SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

CARLETON UNIVERSITY

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK HANDBOOK

2014-2015

Prepared by: School of Social Work

Telephone: (613) 520-5601 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.

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Contents SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ......................................................................................................................................... 1

CARLETON UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................................ 1 2014-2015 .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

MSW Orientation September 2nd-5th ................................................................................................................................ 3 1. WELCOME ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

1.1 Director’s Welcome ................................................................................................................................................ 3 1.2 Graduate Supervisor’s Welcome ............................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Graduate Association of Social Work (GRASSOW) grassowcarleton@gmail.com .............................................. 4 2.0 THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ........................................................................................................................ 4 2.1 Mission Statement on Education Equity ................................................................................................................... 4 2.3 Use of Computer Technologies in the School .......................................................................................................... 5 2.4 Structural Social Work: An Introduction ................................................................................................................. 6 2.5 Readings in Structural Social Work .......................................................................................................................... 6

3.0 MSW PROGRAM REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Status ( Section 7.9 of the Carleton University Graduate Calendar) ........................................................................ 7 Full-Time Studies .............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Part-Time Studies.............................................................................................................................................................. 7 3.2 Change of Status (Section 7.10 of Carleton University Graduate Calendar) ............................................................ 7 3.4 Exemption from Registration (Section 8.5 of Carleton University Graduate Calendar) ........................................... 8 3.5 Academic Standing ................................................................................................................................................... 8

4.0 FOUNDATION YEAR (Year 1) OF THE TWO-YEAR MSW PROGRAM .................................................... 9 4.1 Foundation Year (Year I) --Program Design ............................................................................................................ 9

5.0 ADVANCED YEAR (Year II) OF THE MSW PROGRAM ............................................................................ 11 5.2 Model Schedule for Advanced Year Full-Time Study ........................................................................................... 12 5.3 Advanced Year (Year II)--Required Courses ......................................................................................................... 12

6.0 COURSE OPTIONS FOR FOUNDATION AND ADVANCED YEAR STUDENTS .......................................... 13 6.2 Social Work Course Options.................................................................................................................................. 14 6.3 Directed Studies (SOWK 5504/5506) ................................................................................................................ 14 6.4 Independent Research Studies in Social Work ................................................................................................... 15 6.5 Fourth Year BSW Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 16 6.6 *Graduate Course Options Outside Carleton University ................................................................................ 16

7.0 THE MSW PRACTICUM (www.carleton.ca/ssw/practicum/manuals) ............................................................... 17 SOWK 5606: Practicum I ........................................................................................................................................ 17 SOWK 5607: Practicum II ...................................................................................................................................... 18

8.0 RESEARCH ................................................................................................................................................................ 18 9.0 MONEY 9.1 Funding upon Admission ..................................................................................................... 20

9.2 Funding opportunities after 1st Registration ........................................................................................................... 20 9.3 External funding ..................................................................................................................................................... 21 9.4 Research Grants .................................................................................................................................................... 21

10 TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS (Research Assistantships) ............................................................................... 21 10.1 What is a Teaching Assistantship? ................................................................................................................. 21 10.2 How are Teaching Assistantships awarded? .................................................................................................. 21 10.3 What are the Terms of Agreement for a Teaching Assistant? ....................................................................... 22 10.4 Teaching Assistant Responsibilities in the School of Social Work ................................................................ 22 10.5 Are Teaching Assistantships available during summer terms? ............................................................................ 22

11.0 RESOURCES ........................................................................................................................................................ 23 11.1 The School Committees ................................................................................................................................. 23 11.2 School Of Social Work Faculty/Staff Phone List ............................................................................................... 24 11.3 FACULTY Research Interests (http://www1.carleton.ca/socialwork/staff/) ............................................................ 24 11.4 MacOdrum Library ........................................................................................................................................ 25 11.5 The Teaching and Learning Resource Centre (TLRC) 613-520-4433 (www.carleton.ca/edc) ...................... 25 11.6 Ontario Association Of Social Workers (www.oasw.org ) ............................................................................ 26 11.7 Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (www.ocswssw.org) ........................................ 26 11.8 Canadian Association for Social Work Education (www.caswe-acfts.ca) .................................................... 26

12.0 TIMETABLES ...................................................................................................................................................... 26 13.0 IMPORTANT DATES (from Carleton University website) ............................................................................. 26

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This handbook sets out general information about the MSW program for 2014-2015 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. MSW Orientation September 2nd-5th Each year in the first week of September, the MSW students in conjunction with faculty and staff, run an orientation for new incoming students. A calendar of events for orientation is posted online at www.carleton.ca/ssw. We suggest you visit the SSW website often for updates and changes. These are important events and you should commit to attending. This is an opportunity to become aware things that will help you in your progression through the program. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn of opportunities. Foundation Year Students are required to attend classes this week. Orientation for foundation students will be integrated into the classes. As MSW students are part of the Graduate Students Association (GSA), all students are welcome 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 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.

