SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

CARLETON UNIVERSITY

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

HANDBOOK

2017-2018

Prepared by:

School of Social Work

Telephone: (613) 520-2600 ext 8304

Fax: (613) 520-7496

Website: www.carleton.ca/ssw

Please read this handbook. It contains valuable information that can be of great

assistance to you as you move through the program. The Handbook should be

visited in consultation with the Graduate Calendar. It is your responsibility as a

student to meet all of the requirements and due dates for your program and this

includes applying to graduate. We hope you have an enjoyable and productive

MSW experience.

This handbook sets out general information about the MSW program for 2017-2018 and is meant as a

reference. However, the program, regulations and guidelines set out in the Carleton University

Graduate Calendar take precedence. You are advised to check the School’s website

(www.carleton.ca/ssw) for possible changes, School announcements and information prior to

registration and throughout the year.

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ORIENTATION September 5th (Times/Location TBA)

Each year during the first week of the term, the Faculty of Graduate and

Postdoctoral Affairs conducts a number of information sessions for all new (and

returning) Graduate Students. They also conduct the compulsory TA training

workshop for those students who have a TA award. The schedule for the sessions will

be posted on their website later this summer (http://gradstudents.carleton.ca/ ) The

School MSW also tries to fit within the FGPA Orientation, a School Orientation for

our own new incoming students.

These are important events and you should commit to attending. This is an

opportunity to become aware of things that will help you in your progression through

the program. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn of opportunities.

As MSW students are part of the Graduate Students Association (GSA), all

students are welcome and encouraged to take part in orientation events the GSA is

hosting. For more information on GSA orientation activities and events visit

www.carleton.ca/gsa

1. WELCOME 1.1 Director’s Welcome Gerald de Montigny, Director

On behalf of the faculty and staff I wish to extend you a warm welcome to the School of Social Work

at Carleton University. The MSW program is rooted in structural social work theory which had its

origins at Carleton University. The Carleton MSW is a nationally and internationally recognized

graduate program attracting many excellent students from across Canada and abroad. You will be

part of a population of approximately 100 full and part-time graduate students with diverse ideas,

interests and experiences.

1.2 Graduate Supervisor’s Welcome Sarah Todd, Graduate Supervisor

Welcome to the School of Social Work. You are joining a school with a strong commitment

to the principles of social justice, equality and dignity for all people in society. I hope that your time

with us is a very rewarding academic experience. The program is fast-paced and challenging, but

enjoyable at the same time. I look forward to meeting new incoming students and connecting with

students from last year.

1.3 Graduate Association of Social Work (GRASSOW) grassowcarleton@gmail.com Facebook: Grassow Carleton (community page)

The Graduate Association of Social Work (GRASSOW) is a student association run solely by

and for graduate Social Work students, both at the Masters and PhD level. GRASSOW stimulates

social, intellectual and political contact, and acts as a valuable support for individual graduate

students. It is GRASSOW's goal to promote and maintain communication between graduate Social

Work students and other student associations; the School of Social Work; the university

administration; and the larger community.

GRASSOW has student representatives on various boards and committees. Student

representatives are asked to attend regularly meetings (approximately once monthly) and to report

back to the GRASSOW executive so that all students can remain sufficiently informed of current

events and issues of relevance to them.

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GRASSOW also has a long and established relationship with the much larger Graduate

Student Association (GSA), which represents all graduate student associations on campus, including

GRASSOW. GRASSOW sends delegates to monthly GSA council meetings, which gives graduate

Social Work students the opportunity to provide input into broader issues on the Carleton campus.

All MSW and PhD students are members of GRASSOW and, as such, are eligible for

positions within the executive/committees. Those who are interested in being involved in a more

formal way will be asked to express interest at an initial meeting during Orientation Week.

GRASSOW provides an important way for students to be active. Be sure to come out,

participate and have your voice heard.

2.0 THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK The School of Social Work was founded in Ottawa at the former St. Patrick’s College in

1949. St. Patrick’s College joined Carleton University in 1967 but it was not until 1973 that St.

Patrick’s College moved from its downtown campus to Carleton University.

In 1977 the School formally adopted structural social work as its primary approach to social

work.

2.1 Mission Statement

Educational equity recognizes the structural inequalities in society that result in differential access to,

and differential distribution, of power (economic, political, social and cultural) for groups of people.

The School operates on the principle that amelioration of structural inequalities is at the heart of

social work practice. To affirm its commitment the School has adopted a Mission Statement on

Educational Equity. See SSW Website http://carleton.ca/socialwork/about/

2.2 Student Conduct

Students at Carleton University have a clear set of rights and responsibilities that can be found at http://carleton.ca/secretariat/policies/ Stunts in the school of social work are expected to behave in accordance with this document.

In addition, social work is a profession, meaning that social workers are educated to

exercise judgement in the face of complex and competing interests and claims (CASW, 2005). The educational programs of the School of Social Work at Carleton University have been developed to prepare students to become members of the social work profession. As such, students must conduct themselves in a professional manner both in class and in the community. This means that students must be familiar with and adhere to the CASW Code of Ethics. They must also treat everyone in the school including staff, professors, field supervisors, and each other professionally.

The rights and responsibilities document and the code of ethics outline, among other things, the foundation upon which we have developed processes to deal with conflict. If conflicts arise, it is expected that people will address their concerns or complaints directly with the people involved in a constructive and respectful manner. If the conflict cannot be resolved at this level, only then would it be appropriate to involve the graduate supervisor who will either deal with the situation or refer it on to the most appropriate person in the university. At no time would it be acceptable to post details of the concerns on-line or on a social media website.

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2.3 Use of Computer Technologies in the School See SSW Website http://carleton.ca/socialwork/about/

Use of computer technologies (laptops, netbooks, smart phones) in the classroom is

encouraged if it augments academic learning but not used for social purposes.

The production of recordings of classroom interactions is expressly prohibited unless

authorized and approved by the instructor and by all class participants. The use of such recordings is

subject to guidelines for ethical professional use. Unauthorized web posting of such recordings

constitutes a serious violation of members’ privacy and confidentiality rights.

Unless given permission by the School of Social Work or the practicum supervisor, students are not

authorized to speak on behalf of the School or their practicum agency. Moreover, students should not

give the impression that they can speak on behalf of the School of Social Work or the practicum

agency. Students must not share information that is explicitly confidential about the School or

confidential information about their practicum setting, clients, colleagues or other students.

