Dalhousie University
Course Information:
Community and Social Change Analysis
3 credits
Graduate |
There are tensions within the concept of community between marginalization and/or self-determination. Through case studies, the course explores these tensions as they occur in the field of community “care”, and expanding field of social work practice. The theoretical base for the course draws on a variety of perspectives such as communitarianism, eco-feminism, social ecology, managerialism, neo-liberalism, and new” social movement theory. |
Theory and Practice of Anti-Oppressive Social Work in Diverse Communities
3 credits
Graduate |
The principles of cross-cultural and ethnic-specific social work practice are now widely accepted in social work education, training and practice. The more recent challenge has been to develop anti-racist and anti-oppressive theory and practice. Racism and oppressive practices are in conflict with the “caring” notion of social work as a profession. Multiple forms of oppression frame everyone's life. Social work intervention either adds to oppression, condones it through non-action, or does something to ease or break oppression. The aim of this course is to unravel the underlying thread of multiple oppression, and the interaction of various sources and forms of oppression, and to develop practice strategies that seek to challenge and break oppression. |
Cross-Cultural Issues and Social Work Practice
3 credits
Undergraduate |
This course provides an opportunity to critically examine theoretical frameworks for viewing marginalized racial, ethnic and cultural groups in society, to examine personal values as they relate to the above groups, to develop skills in working effectively with these groups, and to understand related social policies. |
Life Processes: Conceptualizations and practices for Critical Social Work
3 credits
Undergraduate |
This course critically explores a range of life events and processes that may impact peoples’ development, personalities and potentials. Attention is given to how ethnicity, race, social class, ability, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, and other social variables intersect with the individual development. The need for differential reactions from workers in response to clients varied life experiences will also be considered. |
Advancing Social Justice
3 credits
Undergraduate |
This course introduces students to the central concepts of a social justice perspective through a deconstruction and reconstruction of various assumptions, practices, and positionalities that advance and/or impede social justice. Rooted in processes of critically reflective analysis this course attends to cognitive, affective, and spiritual learning processes. |
Introduction to Community Social Work
3 credits
Undergraduate |
Community Development within social work is the facilitation of meaningful change within communities to improve the quality of life for members of those communities. This course considers various conceptions of community, elements of change processes, and specific change strategies. |
Degree and Certificate InformationDegrees
Degree/
Level | Title/
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Language | History |
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Master of Social Work
Graduate |
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Bachelor of Social Work
Undergraduate |
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Certificates
Information on Training and Other Services
Additional Information
Non‑Profit Sector Leadership
The Dalhousie College of Continuing Education actively supported non-profit organizations in their professional and organizational development for nearly 25 years. Our intention over this time was to help improve their governance and management practices, enable them to pursue their missions more effectively and creatively and work collaboratively with others locally, nationally and globally in building stronger communities and a more just and democratic world.
Due to retirements and changing priorities, as of January 2016 we no longer will provide a sector focused program of training and advisory services for executive directors, managers, volunteer board members and others involved with non-profit sector organizations.
A number of valuable resources, have been removed from this site effective June 30, 2016. These can now be found online at www.governinggood.ca. Click on the resources section.
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