A “Student Orientation Week” has been organized during the week of September 3rd – 6th . I sincerely hope you will attend the orientation events since they will provide you with an important opportunity to meet fellow students, faculty, and staff. In addition, the orientation provides a great opportunity to become more familiar with the School of Social Work and Carleton University generally.

I am sure you will find all faculty and staff committed to helping students with all aspects of their program. If you have any questions regarding course selection, the Student Orientation or meeting with Student Advisors please contact Susan Brady, MSW Program Administrator at 613 520-5603 or e-mail susan_brady@carleton.ca 1.2 Graduate Supervisor’s Welcome

Welcome to the School of Social Work. I hope that your time with us is a rewarding academic experience. You are now part of an academic and professional program that aims to enhance your ability to think critically and to orient you to the profession of social work. 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. Sarah Todd, Graduate Supervisor

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1.3 Graduate Association of Social Work (GRASSOW) grassowcarleton@gmail.com

Facebook: Grassow Carleton (community page) MSW and PhD students are part of the Carleton Graduate Student’s Association (GSA), and as a

result, you will have a wealth of opportunities to become actively involved in the Carleton Community. Graduate Association of Social Work (GRASSOW) is a student association run solely by Social

Work graduate students, including Masters and PhD, for all Social Work Graduate students, and gives you the opportunity to have a voice in matters related to the School of Social Work. The GRASSOW also establishes partnerships with the GSA by delegating representative to the GSA council, which gives MSW students the opportunity to have input in broader issues affecting graduate students at Carleton.

The GRASSOW represents the collective interests and promotes the general welfare of the MSW and PhD students of Carleton University. It is our goal to promote and maintain communication between the MSW students and other student associations, the School of Social Work, the university administration, and the larger community. The GRASSOW stimulates social, intellectual and political contact, and acts as a valuable support for individual MSW students.

The GRASSOW representatives on various boards and committees are asked to attend monthly meetings so that all students can remain sufficiently informed on the current issues within the School of Social Work, as well as within the University as a whole and the greater Ottawa community.

All MSW and PhD students are members of the GRASSOW and are eligible for positions within the executive/committees. Those who are interested in being involved will be asked to express interest at the 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. When the School first opened it offered both the BSW and MSW degree but the former was awarded to students who had completed the first year of the two-year MSW. Subsequently the BSW was dropped; the School continued to offer a two year MSW through to the 1970s. In 1972, a President of Carleton University appointed a Commission to report on the future of the School. The next several years were years of renewal and a new program was developed.

In 1977, the School formally adopted structural social work as its primary approach to social work. This approach was incorporated into a two year ten credit program which offered three credits of advanced standing for students who had completed a BSW on entry. This program remained largely unchanged until 1995, when the MSW became a one-year program for students who had already completed an undergraduate degree program in social work. Since that time the demand for a return to a two-year direct entry program for students with a BA and experience in the field has been strong. As a consequence, since the academic year 1997-98 the School has offered a two-year MSW program along with the one-year program. 2.1 Mission Statement on Education Equity

Both Carleton University and the School of Social Work have an expressed commitment to the principles of education equity for persons from groups that historically have been disadvantaged by systems, structures, and ideologies that have privileged some groups over others in terms of both access and opportunities. Some groups recognized by the School’s Mission Statement on Education Equity as having faced historical exclusion and marginalization include: Aboriginal people; people of colour;

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persons with disabilities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and transsexual persons, and persons disadvantaged by their economic position. In response to these structural impediments, the School affirms the principle that individuals from all groups should have the opportunity to learn and to contribute in a supportive environment that validates and develops their knowledge, insights, and perspectives within that environment.

The School has been active in implementing this commitment through continuing curriculum development and review, faculty hiring, diversification of field practica, support for new research by students and faculty and through a review of our admissions policies and procedures. We see education equity as a structural issue requiring a rigorous review of established norms and practices and the assumptions and values that underlay them. As such, the School affirms that educational equity is consistent with the principles of quality education as it recognizes and develops both academic excellence and practice competence.

2.2 Student Conduct

Students at Carleton University have a clear set of rights and responsibilities that can be found at http://www6.carleton.ca/secretariat/policies/student-rights-and-responsibilities-policy/. Students 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 judgment 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.

2.3 Use of Computer Technologies in the School

Please see the Statement on Social Media on the SSW website (About Link) Use of computer technologies (laptops, netbooks, smart phones) in the classroom is encouraged if

it augments academic learning. Receipt and response to text and voice electronic communication in the classroom should be restricted to family and work emergencies and 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.