2.4 Structural Social Work: An Introduction

The School of Social Work at Carleton University has played a central role in the

development of what has been called Structural Social Work. The impetus for structural social work

originated in the social and political turmoil of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Many of those who

contributed to the development of structural approaches to social work were activists in radical and

feminist politics, gay and lesbian liberation, community organization, and anti-racist struggles.

Structural social work is about the critical examination and exploration of the social, political,

economic, cultural and historical context of society and how this context contributes to people’s

hardships. Structural social work is directed at bringing about social change and creating a more fair

and just society and at the same time, structural social work is committed to working with individuals

and supporting them in their time of immediate need. In this regard being committed to the provision

of immediate relief is as important as being committed to social change.

2.5 Readings in Structural Social Work As an incoming student you might want to prepare for the coming year by reading some

material on structural social work.

For those interested in beginning to read in structural social work, some suggested titles are

listed below. Please be advised that reading these books prior to starting classes is not a requirement.

Carniol, Ben (2005). Case Critical Social Services & Social Justice in Canada 5th Ed.

Lundy, Colleen. Social Work and Social Justice and Human Rights: A Structural Approach

to Practice 2nd Edition, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2011.

Mullaly, Bob (1997). Structural Social Work: Ideology, Theory, and Practice 2nd Ed.

Toronto: Oxford University Press.

Payne, Malcolm (2005) Modern Social Work Theory 3rd Ed. Chicago: Lyceum Books

3.0 MSW PROGRAM REGULATIONS Although this handbook sets out general regulations and guidelines for the MSW program for

2017-2018, the program and guidelines set out in the Carleton University Graduate Calendar takes

precedence.

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3.1 Status

See Section 7.9 Graduate Calendar http://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradregulations/

Full-Time Studies

Graduate students admitted as full time will be required to complete their program as full-

time students, and will be assessed full time fees for the duration of their program. Full-time status is

not based on course registration numbers - summer term included.

Part-Time Studies

A part-time graduate student will not register in more than 1.25 credits per term, including

audit courses.

Part-time Students must maintain continuous registration for a minimum of two terms per

year until all course requirements are completed.

Part-time students in MSW Foundation (Year 1) must register in SOWK 5000 Social

Work Foundations in Structural Social Work course and either SOWK 5501 Theories in Social

Science and Social Work or SOWK 5502 History of Social Welfare and Social Work in their first

fall term.

Part-time Students in the MSW Advanced (Year II) must register in Social Work SOWK

5306 Advanced Theory for Social Administration and Policy or SOWK5307 Advanced Theory

for Direct Intervention and SOWK 5405 Research and Evaluation

3.2 Change of Status

See Section 7.10 Graduate Calendar http://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradregulations/

Status change (and fee adjustment) will not be granted based on course registration.

“Students who have valid reasons for changing status from full-time to part-time prior to registration

for a term may apply for permission by:

Completing an Academic Change Form Request (forms can be picked up in room 507 or

downloaded from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs website)

Obtaining the required support and signature from The School of Social Work

It is understood that such a status change will be granted only in exceptional cases (e.g., for medical

reasons.) Exemptions are normally granted for a term.”

3.3 Continuous Registration

See Section 8.0 Graduate Calendar http://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradregulations/ Any student (full-time or part-time), after initial registration in a thesis, independent research

project or field practicum must maintain this registration in all successive terms until completion of

the course.

3.3.1 Loss of Status

See Section 8.1 Graduate Calendar http://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradregulations/

“A student who remains unregistered in his/her degree program for three terms

(twelve months) will lose his/her graduate status”

3.3.2 Reinstatement

See Section 8.4 Graduate Calendar http://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradregulations/

“Students, as a result of failure to observe continuous registration requirements; or

have lost their status for non-registration for three continuous terms, must apply for

reinstatement if they wish to continue their studies

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3.3.3 Thesis and Practicum Registration

See Section 8.2 Graduate Calendar http://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradregulations/ All students in SOWK5909 Thesis, SOWK5606 Practicum I, and SOWK5607

Practicum II must maintain continuous registration until completion of the course.

Continuous registration means exactly what it states. You must continue to register

and pay tuition fees until the course is completed. It therefore becomes critically important

that you not register in the Thesis until you are actually prepared and able to do the work.

Once having registered in any of these courses the only way to avoid paying fees is to request

a “Leave of Absence” (see below).

3.4 Exemption from Registration (Leave of Absence)

See Section 8.5 Graduate Calendar http://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradregulations/

If you encounter health or personal life difficulties which make it impossible for you to

continue in the program you need to make a request for leave using the required Academic Change

Form Request (forms can be picked up in room 507 or downloaded from the Faculty of Graduate and

Postdoctoral Affairs website). Medical certification is usually required as supporting documentation

for the request for a leave of absence. Students are required to pay a fee per term of absence. The

FGPA will not normally grant more than three terms leave of absence.

3.5 Academic Standing

See Section 11.2 Graduate Calendar http://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradregulations/ MSW students must complete all course work counted towards the degree with a minimum

grade of B-. The assignment of a C+ (or less) grade in a core course will mean that the course must

be repeated. In optional courses, a C+ (or less) grade cannot count for credit towards the MSW

degree.

3.6 Time Limits for Program Completion

See Section 13.2 Graduate Calendar http://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradregulations/

Full-time (Two Year - 11 credit) students admitted into the Foundation Year must normally complete

their degree requirements within two calendar years after the date of initial registration

Part-time (Two Year - 11 credit) students admitted into the Foundation Year

All master's students admitted as part-time students must normally complete their degree

requirements within six calendar years after the date of initial registration.

Full-time (One Year - 5 credit) students admitted into the Advanced Year must normally complete

their degree requirements within one calendar year after the date of initial registration.

Part-time (One Year - 5 credit) students admitted into the Advanced Year

All master's students admitted as part-time students must normally complete their degree

requirements within two calendar years after the date of initial registration.

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4.0 FOUNDATION YEAR (Year 1) OF THE TWO-YEAR PROGRAM The Foundation Year of the two-year MSW Program has been designed for those students

who do not have a formal academic education in social work. Students must complete the

requirements for the Foundation and Advanced years. In the Foundation year the program provides

for a very structured learning experience. The first term is focused on theoretical aspects of structural

social work and the second term is directed at practical skills development in the field placement.

All students in the Foundation Year will be exposed to the following three foundations of

social work practice: 1) direct intervention with individuals, families, and small groups; 2) social

administration and policy; 3) community work and community development. These courses are

overview courses and do not provide in-depth skills development.

