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Gerontological Nursing - Postgraduate Diploma
If you are an internationally educated nurse and interested in geriatrics, this postgraduate diploma will prepare you to effectively work with older adults, promoting wellness and enabling health.
Program at a Glance
Length
2 years
Credential
Diploma
School
Delivery Method
On Campus
Campus
Castlegar
Intake Dates
Fall
Contacts
Inquiries from Africa
Inquiries from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh
Selkirk International
Overview
The geriatric population is the fastest growing health cohort around the world. Currently 70 per cent of all patients in Canada are elderly. Registered nurses must have specialized knowledge and training to effectively educate, assess and care for these older people.
This Postgraduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing will give you the tools and skills to meet the complex physical, social, environmental, cognitive and spiritual needs of the elderly.
You will be given the chance to have intercultural exchange between graduate nurses from other countries and on-campus BSN students. This will promote rich dialogue about nursing approaches, philosophies and global health needs. Learn more about the international experience at Selkirk College.
Seminars and occasional class interaction will provide added opportunity for an exchange of ideas and nursing expertise.
Curriculum
Upon completion of this program, you will:
- Interpret basic geriatric trends and issues
- Analyze and test a wide variety of health assessment tools
- Demonstrate critical, innovative thinking when problem-solving complex geriatric issues
- Illustrate how to educate towards wellness in aging
- Develop advocacy skills at relational, unit and policy making levels
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify the roles, scope and required skillset of registered nurses in Canada
- Synthesize theories and principles of health, wellness, aging and geriatric care
- Apply critical thinking, decision-making and clinical reasoning skills
- Interpret research findings in order to provide evidence-based gerontological care
- Apply entry-to-practice level leadership techniques/strategies when working within the inter-professional gerontological care team
- Communicate effectively and efficiently in various formats to a variety of stakeholders, consistent with professional expectations
- Apply the basic principles of culturally sensitive and client-centred care
- Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in academic and work-related environments
- Formulate strategies to support lifelong learning in one’s personal nursing practice
- Apply strategies for registration with the BC Care Aid Registry and BC College of Nurses and Midwives
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, applicants from countries outside of Canada must meet the following requirements:
- B.Sc. Nursing degree / GNM Diploma from a recognized nursing school with English as a primary language of instruction.
- Registration with a national/provincial/state nursing association
- IELTS 6.5 overall with no band score lower than 6.0 and reading band score 6.5
Additional Requirements
- One letter of reference from current or previous employer
- Resumé/CV with a minimum of 900 hours nursing experience within the last five years
- Completed immunization forms
Graduation and Promotion
Satisfactory completion of all courses in the semester with a minimum grade of 60% and cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher each semester is required for promotion.
Courses
Program Courses
Term 1
EASL066 - College Preparation - Research Writing
EASL 066 College Preparation - Research Writing is an advanced writing course that focuses on various forms of writing that can be found in the academic and the work world. In addition to formal academic research techniques, this course will also explore practical technical writing skills needed for clear, timely, concise and accurate communication. The writer must focus on the purpose and audience as well as the form, style and organization. In this class, students will produce a variety of practical and academic forms of writing, including correspondence, summaries, instructions, proposals, reports etc.
Prerequisites
EASL 056A with a minimum of 60% or equivalent
Credits
3.00
GNUR399 - College Orientation
GNUR 399 College Orientation. In this course, students will be introduced to the Selkirk College educational experience that will include orientation to academic principles and resources, expectations of the program, and public resources and services to assist with transitioning into life in Canada. This course will also offer an introduction to Canadian indigenous history and the concepts of colonialism, reconciliation, and healing as critical concepts of public health.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the program.
