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Program Requirements
The Graduate Option in Gender and Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary program for students who meet degree requirements in Social Work and who wish to take 6 credits of approved coursework to focus on gender, sexuality, feminist, and women's studies and issues in feminist research and methods.
Research Project (9 credits)
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SWRK 690 Independent Study Project (9 credits)
Overview
Social Work : An independent study project on a topic of interest in a comprehensive and creative fashion. The project is completed by the student following initial guidance from her/his advisor. It systematically examines a theoretical, substantive or empirical matter, using appropriate methodology.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Required Courses (21 credits)
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SWRK 643 Research Methods 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Social Work : Covers a range of qualitative and quantitative methods used in social work related research. Focuses on research skills and knowledge mobilization tools for conducting applied research in partnership with social service agencies and communities.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: D茅brosse, R茅gine (Winter)
Prerequisite: SWRK 653.
Restriction: Limited to M.S.W. students.
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SWRK 650 Field Work Practicum 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Social Work : Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Mitchell, Nicole (Fall) Mitchell, Nicole (Summer)
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SWRK 651 Field Work Practicum 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Social Work : Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Mitchell, Nicole (Fall) Mitchell, Nicole (Summer)
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SWRK 653 Research Methods 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Social Work : Covers a range of qualitative and quantitative methods used in social work related research. Provides a framework for accessing, interpreting, and integrating research literature into social work practice.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Marshall, Zack; D茅brosse, R茅gine (Fall)
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SWRK 660 Field Work Practicum 3 (6 credits)
Overview
Social Work : Supervised educational experience in social work practice integrating practice with theoretical knowledge characteristic of the specialized field. Individual and group instruction. Involves approximately 115 hours of work in a field setting.
Terms: Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Summer 2022
Instructors: Mitchell, Nicole (Fall) Mitchell, Nicole (Summer)
Involves approximately 220 hours of work in a field setting
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WMST 601 Feminist Theories and Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Women's Studies : Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.
Terms: Fall 2021
Instructors: Ketchum, Alexandra (Fall)
NOTE:
While not a prerequisite for admission, possession of a working knowledge of the French language is important not only to candidates who intend to seek admission to the Quebec professional order after graduation, but also to those who wish to maximize their field placement opportunities during their program. In consultation with the Field Education Coordinator, students may have the option of completing their field requirements at an approved social service agency outside of Quebec.
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
3 credits from the following:
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WMST 602 Feminist Research Symposium (3 credits)
Overview
Women's Studies : Discussion and development of participants' research in gender and women's studies.
Terms: Winter 2022
Instructors: Sandwell, Rachel (Winter)
Prerequisite: WMST 601.
Restriction: Must be enrolled in the Option in Gender and Women's Studies.
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3 credits of WMST at the 500 or 600 level;
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3 credits in another department approved as a complementary course to the Option in Gender and Women's Studies by an MSW adviser in the School of Social Work.
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12 credits of 500- or 600-level courses selected from the School of Social Work.
Faculty of Arts—2021-2022 (last updated Sep. 1, 2021) (disclaimer)
