are required for entry into the Professional Years (Year 3).
Place an “X” in the box next to the course number if the course has been completed or “IP” if in progress.
Pre-Professional Social Work Courses:
47-117
Meeting Human Needs through Social Welfare
47-118
Meeting Human Needs through Social Work
47-204
Issues and Perspectives in Social Welfare
Pre-Professional Women’s Studies Courses
53-100
Women in Canadian Society
53-200 (or 43-251) History of Women's
Movements in North America
53-202
Women, Race, and Social Justice
53-201 (or 48-251)
Women, Sexuality and Social Justice
53-220
Women's Bodies, Women's Health
Two of the following Women’s Studies Courses:
53-211 (or 45-211) Women and Politics
53-260 Women and Globalization
53-310 Women and the Law
53-320 Women, Power, and Environments
53-340 Women, War and Peace
53-390 Third-Wave Feminism: Feminism in the
21st Century
Three Women’s Studies Electives
You must have 20 courses completed (or in progress) in
order to apply to the professional years of the program.
Year 3 Requirements:
Fall
47-336 Theory and Practice of Social Work
with Individuals
47-337 Theory and Practice of Social Work
with Small Groups
47-344 Research I: Foundations of Social Work
Research
53-301 Frameworks for Feminist Research or
53-305 Special Topics in Feminist Theory
47/53-347 Social Work and Violence (or 53-330
Victims, Survivors, and Warriors: Violence in the
Lives of Women and Girls. DARS Exception
needed)
Winter
47-338 Theory and Practice of Social Work
with Families
47-339 Theory and Practice of Social Work
with Communities and Organizations
53-301 Frameworks for Feminist Research or
53-305 Special Topics in Feminist Theory
(whichever one not taken in Fall)
47-371 Field Preparation
53-355 Feminist Social Work Practice
Year 4 Requirements:
Fall
Other Requirements:
47-416 Social Work and Intersectionality
01-150 Foundations of Academic Writing I
47-430 Integration Seminar I
01-151 Foundations of Academic Writing II
47-423 Social Policy and Social Welfare
02-250 Basic Quantitative Methods in the Social
Sciences
47-473 Field Education I
Science course:
Winter
Electives (3 courses from any area of study, excluding
Social Work and Women’s Studies)
47-431 Integration Seminar II
(6.00 credit hours)
47-475 Field Education II
(12.00 credit hours)
IMPORTANT: NO MORE THAN 14 100-LEVEL
COURSES MAY BE COUNTED FOR CREDIT
This worksheet is available electronically on our website at:
http://www.uwindsor.ca/socialwork/course-sequences
2013-2014
Recommended Social Work and Disability Studies Study Plan
Name:
Revised: 3.21.13
Student Number:
Course numbers marked in bold are required for entry into the Professional Years (year 3). These courses are listed in the left-hand
column.
Place an “X” in the box next to the course number if the course has been completed or “IP” if in progress.
Pre-Professional Social Work Courses:
47-117
Meeting Human Needs through Social Welfare
47-118
Meeting Human Needs through Social Work
47-204
Issues and Perspectives in Social Welfare
Pre-Professional Disability Studies Courses
38-101
Introduction to Social Justice
46-115
Introduction to Psychology as a Behavioural
Science
46-116
Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science
46-223
Developmental Psychology: The Child
46-224
Developmental Psychology: Adolescence
47-210
Social Work and Diversity
Three Disability Emphasis Courses
Year 3 Requirements:
Fall
47-336
Theory and Practice of Social Work
with Individuals
47-337
Theory and Practice of Social Work
with Small Groups
37-301
Theories of Disability and the Social Model
47-344
Foundations of Social Work Research
37-401
Community Approaches, Advocacy and
Empowerment
Winter
47-338
Theory and Practice of Social Work
with Families
47-339
Theory and Practice of Social Work
with Communities and Organizations
47-371
Field Preparation
46-225
Developmental Psychology: Adulthood/Aging
Other Requirements:
01-150
Foundations of Academic Writing I
01-151
Foundations of Academic Writing II
02-250
Basic Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
Science Course #1:
Science Course #2:
Electives (3 courses from any area of study, excluding
Social Work and Disability Studies.)