Corequisites
EASL 066
Credits
2.00
GNUR430 - Introduction to Gerontological Nursing
GNUR 430 Introduction to Gerontological Nursing. This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore the unique roles, functions, skillset, and theoretical perspectives of the Canadian trained gerontological nurse. Students will explore current and future demographic shifts, social impacts and needs, and current issues facing older adults. Students will also explore the Canadian standards for gerontological care with a keen focus on promoting wellness. Standards will be critically applied to learning activities in preparation for moving into a variety of practice settings in future courses. Students will be introduced to evidence-based practice assessment tools and analyse their usefulness in planning and delivering care to clients in various stages of health and wellness.
Prerequisites
Admission to program
Corequisites
EASL 066
Credits
3.00
GNUR431 - Introduction to Health Care Practice in Canada
GNUR 431 Introduction to Health Care Practice in Canada. In this course students will be introduced to the roles, functions, and practical skillset of the registered Health Care Assistant (HCA) in British Columbia (BC) and the nationally licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Students will explore the role similarities and differences, refine their interprofessional competencies, and develop their caregiving skills through various practical and lab experiences. Throughout this course students will develop the ability to self-reflect and identify self-development needs for competent practice and employment in the healthcare field.
Prerequisites
Admission to the program
Corequisites
EASL 066
Credits
3.00
GNUR432 - Interpersonal Communications
GNUR 432 Interpersonal Communications. In this course, students will be introduced to strategies to assist in the development of self-awareness, understanding of others, and interpersonal communication skills required for effective interprofessional teamwork. Interpersonal strategies will focus on respect, cultural sensitivity, and client centeredness as critical components of therapeutic relationships with older adults and their families. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the impact of their personal communication patterns and choices and practice strengthening competencies such as active listening, respect, feedback, verbal and non-verbal methods of communication, and initiating critical conversations in the workplace. Students will also have an opportunity to examine and utilize problem-solving and critical-thinking using best practices related to establishing relationships and engaging in conflict resolution.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of semester 1 of the Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Corequisites
EASL 066
Credits
3.00
Term 2
GNUR440 - Physical Aging and Chronic Disease Management: Part I
GNUR 440 Physical Aging and Chronic Disease Management: Part I is a course where learners will explore age-related changes and commonly occurring diseases. Using theories for promoting wellness in older adults, learners will identify cumulative risk factors for onset of disease and/or disability and potential negative functional consequences. Learners will also explore the pharmacological and interprofessional approach to disease management and health promotion.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of semester 1 of the Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Credits
3.00
GNUR441 - Basic Skills and Physical Assessment
GNUR 441 Basic Skills and Physical Assessment. In this course, learners will be provided with a structured environment in which to learn and demonstrate Health Care Assistant (HCA) (write out the full term the first time you use it, for RN as well.) and Registered Nurse (RN) level skills related to the provision of personal care and physical assessment. Classes will consist of theory and development of psychomotor skills using simulated clients in the lab setting. Students will receive formative feedback as they are exposed to facets of the Canadian Healthcare System and provincial regulatory standards and competencies for both HCA and RN level work. Skills will be appraised at the end of the course in preparation for clinical learning experiences.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of semester 1 of the Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Credits
3.00
GNUR442 - End of Life Care
GNUR 442 End of Life Care. In this course, learners will reflect on their personal and cultural understanding of death and dying and explore similarities and differences to how end-of-life is perceived and managed in the Canadian context. The guiding theories and principles, caregiver knowledge, and ways of thinking and responding to the unique needs of clients and their families are examined as central concepts of the palliative care approach. Learners will also gain knowledge related to palliative symptom and emergency situation management, family care, communication, loss and grief, and self-care as they develop an appreciation for the demands of working with people in the end stages of life.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of semester 1 of the Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Credits
3.00
GNUR443 - Delirium, Dementia and Depression in the Elderly
GNUR 443 Delirium, Dementia and Depression in the Elderly will provide learners with the opportunity to explore the neurocognitive conditions of delirium, dementia and depression with a focus on examining theories of etiology, pathophysiology, and presenting signs and symptoms. Clinical assessments and treatment options will be explored as well as interprofessional healthcare interventions and nursing approaches to support functional capacity and minimize negative functional outcomes. This course will also explore the impact of these conditions on the family and professional caregivers.
