focuses on integration of relevant theory from other
CCSW courses into practice to enhance theoretical
learning. Students will develop short- and long-term
professional goals and objectives and develop a
professional portfolio in preparation for employment
or continuing education.

CCSW 195 - PRACTICUM I

CCSW 195: Practicum 1 provides students with an
opportunity to work and observe in an educational
or community living setting under the direction of
college instructors and on-site staff. The focus of this
practicum is to provide students with an opportunity
to interact with children or adults with diverse
abilities, to develop objective documentation skills
and to observe the techniques and procedures used
by on-site staff.

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

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

Pre-requisites: Must be done concurrently with or after
completing English 110.

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EDUCATION ASSISTANT & COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

HSER 174 - INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATIONS

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.

Pre-requisites: FNGL 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

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: ENGL 1710 or equivalent with a grade of
"C" or better.

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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

selkirk.ca/programs