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HSER 257 - MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES:
PRACTICAL RESPONSES

This course provides instruction in a variety of
rehabilitative and treatment modalities used in work
with marginalized populations. Attitudes toward
mental health and substance use problems and how
they impact helper effectiveness are explored in a
supportive milieu. Evidence-based practices such

as Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Harm Reduction
are used as frameworks for the development of
skills and knowledge. Students are introduced to
strategies for overcoming stigma and supporting
client empowerment in a variety of community and
facility settings.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent.

HSER 258 - FUNDAMENTALS OF CHANGE |

This course is designed to assist the student to
develop self-awareness as a helper and to develop
both an understanding and a beginning level of skill.
Students are required to participate in exercises,
role plays, simulations and video taping in interviews
and counselling in order to accomplish the course
objectives.

Prerequisites: Human Services certificate.

HSER 259 - FUNDAMENTALS OF CHANGE II

Designed to assist students to build advanced
helping skills on the base developed in HSER 258.
Students will learn to use their helping relationships
and interpersonal communication skills within the
framework of the helping process model. Students
are required to demonstrate their skill development
on video tape, as well as demonstrate analytical
skills which will require both self-awareness and
knowledge of the helping model. The focus is on the
skills required to carry out action planning, support
of action and evaluation of outcomes in helping
interventions.

Prerequisites: Human Services certificate.

HSER 264 - INTRODUCTION TO
PROFESSIONAL CHILD AND YOUTH CARE

Designed to provide an overview of the child and
youth care field, and the professional identity of

child and youth care workers, which will enable the
student to work with and advocate for children, youth
and families in a more effective way. Students will
explore the historical development of the field and
gain a working understanding of the key concepts
and basic principles of practice in the Child and Youth
Care field. They will develop a clear understanding

of the similarities and differences in the role and
function of Child Care Professionals and other Human
Service Professionals.

Prerequisites: ENGL 110.

18 Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2019-20

Social Services Work

Once you have completed your one year certificate program, a range of electives are listed below to
obtain your two year diploma. Consult your faculty advisor to develop your course schedule.

HUMAN SERVICES DIPLOMA
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Unless entering with SSW certificate, Engl 111 is a requirement.

The electives listed are the recommended electives for this program.

SEMESTER 4
Course
HSER 254
HSER 258
PSYC 240
ELECTIVE 005
ELECTIVE 005

ELECTIVES
Course
HSER 276
GERO 200

SEMESTER 5
Course
HSER 255
HSER 281
PSYC 241
HSER 259

ELECTIVE 005 ~—-HSER Elective or other UAS Elective
ELECTIVE 005 HSER Elective or other UAS Elective

ELECTIVES
Course
HSER 257
HSER 267
FNST 287

SEMESTER 6
Course

HSER 280

Name

Core Concepts in Human Services

Fundamentals of Change I

Child Development

HSER Elective or other UAS Elective
HSER Elective or other UAS Elective

Name

Issues in Youth

Contemporary Issues in Gerontology

Name

Professional Foundations for Human Services

Directed Studies: Methods
Adult Development

Fundamentals of Change IT

Name

Mental Health Issues: Practical Responses

Leadership in Human Services

Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices

Name

Advanced Human Service Practicum

Credit

On Campus 3

On Campus 3

Blended 3

On Campus 3

On Campus 3

Total 6

Credit

Online 3

Online 3

Credit

Blended 3

On Campus 3

On Campus 3

On Campus 3

On Campus 3

On Campus 3
Total 18

Credit

Online 3

On Campus 3

On Campus 3

Credit

Practicum 6

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