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— Applicants with 30 university transfer credits
related to human services work, work experience
in a related field, and the personal suitability
requirements of the certificate programs will be
considered for entry into the second year of a
Human Services Diploma on an individual basis.

GENERAL

— An official copy of all secondary and post-
secondary transcripts

— Two completed Human Services reference forms

— A40 hour work experience form completed by a
supervisor who has observed the applicant in a
volunteer or paid work situation is required

— Proof of a negative tuberculosis test or of a clear
chest x-ray that is less than 6 months old old for
those who have been requested to have this from
our community partners

— Acurrent criminal record check from the Ministry
of Justice. Some types of criminal records may
limit or prohibit acceptance in field placement;
acceptance into field placement is a requirement
for program promotion

— Current résumé
— Personal Statement of interest (250 words)

— An orientation session is required and will be
arranged by the program designate

COMPUTER SKILLS

— Basic computer skills are required for this
program. Necessary skills include knowledge
of internet, email, word processing and file
management. You are encouraged to complete the
Computer Skills Self Assessment.

Students may complete the program on a full or
part-time basis. All qualified applicants are required
to have their planned program reviewed by a
program instructor who will provide advice regarding
the selection of appropriate full and part-time
options. In addition to meeting the general entrance
requirements for admission to Selkirk College, an
applicant must meet the following Social Service
Worker program requirements.

Careers

Graduates of our Social Service Worker Certificate
and Diploma Programs Find Employment In

— Community services settings
— Shelters

— Group homes

— Employment programs

— Outreach programs

— Child and youth care settings

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Program Courses

ADD 184 - INTRODUCTION TO ADDICTIONS

Designed as an introductory exploration of both
substance and behavioural addiction. The five
perspectives of addiction are identified and explored.
Current research in the biological, psychological,
social and spiritual factors of addiction are
considered, and treatment models are specified

that correspond with the five perspectives of
addiction. Emphasis is placed on social factors,
including marginalization, stigmatization, poverty, and
dislocation and are identified and explored through
the lens of First Nations, LEGTQ, women, disabilities,
men, older adults, etc. Historical factors of addiction
are explored and their influence on current drug
policies are identified. Advocacy and empowerment
skills for working with those with addictions are
identified. Professional behavior skills within the
addictions field are practiced.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent.

ENGL 110 - COLLEGE COMPOSITION

Thinking and writing. You will learn how to develop
and express informed opinions on issues that matter.
You will also learn about research, editing, and
expository and persuasive academic writing forms.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 with a “ grade of C”
or higher or equivalent or LPI level 4.

ENGL 111 - INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE

Live more intensely. Rather than providing answers,
literature prompts us to ask better questions of
ourselves and each other. Drama, poetry, short
stories, and novels will guide us in discussion,
reflection, and writing about literature.

Prerequisites: ENGL 110 with a grade of “C” or higher
or equivalent.

FAM 180 - FAMILY DYNAMICS

Designed to provide students with a variety of
theoretical perspectives to understanding families. It
considers the diversity of families through the lenses
of the life course perspective and political policies.
Family formation, parenting, separation and divorce
and aging are all examined. Family issues are also
considered, including marriage and death rituals,
work and poverty, same sex relationships, disabilities
and immigrants. Policies that affect families are
explored through an examination of violence in the
family and political trends. The course is intended to
be a foundation for further study of families. Note:
The fall semester of FAM 180 is in the classroom, the
winter semester offering is via distance learning.

Prerequisites: Must be done concurrently with or after
completing ENGL 110.

SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER
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HSER 174 - INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATIONS

Provides the student with an opportunity to examine
personal goals, values and attitudes; develop and
practice listening and responding skills, and become
more aware of personal strengths and limitations.
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.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

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.

Prerequisites: PSYC 100 with a grade of “C” or higher.

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.

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