This course is designed to help students gain
self-understanding in order to be more effective in
working with people.

PSYC 100 - INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY |

An introduction to the methods, theory and practice
of psychology as a science. Among others, topics
will include motivation and emotion, learning and
memory, biological foundations, sensation and
perception. Other topics are added at the discretion
of the individual instructor. Class demonstrations and
activities are used to illustrate concepts. Teaching
methods and resources in the course vary with the
instructor.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of
"C" or better or written permission of the instructor and
School Chair.

PSYC 101 - INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY II

Topics include thinking and other cognitive processes,
development of the individual, personality, behaviour
disorders, health and social psychology. Other topics
are added at the discretion of the instructor. Class
demonstrations and activities are used to illustrate
concepts.

Pre-requisites: PSYC 100 with a grade of "C" or better or
written permission of the instructor and School Chair.

SSW 157 - GROUP SKILLS

SSW 157: Group Skills, offers knowledge and skill
development that can be applied to a large number
of settings: in the workplace as a team member;
working with specific client groups including
children, adolescents, families, special interest
groups; leading and/or participating in learning

and discussion groups; planning, implementing and
evaluating community development work. Effective
social service workers need a good understanding of
working in groups and group facilitation skills. The
focus will be on increasing students’ awareness of
their own interaction in groups and on demonstrating
their ability to use effective facilitation skills with
groups.

SSW 160 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK I

SSW 160: Introduction to Social Work I, is designed
to introduce students to the practice of social work,
emphasizing a generalist approach and considering
the ideological and historical influences which

have shaped social work in Canada. The values,
knowledge, and skill foundations to this challenging
profession are investigated. Further, it explores

the roles of social workers and their methods of
intervention based on several practice frameworks,
including systems, strengths perspective, structural,
anti-oppressive, feminist and Aboriginal approaches.
This exploration includes a review of the relevant
codes of ethics and practice standards that guide

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practitioners. Social structures that influence
people’s lives are also examined along with how
various sources and forms of oppression and
marginalization impact the lives of people in Canadian
society.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of
"C" or better.

SSW 161- INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL POLICY

SSW 161: Introduction to Social Policy explores
social issues and how they are influenced by cultural
ideologies and values. The historical development

of social security policies and programs in Canada,

within the context of larger global trends is examined.

The impact of social policy on populations such as
those who live in poverty, people with disabilities
and minority populations will be explored with a view
to the past, present and potential future status of
the social safety net in Canada and other countries
around the world.

Pre-requisites: FNGL 110 or equivalent with a grade of
"C" or better.

SSW 162 - COMMUNITY RESOURCES

SSW 162: Community Resources is designed to
assist students to prepare for practicum placement.
Students will explore domains of practice and roles
Social Service Workers carry in the Human Services.

SSW 163 - FIELD WORK I

SSW 163: Field Work I is a competency based field
placement in an agency providing social services.
The placement begins in January and runs through
the winter term, and must be taken concurrently
with SSW 157 and SSW 166. The student will gain
familiarity with the services of the agency, the
mandate and policies of the agency and the other
resources in the community. The student will have
a high level of supervision from agency staff in any
activities they carry out with the agency’s clients.

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of SSW 160, SSW
162, HSER 174, PSYCH 100, ENGL 110, FAM 180.

SSW 166 - APPLICATION OF
THEORY TO PRACTICE

This weekly on-line seminar in the Winter semester

is for students enroled in SSW 163. Discussions will
focus on field placement activities. The emphasis of
the course is on applying the theory of social services
to its practice.

SSW 168 - FIELD WORK II
(BLOCK PLACEMENT)

SSW 168: Field Work IT is a full-time field placement
for five weeks following the winter semester that
affords the student the opportunity to practice the
skills learned in the previous two semesters. Field
placement provides an opportunity for students to

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demonstrate competency required for permanent
employment in Social Service Agencies. On-line
weekly seminars will support this practicum.

Pre-requisites: SSW 163 and completion of all program
COUFSES.

Contacts

RACHEL WALKER

Admissions Officer

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21233
Email: rwalker@selkirk.ca

TERESA PETRICK

School Chair, Health and Human Services
Phone: 250.365.7292 ext 21442

Direct: 250.365.1442

Email: tpetrick@selkirk.ca

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