37-302
Historical Approaches to People with
Disabilities
Year 4 Requirements:
Fall
47-416 Social Work and Intersectionality
47-430 Integration Seminar I
47-423 Social Policy and Social Welfare
47-473 Field Education I
(6.00 credit hours)
Winter
47-431 Integration Seminar II
47-475 Field Education II
(12.00 credit hours)
IMPORTANT: NO MORE THAN 14 100-LEVEL
COURSES MAY BE COUNTED FOR CREDIT
This worksheet is available electronically on our website at: http://www.uwindsor.ca/socialwork/course-sequences
2013-2014
Recommended Social Work and Diaspora Studies Study Plan
Name:
Revised: May 31, 2013
Student Number:
You must have 20 courses completed (or in progress) in order to apply to the professional years. Use those in bold as a guide.
Place an “X” in the box next to the course number if the course has been completed or “IP” if in progress.
Pre-Professional Social Work Courses:
47-117 Meeting Human Needs through Social Welfare
47-118 Meeting Human Needs through Social Work
47-204 Issues and Perspectives in Social Welfare
Pre-Professional Diaspora Studies Courses
07-236 Surviving Survival: Reflections on Genocide, War and Trauma
40-262 Communication Perspectives and Aboriginal People, Race and Ethnicity
45-170 Introduction to Diaspora Studies: There's No Place Like Home
47-210 Social Work and Diversity
49-112 Culture in Comparative Perspective
Diaspora Studies Elective courses must be chosen from the following options:
Diaspora Identity Formation Courses (Four of the following must be taken in order to graduate)
07/15-235, 26-354, 34-255, 45-354, 45-355, 45-356, 45-465, 46-236, 46-342, 46-445, 48/49-333
Diaspora in the Canadian Context Courses (Four of the following must be taken in order to graduate)
26-201, 26-361, 26-371, 40-245, 40-462, 43-220, 43-246, 43-247, 43-320, 43-321, 43-345, 43-347, 43-361, 43-362, 45-399,
45-370, 48/49-240, 48/49-241, 49-232, 63-241, 63-247
Diaspora Studies Elective Course #1:
Diaspora Studies Elective Course #2:
Diaspora Studies Elective Course #3:
Diaspora Studies Elective Course #4:
Other Requirements:
01-150 Foundations of Academic Writing I
01-151 Foundations of Academic Writing II
02-250 Basic Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
Science Course #1:
Science Course #2:
Electives (3 courses from any area of study, excluding Social Work and Diaspora Studies.)
Year 3 Requirements:
Fall
47-336 Theory and Practice of Social Work with Individuals
47-337 Theory and Practice of Social Work with Small Groups
47-344 Foundations of Social Work Research
Diaspora Studies Elective Course #5:
Diaspora Studies Elective Course #6:
Winter
47-338 Theory and Practice of Social Work with Families
47-339 Theory and Practice of Social Work with Communities and Organizations
47-371 Field Preparation
Diaspora Studies Elective Course #7:
Diaspora Studies Elective Course #8:
Year 4 Requirements:
Fall
47-416 Social Work and Intersectionality
47-423 Social Policy and Social Welfare
47-430 Integration Seminar I
47-473 Field Education I
(6.00 credit hours)
Winter
47-431 Integration Seminar II
47-475 Field Education II
(12.00 credit hours)
IMPORTANT: NO MORE THAN 14 100-LEVEL COURSES MAY BE COUNTED FOR CREDIT
This worksheet is available electronically on our website at: http://www.uwindsor.ca/socialwork/course-sequences
Revised: 3.21.13
2013-2014
Recommended Social Work Study Plan for the
Honours Bachelor of Social Work for University Graduates or for St. Clair CYW Graduates
Program
Name:
Student Number:
Year 1 Requirements:
Fall
02-250 Basic Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences*
47-204 Issues and Perspectives in Social Welfare
47-336 Theory and Practice of Social Work with Individuals
47-337 Theory and Practice of Social Work with Small Groups
47-344 Research I: Foundations of Social Work Research
*Students who have taken 02-250 or equivalent may substitute a social science course at the 200-400 level,
including Social Work electives.
