Social Work Pre-Major - AASW Program Outline

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1 Social Work Pre-Major - AASW Program Outline PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION DATE: September 2016 OUTLINE EFFECTIVE DATE: September 2018 PROGRAM OUTLINE REVIEW DATE: April 2023 GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Social Work Pre-Major pathway consists of two years of coursework, primarily in social sciences and humanities, that prepare the student for competitive admission to Year 3 in a Social Work degree program at BC and Alberta institutions. The pre-major pathway provides the first two full years of study towards a four-year degree. All Social Work courses are taken in the final two years of study. Program Information: The Social Work Pre-Major pathway is modelled on the provincially recognized Associate of Arts degree, which guarantees a full 60 credits of transfer credit within the BC post-secondary system. This pathway consists of courses in the humanities and social sciences and is a foundation for future study in a social work major. The Human Service Worker diploma program is an alternative for students who wish to earn a recognized two-year credential that leads to employment in the social services field. Many Social Work degree programs also recognize at least one year of transfer credit for this diploma, giving students another pathway into a social work major. To select the appropriate pathway, students should always speak with an education advisor about their educational and career goals. Program Laddering and Transfer Admission into Year 3 Social Work programs is highly competitive, and acceptance into a Social Work program is not guaranteed. GPA requirements for entry into Social Work programs may be higher than the C+ average required for the Associate of Arts degree. The Associate of Arts degree includes three math and science courses in its breadth requirements. While Social Work program entry requirements vary and are subject to change, few Social Work programs include a math or science requirement. Students who do not wish to earn an Associate of Arts degree may choose to replace one or more of the math and science courses in this pathway with other arts courses, in consultation with an education advisor to ensure that all program admission requirements are met.

2 Delivery: This program is delivered face to face and online COTR Credits: 60 Hours for this program: hours Typical Structure of Instructional Hours: Practicum Hours (if applicable): Instructional Activity Duration Type of Practicum Duration Lecture Hours On-the-job Experience Seminars / Tutorials Formal Work Experience Laboratory / Studio Hours 60 Other Practicum / Field Experience Hours Total Other Contact Hours Total Program Outline Author or Contact: Erin Aasland Hall, Department Head Signature APPROVAL SIGNATURES: Department Head Erin Aasland Hall aaslandhall@cotr.bc.ca Dean of Business and University Studies Darrell Bethune bethune@cotr.bc.ca Department Head Signature Dean Signature EDCO Valid from: September April 2023 Education Council Approval Date May. 28, 2018/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2018 fall\social work pre-major.docx 2

3 PROGRAM PREREQUISITES AND TRANSFER CREDIT: Admission Requirements: Secondary school graduation (or equivalent) Math 11 or equivalent (Foundation of Math 11, Applications of Math 12, Principles of Math 11, Pre- Calculus Math 11, MATH 080) Minimum 65% in English 12 or equivalent Basic computer skills are also recommended Flexible Assessment (FA): Credit can be awarded for one or more courses in this program through FA Yes No Learners may request formal recognition for flexible assessment at the College of the Rockies through one or more of the following processes: External Evaluation, Worksite Assessment, Demonstration, Standardized Test, Self-assessment, Interview, Products/Portfolio, Challenge Exam. Contact an Education Advisor for more information. Transfer Credit: For transfer information within British Columbia, Alberta and other institutions, please visit Students should also contact an academic advisor at the institution where they want transfer credit. Social Work Pre-Major Pathway program: This program is designed to prepare students for entry into Year 3 of a Social Work degree program after 2 years of study at COTR. Associate of Arts Degree General Requirements: 60 semester credits of first and second year courses. These must include a minimum of 18 credits in Arts at the second year level taken in two or more subject areas. Students may choose to substitute the math and science breadth requirements with other arts courses, in consultation with an Education Advisor, to ensure that all transfer requirements are met. Students who do not complete 9 credits in Math and science do not receive an Associate of Arts degree. May. 28, 2018/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2018 fall\social work pre-major.docx 3