Prerequisites
Admissions to the program.
Credits
3.00
GNUR444 - Clinical Practice in Complex Care
GNUR 444 Clinical Practice in Complex Care. This course provides learners with an opportunity to work with older adults with complex healthcare needs within a complex care setting. Under the supervised direction of a clinical instructor, learners apply their basic and post-basic gerontological Health Care Assistant (HCA) and nursing (RN) (does RN stand for nursing?) knowledge and further consolidate their gerontological care competencies. Students are guided through numerous learning activities within the clinical setting and with various clients experiencing common age and disease related issues. Upon completion of this course, students will have a broader understanding of the Canadian healthcare system and the scope and standards of practice of HCAs and RNs in Canada.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Semester 1 of the International Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing Program.
Current BLS-HC Certificate
Current BLS-HC Certificate
Credits
5.00
Term 3
GNUR530 - Physical Aging and Chronic Disease Management: Part II
GNUR 530 Physical Aging and Chronic Disease Management: Part II is a course where learners will continue to explore age-related changes and commonly occurring diseases. Using theories for promoting wellness in older adults, learners will identify cumulative risk factors for onset of disease and/or disability and potential negative functional consequences. Learners will also explore the pharmacological and interprofessional approach to disease management and health promotion.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all courses in Semester 1 and 2 of the Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Credits
3.00
GNUR532 - Professional Nursing in the Canadian Health Care System
GNUR 532 Professional Nursing in the Canadian Health Care System will introduce international nurses to the structure of the Canadian health care system, and the roles and scope of practice of nurses working within it. Theoretical foundations of professional nursing practice will provide a basis for understanding and examining standards of practice and ethical responsibilities within nursing. The significance of health promotion and holistic health care will underscore how nurses can provide care that strives to help clients gain or retain quality of life and reduce health disparities within diverse populations.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all courses in semesters 1 and 2 of the Postgraduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Credits
3.00
GNUR533 - Introduction to Nursing Leadership
GNUR 533 Introduction to Nursing Leadership provides an opportunity for learners to further develop and refine their leadership skills. Within this course, learners will compare and contrast their individual leadership skill-set against current leadership theories and models and identify application opportunities in their current practice. Learners will develop strong interpersonal and team building skills while exploring their own personal philosophy of leadership. Learners will focus on developing skills to manage conflict in the workplace, build team performance, collaborate effectively with others, problem-solve, and manage change while pursuing personal improvement and development as nurse leaders.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of semesters 1 and 2 of the Postgraduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Credits
3.00
GNUR535 - Nursing Registration Readiness I
GNUR 535 Nursing Registration Readiness I
Please note that this is not an inclusive Nursing Community Assessment Service (NCAS) preparation course and therefore, does not cover all age groups or health issues covered in the NCAS OSCEs.
Nursing Registration Readiness I provides an opportunity for learners to apply and consolidate nursing knowledge and skills into simulated scenarios. The virtual simulations and hands-on interactive lab setting will assist learners in putting theory into practice in partial preparation for the NCAS objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) and/or completing the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) gerontological nursing certificate, if desired. Scenarios will be based on the NCAS blueprints related to older adults which are aligned with the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA), BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), and Canadian Association Schools of Nursing (CASN) competencies for nurse’s working with this population. Areas of focus include: knowledge-based practice (assessment, planning, provision of care, evaluation); accountability, responsibility and ethical behaviour; collaborative practice; and therapeutic relationships. GNUR 545 will provide further registration readiness support in semester 4.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of semesters 1 and 2 of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Credits
3.00
MHAD502 - Mental Health and Addictions
MHAD 502 Mental Health and Addictions provides learners with an opportunity to critically evaluate their personal perspectives and assumptions related to mental health and addiction issues and introduces the impact of external and internal variables that put certain individuals at risk at different stages of life. Treatment and support strategies are explored through the Trauma Informed Care lens with a focus on psychosocial rehabilitation, resilience-building, maximizing functional capacity and minimizing negative outcomes. There is a special focus on understanding previous and current life experiences on coping in older age and MHAD treatment and management considerations for those over the age of 65.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Year 1 of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing.