Winter
47-210 Social Work and Diversity
47-338 Theory and Practice of Social Work with Families
47-339 Theory and Practice of Social Work with Communities and Organizations
47-371 Field Preparation
One Course from Any Area of Study
Year 2 Requirements:
Fall
47-416 Social Work and Intersectionality
47-423 Social Policy and Social Welfare
47-430 Integration Seminar I
47-473 Field Education I (6.00 credit hours)
Winter
47-431 Integration Seminar II
47-475 Field Education II (12.00 credit hours)
Note: If any of these requirements were taken outside of your degree/diploma (i.e. taken after you
graduated), they will not need to be replaced with additional courses.
See: http://www.uwindsor.ca/calendar for complete course and calendar descriptions
APPENDIX 1
Learning Outcomes
1. The ability to demonstrate the acquisition, application and integration of knowledge
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Describe Canadian social welfare, social policy, and social work from historical, sociopolitical, economic and environmental perspectives
Foster and promote social work values and ethics, including:
o Dignity and potential of all people
o Self-determination
o Empowerment
o Confidentiality
o Professional competence
o Social justice
Display self -awareness through reflexivity
Identify methods to overcome structural barriers
Describe and demonstrate effective communication and interviewing skills
Describe and demonstrate the skills of generalist social work to respond to the needs/
barriers/challenges faced by individuals, small groups, families, organizations, and
communities/societies
Employ inter-professional collaboration and team work
2. The ability to demonstrate research skills, including the ability to define problems
and access, retrieve and evaluate information (information literacy)
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Explain basic concepts of statistics and research methods
Discuss social work literature from various perspectives
Position social work knowledge within a broader liberal arts/humanities/social sciences
context
Evaluate the effectiveness of practice intervention
3. The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Appraise multiple theoretical and conceptual explanations for:
o Human behavior and development
o Social welfare
o Professional communication
o Methods for generalist social work practice
Distinguish the effects of diversity related to:
o Geography
o Class and employment status
o Race, ethnicity, culture
o Sex
o Ability
o Gender and gender identity
o Sexual orientation
o Language
o Age
Analyze structural barriers that marginalize and/or oppress
Promote methods to overcome structural barriers
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Compare multiple methods of intervention
4. The ability to demonstrate responsible behaviour to self, others and society
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Engage in the design, development, and implementation of individual and/or collective social
justice efforts
Employ inter-professional collaboration and teamwork
Engage in professional practice consistent with the ethics, values and standards of practice
articulated by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the
Canadian Association of Social Workers
5. The ability to demonstrate interpersonal and communications skills
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Articulate ideas taking into account multiple perspectives and evidence in written and oral
form, in a group or individually
Demonstrate effective communication and interviewing skills
6. The ability to demonstrate teamwork and personal and group leadership skills
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Employ inter-professional collaboration and teamwork
Demonstrate a capacity to work respectfully and responsibly with others towards a common
goal
Apply values, ethics and standards of practice in group and team work
7. The ability to demonstrate creativity and aesthetic appreciation
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Use critical thinking, open-mindedness, and curiosity to integrate knowledge, values, and
skills
Recognize basic knowledge of liberal arts and humanities
8. The ability to demonstrate the ability and desire for continuous learning
 Articulate a commitment to lifelong learning
Express a plan for ongoing professional development
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APPENDIX 2
School of Social Work
Student Professional Behaviour Policy
Approved: May 2009
1.0
Preamble
1.1
According to the CASWE Standards 4.3 Board of Accreditation Manual, October 2003:
“Schools shall have policies requiring that the performance of professional responsibilities of
social work students be in accordance with the relevant social work code of ethics, with
particular emphasis on professional responsibilities towards vulnerable or disadvantaged
groups.”
