CCSW 196 —- PRACTICUM II

Practicum is an opportunity for students to
demonstrate their abilities in field settings. It
provides students with opportunities to learn
experientially and to apply concepts from the
classroom.

Practicum offers students opportunities to
self-evaluate and receive feedback about their
knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes in the field
of Classroom and Community Support. This is a five-
week block practicum requiring twenty five practicum
days (20 on-site).

ENGL 110 - COLLEGE COMPOSITION

English 110 is about 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.

Pre-requisites: A “C” or better in ENGL 12 or equivalent
or LPI level 4 or written permission of the Instructor and
School Chair.

FAM 180 — FAMILY DYNAMICS

This course is designed to provide students with a
variety of theoretical perspectives to understanding
families. It considers the diversity of families
including exploration of cultural differences, same-
sex parents, single parents and blended families. The
role of marriage is examined, as well as childbearing
and socialization. Issues such as middle age, empty
nest, aging in the family, and special concerns such
as chronic illness, disability, alcoholism, violence, and
poverty are introduced.

*The fall semester of FAM 180 is in the classroom,
the winter semester offering is via distance learning.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent.

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.
Designed to help 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.

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CLASSROOM & COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER (CCSW)

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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 161 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL POLICY

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: ENGL 170 or equivalent with a grade of
"C" or better.

Contacts

JENNY LATREMOUILLE

Enrolment Officer

Phone: 250.365.1233

ext 21233

Email: admissions@selkirk.ca, jlatremouille@
selkirk.ca

TERESA PETRICK

School Chair

Phone: 250.365.7292

ext 21442

Direct: 250.365.1442
Email: tpetrick@selkirk.ca

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