Specialization


Specialization in Social Welfare and Social Development

Graduation Requirements:

In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Arts (four-year) degree requirements, which include regulations on first year and subject maximum and breadth requirements.


Program Requirements:

Students will need to achieve a minimum 60% average in the 54 credits presented for the Specialization in Social Welfare and Social Development.

Students must complete 120 credits including 54 credits in the Specialization as follows:
SWLF 1006 Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Development 3 cr.
SOCI 1016 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
SWLF 2006 Ideology and Social Welfare 3 cr.
SWLF 2007 Poverty and Social Policy in Canada 3 cr.
SOCI 2126 Social Research Methods 3 cr.
SOCI 2127 Social Statistics and Data Analysis 3 cr.
SWLF 2995 Community Service-Learning for Social Development 6 cr.
SWLF 3006 Social and Economic Justice 3 cr.
SWLF 3007 History of Social Welfare 3 cr.
SWLF Upper level   24 cr.

Breadth Requirements and Electives:

ACAD 1601   3 cr.
Humanities   3 cr.
Science   6 cr.
Electives   54 cr.

Note:

  • A maximum of 6 credits of cross-listed courses may count toward a Specialization in Social Welfare and Social Development.

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