Faculty of Human and Social Development

Graduate Courses

SPP 501   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Organizational Context of Policy and Practice

Presents a range of conceptual and theoretical frameworks for understanding organizational processes and their effects on work practices within both large bureaucratic institutions and community-based agencies, and on policy development and service delivery in diverse contexts. Students reflect on their own experiences and on the scholarly literature in developing an analysis of organizational discourses, policies and practices.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 501, HSD 501.

SPP 598   Units: 3.0   Schedule

Extended Essay

An in-depth examination of a topic related to policy and/or practice.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

SPP 599   Units: 6.0   Schedule

Thesis

Specialized research on a topic area chosen in consultation with the student's supervisory committee.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

SPP 693   Schedule