1.2
Beginning the Fall Semester 2006, University of Windsor Social Work students will be
expected to adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Canadian Association of Social Workers
(CASW) or the Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social
Service Workers (OCSWSSW), both in the School of Social Work (“the School”) and in the
field practicum.
1.3
In professional programs such as social work, professional and scholastic performance
comprises academic standards. This Policy is an attempt to balance the commitment of the
School to support and assist students, with the need to prepare students for social work
roles in which they will have responsibility for, and can directly impact, vulnerable or
disadvantaged individuals, families, and communities. This Policy is intended to provide
guidelines that will enhance the School’s ability to identify behaviours that suggest that a
student may require assistance in order to meet current standards of professional social
work practice.
2.0
Confidentiality and Sharing of Information
2.1
The School recognizes that the safety, confidentiality and self-determination of students or
others who have been subjected to unprofessional conduct under this Policy must be an
important priority. In developing a response to a problem, the School must balance
confidentiality against its duty to protect existing and future students or persons who might
otherwise be placed in jeopardy by a student who is acting in an unprofessional manner
under this Policy.
2.2
Information disclosed during student meetings with instructors, program or practicum
coordinators, or the Director of the School of Social Work or his/her designate (“the
Director”) will not be kept confidential if the information raises concerns about a student’s
capability of assuming the professional responsibilities of social work practice. Instructors,
Faculty Field Liaisons and Field Learning Specialists, undergraduate or graduate Program
Coordinators, the Coordinator of Field Education, and/or the Director will share pertinent
information with each other in a respectful and professional manner for the purpose of
identifying student issues and enhancing problem solving about the concerns. The School
reserves the right to share information with the University or third parties as required by
law.
3.0
Behaviour that May Result in a Review
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3.1
Student reviews can occur under any of the following circumstances:
(1) Breaches of the CASW Code of Ethics, the OCSWSSW Standards of Practice, or relevant
university bylaws or policies;
(2) Behaviour that causes individuals within the School to have a serious or persistent
concern about the effect of the student’s behaviour on the learning environment. Reasons
for the serious or persistent concern may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) speech or behaviour that contravenes the Ontario Human Rights Code (i.e.,
discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, creed,
sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability).
This includes gender harassment, sexist or hetero-sexist innuendo, climate and attitudes;
(b) any threat or attempt to physically harm oneself or another person; or
(c) intimidation or threats to harm another person in non-physical ways.
3.2
The following sections outline policies and procedures to address concerns regarding
students’ behaviours that are inconsistent with the CASW Code of Ethics (2005), the
OCSWSSW Standards of Practice, or relevant university bylaws or policies, and to provide
students with a clear set of behavioural expectations. It is important that students review
and become familiar with the Code of Ethics, the Standards of Practice, and University
documents dealing with academic and non-academic behaviours, including:
Senate Bylaws
 Bylaw 31: Student Affairs
 Bylaw 33: Student Rights and Freedoms
Senate
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Policies
Policy S6:
Policy A4:
Policy E3:
Policy U1:
Student Code of Conduct
Audio Recording of Lectures by Students with Disabilities
Rules of Conduct for Examinations
Unacceptable Use of Computer Resources
University Policies
 Policy C(i): Acceptable Use Policy (Information Technology Services)
 Policy H(h): Human Rights Policy
 Policy L(ii): Leddy Library Behaviour Code
All University bylaws and policies are available at the Senate website:
http://www.uwindsor.ca/senate.
4.0
The Review Process
4.1
A review depends upon the seriousness of the allegation of a breach under this Policy.
The following procedure will act as a guideline should a breach of any of the relevant
policies, bylaws, Code of Ethics, or Standards of Practice occur. Depending on the nature of
the infraction, the School reserves the right to proceed with a review at any stage that is
deemed to be appropriate.
