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SWRK 220. History and Philosophy of Social Work.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026
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Description

Historical, theoretical and philosophical base of social work which includes the role of social work in the social welfare, modalities of practice, professional codes of ethics, and human rights legislation.
  • Restrictions: Only open to B.S.W. U1 students.
  • **Web add/drop deadline is August 31, 2026.
  • **Web withdrawal is not applicable.
  • **Students should carefully review the class schedule notes, as registration instructions, deadlines, and other conditions may vary by program. The OFNIE section is reserved for First Nations and Inuit students enrolled in community-based programs.

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