Credits
3.00
Term 4
GNUR525 - Clinical Practice in Community & Acute Care
GNUR 525 Nursing Practice in Multiple Clinical Settings provides opportunities for participants to experience the RN roles and responsibilities working with older adults. Participants will experience interdisciplinary team collaboration, and have opportunities to be health educators and mentorship of novice students. They will work in professional roles with groups, families and individuals, in communities, agencies and care facilities, to consolidate their learning.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all courses in Semester 1 and 2 of the Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Credits
5.00
GNUR540 - Physical Aging and Chronic Disease Management: Part III
GNUR 540 Physical Aging and Chronic Disease Management: Part III is a course where learners will continue to explore age-related changes and commonly occurring diseases. Using theories for promoting wellness in older adults, learners will identify cumulative risk factors for onset of disease and/or disability and potential negative functional consequences. Learners will also explore the pharmacological and interprofessional approach to disease management and health promotion.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of semester 2 of the Post Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Credits
3
GNUR542 - Clinical Skills and the Older Adult
GNUR 542 Clinical Skills and the Older Adult will facilitate the consolidation and application of nursing concepts, knowledge, and skills introduced throughout the program. Participants will have the opportunity to practice relevant psychomotor and interpersonal skills associated with the care of older adults with complex health challenges. Assessments will focus on skill proficiency, documentation, and relational practice competency.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of semesters 1, 2, and 3 of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Credits
3
GNUR545 - Nursing Registration Readiness II
*(Please note that this is not an inclusive Nursing Community Assessment Service (NCAS) preparation course and therefore, does not cover all age groups or health issues covered in the NCAS OSCEs).
GNUR 545 Nursing Registration Readiness II provides an opportunity for learners to apply and consolidate nursing knowledge and skills into simulated scenarios. The virtual simulations and hands-on interactive lab setting will assist learners in putting theory into practice in partial preparation for the NCAS objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) and/or completing the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) gerontological nursing certificate, if desired. Scenarios will be based on the NCAS blueprints related to older adults which are aligned with the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA), BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), and Canadian Association Schools of Nursing (CASN) competencies for nurse’s working with this population. Areas of focus include: knowledge-based practice (assessment, planning, provision of care, evaluation); accountability, responsibility and ethical behaviour; collaborative practice; and therapeutic relationships. This course builds on GNUR 535 and will provide further registration readiness support in a number of critical gerontological nursing skills and competencies.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of semesters 1, 2, and 3 of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing program.
Credits
3.00
Tuition & Fees
All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.
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Law and Justice Studies - Liberal Arts Diploma
Program at a Glance
Length
2 years
Credential
Diploma
School
Delivery Method
On Campus
Campus
Castlegar
Intake Dates
Fall
Contacts
Duff Sutherland
University Arts & Sciences Contact
Overview
The two-year Law and Justice Studies diploma program is designed to prepare you for a career in the legal profession. You will acquire the skills, training and support to strengthen your future career in a variety of legal professions including law, law enforcement, paralegal, criminology, advocacy, social justice and legal security.
As a graduate of this program you will be well situated to transfer your first two years of post-secondary study into a receiving institution of your choice to continue your legal studies and training. You will be of great service to any community you chose to work in after graduation, but most importantly, rural communities in need of greater access to justice for their citizens.
This program is learner focused and accountable to student needs through core courses designed for future legal studies, and a significant range of flexibility and choice. Legal professionals come from a broad range of academic backgrounds and law programs emphasize the importance of students pursuing their interests in undergraduate education with electives each year. Our unique curriculum includes conflict resolution, restorative justice and a focus on issues specific to legal systems in rural areas.