4.1 Foundation Year (Year 1) --Program Design Foundation Year (Year I) of the MSW consists of the following 6.0 credits

• SOWK 5000: Foundations in Structural Social Work (0.5 credits)*

• SOWK5308: Direct Intervention (0.5 credits)

• SOWK5408: Social Administration and Policy (0.5 credits)

• SOWK5608: Community Work (0.5 credits)

• SOWK5501: Theories in Social Science and Social Work (0.5 credits)

• SOWK5502: History of Social Welfare and Social Work (0.5 credits)

• SOWK5606: Practicum I (2.0 credits)

• 1.0 credit Elective/course options to be taken from graduate-level course offering in the

School (completed in the first year or in the second year for Foundation Year credit)

4.2 Model Schedule for Foundation Year (Year 1) Full Time Studies

FALL TERM WINTER TERM SUMMER

TERM

*SOWK 5000 Foundations in Structural

Social Work ( 0.5 credit)

SOWK 5408 Social Administration and

Policy (0.5 credit)

NO

SCHEDULED

COURSES

SOWK 5308 Direct Intervention (0.5 credit)

SOWK 5606 Practicum I ( 2.0 credits) SOWK 5501 Theories in Social Science and

Social Work ( 0.5 credit)

SOWK 5502 History of Social Welfare and

Social Work (0 .5 credit)

SOWK 5608 Community Work (0 .5 credit)

1.0 credit Elective/course options to be taken from graduate-level course

offering in the School – completion of course(s) can be carried over for

completion in Advanced Year (year II)

- see section 6.0: ( 6.5, 6.6 and 6.6.1 ) for exceptions

*Please Note: This course is mandatory for everyone in the foundation year program and must

be completed at the beginning of your program. If you accept admission into the foundation year

of the MSW program, you are agreeing to participate in the special scheduling of the foundation

social work course SOWK 5000

You must plan your schedule to be available Wednesday September 6th –

Saturday September 9th to attend this mandatory class which takes place from 8:30-

4:30. The rest of the course hours occur during the months of October, November and December in a combination

of on-line and class room sessions.

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4.3 Foundation Year (Year 1) --Required Courses

SOWK 5000 Foundations in Structural Social Work (Fall Term only – special scheduling) Instructor: Sarah Todd (sarah_todd@carleton.ca)

Fundamental principles and practices of Structural Social Work are explored as a means of working

towards a more just society. Students will explore the history and practice of structural social work. Prerequisite(s): registration in MSW Foundation Year

SOWK 5308 Direct Intervention (Fall Term only)

Instructors Section 1: Roy Hanes (roy_hanes@carleton.ca)

Section 2: Nimo Bokore (nimo_bokore@carleton.ca )

This seminar provides members with an opportunity to develop a general practice framework based

on a critical analysis of personal and social problems. The focus will be on analytic and intervention

skills for working with individuals, families, and groups within a structural context that includes an

understanding of gender, class, race, age, ability and sexual orientation. Prerequisite: registration in MSW Foundation Year

SOWK 5408 Social Administration and Policy (Winter Term only)

Instructor: TBA

This course provides students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills for

understanding, analysing, and practising social policy development and administration particularly as

they relate to social work. The course will examine the political, economic, and social context within

which social policy is made and a range of theoretical perspectives for analysing and developing

social policy and contemporary policy issues. Prerequisite: registration in MSW Foundation Year

SOWK 5501 Theories in Social Science and Social Work (Fall term only)

Instructor: Behnam Behnia (behnam_behnia@carleton.ca)

This course examines relationships between theories in social science and in social work exploring

connections to social work practice and emphasizing theories of inequality. Prerequisite: registration in MSW Foundation Year

SOWK 5502 History of Social Welfare and Social Work (Fall Term only)

Instructor: Therese Jennissen (therese_jennissen@carleton.ca )

The focus of this course is on the history of the social work profession in Canada and the evolution of

the Canadian welfare state. Prerequisite: registration in MSW Foundation Year

SOWK 5608 Community Work (Fall Term only)

Instructor: TBA

This course will examine the social work practice of community work and community development. Prerequisite: registration in MSW Foundation Year

SOWK 5606 Practicum I

Co-ordinator: Brenda Morris (Brenda_morris@carleton.ca)

This course provides students with opportunities to develop and apply structural and other social

work-related knowledge and skills through supervised practice in an agency setting. Prerequisite(s): registration in MSW Foundation Year (year I), and completion of SOWK 5000, SOWK 5308, SOWK

5501, SOWK 5502, SOWK 5608, and completion or concurrent registration in SOWK 5408. Please Note: All of

the core courses are perquisites for the Practicum. Without completion of core courses (SOWK

5408 concurrent registration) students are not permitted to enroll in the field placement.

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5.0 ADVANCED YEAR (Year 2) OF THE MSW PROGRAM Students with a BSW or equivalent who are admitted into the Advanced one-year MSW

program usually will be required to complete only the second year.

Focus in Social Administration and Policy

Students take SOWK 5306 in year two which examines the political, economic, and

social context within which social policy is made.

Focus in Direct Intervention Students take SOWK 5307 in year two which examines direct intervention with

individuals, families, small groups, and communities.

5.1 Advanced Year (Year 2) -- Program Design

Advanced Year (year II) of the MSW consists of the following 5.0 credits:

• SOWK 5306: Advanced Theory for Social Administration and Policy (1.0 credit)*

or

• SOWK 5307: Advanced Theory for Direct Intervention (1.0 credit)*

• SOWK 5405: Research and Evaluation in Social Work (1.0 credit)

• SOWK 5607: Practicum II (2.0 credits)

or

• SOWK 5909: Thesis (2.0 credits)

• 1.0 credits Electives/course options to be taken from graduate-level course offered

In the School of Social Work

* Students can use the other of these courses to fulfil a 1.0 credit Elective/Course Options (e.g. if a

student wishes to focus in Social Administration and Policy, s/he could use the Direct Intervention

course as an elective)

5.2 Model Schedule for Advanced Year Full-Time Study

FALL TERM WINTER TERM SPRING/

SUMMER

TERM

FALL TERM

SOWK5306 Advanced Theory

for Social Administration and

Policy (First half of 1.0 credit

course)

OR

SOWK5307 Advanced Theory

for Direct Intervention (First

half of 1.0 credit course)

SOWK5306 Advanced

Theory for Social

Administration and Policy

(Second half of 1.0 credit

course)

OR

SOWK5307 Advanced Theory

for Direct Intervention

(Second half of 1.0 credit

course)

SOWK5607

Practicum II (2.0

credits)

OR

SOWK5909 Thesis

(2.0 credits)

Student completing a Thesis Option are required to reregister for further term registrations until completion.

