CCSW 165 - HEALTH AND WELLNESS

CCWS 165: Health and Wellness is designed to
introduce the essential concepts of health and
wellness with emphasis on six dimensions of
wellness including: emotional, intellectual, spiritual,
occupational, social and physical. Students will
examine health and wellness from two perspectives.
The first includes the examination of wellness in

the students’ lives with emphasis on developing
strategies to increase resiliency and well being in the
work place. The second dimension will focus on ways
in which the wellness of others can be enhanced

in arespectful, person-centred way that values
personal choice and preferences. The course will
emphasize the importance of lifestyle changes being
self-directed and on understanding ways in which we
can support change in others and ourselves. Lecture,
interactive exercises and group discussions will be
used to explore a variety of topics including: stress
management, diet and nutrition, ageing, intimacy and
relationships, immunity, safety, lifestyle, developing
relationships and quality of life. The importance

of professional accountability and authenticity in
supporting the wellness of others will be emphasized.

CCSW 170 - AUGMENTATIVE
COMMUNICATION

This course explores alternative forms of
communication for people with little or no speech.
Non-speech communication programming is
examined through review of normal and disordered
language and the strengths and weaknesses of
various augmentative communication systems.
Communication systems studied include sign
language and other manual systems, pictogram/
ideogram communication and electronic systems.

CCSW 179 - APPLICATION OF
THEORY TO PRACTICE

This course provides an overview of the role of the
Special Education Assistant and of the Community
Support Worker. Codes of ethics, standards of
practice, relevant policies and their application to
practice are discussed as well as the practice of
working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Content
focuses on integration of relevant theory from other
EACSW 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

This course 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

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EDUCATION ASSISTANT & COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

to interact with children or adults with challenging
conditions, to develop objective documentation skills
and to observe the techniques and procedures used
by on-site staff. This is a 17-day practicum beginning
with two preparation days. A seminar, EACSW 179,
will allow students time for integration of their work
experience and peer support.

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

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.

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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 Schoo! 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: FNGL 110 or equivalent with a grade of
“C” or better.

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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