Lawyers are fundamentally tied to their communities, especially in rural settings and our program will give you first-hand knowledge and experience of how that connection might look once you are finished your education through connection to local lawyers, judges and advocacy groups who are working every day to increase access to justice in our local region.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of an Associate of Arts or Liberal Arts Diploma program, learners will be able to:
- Explain terms, concepts, and theories of the discipline(s)
- Read, write and communicate effectively and creatively across academic disciplines
- Ask informed questions to deepen the level of enquiry
- Use quantitative and qualitative evidence to support claims
- Research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications
- Synthesize and summarize literature and data
- Demonstrate developing critical, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Use current and emerging technology
- Demonstrate collaborative skills in a multicultural environment
- Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in an academic environment
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, applicants to the University Arts and Sciences program must meet the following requirements to be considered fully qualified:
- Minimum grade of 60% in English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or equivalent. Students who do not meet this requirement must write the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test and achieve a minimum of level 4 to attain equivalency.
Additional Requirements
- Students whose first language is not English must fulfill the college’s English language proficiency requirement. See Policy 8611: Admissions.
- Mature students must meet the English 12 requirement.
- If you are a student who lacks the admission requirements, you may still gain entry to the program by taking a combination of Academic Upgrading and university courses in your first year. This may extend the length of your program.
Graduation and Promotion
To achieve a credential in this program, you must complete all course requirements and achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.00. Students wanting to complete an Associate of Arts degree while fulfilling the requirements of the Law and Justice Studies diploma are advised to meet with a counsellor before choosing electives.
Courses
Program Courses
Term 1
Program Courses
Required Courses
ENGL110 - College Composition
ENGL 110 College Composition 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.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12, or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
PEAC100 - Introduction to Peace Studies I
PEAC 100 Introduction to Peace Studies I offers an introduction to the foundational concepts of peace studies: peace, conflict, violence and non-violence. Students will gain an understanding and engage in critical analysis of historical and current nonviolence movements for social change with the goal of equipping them to help build cultures of peace.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12, or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
SOC120 - Introduction to Sociology l
SOC 120 Introduction to Sociology I introduces students to the discipline. The sociological perspective is examined, along with the associated concepts and methods. Attention is directed to major areas such as culture, socialization, stratification and deviance. Students have an opportunity to research topics of interest.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
LAW120 - Rural Legal Issues I
LAW 120 Rural Legal Issues I is a one-credit course designed to introduce learners to the legal profession. Information will be provided on pathways into the legal profession and the career potentials in the legal field. Students will also learn about the Canadian legal system and law in general.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the Law and Justice Studies Program.
Credits
1.00
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options.
Take two (2) general elective 100- or 200- level courses.
See the UAS Courses by discipline page for course selections.
Term 2
Program Courses
Required Courses
ENGL111 - Introduction to Literature
ENGL 111 Introduction to Literature is about living more intensely. Rather than providing answers, literature prompts us to ask better questions of ourselves and each other. Drama, poetry, short stories, and novels will guide us in discussion, reflection, and writing about literature.
Prerequisites
English 110, or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
LAW121 - Rural Legal Issues II
LAW 121 Rural Legal Issues II is a one-credit course which will build upon the knowledge gained in LAW 120. In particular, the course will focus on the unique challenges facing legal professionals in a rural area, including the need to have a broad understanding of a variety of legal issues and the challenges surrounding equal access to justice in rural areas.
Prerequisites
LAW 120
Credits
1.00
PEAC101 - Peace Studies II
PEAC 101 Peace Studies II is the second of two introductory core courses in Peace Studies at Selkirk College. This course will focus on traditional and non-traditional approaches to Conflict Resolution transformation. Students will be introduced to conflict theory and conflict analysis, as well as conflict transformation strategies ranging from general principles and key concepts in arbitration, negotiation non-violent action, mediation, reconciliation and forgiveness, and alternative dispute resolution including, non-violent communication, peacemaking circles, conflict transformation, and conflict free conflict resolution. Students will practice identifying, analyzing, role playing, mapping, and peacefully resolving or transforming conflicts that range from the interpersonal to the international.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12, or equivalent with a minimum of 60%. PEAC 100 is recommended.
