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Social Development Studies

Specializations in Social Development Studies

The following specializations are open to all students majoring in Social Development Studies.

Diversity and Equity Specialization

The Diversity and Equity Specialization requires successful completion of six courses:

Education Specialization

The Education Specialization requires successful completion of six courses:

Individual Well-Being and Development Specialization 

The IWD Specialization requires successful completion of six courses:

Social Policy and Social Action Specialization

The Social Policy and Social Action Specialization requires successful completion of six courses:

Notes for all Specializations Listed Above

  1. Topics studied in the senior seminar, apprenticeship courses, special studies, and senior essay/thesis must be related to the specialization and be approved by the department chair.
  2. Other courses may be considered as approved upon written request to, and written confirmation from, the chair of Social Development Studies.

Social Work Specialization

The Social Work Specialization requires successful completion of five courses:

Notes

  1. The Social Work Specialization does not include all of the prerequisite courses required for application to the Bachelor of Social Work program at Renison University College. Students should contact the School of Social Work, the Renison admissions officer, or an academic advisor for guidance on the remaining required courses.
  2. Other courses may be considered as approved upon written request to, and written confirmation from, the chair of Social Development Studies.

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