4 Sample Program: A B C D 6 credits in first year- English ENGL 100 English Composition 3 ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 Introduction to Poetry and Drama or Introduction to Prose Fiction 3 VIU specifics ENGL credits in Science which shall include at least: MATH 101 Finite Mathematics 1 3 STAT 106 Statistics 3 UFV requirement 3 credits in a laboratory science, e.g., 3 CHEM 100 or CHEM 101 or BIOL 101 or BIOL 151 or GEOG 101 or GEOL 105 or PHYS credits in Arts which shall include: 6 credits in Social Science (ANTH, CRIM, ECON, ENST, POLI, PSYC and SOCI) SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology: The Individual and Society 3 SOCI 102 Introduction to Sociology 2: Social Institutions 3 6 credits in Humanities (FA, COMC, FNST, FREN, HIST, KTUN, PHIL, RELS, SPAN) other than English: FNST 101 First Nations Studies 3 UNBC Requirement FNST 203 Indigenous Ways of Knowing 3 24 additional credits in Arts: ANTH 101 or ANTH 105 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Health and Wellness in Aboriginal Communities ANTH 211 or Anthropology of Gender or 3 PHIL 201 Social & Political Philosophy SOCI 240 Indigenous Family Support Studies 3 HIST 211 or POLI 203 or 200-level CRIM Women in Canada: 1920 to the Present or Canadian Government & Politics PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 1 3 PSYC 102 Introduction to Psychology 2 3 PSYC 207 or PSYC 240 or CRIM 210 Social Psychology Introduction to Abnormal Psychology Law, Youth, and Young Offenders RELS 112 or RELS 180 or PHIL 101 or CRIM 103/PSYC 103 or 100-level Elective World Religions or The Search for Meaning or An Introduction to Philosophical Inquiry 1 or Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior or 100-Level Arts Elective And 9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas HSWR 200 Roles and Responsibilities in Human Services 3 HSWR 201 Trends and Issues in Human Services 3 COMC 253 Intercultural Communication 3 Total Credits HIST 211 recommended for UNBC 3 UFV requires PSYC 250 Human Development or equivalent 3 May. 28, 2018/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2018 fall\social work pre-major.docx 4

5 COURSE GRADE To earn an Associate of Arts degree, students will be expected to maintain an average overall grade of C+ or better calculated on all courses counting towards the associate degree, with a minimum grade of C in any one course. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS can be found on the COTR SharePoint site: ANTH 101 This course involves an in-depth exploration of the concept of culture and the cross-cultural study of human diversity within the discipline of anthropology. Students focus on topics such as anthropological research, ethics, culture, worldview, gender, language, marriage, families and households, Indigenous peoples, religion and globalization. Students also engage in self-reflexive examination of their own worldviews, perceptions and biases in relation to other peoples and cultures. ANTH 105 This course adopts a holistic approach to understanding health and wellness issues that impact Aboriginal communities. Students examine many factors and conditions that impact Aboriginal community health from a strength based rather than problem focused approach. This course also focuses on Aboriginal worldviews in terms of how community health and wellness is articulated and maintained. Traditional knowledge and Aboriginal scholarship are incorporated alongside anthropological perspectives. Whether delivered face to face or online, the course is treated as an interactive lecture series. Aboriginal representatives from local communities and scholars knowledgeable about course topics share their valuable insights and knowledge with students. ANTH 211 This course explores the cultural constructions of gender through an ethnographic perspective that engages students in cross-cultural comparative analysis. Students will critically examine early studies and anthropological perspectives of gender as well as current and post-modern perspectives including feminist anthropology and queer theory. Cultural constructions of gender are explored through various topics such as: biology; human evolution; sexuality; gender roles; gender stratification; identity; division of labour; politics; kinship, families and households; religion and globalism. COMC 253 This course explores the inherent relationship between culture, language and communication. The key concepts of study are identity, culture, assumptions and stereotypes, beliefs, value systems, and globalization. From theory to practice, students will investigate the impact of identity and context in intercultural interactions. The focus of this course is to help students develop meaningful strategies to communicate in today s culturally diverse communities. CRIM 103 This course is an introduction to biological, psychiatric, psychological and social/environmental explanations of criminal and deviant behaviour. This course explores specific types of behaviours such as violent offences (homicide), sexual offences and family violence through a psychological lens. The unique nature and needs of female, youth, Aboriginal and mentally disordered offenders will also be explored. May. 28, 2018/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2018 fall\social work pre-major.docx 5