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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. They developed a critical analysis of social work education, practice and research. Rather than focusing solely on individual and family change, structural social workers advocated for broad based social, political and economic change. Over the past four decades, structural social work has moved beyond class and gender analysis to include a focus on anti-racism, the oppression of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender and transsexual, and people with disabilities

The pursuit of social change is understood as requiring collaborative forms of social work that involves individuals, families, small groups and community organizations. The School stresses the importance of group work, community work and social development that raises awareness of social problems that affect the lives of all people in our society.

Social workers who employ structural approaches struggle to arrive at understandings, and courses of action that are driven by the principles of equity, fairness, and social justice. In the School of Social Work we have approached social work analytically and critically. We want to examine and understand the structural contexts of personal and social problems and of social work practice itself. Our objective is to foster forms of social work practice that intervene to change the nature of the interaction between people and their structural contexts.

In short, 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. You can access available course outlines at the School’s website (www.carleton.ca/ssw) which will give you recommended course readings for core and elective courses. Please note, that these course outlines are put on the website as they become available (received by the course instructor). 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, B. (2005). Case Critical Social Services & Social Justice in Canada 5th Ed. Lundy, C. (2011) Social Work and Social Justice and Human Rights: A Structural Approach to Practice 2nd Edition, Toronto: University of Toronto Press. Hick, S., Peters, H., Corner, T., London, T. (2009). Structural Social Work in Action: Examples from Practice. Toronto. Canadian Scholar’s Press Inc. Mullaly, B. (1997). Structural Social Work: Ideology, Theory, and Practice 2nd Ed. Toronto: Oxford University Press. Payne, M. (2005) Modern Social Work Theory 3rd Ed. Chicago: Lyceum Books

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3.0 MSW PROGRAM REGULATIONS

Although this handbook sets out general regulations and guidelines for the MSW program for 2014-2015, the program and guidelines set out in the Carleton University Graduate Calendar takes precedence. 3.1 Status ( Section 7.9 of the Carleton University Graduate Calendar) Full-Time Studies

The University policy states that “Graduate students admitted and registered as full time will be required to continue in and complete their program as full-time students, and will be assessed full time fees for for the duration of their program.”. Full-time status is not based on course registration numbers. Whether a Full-time student registers in one course or 5 courses – the fee is assessed the same. (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.

Students registered on a part-time basis 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 Social Work Foundations in Structural Social Work course SOWK 5000 and either SOWK5501 Theories in Social Science and Social Work or SOWK5502 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 SOWK5306 Advanced Theory for Social Administration and Policy or SOWK5307 Advanced Theory for Direct Intervention plus the equivalent of 0.5 credit of elective course work in your first fall term. All required prerequisites must be completed before students move on to the next component of their studies (Field Placement or Thesis)

3.2 Change of Status (Section 7.10 of Carleton University Graduate Calendar) 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:

• writing to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs stating the reason(s) for seeking exemption from the full-time registration requirements stated in 7.9

• by completing a Change of Registration Status Form, accompanied by a statement from the departmental graduate supervisor/associate chair (graduate affairs) - and the thesis supervisor, if applicable - in support of their request.

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.”

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3.3 Continuous Registration (Section 8 of the Carleton University Graduate Calendar) 3.3.1 Loss of Status ‘A student who remains unregistered in his/her degree program for three terms (twelve months) will lose his/her graduate status” 3.3.1 Reinstatement (Section 8.4 of the Carleton University Graduate Calendar)

“Students, whose files have been closed 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. If reinstated, students must pay a reinstatement charge plus the equivalent of 1.0 credit tuition fees for each term in which they failed to register, as well as for the current term of registration.” 3.3.3 Thesis and Practicum Registration All students in SOWK5909 Thesis, SOWK5606 Practicum I, and SOWK5607 Practicum II must maintain continuous registration until completion of the course in accordance with the regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (Section 8.2 of the Carleton University Graduate Calendar) Continuous registration means exactly what it states. After first registering in any of these courses you must continue to register in the course, and pay fees for the course until it 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). Failure to maintain continuous registration will result in “loss of status” in the MSW program, which means that you will be ineligible to register in future terms, until such time as you are reinstated in the program. 3.4 Exemption from Registration (Section 8.5 of Carleton University Graduate Calendar)

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 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.