CONTINUATION OF THESIS OPTION IF REQUIRED

SOWK5405 Research and

Evaluation in Social Work

(First half of 1.0 credit course)

SOWK5405 Research and

Evaluation in Social Work

(Second half of 1.0 credit

course)

1.0 Credit Elective/course options to be taken from graduate-level offerings in the School - see section 6.0:

(6.5, 6.6, 6.6.1 for options.

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5.3 Advanced Year (Year2)--Required Courses

SOWK 5306 Advanced Theory for Social Administration and Policy (Fall & Winter Terms) Instructors: TBA - Fall term only

Hugh Shewell (hugh_shewell@carleton.ca ) Winter term only

This course addresses core concepts and ideas about the modern welfare state and the Canadian welfare

state; The role and nature of social policy in the Canadian political system; methods of analysis of

contemporary social policy. Prerequisite: Registration in MSW Advanced Year

SOWK 5307Advanced Theory for Direct Intervention (Fall & Winter Terms)

Instructors Section 1: Kenta Asakura (kenta_asakura@carleton.ca )

Section 2: Nimo Bokore (nimo_bokore@carleton.ca)

Section 3: TBA

This course deals with advanced integration of social work knowledge, skills and ethics for practice

with individuals, families, small groups and communities; Structural analysis of personal and social

problems; Review of contemporary social work theories and practice approaches. Prerequisite: Registration in MSW Advanced Year

SOWK 5405 Research and Evaluation in Social Work (Fall & Winter Terms)

Instructors: Pamela Grassau (Pamela_grassau@carleton.ca)

Karen Schwartz (Karen_schwartz@carleton.ca)

This course will enable students to advance their understanding of research and evaluation processes

and to explore different ways of creating knowledge in the field of social work. Inquiry is seen as

political, theoretical, and philosophical as well as technical. Various approaches to research and

evaluation in the context of larger economic, social, cultural, and political systems will be examined

as well as specific ways to develop a “research-oriented practice”. Prerequisite: Registration in MSW Advanced Year

SOWK 5607 Practicum II

Co-ordinator: Brenda Morris (Brenda_morris@carleton.ca)

This practicum is to provide students with opportunities to further extend, enhance, strengthen,

sharpen and reinforce their structural and other theoretical knowledge and practice skills in a

supervised agency setting. It can also be an opportunity for students to develop knowledge and skills

in new areas to complement or supplement their existing base of expertise. As well, there is an

expectation that students will deepen their abilities in critical analysis, critical self-reflection, and

more effectively integrate their academic knowledge into their practice settings. Prerequisite: Registration in MSW Advanced Year and completion of SOWK 5306 or SOWK 5307 and SOWK 5405 (or

permission for concurrent registration in winter term)

Please Note: All of the core courses are perquisites for the Practicum. Without completion of core courses students

are not permitted to enroll in the field placement.

6.0 COURSE OPTIONS FOR FOUNDATION AND ADVANCED YEAR

STUDENTS *Of the optional course work (Electives) required for entire MSW program (1st and 2nd Year),

a maximum of 1.0 credit may be taken outside the School of Social Work (e.g. courses at other

universities or from other departments within Carleton University). Approval is required from

Supervisor of Graduate Studies in Social Work.

See section 6.6.1 for information on St. Paul’s courses.

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Students can complete a maximum of 1.0 credit of Directed Studies (SOWK 5504/6) and/or

Independent Research Studies (SOWK 5903/4) as Elective course option credit(s) ) required for

entire MSW program (1st and 2nd Year).

6.1 Summer Registration All Student’s registered in the summer term for their Field Practicum and/or elective courses pay

tuition fees for that term.

Field Practicum Students must register for the course. Permission from the Field Administrator does

not mean you are registered in the course. It means you have permission to register and you must do

so in the section assigned by the Field Administrator.

Full-time students are assessed at full-time student fees.

Full-time Foundation Year students do not normally register for summer courses but if they

choose to do a course at Carleton or another university they need to discuss the process and get

approval either with the Graduate Student Administrator Sue Brady or the Supervisor of Graduate

Studies in Social Work.

Again, full-time students pay full-time fees even if they are taking only one course.

6.2 Social Work Elective Course Options

Note: The School is unable to offer every course listed in the Carleton University Calendar.

As a result course offerings will vary from year to year.

Courses are offered only in the terms and at the times as scheduled on the University Course

Schedule.

Timetable. Please check for any updates on the University Carleton Central Course Schedule. The

University changes times and locations, going into the middle of September (and January for winter

term), as required. We will attempt to advise students of changes but it is your responsibility to be

informed.

6.3 Directed Studies (SOWK 5504/5506)

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO STUDENTS: Since Directed Studies courses are recorded

only by course number (not specific title), the School does not maintain specific titles or content

of these studies. Students are responsible for keeping a record of the course title and content

for future requirement. We will be unable to confirm course title/content if requested after

student graduation.

This option normally allows students to develop an individual course of study not addressed

through regular courses, by developing their own Directed Studies course. The directed study cannot

duplicate an existing course.

Directed Studies can be pursued either individually or in small groups.

There are two types of directed studies at the graduate level:

a) a course developed by student and faculty member and approved for credit by Supervisor of

Graduate Studies

b) Students may take a 4000 level course and negotiate an individualized learning contract with

the course instructor to complete it as an MSW level directed study. A directed study

organized in this way requires responsibilities and expectations commensurate with graduate

level work. Students are expected to attend the scheduled classes for this course.

Approval of Supervisor of Graduate Studies is required.

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Guidelines for both types of directed studies:

1. Directed Studies are not standard practice, but are the exception. They are only possible if a

faculty member volunteers to supervise such an experience and if the Directed Study outline is

approved by the Graduate Supervisor.

2. The outline must be approved by the Supervisor of Graduate Studies one week before the

university registration deadline so that there is adequate time for revisions.

3. Outlines received after this date may not be approved.

4. The course outline must be produced in triplicate, one copy for you the student, one copy

for the instructor, and one copy for the Supervisor of Graduate Studies.

5. The student and faculty member work in collaboration to develop the course outline

6. The course outline must be submitted and attached to the Directed Study Form available

from Sue Brady in room 507. This form will include student’s name and number, faculty member’s

name, course number and credit value, term, and study title

The course outline for the Directed Study must include:

i. a one or two paragraph description of the course objectives;

ii. the frequency (6 meetings) and duration of meetings with the faculty member;

iii. a list of readings related to the course topic broken down thematically;

iv. an outline of assignments or any other work to be completed for the course --the

assignment must have a tangible quality, capable of being independently evaluated.