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4.2
At any stage of the review process, there should be clear, concise documentation of the
problem areas as well as verification that these concerns have been discussed with the
student and attempts have been made to ameliorate the concerns, where appropriate.
Students should be notified of the decision in writing within ten calendar days of the review.
4.3
Stage One Review
4.3.1
Classroom instructor and Student. When a classroom instructor has concerns about a
student’s professional behaviour that instructor should:
(a) discuss those concerns directly with the student and seek to work with the student to
resolve the concern;
(b) document dates and content of all meetings with the student; and, if warranted,
(c) notify the respective undergraduate or graduate Program Coordinator (“the Coordinator”)
and the Director that the review process is being undertaken.
4.3.2
Practicum instructor and student. When a practicum instructor has concerns about a
4.3.3
In many instances, meetings between the parties resolve the concerns and do not lead to
further reviews. The School should record in writing the discussions at the meetings and the
resolution of the matter at this time. If the concerns are not resolved at this stage, the
parties may proceed to the next stage.
4.4
Stage Two Review
student’s professional behaviour that instructor should follow the procedures in 4.3.1 above,
as well as discuss the concerns with the Coordinator of Field Education or Field Learning
Specialist following the procedure outlined in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of
Social Work (MSW) Practicum Manual.
4.4.1 Classroom instructor and Student. When a Stage Two review is deemed to be
necessary:
(a) the instructor will notify the Program Coordinator and the Director that the next stage of
review is being undertaken.
(b) the instructor and the Program Coordinator will meet with the student to discuss the
concerns. The student may elect to bring someone to the meeting. If the student plans to
attend the meeting with someone, he/she must notify the Program Coordinator, in advance,
of the identity and relationship of that person (to the student).
4.4.2 Practicum Instructor and student. When a Stage Two review is deemed to be
necessary:
(a) the Coordinator of Field Education or Field Learning Specialist will inform the Faculty
Field Liaison, the Program Coordinator, and the Director that the next stage of review is
being undertaken relating to the practicum concerns.
(b) the Program Coordinator will meet with the student, the practicum instructor, the
Faculty Field Liaison, and either the Coordinator of Field Education or Field Learning
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Specialist, to discuss the concerns. The student may elect to bring someone to the meeting.
If the student plans to attend the meeting with someone, he/she must notify the Program
Coordinator, in advance, of the identity and relationship of that person (to the student).
4.4.3
Either the Program Coordinator (in the case of concerns arising from the classroom) or the
Coordinator of Field Education or the Field Learning Specialist (in the case of concerns
arising from the practicum) will determine the nature of the concerns and gather sufficient
information to develop a written plan to address the concerns, if one is needed. No further
action may be required, or the student may be asked, in writing, to modify his/her behaviour
and/or seek appropriate help. This process is designed to assist students in dealing with
identified concerns that have an impact on their performance in the respective Social Work
program.
4.5
Stage Three Review
4.5.1
Generally, a Stage Three review occurs when concerns have not been resolved in the prior
stages of review, the issues are serious enough and at the discretion of the Director require
formal intervention, or the issues are serious enough that the student is being considered for
withdrawal or discontinuance in the program or suspension or expulsion from the University.
4.5.2
Intervention at this stage will, in most cases, require the following:
(a) formal disciplinary action under Senate Bylaw 31, for academic or non-academic
misconduct;
(b) withdrawal from study under the Student Medical Withdrawal Policy; or
(c) a meeting of the Academic Standing Committee of the School of Graduate Studies (in the
case of M.S.W. students) to determine whether the student should be withdrawn from the
program.
The procedures to be followed where one of these interventions is warranted can be found in the
relevant bylaw or policy under which the matter is being processed.
4.5.3
In appropriate cases at this stage of review, the parties are not precluded from arriving at a
written plan to address the concerns, which may include the student being required, in
writing, to modify his/her behaviour and/or seek appropriate help. What constitutes an
appropriate case rests within the discretion of the Director.
