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.

Pre-requisites: FNGI 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.

Pre-requisites: HS Certificate or Instructor's permission.

HSER 259 - FUNDAMENTALS OF CHANGE II

HSER 259: Fundamentals of Change II is 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.

Pre-requisites: HS Certificate or Instructor’s permission.

HSER 264 - INTRODUCTION TO
PROFESSIONAL CHILD AND YOUTH CARE

HSER 264: Introduction to Professional Child and
Youth Care is 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.

Pre-requisites: FNGL 170.

HSER 267 - LEADERSHIP IN
HUMAN SERVICES

Leadership in Human Services provides a basic
introduction to leadership concepts. Students
self-reflect as they explore the concepts of emotional
intelligence, leadership style, and the qualities and
attributes of an effective leader. Students create

a plan for developing personal leadership skills

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HUMAN SERVICES DIPLOMA
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Social Services Work

A range of electives are available to diploma students including the ones listed below. Consult your

faculty advisor to develop your course schedule.

Unless entering with SSW Certificate, Engl 111 is a requirement.

SEMESTER 4

Course Name

HSER 254 Core Concepts in Human Services

HSER 258 Fundamentals of Change I

PSYC 240 Child Development

ELECTIVE 005 HSER Elective or other UAS Elective

ELECTIVE 005 HSER Elective or other UAS Elective
ELECTIVES

Course Name

HSER 276 _— Issues in Youth

GERO 200 Contemporary Issues in Gerontology
SEMESTER 5

Course Name

HSER 255 Professional Foundations for Human Services

HSER 281 Directed Studies - Methods

PSYC 241 Adult Development

HSER 259 Fundamentals of Change IT

ELECTIVE 005 HSER Elective or other UAS Elective

ELECTIVE 005 HSER Elective or other UAS Elective
ELECTIVES

Course Name

HSER 257 Mental Health Issues: Practical Responses

HSER 267 Leadership in Human Services

FNST 287 Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices
SEMESTER 6

Course Name

HSER 280 Advanced Human Service Practicum

On Campus
On Campus
On Campus
On Campus
On Campus

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Online

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On Campus
On Campus
On Campus
On Campus
On Campus

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Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2018-19