6.4 Independent Research Studies in Social Work

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO STUDENTS: Since Independent Research Study courses

are recorded only by course number (not specific title), the School does not maintain specific

titles or content of these studies. Students are responsible for keeping a record of the course

title and content for future requirements. We will be unable to confirm course title/content if

requested after student graduation.

1. This course option is normally undertaken during the winter term of the Advanced Year

when students have completed or are completing 2nd Year core courses.

2. Students registering in Independent Research projects are expected to take the initiative to

organize these courses. Students usually meet with a faculty member who has a similar area of

interest or has expertise in specific areas. Whether a student can complete an independent research

project depends on the availability of faculty.

3. All students registering for SOWK 5903/4 must complete a course contract with the faculty

member and have it approved by the Supervisor of Graduate Studies prior to registering in course.

Permission to register in the course is required.

4. Forms are available from staff in Main Office or from Sue Brady room 507. The

Independent Research Study should be an original piece of high quality research and must contain a

clear theoretical perspective, a sound methodology, and a substantial, analytic information base and a

comprehensive bibliography. An independent research study is expected to be approximately 50-70

pages long.

5. Students who register in an Independent Research Study will work with an advisor. The

Independent Research Study does not include the formation of a committee, however, a formal

proposal must be submitted and approved by both the advisor, a second. The second reader must be a

member of the Graduate Faculty at Carleton University.

6. This research proposal is to be between 15 and 20 pages in length. The supervisor and

second reader will either accept the proposal as submitted, accept the proposal with modifications, or

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will reject the proposal. If the proposal is accepted then the student will proceed to write the

independent research study in consultation with the supervisor.

7. The Independent Research Study is graded with a letter grade.

6.4.1 Starting the process Perhaps the most difficult part of writing an independent research study is choosing a

topic. This process involves thinking, discussing, writing and rewriting. Students should begin

thinking about a topic early in the program. Registering for the Independent Research Study

should occur only after extensive discussion with a faculty member who will become the

supervisor. Things to consider when choosing an advisor include: her/his knowledge about the

subject area and methodological approach appropriate to the topic, compatibility of working

style, establishing a schedule of consultation and assistance that is mutually acceptable, and

availability of the faculty member.

6.4.2 Preparing the Independent Research Study Proposal It is essential to have a clearly formulated independent research study proposal of

between 15-20 pages. The independent research study proposal will be submitted to a second

reader who is a member of the faculty of graduate studies. The second reader will either

accept the proposal as submitted, accept the proposal with modifications, or reject the

proposal. If the proposal is accepted then the student will proceed to write the independent

research study in consultation with the supervisor. The supervisor will submit the final grade.

6.4.3 Ethics Review All independent research study proposals involving the use of human subjects must be

approved by the Carleton University Ethics Review Committee. Allowing time for this

process must be worked into your schedule.

6.5 Fourth Year Level Elective Courses Students in the MSW are permitted to complete a maximum of 0.5 credit at the 4000 level

with permission from the Supervisor of Graduate Studies as an elective option. (see Section 6.3 b for

another option).

6.6 *Graduate Elective Course Options Outside Carleton University

Students who elect to complete courses (maximum 1.0 credit) at another university (see

Section 6) and to have these credited towards their MSW program, must apply in writing prior to

registration to the Supervisor of Graduate Studies for the School of the Social Work. The written

request must identify the university, the department and the course title, as well as provide a brief

rationale explaining why the course is relevant for the student’s course of study. Additionally, a

formal course description, and where possible a course outline, must be attached to the written

request.

Upon receipt of a written request to complete a course at another university, the Supervisor of

Graduate Studies will submit the request to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies with the

School’s recommendation. In no case will credit towards the MSW program be granted

retroactively. A student who fails to receive both the approval of the Supervisor of Graduate

Studies and FGPA before taking a course at another university will not receive credit for the

course towards their MSW.

6.6.1 St. Paul’s University Courses (OVGS)

Many MSW students take counselling skills development courses at St. Paul’s

University. Students must complete the specific form and receive signed approval from the

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Supervisor of Graduate Studies in Social Work, before going to FGPA for signature prior to

registration at St. Pauls. The forms are available on http://www5.carleton.ca/fgpa/student-

forms/ under the Ontario Visiting Graduate Student Forms or Sue Brady (room 507). Once the

form has been approved by the School and FGPA, the course will be put on your Carleton

record. If for some reason you do not actually register for the course(s) at St. Paul’s or

withdraw after registering, you must complete a withdrawal form at FGPA to have the

course(s) removed from your Carleton record. Communication between St. Paul’s and

Carleton only comes in the form of a final grade for the course, if the course is not

completed and Carleton is not made aware of this by completion of the form, a grade of

“F” can be attached to your Carleton record for the course(s).

7.0 THE MSW PRACTICUM http://carleton.ca/socialwork/practicum-hub/

The two-year Master of Social Work degree requires the completion of a practicum, as does

the one-year MSW degree for non-thesis students. In Ontario, provincial laws require

organizations to conduct police records checks for individuals who will be dealing with children

and vulnerable adults. The police record check for practicum is required even if students have

had a recent police records check completed for some other purpose.

Students must apply in person by attending any main police station. Wait times for

police record checks can exceed 10-12 weeks, so students are advised to start the process in

Summer term for Winter term placements, and in Fall term for Spring/Summer placements.

The information released by the police as part of the records check might include

existence of criminal convictions, outstanding charges, as well as any ‘incidents’ where there

has been notable police contacts for at least the previous five years. If any such information is

revealed on the police records check it may be difficult, if not impossible, for you to secure a

practicum.

Overview:

The term practicum refers to the whole course, which is worth 2.0 credits. Students must

register for the practicum (SOWK 5606 or SOWK 5607) as they do any other course. Students must

also apply for practicum by the dates stated in the MSW Practicum Manual.

http://carleton.ca/socialwork/wp-content/uploads/MSW-Practicum-Manual-March-20141.pdf )

The field placement refers to one component of the practicum; the hours worked in a

community agency or organization under the guidance of the Field Supervisor. Other components of

the practicum include the bi-weekly field seminar, the learning contract, two written student

evaluations (midpoint and endpoint) and the theory-to-practice written assignments. At the end of

the practicum students must submit a signed Summary of Hours confirming the completion of 450

hours of work in the field agency.

Success on placement is assessed by the Field Supervisor and Faculty Liaison, both of whom

are intricately involved in supporting and monitoring student activities and progress over the course

of the placement. Final Grades are assessed using a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory framework. All

components of the practicum must be complete and satisfactory in order for a final grade to be

assigned. Seminar attendance is mandatory and students who miss seminar may jeopardize their

success on the practicum course overall.

