Credits:
3
This course will provide an introduction to Canadian social welfare and policies, and Indigenous Social Policies. Focus at the micro, mezzo and macro levels of Social Service Work are guided directly by social policies. In examining the evolution, devolution and consequences of social policies on the general Canadian population and specifically Indigenous populations, students gain key pieces of understanding social issues in the context of larger structural pieces. This course will examine critical analyses of historical and current legislation, social policies and practices related to child welfare, education, health care and criminal justice in Canada which will begin development of skills necessary for effective practice.