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Classroom and community support worker
Program Courses
CCSW 155 Foundations of Practice
This course introduces students to the theory and
philosophical perspectives necessary for working
with individuals who are challenged by a disabling
condition. Values regarding service delivery are
explored through an historical review of the
disability movement and an examination of new
initiatives and trends. This course also explores the
impact of specific challenging conditions on the
individual, the family and the service providersí
practice. Through personal reflection and research,
the roots of person centred support will be explored
and students will develop their own personal and
professional philosophy of support work.
CCSW 156 Support Strategies
This course focuses on support strategies used with
individuals who have disabilities. The analysis
and understanding of behaviour as a means of
communication is explored. Strategies are learned
and practised in context to support individuals
with the development of pro-social skills, life,
vocational, and academic skills. An awareness of
issues related to healthy sexuality and the ethics
of touch are explored. Emphasis is placed on the
ethics of support work and effective implementation
of strategies to support individuals with
disabilities to be as independent as possible.
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.
ENGL 110 College Composition
Students needing a year of Introductory English
may choose to take English 110/111 or English
112/114. English 112/114 focuses on reading and
interpretation of literature, and is an attractive alternative
to English 110/111 for students wishing
to continue in the study of Arts or Humanities.
English 110: College Composition is designed
to enable the student to produce clear, coherent
and fully developed essays. The course covers
academic writing styles, rhetorical modes, editing
techniques and research practices.
Prerequisites
A ‘C’ or better in ENGL 12 or equivalent or LPI
level 4.
This course is available via Distance Education.
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. Designed to help gain
self-understanding in order to be more effective in
working with people.
PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology I
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.
Prerequisites
ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or
better or written permission of the Instructor and
School Chair.
This course is available via Distance Education.
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.
Prerequisites
ENGL 12 or equivalent.
CCSW 160 Classroom
Support Strategies
This course focuses on integration of children into
inclusive school situations with an emphasis on
guidance approaches, teaching strategies, curriculum
adaptation and the interrelationship of assessment
and curriculum. Child development principles
provide the basis for program planning and implementation.
The importance of cultural diversity and
the role of the educational assistant are stressed.
Please Note: This course is under revision, see
the on-line calendar for updates.
CCSW 161 Person-Centered Planning
This course focuses on the need for planning,
advantages and disadvantages of planning and
the key elements of the planning process. The
course examines how to identify and obtain
information relevant to planning, formulation of
long and short-Semester objectives, prioritization
of objectives, and translation of objectives into
action. Emphasis is placed on viewing planning
as a dynamic process and analysis of human
interaction as part of the planning process. Models
for structuring positive interaction of all planning
team members are reviewed.
CCSW 165 Health and Wellness
This course 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: from the
perspective of the students’ lives and also the lives
of individuals with disabilities. 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. Topics include: stress management, diet
and nutrition, aging, intimacy and relationships,
immunity, safety, lifestyle, developing relationships
and quality of life.
CCSW 179 Application of
Theory to Practice
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 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, CCSW 179, will
allow students time for integration of their work
experience and peer support.
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.
Prerequisites
PSYC 100 with a grade of “C” or better or written
permission of the Instructor and School Chair.
This course is available via Distance Education.
SSW 161 Introduction
to Social Policy
Social issues confront us every day in our dealings
with people and governments. This course will
examine some of the issues and how they have
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