Placement Process:

The MSW field program uses a streamlined and equitable process of referring students to

placements in the community. The MSW Practicum Coordinator meets with all prospective

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practicum students both as a group (Field Orientation Session) and individually, to discuss student

goals and preferences relative to availability of placements in the field. Individual meetings are

scheduled using sign-up sheets on the MSW Practicum Coordinator’s office door, which appear after

the Field Orientation Session in the Fall and Winter terms.

The School of Social Work enjoys partnerships with a wide variety of agencies and

organizations in direct practice, social administration, policy and research. All of these organizations

have indicated a growing need for the School to both pre-screen applications and to act as a broker

between agency and student. This means that the MSW Practicum Coordinator is the primary

contact between students and agencies. Only a student who has the application sent directly to an

agency by the Coordinator will be considered for an interview and will have the potential to be

accepted for a placement by the agency.

Students who circumvent this process risk both the reputation and partnerships of the School,

and their own placement applications. Placement policies are very clear and can be found in the

MSW Practicum Manual. All placements must be approved by the School in order to be eligible for

course credit on SOWK 5606 and SOWK 5607, and placements that have been organized outside of

these mandatory processes can be disallowed for course credit.

Students registered in SOWK 5607 can be considered for distance field placements, with the

approval of the MSW Practicum Coordinator. Timelines for distance applications are a full two

months earlier than local placements. Please check the Manual for details on deadlines for distance

placement applications.

Practicum Courses:

SOWK 5606: Practicum I Students on the two-year MSW program will typically complete this course on a full-time

basis (approximately 4 days per week) in the Winter term (January to April) of their first year.

Most students will also be registered in one course on Friday afternoons of this same term,

and will attend field seminars on 6 occasions on Friday mornings. Students are required to be

in placement during reading week in order to complete the required 450 hours.

SOWK 5607: Practicum II Second-year students on the two-year program and students on the one-year or advanced

MSW program will typically complete this course on a full-time basis in the Spring/Summer

(May to August) term of their second or first and only year on the program respectively. This

practicum requires the completion of 450 hours and is usually completed in the spring-

summer term.

Students who are registered as full-time students must complete placements on a full-

time basis. Only students who have been registered as part-time students may request

part-time placement options, due to their limited availability and the required academic

pre-requisites.

More Information and Upcoming events:

The School of Social Work provides both an Agency Fair and a mandatory Field Orientation

Session for students in both the Fall and Winter terms. The dates of these events will be announced

in class and emailed to your Carleton email account. Please seek out this information once on

campus and plan to attend.

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It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with practicum policies and procedures,

especially with regard to placement application deadlines and coordinated applications. In addition,

students are strongly advised to do their own research and exploration of community organizations

and agencies that may be of interest for field placement. Placement finding is a shared responsibility

and students must be prepared to demonstrate both the ability to articulate their interests and learning

objectives clearly and to be flexible with regard to setting choice and availability.

The Ottawa-Carleton Community Directory (The Blue Book) can be very helpful in

becoming familiar with the agencies and organizations providing services to various populations and

in various areas of social work practice in this community. The Blue Book is published by The

Community Information Centre of Ottawa-Carleton (260 St. Patrick St., Suite 301, Ottawa K1N 5K5

phone 241-4636) and can be found at: www.cominfo-ottawa.org

The MSW Practicum Manual stands as the central resource for students and faculty on

placement procedures and policy. Students are STRONGLY advised to become familiar with the

Practicum Manual, which is posted on the School’s website, the Practicum Hub, at

http://www1.carleton.ca/socialwork/practicum-hub/

8.0 THESIS The School of Social Work promotes research as an important component of graduate

education. In addition to the work that students prepare for each course, the MSW program offers the

option for advanced research/thesis.

Thesis Guidelines/Preparation is on the FGPA website: www.carleton.ca/fgpa/thesis-

requirements

The Supervisor of Graduate Studies will hold Thesis Information Session that students

considering this option, should definitely attend.

***Please Note: It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with all of the thesis

rules and regulations. In planning when you want to complete your program you must

take into account the time for thesis preparation and the thesis defense. Planning and time

management are essential to the timely completion of a thesis.

Normally students choosing the Thesis Option for their program should be aware and

prepared to register for an at least one extra term of registration. Very few students can complete a

thesis in one term.

The following information is intended to serve as a general guides.

8.1 MSW Thesis Option Students registering in the Thesis option, are expected to take the initiative to organize

the course. Students usually meet with a faculty member who has a similar area of interest or has

expertise in specific areas. Research interests and expertise of faculty are indicated as part of faculty

biographies toward the end of this handbook. Check the School of Social Work web site. Students

must find out faculty availability, what faculty members are available for research supervision.

Students should meet with the Supervisor of Graduate Studies, with questions and or concerns

regarding thesis research.

The Thesis is a two-credit option intended primarily for students who wish to research a social

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work topic more intensively and comprehensively than what is required in the one-credit Independent

Research Study. The Thesis should be an original piece of high quality research and must contain a

clear theoretical perspective, a sound methodology, and a substantial, analytic information base and a

comprehensive bibliography. A thesis should be between one hundred and one hundred and twenty-

five pages in length.

Thesis students will have a formal, oral defence of the thesis proposal and a formal, oral

defence of the thesis upon its completion.

The Thesis is graded Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory or Pass with Distinction.

Registration in the Thesis requires the approval/permission of the research advisor and the

Supervisor of Graduate Studies. Prerequisite: Registration in MSW Advanced Year (year II), and completion at least the fall term of SOWK 5306 or

5307 and SOWK 5405 (permission for concurrent registration in the winter term is required.)

8.2 Starting the process Perhaps the most difficult part of writing a thesis is choosing a topic. This process involves

thinking, discussing, writing and rewriting. Students should begin thinking about a topic early in the

program. Registering for the Thesis should occur only after extensive discussion with a Social Work

faculty member who will become the supervisor.

Things to consider when choosing an advisor include: her/his knowledge about the subject

area and methodological approach appropriate to the topic, compatibility of working style,

establishing a schedule of consultation and assistance that is mutually acceptable, and availability of

the faculty member. The thesis supervisor assists the student in establishing a thesis committee

consisting of two internal faculty members (thesis supervisor and one other person from the SSW),

and one external faculty member from Carleton University, or in special cases, from another

university. The thesis committee is formally registered with the Supervisor of Graduate Studies.

