Critical Social Policy in the North

This course explores the field of social policy and administration. It examines the development of social policy in Canada, including the changing nature of the welfare state and themes and debates from conventional and critical perspectives that are fundamental to understanding these changes. The course helps students to become aware of the relationship among research, policy and social work practice. It focuses on the theory and practice of social policies and their administration within the Canadian welfare state (Anishinaabe and mainstream). Prerequisites: SWRK 2106/2107 (SEM 3) (3 cr)

 

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