If you require an extended leave of absence you may consider withdrawing from the program until such time as you are able to resume your studies. It is important to contact the Supervisor of Graduate Studies for the School of Social Work prior to your departure from the program to negotiate terms for readmission when you are able to resume your studies. 3.5 Academic Standing

Candidates for the Master of Social Work degree must complete all course work (or the equivalent) counted towards the degree with a minimum grade of B-. The School of Social Work does not permit the C+ option. The assignment of a C+ grade in a core course will mean that the course must be repeated. In optional courses a C+ grade cannot count for credit towards the MSW degree.

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THIS SECTION DEALS WITH THE COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MSW PROGRAM(s) 4.0 FOUNDATION YEAR (Year 1) OF THE TWO-YEAR MSW 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 with an honours undergraduate degree other than a BSW or equivalent who are admitted into the two-year MSW program 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.

4.1 Foundation Year (Year I) --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 credits 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 I) Full Time Studies FALL TERM WINTER TERM SUMMER

TERM *SOWK5000 Foundation in Structural Social Work ( .5credit)

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( .5credit) SOWK5502 History of Social Welfare and Social Work ( .5credit) SOWK5608: Community Work (0.5 credits) 1.0 credits Elective/course options to be taken from graduate-level course offering in the School – can carry over for completion in Advanced Year (year II)

*Please Note: This course is mandatory for everyone in the foundation year program and must be completed at the beginning of your program. You must plan your schedule to be available September 2nd – 5th to attend this mandatory class. 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, which takes place from 8:30-4:30 September 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. These classes are followed by lectures one Wednesday morning a month in September, October and November.

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4.3 Foundation Year (Year I) --Required Courses Instructor: Susan Braedley (susan_braedley@carleton.ca) SOWK5000 Foundation in Structural Social Work (Fall Term only – special scheduling) Instructor: TBA 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 (year I) SOWK5308 Direct Intervention (Fall Term only) Instructors: Roy Hanes (roy_hanes@carleton.ca) Presentation of a structural framework for social work theory and practice examining assessment and interventive approaches, analytical and interaction skills, helping process and social transformation. Explores interventions with individuals, families, small groups based on an understanding of class, gender, race, age, ability and sexual orientation. Prerequisite(s): registration in MSW Foundation Year SOWK5408 Social Administration and Policy (Winter Term only) Instructor: TBA Presentation of a structural framework for social work theory and practice examining assessment and interventive approaches, analytical and interaction skills, helping process and social transformation. Explores interventions with individuals, families, small groups based on an understanding of class, gender, race, age, ability and sexual orientation. Prerequisite(s): registration in MSW Foundation Year SOWK5608 Community Work (Fall Term only) Instructor: TBA Models and methods of community organization. Social-economic contexts and ideological approaches to social change work; social change efforts; globalization and corporate rule. Prerequisite(s): registration in MSW Foundation Year SOWK5501 Theories in Social Science and Social Work (Fall term only) Instructor: Behnam Behnia (behnam_behnia@carleton.ca) Examines relationships between theories in social science and in social work exploring connections to social work practice and emphasizing theories of inequality. Prerequisite(s): registration in MSW Foundation Year SOWK5502 History of Social Welfare and Social Work (Fall Term only) Instructor: Therese Jennissen (therese_jennissen@carleton.ca) Historical development of social welfare policies and the Canadian welfare state. History of relationship of economy, family, welfare institutions and Canadian state. Focus on the origins and development of social work as a profession. Prerequisite(s): registration in MSW Foundation Year SOWK5606 Practicum I Co-ordinator: Claudia Lahaie (Claudia_lahaie@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, SOWK5308, SOWK5501, SOWK5502, SOWK5608, and completion or concurrent registration in SOWK5408. 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 enrol in the field placement.

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4.4 Foundation Year (Year I) Practices 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.

5.0 ADVANCED YEAR (Year II) 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.

Concentrations in the MSW Program Declaration of Concentration (s) Typically, students entering the one year MSW program are expected to have declared their area of concentration when applying to the School, and students in the two year MSW program are expected to declare their concentration by December 1st of their first year. Only under special circumstances would a student be allowed to switch concentration. Students may declare a double concentration.

Concentration 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.

Concentration 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 II) -- Program Design Advanced Year (year II) of the MSW consists of the following 5.0 credits:

• *SOWK5306: Advanced Theory for Social Administration and Policy (1.0 credit) or

• *SOWK5307: Advanced Theory for Direct Intervention (1.0 credit) • SOWK5405: Research and Evaluation in Social Work (1.0 credit) • SOWK5607: Practicum II (2.0 credits)

or • SOWK5909: Thesis (2.0 credits) • 1.0 credits Electives/course options to be taken from graduate-level course offering in the School

* Students can use the other of these courses to fulfil a 1.0 credit towards SW Course Options (if a student wishes to complete the Social Administration and Policy Concentration, s/he could use the Direct Intervention course as an elective) ** Students may also choose to complete a maximum of 1.0 credit of Directed Studies 5504/6 and/or Independent Research Studies in Social Work 5903/4 as optional courses.