5.0
Appeals
5.1
Appeals are available to students who are aggrieved by a decision made at the Stage Three
level of review. Appeals of those decisions are governed by the relevant bylaw or policy
under which the matter was processed.
Appendix to the Student Professional Behaviour Policy
The student professional behaviour policy appears to meet the requirements of the CASWE
accreditation standards and the University of Windsor’s senate bylaws. The following are some notes
on potential inclusions and/or connection content from accreditation standards and the University
senate.
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1. Standards of Accreditation
SB 2.9. Schools must provide evidence of policies prohibiting harassment, including sexual
harassment and abuse of power, and describe how these policies are publicized. The school policy
on sexual harassment shall be based on a broad definition that includes gender harassment, sexist
or hetero-sexist innuendo, climate and attitudes. Procedures for handling complaints shall be made
evident and shall be accessible. Where no University policy is in place or where a more limited
definition of sexual harassment exists, the School shall give evidence of advocating for the
establishment of appropriate policy, including confidentiality and appeal provisions.
SM 2.10. The decision processes of the School shall adhere to democratic principles and respect due
process.
SB 4.3. Schools shall have policies requiring that the performance of professional responsibilities of
social work students be in accordance with the relevant social work code of ethics, with particular
emphasis on professional responsibilities towards vulnerable or disadvantaged groups.
SB 4.3.1. Schools shall indicate how they prepare students to monitor and evaluate their own
behaviour in relation to the relevant code of ethics.
SB 4.3.2. Schools shall indicate how their policies and procedures provide for the termination of
programmes of those social work students found to be engaging in behaviour contrary to the
relevant social work code of ethics and who are therefore judged to be unsuitable for the profession
of social work.
SB 4.3.3. Schools shall show how these procedures are consistent with the relevant human rights
legislation, with the mission of the CASWE and with the mission of the School concerned.
2. The University Senate
Senate Bylaw 31: Student affairs contain a large section on student behaviour and the following is
listed. This is a large section of the senate bylaws and it does continue further. It is the most
applicable section of the senate bylaws. It is probably most realistic to ask students to refer to the
bylaws.
University discipline is limited to student misconduct which adversely affects the University
community’s pursuit of its educational objectives. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a
manner compatible with the objectives and purposes of the University of Windsor. Any student at
the University of Windsor whose conduct is improper in that it exhibits a lack of integrity touching
upon the educational objectives and requirements of the University must be disciplined appropriately
in the interest of safeguarding and upholding these standards.
It is desirable to define and identify further the standard demanded of each student at the University
of Windsor in the interest of educational integrity. Enumerated below are illustrations of improper
conduct which would lead to an inference of lack of integrity. These are illustrations only and shall
be taken as in any way limiting the generality of the high standards of conduct required by the
objectives and purposes of the University of Windsor.
Examples of misconduct for which students are subjected to university discipline are defined as
follows:
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a. Dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, impersonation at an examination, or knowingly
furnishing false information to the University.
b. Forgery, alteration, or use of University documents, records or instruments of identification
with intent to defraud.
c. Intentional obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary
proceedings, or other University activities, including public service functions, and other
authorized activities on University premises.
d. Malicious abuse of any person on University premises or at University sponsored or
University supervised functions or malicious conduct which threatens, endangers or harasses
any such person.
e. Theft from or deliberate damage to University premises or theft of or deliberate damage to
property of a member of the University community on University premises.
f. Failure to comply with directions of members of the University administration or of the
teaching staff acting in the proper performance of their particular duties.
g. Violation of published University regulations, including regulations relating to entry and use
of University facilities.
h. Violation of published rules governing University residence halls.
i. Deliberate alternation or misappropriate of computer records, data, software, etc. of the
University or member of the University community.
j. Breach or misuse of the Code of Computing Practice for the University of Windsor Computer
Centre user.
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