6 CRIM 210 This course is an analysis of the nature, prevalence, characteristics and consequences of youth crime, deviance and responses to youth crime in Canada. Students examine the social construction of youth crime and young offenders. The history of youth crime legislations, legal frameworks, theoretical explanations and statistics of youth deviance are analyzed. ENGL 100 English 100 focuses on composition for academic purposes and develops a student s ability to write clearly and effectively. Students also learn the fundamentals of critical thinking, scholarly research, and academic reading. ENGL 101 An introduction to the critical reading of literature through the study and analysis of poetry and drama. ENGL 102 The aim of English 102 is to read fiction with an understanding of genre, technique and form; to apply various critical strategies to literary texts; and to develop analytical writing skills appropriate to essays at the university level. Above all, students can read with increased understanding of the art of literature and, therefore, with more enjoyment and with a better grasp of fiction s contribution to their understanding of the moral, social and political forces that shape modern life. FNST 101 This course is an introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of Aboriginal studies. The prehistory, history, and traditional and contemporary cultures of Aboriginals in Canada and their various perspectives are addressed. Additionally, the historical overview of Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal relations and their effects are explored. FNST 203 This course introduces students to concepts of Indigenous traditional knowledge, worldview and epistemology through witnessing Elder teachings, insights from Indigenous scholars and experiences of Indigenous community members. This course begins with a review of knowledge creation and ways of knowing. It then explores the value, importance and uniqueness of Indigenous ways of knowing and pedagogy in comparison to Western ways of knowing and pedagogy through exploring questions that are important to First Nations peoples. HIST 211 This course focuses on a number of important aspects of women's twentieth century experience in intriguing ways. Concepts such as domesticity and motherhood are examined through the study of marriage rituals, childrearing practices, and contraceptive methods. The sexual division of labour is analyzed in terms of women's paid and unpaid work during times like the Second World War. Consumption is examined by looking at shopping habits of the 1950s. Political involvement is measured not only in the progress women made in becoming persons, but also in becoming feminists. Attempts are also made to account for the experiences of immigrant and lesbian women. HSWR 200 HSWR 200 introduces you to the practice of social work including a critical examination of the ethics, values and historical development of the social work profession. Students examine the stages of the helping process common to this field. May. 28, 2018/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2018 fall\social work pre-major.docx 6

7 HSWR 201 HSWR 201 is a critical introduction to the study of Canadian Social Welfare Policy and the structure of social services in Canada. The objectives and context of social welfare are presented and examined using different ideologies and discourses. MATH 101 This course is intended for students who require an appreciation of higher mathematics, but don t require calculus. Math 101 stresses a logical and critical thinking approach while investigating the following topics: an introduction to linear algebra, linear programming, the simplex method, set theory and counting, an introduction to probability and statistics, and Markov Processes. PHIL 101 Philosophy 101 is designed to introduce students to the questions and ideas in the world of thought and the skills of moral reasoning. In the context of both classical and contemporary philosophers, the moral principles used to justify how we should live are discussed. What are the sources of such principles? What are their limitations? An analysis of various moral traditions will seek to answer Socrates timeless ethical question. How ought we to live? PHIL 201 This course is designed to explore some of the basic questions about the nature of human beings in society, and to investigate the philosophical foundations of political structures. We shall analyze the concepts of liberty, justice, political power and historical laws. We address questions about political obligation and rights, as well as conduct a thinker-by-thinker historical analysis of social and political thought in the Western Tradition. Our resources include readings from Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx, Nietzsche and many more, both classical and contemporary. POLI 203 This course introduces students to Canadian government and politics. Concentration will be on understanding the theoretical constructs used by political scientists to explain government and politics, establishing the historical foundation and current operation of the Constitution/Charter of Rights and Freedoms and exploring the four institutional components of the federal system. Students are exposed to the case study method to develop an even more in-depth comprehension of various issues surrounding these aspects of Canadian government and politics. Students are also introduced to scholarly research as a means of developing their skills as critical readers, analysts, interpreters, and communicators. Exposure to the new technologies, including computers, will assist with this development. PSYC 101 This course provides an introduction to the history, principles, and methods of psychology. Topics may include the brain and behaviour, sensation and perception, learning and memory, thinking and language, and states of consciousness. PSYC 102 This course is a continuation of Psychology 101. Topics may include development across the lifespan, intelligence, motivation, emotion, stress and health, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, and social behaviour. May. 28, 2018/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2018 fall\social work pre-major.docx 7