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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) Students must re-register for the winter term

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. In most cases the completion of the Thesis cannot be completed by the end of the summer term

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SOWK5xxx Social Work Elective Course option (1.0 credits. 5.3 Advanced Year (Year II)--Required Courses

SOWK 5306 Advanced Theory for Social Administration and Policy (Fall & Winter Terms) Instructors: Fall term: Allan Moscovitch (allan_moscovitch@carleton.ca) Winter Term: TBA 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. Students must register for both the fall and the winter term Prerequisite: Registration in MSW Advanced Year (year II) SOWK 5307Advanced Theory for Direct Intervention (Fall & Winter Terms) Instructors: Sarah Todd (sarah_todd@carleton.ca) and TBA 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. Students must register for both the fall and the winter term Prerequisite: Registration in MSW Advanced Year (year II) SOWK 5405 Research and Evaluation in Social Work (Fall & Winter Terms) Instructors: Adje van de Sande (adje_vandesande@carleton.ca ) Karen Schwartz (karen_schwartz@carleton.ca) Addresses the logic of inquiry, and assesses quantitative and qualitative techniques. Attention to program and direct intervention evaluation especially with the use of action and participatory research approaches. May include research or evaluation project with community agencies and practitioners, or individual research proposal. Students must register for both the fall and the winter term Prerequisite: Registration in MSW Advanced Year (year II)

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SOWK 5607 Practicum II Co-ordinator: Claudia Lahaie (Claudia_lahaie@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 (year II), and completion of SOWK 5306 or SOWK 5307 and SOWK 5405 (or permission for concurrent registration in 5405)

Please Note: All of the core courses are perquisites for the Practicum. Without completion of core courses students are not permitted to enrol in the field placement.

6.0 COURSE OPTIONS FOR FOUNDATION AND ADVANCED YEAR STUDENTS

*Of the optional courses taken by an MSW student, 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, Sarah Todd.

Students can complete a maximum of 1.0 credit of Directed Studies and/or Independent Research

Studies as course option credit(s) for the MSW degree.

Students can complete a maximum of 0.5 credits from the 4000 level course options for the MSW program - Approval is required from Supervisor of Graduate Studies in Social Work, Sarah Todd. 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 Graduate Supervisor Sarah Todd. Again, full-time students pay full-time fees even if they are taking only one course.

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6.2 Social Work 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 MSW Course Timetable. Please check for any updates on the School’s website www.carleton.ca/ssw . 6.3 Directed Studies (SOWK 5504/5506) IMPORTANT NOTICE TO STUDENTS: Since Directed Studies courses are recorded by the School 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. We will be unable to confirm course title/content if requested after student graduation. This option allows students to develop an individual course of study which may not be addressed through regular courses, by developing their own Directed Studies course. Directed Studies can be pursued either individually or in small groups. There are two types of directed studies at the graduate level:

a) in rare circumstances a student may have a clearly developed interest in a subject that is not covered in the standard curriculum. The directed study cannot duplicate an existing course. Students are expected to develop a full course outline with a course number, term identification, faculty member’s name, description of the area of study and course objectives. For a directed study worth 0.5 credits students must also include a minimum of 24 academic articles or academic book chapters, themes for a minimum of six (2 hour) meetings between the instructor and student, a minimum of three assignments for the course with clear grading criteria, deadlines and penalties for late assignments. A directed study worth 1.0 credits will have significantly more readings and meetings between professor and student. There must be tangible assignments that can be individually evaluated. The final outline must have the signature of approval of the supervisor of graduate studies.

b) Students in the MSW program may take a 4000 level course and negotiate an individualized learning contract with the instructor to complete it as an MSW level directed study. A directed study organized in this way will require the student negotiate responsibilities and expectations commensurate with graduate level work. They will be expected to attend the scheduled classes for this course.

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 first be approved by the course instructor and then given to the program supervisor for approval 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.

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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. These course outlines become a record of educational courses provided through the School of Social Work.

The course outline for the Directed Study must include: 1. the course number, term identification and title, faculty member’s name; 2. a one or two paragraph description of the course objectives; 3. the frequency and duration of meetings with the faculty member; 4. a list of readings related to the course topic broken down thematically; 5. 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 by the School 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. We will be unable to confirm course title/content if requested after student graduation.

1. This course options 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. Research interests and expertise of faculty are indicated. Whether a student can complete an independent research project depends on the availability of faculty and is generally available in rare circumstances.

3. All students registering for 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.

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 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.

