Family, Youth & Children   

Child and youth abuse identification and intervention are viewed as the responsibility of every individual.  Abuse of children often occurs within the larger system of family violence.  Impact of socialization and prevention programs will be examined as pertinent social issues.  Assessment, treatment and prevention techniques and programs will be examined including conflict resolution skills. NOTE: Speakers required. Textbook required.

This course is designed to develop an understanding of various disabilities. Emphasis is placed on the educator’s role in planning for individual needs, while supporting the needs of the entire group in an inclusive environment. The focus is on using a team approach, with active family involvement to support the child with special needs in inclusive educational settings. NOTE: This course has mandatory group work.

Recommended Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology course and Child and Adolescent Development course.

Software required: Word, PDF reader, speakers, and PowerPoint viewer.

Textbook required.

This course is an introduction to viewing and working with families from a family systems and family therapy perspective. Students will learn to view human behaviour and behaviour problems as expressions of family interactions, dynamics and structures. Individual therapy will be contrasted with a family systems approach and the student will be introduced to the concept of "the individual in context". Family dynamics will be explored as factors in the development and maintenance of various types of clinical problems that present for professional help. NOTE: This course has mandatory group work. Textbook required.

Explore the Relationship between the individual and the family and the meaning of family within a socially diverse context. Examine the dynamics, changes and challenges within families, and enhance self-awareness regarding personal experiences, beliefs and values. Textbook required.