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HUMS 1540 Introduction to Interpersonal Communications and Helping Relationships (3,0,0) HUMS 1540 Introduction to Interpersonal Communications and Helping Relationships (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students explore self-awareness as a foundational concept in the development of competent human service workers. The focus is on furthering self-knowledge and facilitating the development of self-reflection skills. Students build personal awareness, self-understanding and effective interpersonal communication by examining aspects of self, such as motivations, emotions, values, attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, learning styles, personal styles, and self-concept.
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HUMS 1560 Introduction to the Family in Human Service Practice (3,0,0) HUMS 1560 Introduction to the Family in Human Service Practice (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students examine multiple family structures in Canadian society providing the groundwork for beginning practice with families in human service work. Personal values and perceptions related to traditional and non-traditional family
types are explored. Topics include the current and historical social, political, cultural, and economic influences on today's families, family of origin and intergenerational trauma issues, family systems theory, and family
communication patterns.
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HUMS 1580 Introduction to Human Service Professional Practice (3,0,0) HUMS 1580 Introduction to Human Service Professional Practice (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students review the field of human service practice beginning with an overview of personal and professional values and ethics that are key elements of practice. Additional topics include observation, record keeping, community mapping, supervision, team work, and self-care.
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HUMS 1600 Human Service Field Education - Year 1(0,2,14) HUMS 1600 Human Service Field Education - Year 1(0,2,14)Credits: 3 credits Students participate in a 190-hour blended community service learning practicum to establish linkages between Human Service knowledge, values and skills. Students experience supervised opportunities to demonstrate self-knowledge and self-awareness, professional integrity, and positive working relationships in a human service agency. The focus is on the application of core human service concepts and the recognition of the knowledge to practice relationship.
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HUMS 1770 Introduction to Human Service Practice with Indigenous Communities (3,0,0) HUMS 1770 Introduction to Human Service Practice with Indigenous Communities (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students examine the historical and continuing process of colonization in Canada, and the resulting societal, political, linguistic, spiritual, and cultural impacts that are challenging Indigenous peoples today. The development of cultural understanding and the beginning of culturally competent practice occur in this course. Additional topics include self-government, cultural healing and empowerment, and human service practice in Indigenous peoples communities.
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HUMS 2230 Introduction to Mental Health and Substance Use (3,0,0) HUMS 2230 Introduction to Mental Health and Substance Use (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits
Students develop an understanding of human service work with people in the areas of mental health and substance use. They explore mental health and substance use in Canada, incorporating Indigenous perspectives. They investigate perceptions about mental health and substance use, theoretical foundations and key foundational concepts in the prevention, screening, assessment and treatment of mental health and substance use related difficulties. Students examine the Canadian mental health system and the influence of social and cultural factors on mental health and substance use in Canada. Students reflect on their own attitudes and beliefs regarding mental health and substance use.
Note that students cannot receive credit for both HUMS 2230 and HUMS 2231 |
CYCA 2000 Introduction to Professional Foundations of Child and Youth Care (3,0,0) CYCA 2000 Introduction to Professional Foundations of Child and Youth Care (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course provides an overview of the foundations of professional child and youth care practice. Topics include a review of the history of the child and youth care field and an identification of current child and youth care practice settings. Current theory and practice perspectives are explored, in addition to issues related to professional identity, ethical practice, children's rights, and interdisciplinary work. Reflection on one's personal readiness for professional child and youth care practice is a focus of this course.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Human Service Diploma Program or Permission of the Program Coordinator |
HUMS 2220 Theoretical Foundations in Human Service Practice (3,0,0) HUMS 2220 Theoretical Foundations in Human Service Practice (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students are introduced to various theories for human service practice. By examining a range of theories appropriate to professional practice, the link between theory and practice is established. Participants integrate theories into their practice framework and investigate the suitability of various theories in practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Note that students cannot receive credit for both HUMS 2220 and HUMS 2221
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CYCA 2240 Introduction to Child and Youth Trauma (3,0,0) CYCA 2240 Introduction to Child and Youth Trauma (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits In this course, students will examine the effect of trauma and trauma-related issues on children, youth, families and communities. Consideration is given to trauma in attachment, child abuse and neglect, child and youth mental health and substance use. Students will examine the impact of trauma exposure to the developing brain, physiology, psyche and regulatory system. This course will provide students with an introduction to trauma informed practice in a variety of practice settings.
Prerequisites: CYCA 2000 OR CYCA 2001 AND HUMS 2220 |
HUMS 2530 Professional Communications and Helping Relationships (3,0,0) HUMS 2530 Professional Communications and Helping Relationships (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Participants develop the values, language, speech, and skills required for the development of professional helping relationships. Utilizing critical reflection, participants examine relationship development with members of diverse populations, conduct relationship building activities, and learn the process of giving and receiving professional feedback and supervision.
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HUMS 2600 Human Service Field Education - Year 2 (0,2,14P) HUMS 2600 Human Service Field Education - Year 2 (0,2,14P)Credits: 4 credits Students participate in a 190-hour supervised practicum at an agency, which delivers community-based services to children and youth, families and others in the community. The focus is on students demonstrating professional and
ethical practice, appropriate and accountable professional decision-making; and reflexive practice. Students will explore the social justice factors affecting the service user population in the agency.
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HUMS 3530 Advanced Communication Skills to Facilitate Change (3,0,0) HUMS 3530 Advanced Communication Skills to Facilitate Change (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students build on their basic communication skills through the purposeful and conscious application of multiple frameworks and practice theories. The focus is to integrate problem solving and planned change theory with core communication skills to build effective helping relationships with individuals. Students develop the ability to utilize professional theories and frameworks to understand and facilitate change in their work.
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CYCA 2620 Introduction to Working with Groups in Human Service Practice (3,0,0) CYCA 2620 Introduction to Working with Groups in Human Service Practice (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students examine group development theory and the use of theories in human service practice. Participants develop an awareness of themselves as group participants. Topics include planning for group work, facilitating groups, dealing with group dynamics and challenges, and enhancing group safety. There is an emphasis on group work with children and youth. |
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HUMS 3570 Introduction to the Law in Human Service Practice (3,0,0) HUMS 3570 Introduction to the Law in Human Service Practice (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students explore the law as an expression of social policy, and the processes by which laws are developed, enacted, and changed. Students are introduced to family law and the family courts, and to human rights legislation with special reference to how laws affect children and human services. The organization of legal services, and the legal accountability and liabilities of human service workers and others in the human service field, are presented. |
SOCW 2060 Introduction to Social Work Practice (3,0,0) SOCW 2060 Introduction to Social Work Practice (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students explore the history, philosophical foundation, and theoretical perspectives of the profession of social work, including a review of the relevant codes of ethics and practice standards that guide practitioners. This course provides an overview of the roles in which social workers become involved, for example, as advocates, policy analysts, administrators, activists, educators, counsellors, facilitators, mediators, organizers, and researchers. Social workers are committed to working for social justice; therefore, students examine the social structures that influence people's lives and how various sources and forms of oppression and marginalization impact the lives of people in Canadian society.
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SOCW 2120 An Introduction to Social Welfare in Canada (3,0,0) SOCW 2120 An Introduction to Social Welfare in Canada (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students are introduced to the Canadian welfare state and the response of the federal and provincial governments to poverty in Canada. An overview of the historical development of social security policies and programs in Canada is provided, and the influence of ideology on policy is discussed. The impact of policy on youth, women, older persons, and Aboriginal peoples is described. The human service/social worker's role in formulating and influencing policy is considered.
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