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7. The Independent Research Study is graded with a letter grade, which is submitted to the graduate supervisor by the supervisor of the independent research project.

8. Registration in the Independent Study requires the approval of the research supervisor and the supervisor of graduate studies.

6.41 Starting the process Perhaps the most difficult part of writing a 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. 6.42 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. 6.43 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 BSW 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. Another option is to take the 4000 level course and negotiate an individualized learning contract with the instructor to complete it as an MSW level Directed Studies (5503/4/5/6)(see Section 6.3). A student registered in the graduate course will be expected to complete a different set of assignments, and to negotiate responsibilities, and expectations commensurate with graduate level work. This must be approved by the Supervisor of Graduate Studies

6.6 *Graduate Course Options Outside Carleton University

Students who elect to complete courses (maximum 1.0 credit) at another university (Section 6 of Handbook re coursework outside the School of Social work) 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

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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.

In recent years, many MSW students have been taking counselling skills development courses at St. Paul’s University. Students must complete the specific form and receive signed approval from Sarah Todd, Supervisor of Graduate Studies in Social Work, before going to FGPA for approval/signature prior to registration. The forms are available on http://www5.carleton.ca/fgpa/student-forms/ under the Ontario Visiting Graduate Student Forms, or can be picked up in the Grad Student Administrator’s Office (607 DT). 7.0 THE MSW PRACTICUM (www.carleton.ca/ssw/practicum/manuals)

Please note that many social work settings now require students to obtain a police records check and/or criminal records check. This can take 6-8 weeks. Students are encouraged to apply for this well in advance of the commencement of the practicum. Students considering a winter practicum should begin the process of application during the summer months (July). Students considering a summer practicum are advised to start the process in the fall (November) Please note that the School is not responsible for fees nor any delay in Practicum start dates as a result of late receipt of Police Check.

The MSW field coordination has now moved towards a streamlined process of getting students

into placements. This means the MSW coordinator is the main/middle person between students and agencies. Only a student who will have his/her application sent directly to an agency by the coordinator, will be considered for an interview and potentially be accepted for a placement by the agency.

If you circumvent this process and secure a placement on your own, the Field Coordinator has the right and the responsibility to disallow the arrangement as eligible for a Field Practicum credit. The term practicum refers to the whole course, which is worth 2 credits. The field placement refers to one component of the practicum. Other components of the practicum included the bi-weekly field seminar, learning contract, student’s written evaluation of their learning, and the written assignment. Grades are on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Successful completion of all components is required for a Satisfactory final grade. The practicum is a course and you will be required to register and pay the usual fees.

SOWK 5606: Practicum I This is usually completed in the winter term on a four day a week basis. A minimum of 450 hours is required. This includes 426 hours in the placement setting, 12 hours in seminar and 12 hours dedicated for the special assignment. (Preparatory activities to secure a placement do not count toward practicum hours). Students are advised to be in placement during reading week in order to complete the required hours. They are also expected to keep track of their hours.

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This course requires students to complete 452 on site placement hours in addition to 12 hours for field seminars and 12 hours for the major assignment. Preparatory activities do not count toward practicum hours SOWK 5607: Practicum II This practicum requires the completion of 450 hours and is usually completed in the spring-summer term. This includes 426 placement hours, 12 hours for practicum seminars, and 12 hours for work on the special assignment. It is generally completed over a thirteen week period on a five day a week basis, or over sixteen weeks on a four day a week basis. It is worth two credits. Preparatory activities to secure a placement do not count toward practicum hours. Students must attend all seminars.

Part-time practicums are available (* please see regulations regarding Full-time and Part-time status – section 3.1 and 3.2) It is very important to be knowledgeable about the Field Placement process and regulations surrounding placements. You will need to familiarize yourself with the placements available by checking with the resources available as mentioned below and with the Coordinator Claudia Lahaie (claudia_lahaie@carleton.ca). You should also check the School’s website for information and updates: http://www1.carleton.ca/socialwork/practicum-hub/

The Field Coordinator approves each placement. It is particularly important to start early to organize placements for January because it is necessary to start the first week of January in order to complete the 15 weeks by the end of term. At the orientation you will receive an information package containing the course outline and all the forms and information you will need to complete the practicum. Replacement packages will be sold at cost. You need to pay special attention to the deadlines for various steps in the process for obtaining your field placement. It is your responsibility to meet the deadlines, missing the deadlines may mean that you lose your placement opportunity for that term Sources of information about possible placements include: field coordinators; your faculty advisor; other faculty; lists of placements (not a complete list) on the 5th floor bulletin board, replicated in the Resource Centre and on the web page; other students; Agency Fair; the Blue Book which is a listing of social service organizations published by The Community Information Centre of Ottawa-Carleton (260 St. Patrick St., Suite 301, Ottawa K1N 5K5 phone 241-4636) www.cominfo-ottawa.org