8.3 Preparing the Thesis It is essential to have a clearly formulated thesis proposal of between 20-25 pages.

The thesis proposal will be presented and defended before a thesis committee in an open

meeting. The thesis proposal may be: accepted as submitted, accepted with modifications, or rejected.

If accepted as submitted the proposal is registered with the Supervisor of Graduate Studies. The

thesis proposal must be approved by the school before the submitting an ethics proposal to the

university ethics committee.

8.4 Ethics Review All thesis proposals involving the use of human subjects must be approved by the Carleton

University Ethics Review Committee. Allowing time for this process must be worked into your

schedule. http://www1.carleton.ca/curo/ > Got Ethics? Research Ethics link > For graduate students

9.0 FUNDING

9.1 Funding upon Admission Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic standing. Each year the Faculty of

Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs awards Scholarships in addition to Teaching Assistantships to the

students with the highest academic standing entering the program. Funding is limited and not all

students admitted into the MSW programs are offered funding.

9.2 Funding opportunities after 1st Registration Carleton offers a variety of internal, external and special awards that graduate students can

apply for. You can search out these funding opportunities on the FGPA website at “Awards

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and Funding”. At the “Internal Awards” Data Base link you can type in Social Work and see the

many funding opportunities that you might be eligible to apply for. This is an extensive list.

A list of awards for which you might be eligible, are also listed on our website. These are open to all

Carleton University Students, http://carleton.ca/socialwork/awards-bursaries-and-scholarships/

We send out an email message through your Carleton.connect email late in the fall term (or

very early in the winter term) identifying available SSW funding, advising you of criteria and

how/when to apply – it is very important that you check your carleton.connect email account often

for information that could be of interest/benefit to you.

9.3 External funding

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) is available to full-time master’s and doctorate

students with high academic standing. Applications are available through the OSAP (Ontario Student

Assistance Program) website: www.osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/OGS . Applicants who are

currently enrolled in a university program must apply directly to their department. Application

deadlines are early in the fall term.

The Ontario Association of Social Work (OASW) has established a new scholarship in

memory of their recently deceased president, Dr. Beverley Antle. Criteria for the Beverley Antle

OASW Scholarship are to be determined. See OASW website for more information:

http://www.oasw.org

The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) administers the AON/CASW

Scholarship providing financial assistance to a student wishing to attend a national or international

social work event. Applications must be submitted directly to the member organization (OASW in

Ontario) by December 31st of the year preceding the event. See the CASW website for more

information: http://www.casw-acts.ca/community/aon_e.html

9.4 Research Grants The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) awards grants for

students in programs of study with significant research components. Applications are evaluated based

on academic excellence and research potential. Applications are available at the SSHRC website

(http://www.sshrc.ca/web/apply/program_descriptions/fellowships/cgs_masters_e.asp) and are

submitted directly to the applicant’s university department. Notification of application deadline and

scheduled workshops to help in preparing the application will be posted on the FGPA Website, at the

School and numerous other places in early September (check for email notifications, newsletters and

bulletin boards etc.)

If you are interested in securing a SSHRC, please discuss your application with the Supervisor

of Graduate Studies in Social Work. The SSHRC competition is very competitive and it is wise to

seek support when crafting a proposal.

10.0 TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS (Research Assistantships)

10.1 What is a Teaching Assistantship? A teaching assistant (TA) assists faculty members with various duties.

See FGPA link http://gradstudents.carleton.ca/teaching-assistants/

10.2 How are Teaching Assistantships awarded? The School has a fixed pool of Teaching Assistantship funds established by the Faculty

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Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs. Teaching Assistantships are awarded at the same time students are

offered admission. The primary criterion for awarding Teaching Assistantships is academic standing.

Teaching Assistants have the protection of a Collective Agreement.

10.3 Teaching Assistant Responsibilities in the School of Social Work

The School of Social Work is the immediate employer and we strive to ensure that the

allocation of work to be performed by Teaching Assistants is equitable. Therefore, the amount of

work that each Teaching Assistant is asked to perform must be equitable and in compliance with the

terms of the Collective Agreement. As much as possible, the School attempts to make the best fit

between the course instructor and the Teaching Assistant. Teaching Assistants in the School usually

perform the following: Provide support for undergraduate courses, including:

-marking examinations,

-providing classroom instruction,

-providing weekly tutorials or support sessions for undergraduate students,

-securing resources for classroom instruction,

- proctoring examinations,

10.4 Are MSW Teaching Assistantships available during summer terms? No. TAships are available the Fall and Winter terms only. Occasionally there may be a TA

required during a summer term. In these cases existing TAs can apply and will be selected through

random selection. In order to be eligible for selection, you must maintain full-time status and you

will be borrowing on future eligible terms of TAships.

10.5 Outside Priority Teaching Assistantships

In Carleton Central under TA Management, see TA Outside Priority Applications

As of September 2014, all students without or outside priority (do not have a TA award) may

apply for teaching assistant positions for which they are qualified. Students must apply using the TA

Management System. Students must be registered as a full-time student for they term they are

applying.

Consult the CUPE 4600 Collective Agreement for details (Article 13.02, 10.03)

11.0 RESOURCES

11.1 MacOdrum Library Martha Attridge Bufton, the Subject Specialist and contact for the School of Social Work

would be pleased to assist students in their research and introduction to the Library

613-520-2600 x: 2985

11.2 Paul Menton Centre http://carleton.ca/pmc/about-us/contact/

The Paul Menton Centre is responsible for the coordination of academic accommodations and

support services for students with disabilities.

11.3 Student Academic Success http://gradstudents.carleton.ca/2013/academic-supports-for-grad-students/

Learning Support Services (LSS) at Carleton helps both graduate and undergraduate students

by providing a number of programs and services.

11.4 Ontario Association Of Social Workers (www.casw-acts.ca)

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Students are encouraged to become members of their professional association. Membership

provides students with the opportunity to network within the professional community and to add

strength to social and professional advocacy. To recognize BSW and MSW students with potential,

OASW Eastern Branch funds 3 bursaries at CSSW. Students are represented on the board of both the

local and Provincial Association and members receive on line publications. Other benefits include

access to networking events and job search supports. Application forms are available on line. You are

welcome to email the OASW Eastern Branch for more information oasw-eb@bellnet.ca

Application forms are also available in Room 509.

11.5 Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (www.ocswssw.org)

The OCSWSSW is responsible for regulating the practice of social workers and social service

workers under provincial legislation called the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 (the

Act). The Act was fully proclaimed in August 2000.

The College was established to regulate the two professions, protect the public interest and

promote excellence in social work and social service work practice.

