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ICA001 - Introduction to Computers and Applications
In this subject students are introduced to a microcomputer operating system (MS Windows Vista), and the following business applications: MS Word 2007 for word processing, MS PowerPoint 2007 for business presentations, and MS Excel 2007 for spreadsheets. Students will use Windows Vista to effectively operate a microcomputer, access various Seneca computer systems, and use Office 2007 to prepare word documents, create business presentations, and develop spreadsheets.

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SSW301 - Case Management
This subject continues the study of the continuum of services available to individuals and families. The current issues and practices within community agencies, residential care systems, and settlement services are examined. Service delivery plans will be explored in the specialty area that the student wishes to pursue. The future of online service delivery is introduced.
Pre-requisite: SSW202

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SSW302 - Principles of Counselling
This final course in the Social Service Methods series is a further development of SSW101 and SSW202. Emphasis is placed on needs assessment and intake skills, stages of the counseling process, and problem solving counseling interventions. In SSW202, Interviewing for Human Services, students were introduced to the basic tools of direct intervention; specifically the informational and helping interview. In SSW302, students are introduced to the process of helping clients problem solve.
Pre-requisite: SSW202

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SSW347 - Social Service Work Seminar
This seminar uses situations in supervised field work as the context for theoretical learning. The development of a professional attitude and approach is encouraged through self awareness and the ability to relate to others with insight, empathy and understanding.
Pre-requisites: SSW202, SWL247, and SWL257
Co-requisite: SSW357

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SSW357 - Social Service Field Work
Students are required to assume direct service responsibility for supervised field work through semesters 2, 3 and 4. In conjunction with an agency supervisor and field work co-ordinator, this responsibility will be evaluated as to the skill development and theoretical abilities needed to complete the SSW/SSWG Program. Field work takes place in a variety of community and situational settings that span the social service field.
Pre-requisites: SSW202, SWL247, and SWL257
Co-requisite: SSW347

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SWL136 - Introduction to Social Problems
The social and political dynamics of community settings are explored as they relate to individual and group needs. Students are expected to examine their own communities and to develop an understanding of principles of community development and associated skills.

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GEN001 - General Education Option
If you require either a general education option or an English subject, this will be displayed as GENXXX in SIRIS, on the screen entitled "Add a Subject Section" and within a box entitled "Suggested Subjects for Your Current Semester". Moving down the screen, look for a box entitled "General Education Options and English Subjects". Click on the arrow to search the list of options available to you this term. Click on the subject of your choice, click on "More Info" to read a brief outline of that subject then click on "Add Subject". A "Subject Enrol" screen will pop up, from which you can choose the date and time that will fit around your professional subjects already timetabled. Check your timetable to ensure you made the choice you intended. If you change your mind, go back to the "Available Options" screen, click on "Change Your Timetable" and drop the subject selected and choose another.

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GEN002 - General Education Option
If you require either a general education option or an English subject, this will be displayed as GENXXX in SIRIS, on the screen entitled "Add a Subject Section" and within a box entitled "Suggested Subjects for Your Current Semester". Moving down the screen, look for a box entitled "General Education Options and English Subjects". Click on the arrow to search the list of options available to you this term. Click on the subject of your choice, click on "More Info" to read a brief outline of that subject then click on "Add Subject". A "Subject Enrol" screen will pop up, from which you can choose the date and time that will fit around your professional subjects already timetabled. Check your timetable to ensure you made the choice you intended. If you change your mind, go back to the "Available Options" screen, click on "Change Your Timetable" and drop the subject selected and choose another.

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SSW371 - Selected Issues: Intimate Partner Abuse & Violence
The subject introduces the student to various forms of violence an dhow abuse manifests in women's lives. Topics to be discussed include violence from a societal perspective, elder abuse, relationship between pornography and violence, the effects on children who witness abuse/violence, and the responsibility of criminal just system on intimate partner abuse/violence. The course will also focus on the different impact of intimate partner abuse/violence on heterosexual relationships, immigrant and refugee groups, gay and lesbian couples, aboriginal women and women with disabilities. Initiatives for social change, achieving women's equality, and the elimination of the violence against women will be the guiding theme. Case studies, guest lectures and group exercises will be used to enhance learning.

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SSW372 - Selected Issues: Addictions
Addiction is a major issues, with large economic, social, political and personal consequences. This course will provide a framework for understanding the fundamental concepts in alcohol and drug dependence. We will examine a number of key domains in the addiction field, including: underlying theories of addiction, stigma, terminology, screening, drug policy, prevention and harm reductions. We will examine treatment issues in working with a number of diverse populations. Students will gain an overview of the scope of the addictions field and its relevance to social service work.

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SSW373 - Selected Issues: Mental Health
Mental Health is a major issue, with large economic, social, political and personal consequences. This course will provide a framework for understanding the fundamental concepts in mental illness. We will examine a number of key domains in the mental health field, including: underlying theories of stigma, terminology and the range of diagnosis, pharmacology, intervention, policy, and the consumer/survivor movement. We will examine treatment issues in working with a number of diverse populations. Students will gain an overview of the scope of the mental health field and its relevance to social service work.

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SSW374 - Selected Issues: Child Welfare
Curriculum under development.

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