Plan to attend 1. A Practicum orientation on TBA (Notices will be emailed to you using your carleton.connect email account)

2. The Fall Agency Fair TBA (Notices will be emailed to you using your carleton.connect email account)

8.0 RESEARCH 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 two choices for more advanced research. The following information is intended to serve as a general guide the thesis. Please check the School’s Website for the Guidelines and Information on the Thesis which elaborates the material

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presented below. The guidelines and information pertaining to the thesis are consistent with the standards set by the FGPA. 8.1 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 in the student handbook. Check the School of Social Work web site. Students must find out faculty availability, i.e. what faculty members are on sabbatical leave, what faculty members are available for research supervision and or independent studies. Always check with at the main office. Students should meet with the Supervisor of Graduate Studies if they have any questions and or concerns regarding thesis research.

***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. 8.2 The Master’s Thesis

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

Students who chose the Thesis option will work with an advisor. For those who elect to complete a thesis they will also need to form a thesis committee which includes a Carleton professor from outside the SSW. 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. 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.

Registration in the Thesis requires the approval 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 required.)

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

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8.3 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. 8.4 Preparing the Thesis/Independent Research Study Proposal

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. 8.5 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 MONEY 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 Awards specific to social work students include the Special Bursary for Students in School of Social Work, the Helen Levine Bursary, the School of Social Work 50th Anniversary Bursary, and the Luther/Macdonald Bursary for International Students in Social Work.

These will be posted in December each year on the Scholarship bulletin board outside the Student Lounge (Room 518DT). Instructions at that time will tell you how to apply for these Scholarships and Bursaries and deadlines. If you are interested in applying this funding, you are responsible for checking the available sources (SSW Scholarship Bulletin Board, Faculty of Graduate Studies website, School website etc.) and apply by the stated deadlines.

We send out email messages to all MSW students late in the fall term (or very early in the winter term) advising them of the funds available and how 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.

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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 (see the Graduate Program Administrator at the School of Social Work for the internal deadline

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 (see the Graduate Program Administrator at the School of Social Work for the internal deadline). If you are interested in securing a SSHRC, please discuss your application with the Graduate Supervisor, Sarah Todd. The SSHRC competition is very competitive and it is wise to seek support when crafting a proposal. 10 TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS (Research Assistantships) 10.1 What is a Teaching Assistantship?

A Teaching Assistantship is both an academic award and a form of employment for selected students at Carleton University. A full time Teaching Assistantship requires ten hours of work a week for twenty-six weeks, while a part-time Teaching Assistantship in the School of Social Work is usually 5 hours of work a week for twenty-six weeks. The obligations between the Teaching Assistant and Carleton University are outlined collectively through the terms of the Collective agreement and individually through the terms of the Employment Contract that every Teaching Assistant is required to complete in consultation with the faculty member designated as their supervisor.

Although a Teaching Assistantship is formally a type of employment is must be recognized that they are also offered to attract candidates to Carleton University who are deemed to be “excellent”. It is this function as an inducement that makes the Teaching Assistantship a form of scholarship. The School of Social Work, along with the rest of University is committed to ensuring that we attract students who strive for excellence through their scholarship and through their professional work. As a result Teaching Assistantships are often linked to scholarship funds. 10.2 How are Teaching Assistantships awarded?

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The School has a fixed pool of Teaching Assistantship funds established by the Faculty 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 What are the Terms of Agreement for a Teaching Assistant?

Teaching Assistants are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), and as a result they have a Collective Agreement which functions under the Ontario Labour Relations Act as a contract between the Employer (Carleton University) and Employees (Teaching Assistants). All Teaching Assistants should contact Stuart Ryan at CUPE to ensure that you receive a copy of the Collective Agreement.

As noted above, each Teaching Assistant is required to complete an Employment Contract with the faculty member designated as their supervisor. The Employment Contract will specify the total number of hours to be worked, as well as the nature of work assignments. This is an online process and instruction for completing this process will be sent by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs.

TA training is compulsory. TA training sessions are scheduled during orientation week. If TAs do

not attend the training sessions they will not receive TA funding for those hours.