11.6 Canadian Association for Social Work Education (www.caswe-acfts.ca)

The CASWE is a national non-governmental membership organization of educational

institutions and associated individuals whose purpose is to advance the standards, effectiveness and

relevance of social work education and scholarship in Canada, and in other countries through active

participation in international associations.

11.7 The School Committees The School has a number of Committees on which the students have representation. We

encourage students to actively participate in the affairs of the School.

BSW Committee

Chair - Therese Jennissen

Faculty, Undergraduate Student

Administrator and student members

Graduate Program Committee

Chair - Sarah Todd

Faculty, Graduate Student

Administrator and student members

Field Education Committee

Chair – Brenda Morris

Faculty, Field Practicum Administrator

and student members

Social Justice Committee

Chair – TBA

Faculty and student members

Departmental Board

The Departmental Board is the decision-

making body on policy for the school. The

functions of the Departmental Board, its terms

of reference and its procedures are contained

in the Governance Document which is online

on the School’s website. Student

members/representatives are selected by the

GRASSOW and BSW Associations.

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12.0 FACULTY/STAFF

12.1 School Of Social Work Faculty/Staff Phone List

FACULTY EMAIL EXTENSION ROOM # ASAKURA, Kenta kenta_askura@carleton.ca 3123 615

BEHNIA, Behnam behnam_behnia@carleton.ca 2665 607

BOKORE, Nimo Nimo.Bokore@carleton.ca 617

BRAEDLEY, Susan

SABBATICAL

susan_braedley@carleton.ca 3662 618

de MONTIGNY, Gerald

DIRECTOR

gerald_de_montigny@carleton.ca

3658 615

EAGLE, Brooke

BSW FIELD CO-ORD

brooke.eagle@carleton.ca 4489 513

GRASSAU, Pamela Pamela_grassau@carleton.ca 615

HANES, Roy roy_hanes@carleton.ca 3545 604

JENNISSEN, Therese

SPVR. BSW PROG.

therese_jennissen@carleton.ca 4390 516

McGUIRE, Patricial Patricia.Mcguire@carelton.ca 3116 614

MORRIS, Brenda

MSW FIELD CO-ORD

Brenda_morris@carleton.ca 2960 511

REDMOND, Melissa melissa_redmond@carleton.ca 2998 612

SCHWARTZ, Karen karen_schwartz@carleton.ca 3514 511

SHEWELL, Hugh hugh_shewell@carleton.ca 5717 505

TAIANA, Cecilia cecilia_taiana@carleton.ca 3577 620

TODD, Sarah SPRV GRADUATE PROG.

sarah_todd@carleton.ca 4498 609

VAN DE SANDE, Adje adje_vandesande@carleton.ca 6692 515

STAFF EMAIL EXTENSION ROOM # Stephanie Mulville Grad Student Administrator

Stephanie_mulvile@carleton.ca 8304 507

LODGE, Maggie Field Administrator

Maggie_lodge@carleton.ca 5601/1826 509

SPENCER, Karen School Administrator

karen_spencer@carleton.ca 5602 508

TBA Undgrad Student Administrator

5601/ 509

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12.2 FACULTY Research Interests (http://www1.carleton.ca/socialwork/staff/)

Kenta Asakura Social work education (Simulation-based teaching and research, engaging social justice in clinical practice, field

education); Social ecologies of resilience, especially among queer and trans* youth; Community-based research within queer and trans* communities; Qualitative research, especially grounded theory methodology

Behnam Behnia

Resettlement and integration of immigrants and refugees; immigration and refugee policy; psychosocial

impact of political repression, war and torture; trust and trust-building; support systems, and formal

volunteering.

Nimo Bokore

Resettlement/integration barriers and new ways of community healing. Research interests are in the areas of:

Neuroscience for social work, equity and higher education, forced migration and refugee studies, trauma and

transference, health and mental health, resettlement and integration, poverty and social policy.

Susan Braedley Social policy, public sector change, gender, race, class and care work, political economy of social welfare, disability and aging, emergency and crisis services, trans issues.

Gerald de Montigny

Child welfare policy and practice; ethnography of professional practice; phenomenology and social work.

Pam Grassau

Hospice, Palliative Care; Family Member Experiences of End of Life and Bereavement; Health Care

Provider Experiences of Accumulated Loss; LGBTTIQ+ and End of Life and Bereavement;

Interprofessional Theory, Education and Practice; Social Work Research and Methods; Arts and

Humanities Research and Practice; Mentoring in Clinical Simulated Learning.

Roy Hanes

Models of family practice; structural approaches to direct social work practice; social work practice

in health care settings; social work with persons with disabilities; social policy and persons with

disabilities; violence toward people with disabilities; history of social welfare especially in areas

pertaining to medicine, hospitals and persons with disabilities; international social work education

and disability; disability theories, disability studies.

Therese Jennissen

Social policy; women and social policy; occupational health and safety; new reproductive technologies; the

history of social work and social welfare; women in times of economic and political transition.

Melissa Redmond

Child protection practice and policy, social service program access among marginalized populations, anti-

oppressive practice, social policy implementation, poverty issues, social work pedagogy and feminist

scholarship.

Karen Schwartz

Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Affairs for the faculty pf Public Affairs and an Associate

Professor in the School of Social Work. Areas of practice and research involve community engaged

scholarship, field education, mental health and social work pedagogy. Teaches a research course that

requires students to engage in community based research and is a co-investigator on a SSHRC funded

grant exploring the benefits to the community from campus engagement. Co-authored the book

“Research For Social Justice: A Community Based Approach”.

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Hugh Shewell

Social policy; history of social work and social welfare; Indigenous-state relations, ideology and poverty;

social rights; social theory.

Cecilia Taiana History of the concepts of ‘trauma’ and ‘memory’; Theoretical debates on trauma and memory; Processes of

unknowing and the analysis of forgetting. Contemporary approaches to clinical treatment of trauma (war

trauma, torture, sexual and violent crimes trauma). The renewal of the clinical paradigm in social work.

History of the disciplines of the mind (psychiatry, psychology, psychoanalysis) and their transatlantic

migrations.

Sarah Todd

Community work; sexuality; post-structuralism; social work pedagogy; the effects of neoliberalism and new managerialism on social work education, and HIV/AIDS.

Adje van de Sande

Child Poverty; community activism; social work theory; teaching in First Nations communities

13.0 TIMETABLES/SCHEDULES Please check Carleton Central for the timetable /scheduling of courses. We attempt to

keep the changes to the timetable to a minimum but there could be changes made going into

September.

14.0 IMPORTANT DATES http://www5.carleton.ca/fgpa/important-date/

It is very important that you familiarize yourself with the dates/deadlines