Credits
3.00
PHIL120 - Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
PHIL 120 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking is designed to improve students' ability to reason well. Students will study the nature, structure, and purpose of valid arguments, identify common fallacies and mistakes, and determine when to use various forms of reasoning (e.g., deductive, inductive, and abductive). Students will sharpen their understanding of these concepts by analyzing and assessing arguments in the courts, news, and other contemporary media.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
SOC121 - Introduction to Sociology ll
SOC 121 Introduction to Sociology II examines the social life as it occurs in families, formal organizations, religion, political movements and other social systems. Student research projects are part of the course.
Prerequisites
SOC 120 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options.
Take one (1) general elective 100-level course.
See the UAS Courses by discipline page for course selections.
Term 3
Program Courses
Required Courses
ADMN272 - Commercial Law
ADMN 272 Commercial Law is an introduction to law as it applies to business. The development of the courts and the machinery of justice will be outlined. A study will then be made of torts and negligence, and of contracts including their formation, interpretation, breach, assignment and discharge. Methods of carrying on business such as employer/employee, proprietorship, partnership, agency and incorporation will be introduced and compared.
Prerequisites
ADMN 170 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
LAW122 - Rural Legal Issues III
LAW 122 Rural Legal Issues III is a one-credit course which builds on the knowledge gained in LAW 120 and 121 with an emphasis on professionalism and both oral and written communication. Learners will complete a major legal research and writing project in this course as well as an oral presentation.
Prerequisites
LAW 121
Credits
1.00
PEAC201 - From Water to Chocolate: Environment, Conflict and Justice
PEAC 201 From Water to Chocolate: Environment, Conflict and Justice is an examination of selected global political-ecological issues, including conflict minerals, child slavery, climate change, and water wars; as well as the power and potential of various pathways to peace, including nonviolent direct action, Indigenous solidarity, fair trade, international accompaniment, ecological restoration, and environmental peace-building.
Prerequisites
Second-year standing. PEAC 100 is recommended.
Credits
3.00
SOC200 - Deviance and Social Control
SOC 200 Deviance and Social Control analyzes the processes by which some behaviour comes to be identified as deviant and the social means of control of such behaviour through the criminal justice system are examined analytically.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12 or equivalent with minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
SOC205 - Introduction to Social Research
SOC 205 Introduction to Social Research introduces students to research methods in the social sciences. Students will be introduced to the major procedures for carrying out systematic investigation of the social world. It will encourage students to critically evaluate the methods, strategies and data that are used by social scientists and provide training in analysis of a range of qualitative and quantitative data.
Prerequisites
Second year students (min. 30 completed credits)
Credits
3.00
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options.
Take one (1) general elective 100-level course.
See the UAS Courses by discipline page for course selections.
Term 4
Program Courses
Required Courses
ANTH201 - Ethnic Relations
ANTH 201 Ethnic Relations is an introduction to the comparative study of 'race' from local to international contexts. The course explores social stratification according to race and ethnicity and looks at the motivations and consequences of such classifications and their relationships to other forms of stratification.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%. ANTH 100 or ANTH 101 recommended.
Credits
3.00
PEAC203 - Introduction to Restorative Justice: Theory and Practice
PEAC 203 Introduction to Restorative Justice: Theory and Practice explores the theory and practice of restorative justice. Themes include retribution, punishment and deterrence; Indigenous approaches to justice; trauma and healing; shame and empathy; community, belonging, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Students will gain familiarity with the process models of victim-offender mediation, family-group conferencing, and peacemaking circles; and will learn how restorative practices are being used in our schools.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%. PEAC 100 and PEAC 101 are recommended.
Credits
3.00
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options.
Take three (3) general elective 100- or 200-level courses. Note: RFW 251 is recommended.
See the UAS Courses by discipline page for course selections.
Tuition & Fees
All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.
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Community Education & Workplace Training Course