10.4 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. For example, if a Teaching Assistant has expertise in a particular area which benefits the course, every effort is made to match the Teaching Assistant to the course. Teaching Assistants are reminded that this process does not always work out. 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, • operating Student Support Offices (academic research and writing) for

undergraduate students; • performing research for School committees or special projects

10.5 Are 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.

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11.0 RESOURCES 11.1 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 MSW Committee Chair – Sarah Todd Faculty, Graduate Student Administrator and student members Field Education Committee Chair – Claudia Lahaie 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 will be online on the School’s website by September 2010. Social Justice Committee The Social Justice Committee brings together students, faculty and community members and institutional stakeholders to: plan events, identify social justice that have implications for our curriculum, initiate projects to identify needs, organize public forums and conferences, discuss and clarify equity policies, support students and faculty, contribute to the provision of a supportive learning classroom environment and more. The MSW Program Committee

The MSW Program Committee addresses issues that pertain to the MSW program and is comprised of faculty and student representatives. The Committee has been particularly busy over the last few years in areas of program and curricular development. If you are interested in working on such issues, please join the MSW Program Committee.

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11.2 School Of Social Work Faculty/Staff Phone List FACULTY EMAIL EXTENSIO

N ROOM #

BEHNIA, Behnam behnam_behnia@carleton.ca 2665 607 BRAEDLEY, Susan susan_braedley@carleton.ca 3662 618 de MONTIGNY, Gerald gerald_de_montigny@carleton.ca 3658 615 EAGLE, Brooke Brooke.eagle@carleton.ca 4489 513 EKKCHIRID, Abdelfettah Abelfettah.elkchirid@carleton.ca 8421 613 HANES, Roy roy_hanes@carleton.ca 3545 604 JENNISSEN, Therese therese_jennissen@carleton.ca 4390 516 LAHAIE, Claudia Claudia_lahaie@carleton.ca 2960 511 MOSCOVITCH, Allan allan_moscovitch@carleton.ca 8918 623 REDMOND, Melissa melissa_redmond@carleton.ca 2998 612 SCHWARTZ, Karen karen_schwartz@carleton.ca 3514 511 SHEWELL, Hugh hugh_shewell@carleton.ca

Sabbatical July 2014 – June 2015 5717 505

TAIANA, Cecilia cecilia_taiana@carleton.ca 3577 620 TODD, Sarah sarah_todd@carleton.ca 4498 609 VAN DE SANDE, Adje adje_vandesande@carleton.ca 6692 515 STAFF EMAIL EXTENSION ROOM # BRADY, Sue susan_brady@carleton.ca 5603 507 LODGE, Maggie Maggie_lodge@carleton.ca 5601/1826 509 SPENCER, Karen karen_spencer@carleton.ca 5602 508 ZEBALA, Hadbaa hadbaa_zabella$@carleton.ca 5601/8304 509

11.3 FACULTY Research Interests (http://www1.carleton.ca/socialwork/staff/) 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. Susan Braedley Social policy, gender and care work, political economy of health care, disability and aging, the organization of work, the organization of family. Gerald de Montigny Child welfare policy and practice; ethnography of professional practice; phenomenology and social work. Brooke Eagle Field education, addiction, trauma, poverty, housing and homelessness Abdel Elkchirid Social work with minorities; intergenerational issues in immigrant families, inclusion of indigenous practices in social work interventions, multicultural social work practice.

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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; the history of social welfare especially in areas pertaining to medicine, hospitals and persons with disabilities. 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. Allan Moscovitch History and political economy of the welfare state in Canada; federalism and social welfare; the administration of social assistance; Aboriginal people and income security, diversity, poverty, and social exclusion. 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 Mental health from the perspective of the psychiatric survivor and mental health needs of multi-cultural groups, structural approaches to social work practice, community capacity building, use of technology in social work education and practice. Hugh Shewell Social policy; history of social work and social welfare; aboriginal-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; HIV/AIDS; sexuality; post-structuralism; social work pedagogy; the effects of neoliberalism and new managerialism on social work education. Adje van de Sande Child Poverty; community activism; social work theory; teaching in First Nations communities 11.4 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

11.5 The Teaching and Learning Resource Centre (TLRC) 613-520-4433 (www.carleton.ca/edc) Graduate students can receive assistance from the TLRC which offers:

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(1) technology training: it holds technology workshops for electronic tools such as power point and web page authoring;

(2) support for students who are using advanced technology (web page authoring, electronic presentations in courses);

(3) support to students who are involved with technology in their roles as teaching assistants, and it provides support to students who are planning or anticipating a career that involves teaching in a university or college.

11.6 Ontario Association Of Social Workers (www.oasw.org )

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. As members, students become part of the voice for social justice in this province. 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 available in Room 509. 11.7 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. 11.8 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. 12.0 TIMETABLES Please check your Carleton Central for the timetable of courses. We attempt to keep the changes to the timetable to a minimum but there could be changes going in to September. 13.0 IMPORTANT DATES (from Carleton University website)

http://www5.carleton.ca/fgpa/important-date/ It is very important that you familiarize yourself with the dates/deadlines