8 PSYC 207 An introduction to theory and research in the study of human social behaviour. Topics include social perception, attitudes and prejudice, interpersonal attraction, prosocial behaviour, aggression, and group influence. PSYC 240 This course is an introduction to the research, history, and theories of abnormal psychology. A major emphasis in the course is to examine selected categories of psychological disorders such as: anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Additional topics may include diagnostic classification, the impact of health and stress on psychological functioning, understanding abnormality, and therapies. RELS 112 This course examines prominent World Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Primal Religions. Jainism, Sikhism, Shinto and Zoroastrianism are also discussed. Each tradition is explored in terms of historical development (key figures, events, evolution, etc.) and fundamental worldview (Divine Reality, human nature, the problem and solution for human beings, ethical teachings, life beyond death, mystical approaches, etc.). Through the course, students develop knowledge and appreciation of each religion as well as religiosity/spirituality in general. Meta-issues, such as religion in modern life and religious pluralism, will also be explored. RELS 180 This course explores the question of meaning in life, especially in the modern setting. The disintegration of externally-provided meanings, and the proposition of a universe without objective value, poses specific issues and questions for individuals: Where can meaning be found? Is meaning merely subjective? What role does God, religion, spirituality, nature, science, and society play? After examining the philosophical context which structures the question of modern meaning, we explore diverse solutions to it (religious, spiritual, atheistic etc.) Sources include Neitzsche, Kierkegaard, Tolstoy, Camus, Sartre, Freud, Jung, Viktor Frankl, Bertrand Russel and others. SOCI 101 Sociology 101 introduces students to the basic concepts of sociology, while also focusing on the relationship between the individual and society. In addition to theory and research methods, topical areas include: culture, socialization, media, conformity, social structure and interaction, sex and intimate relationships, population and urbanization, and globalization. Students will increasingly acquire a sociological perspective to enrich their understanding of the social world, especially the vital link between self and society. SOCI 102 This course examines the major social institutions and social processes in contemporary society. Aside from an introduction to sociology, and an overview of the central theoretical perspectives, special topics include: Family and Intimate Relationships, Education, Religion, Mass Media, Economy and Work, Power, Politics and Government, Social Class and Stratification, Global Stratification, and Collective Behaviour, Social Movements and Social Change. SOCI 240 This course explores the diverse and unique nature and dynamics of First Nations, Aboriginal, Metis and Inuit (referred to inclusively as indigenous) families. Students learn directly from Indigenous families, their support networks and advocates their strengths as well as the challenges and struggles they continue to face through the imposed transition from traditional to contemporary family roles. From this, students will work towards May. 28, 2018/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2018 fall\social work pre-major.docx 8

9 fostering a better understanding of how they can assist in providing culturally appropriate family support, and promoting family wellness and safe environments for children. STAT 106 This course introduces the fundamental ideas of statistics and can be applied to any discipline. Topics include: collection, description, and presentation of data; calculating central tendency and dispersion; probability and statistical inference; hypothesis testing (means, proportions, variances, one and two samples); correlation and regression; decision making and sampling, Goodness of Fit Tests, and Contingency Tables. May. 28, 2018/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2018 fall\social work pre-major.docx 9