Areas of Practice

The School of Social Work at 鶹 prepares graduates for specialized professional practice in one of two areas: “Practice with Individuals and Families” and “International, Community, and Policy Practice”.

Practice with Individuals and Families

The School of Social Work at 鶹 prepares graduates for specialized professional practice in one of two areas: “Practice with Individuals and Families” and “International, Community, and Policy Practice”.

Practice with Individuals and Families

This area of practice supports students in developing theoretical and clinical capacities to provide effective services for individuals and families presenting with an array of complex social, psychological, physical, and mental health issues. Courses in this stream incorporate theoretical and clinical perspectives based on research-informed best practices. Curricula include advanced methods of child and family assessment and treatment, couple counselling, child, youth and adult mental health, child welfare, violence against women, youth justice, persons with disabilities, illness and palliative care, ageing, social care, caregiving, and loss and bereavement.

Courses

See Program Requirements and Courses.

International, Community, and Policy Practice

Over the past several decades, interest and opportunities in International & Community Development within social work have burgeoned. To this end, this area of study has been developed to serve our increasingly diverse populations within Québec and Canada and in an increasingly interconnected world.

Practicing in this field involves working with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities to influence laws, legislation and policies. This area of practice is ideal for students considering careers in international and community development, practice work with immigrants, refugees and war-affected populations, advocacy work on global policy issues, and those aiming to broaden their domestic practice competence through understanding the international dimensions of community and social issues

Courses

See Program Requirements and Courses.

See Areas of Practice.

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