Course descriptions and outlines
There is an expectation that students will be familiar with the School's policies, in particular attendance and participation, submission of assignments and grading.
Please note that the outlines provided below are sample outlines. Actual course outlines may vary in structure, required readings, texts and assignments.
200 level
- SOCW 200A | An Introduction to Social Work Practice (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 55 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 57 KB)
- SOCW 200B | An Introduction to Social Welfare in Canada (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 33 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 45 KB)
300 level
- SOCW 304 | Social Work Practicum I (3.0)
Course description (UVic calendar)
Practicum information
- SOCW 304A | Social Work Practicum By Prior Learning Assessment (3.0)
Course description (UVic calendar)
Practicum information
- SOCW 311 | Understanding Oppression (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 71 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 77 KB)
- SOCW 312 | Collaborative Conversations: Working within Communities (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
DE sample outline (PDF, 64 KB)
- SOCW 319 | Research for Social Change (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
DE sample outline (PDF, 76 KB)
- SOCW 350A | Law and Social Services (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 47 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 82 KB)
- SOCW 350B | Legal Skills for Social Service Professionals (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 33 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 59 KB)
- SOCW 354 | An Introduction to Indigenous Issues & Human Services (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 44 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 52 KB)
- SOCW 356 | Human Development and the Social Environment within a Global Context (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
DE sample outline (PDF, 160 KB)
- SOCW 390 | Directed Studies (1.5 or 3.0) (offered by special arrangement)
Course description (UVic calendar)
- SOCW 391 | Indigenous Approaches to Healing and Helping (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 164 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 83 KB)
400 level
- SOCW 400 | Introduction to Social Work in the Health Care Sector (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
DE sample outline (PDF, 40 KB)
- SOCW 402 | Social Work Practicum II (4.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
Practicum information
- SOCW 404 | Child Welfare Specialization Practicum (4.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
Practicum information
- SOCW 404A | Child Welfare Specialization Child Welfare Practicum (4.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
Practicum information
- SOCW 413 | Critical Social Work Practices (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
DE sample outline (PDF, 62 KB)
- SOCW 433 | Working with Trauma (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 111 KB)
- SOCW 435 | Critical Perspectives in Mental Health Practice (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 28 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 84 KB)
- SOCW 451 | Indigenous Policy Issues in Social Work (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 82 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 42 KB)
- SOCW 452 | Teaching for Social Change (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 44 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 109 KB)
- SOCW 465 | Interdisciplinary Practice with Children & Families (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
DE sample outline (PDF, 37 KB)
- SOCW 469 | Introduction to Disability Studies (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On campus sample outline (PDF, 27 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 185 KB)
- SOCW 471 | Addictions in Society: Theory, Practice and Policy (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On campus sample outline (PDF, 57 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 223 KB)
- SOCW 472 | Social Work Practice in the Field of Addictions (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
DE sample outline (PDF, 158 KB)
- SOCW 474 | Introduction to Community Practice (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On campus sample outline (PDF, 61 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 163 KB)
- SOCW 475 | Child Welfare Practice (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On campus/DE sample outline (PDF, 39 KB)
- SOCW 476 | Family and Child Welfare Policy (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
DE sample outline (PDF, 79 KB)
- SOCW 477 | Developing Skills and Knowledge in Family Practice (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 48 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 115 KB)
- SOCW 490 | Directed Studies (1.5 or 3.0) (offered by special arrangement)
Course description (UVic calendar)
- SOCW 491 | Integration of Indigenous Approaches to Healing & Helping (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
On-campus sample outline (PDF, 56 KB)
DE sample outline (PDF, 73 KB)
- SOCW 492 | Protecting Indigenous Children (1.5)
Course description (UVic calendar)
DE sample outline (PDF, 49 KB)
News and events
- BSW 2012 Application cycle now closed. Information on 2013 entry available in November 2012.
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- MSWI - On-line program with May 2012 entry
- MSW Advanced - On-line program with Sept 2012 entry
- non-BSW entry - No intake for 2012. Next on campus program offered 2013
- MSWI - On-line program with May 2012 entry
MSW 2011 application cycle closed (for program entry in 2012).
Distance education
- You can complete your Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or your Master of Social Work (MSW) online.