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Business Administration Accounting Finance - Diploma
Overview
Capable accounting and finance professionals are highly respected in the global business world and are in high demand. We give you a solid financial understanding and management background to secure your career potential in this high-paying and diverse field.
Our Accounting Finance concentration allows you to start working right away or receive advance credit toward earning your Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), or other professional designations.
This concentration provides students with a solid background in the financial structure of business. Students develop skills in such areas as: financial and managerial accounting, systems analysis and design, auditing, taxation and computer systems.
Career Opportunities
Our comprehensive course offerings train you to be successful in a variety of respected careers, such as:
- Management accounting
- Taxation
- Auditing
- Purchasing
- Financial planning
- Business analyst
- Financial accounting
- Bookkeeping
Common first-year courses must be completed before moving into second-year courses. For first-year course and admission requirements, see Business Administration.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
1. Explain and apply terms, concepts, and theories relevant to Canadian business
2. Communicate effectively in various formats to a variety of stakeholders
3. Demonstrate management thinking and problem-solving at the foundational level
4. Use a range of contemporary digital technologies effectively
5. Apply multi-stakeholder perspectives in decision-making
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, applicants must meet the following Business Administration requirements:
- English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or higher required. For international applicants, IELTS 6.0 overall band score with no band below 5.5, or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests.
- Any Math 11 with a minimum of 60%. Note that students who may pursue a university degree in Business should complete a pre-calculus course.
The deadline for receiving required documentation is stated in the student’s admissions letter.
An interview (in person or by telephone) with the program advisor may be required before entry to the program.
Students are required to complete an orientation at the beginning of the program.
Where space permits, students may be admitted up to the end of the first week of the semester.
The program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
1. Early Entry
a) Subject to Chair approval applicants who lack the specific English or Math entrance admission requirements may still gain admission to the program through a multi-level entry system which allows students to take a combination of program and upgrading courses in the first year.
b) Early Entry students will not be able to advance beyond their first year (30 credit hours) until any and all upgrading requirements are met.
c) This mode of entry can extend the duration of the program accordingly as not all courses are offered every term.
2. General
a) Applicants must submit a completed application form and other required documents (i.e. secondary school and any post-secondary transcripts, application package) to the Registrar's office.
b) Program Chairs, Advisors or Counsellors, in consultation with Assessment Services, will determine which subtests of the CRT may be completed to support applicants' personal learning plans.
c) Entry to the Program may be made at the commencement of the Fall, Winter, or Spring semesters. However, normal entry is at the beginning of the Fall semester. The progression of courses may be different dependent on which semester the student commences studies.
d) Where space permits students may be admitted up to the end of the first week of the Fall and Winter semesters, and first week of the Spring semester. Admission beyond this point will only be possible with the approval of the instructor(s) involved.
e) Entry may be limited by prerequisites, space limitations and/or completion of preadmission assessment. International students' entry may be limited where international student enrolment targets or limits have been met.
f) Accepted applicants may be placed in particular classes and/or sections by the School Chair or designate.
g) No class or section switches will be permitted after the first week of the Fall, Winter, or Spring semester. All class or section switches require the approval of the School Chair or designate.
h) Students admitted to a specific program will be given preferred access to that program's courses.
3. Part-time Study
a) The Program accommodates part-time study. Special consideration has been given to the integration of part-time students into the program. However, only full-time students are eligible for Co-op work term experiences.
b) Subject to space limitations and prerequisites, students who wish to take fewer than the maximum number of courses in any semester may do so.
c) International students are responsible to determine whether part-time studies will affect one's study permit, ability to work and future status in Canada post-graduation.
CO-OP EDUCATION
This program is eligible for co-op education opportunities. Details under Program Specific Regulations.
PROMOTION
1. To be promoted in good standing, a student must achieve a minimum program GPA of 2.00.
2. Early Entry students must complete upgrade courses before registering beyond 30 program credit hours or receive prior approval from the School Chair or designate.
3. To be qualified for automatic admission into a course which stipulates a prerequisite, a minimum grade of "C" or better must be achieved in the prerequisite course, unless the course concerned requires a higher grade.
4. Students will not be permitted to exceed a full semester course load except with the permission of the School Chair or designate.
5. Two (2) failures in a non-elective course is cause for withdrawal from the program. A third attempt at a course may be made at the discretion of the School Chair or designate.
6. Any student who has left the program because of unsatisfactory performance may be readmitted with the approval of the School Chair or designate after consultation with instructors.
1. A student who has completed the Diploma graduation requirements with a cumulative program GPA of 3.50 or better and no "C+" or lower grades in any subject will be designated as graduating with Honours.
2. A student who has complete coop requirements as stated above will be designated as graduating with Coop.
3. Requirements: see Policy 8617: Graduation
Courses
ADMN100 - Skills Orientation
ADMN 100 Skills Orientation will welcome students to Selkirk College and highlight the expected knowledge and skills that will be required in all School of Business programs. This course will provide resources and learning opportunities to assist students in acquiring the essential skills in math and computer applications to support the successful completion of their chosen program in business. In addition, this course introduces several important college policies and programs that all students need to be aware of.
ADMN170 - Introduction to Business
ADMN 170 Introduction to Business is a course that introduces students to the management and operation of business, including the principles, concepts, ideas and tools used by managers. In addition, the course exposes students to international and local business issues, and to large companies as well as to smaller, entrepreneurial firms. This course also provides an introduction to Career exploration and preparation
COMM240 - Financial Accounting I
COMM 240 Financial Accounting I is an introductory course in accounting from the basic accounting equation to the preparation of the income statement, statement of owner's equity and balance sheet. This course covers merchandise operations, valuation and control of cash, temporary investments and receivables, inventories and cost of goods sold, principles of internal control and capital assets. Includes important accounting principles and concepts as well as the classification of accounts. The use of special journals, worksheets and computerized accounting is also covered.
ECON106 - Principles Of Macroeconomics
ECON 106 Principles of Macroeconomics covers: national income accounts, national income determination model, monetary system, monetary and fiscal policy, problems with the Macro System, inflation, unemployment, etc.; international trade - balance of payments, exchange rates, capital flows.
MATH125 - Business Mathematics
MATH 125 Business Mathematics is intended for first year students enrolled in the Business Administration program. It stresses the mathematics required in financial processes. The course starts with a review of basic arithmetic and algebra. With these skills the student will solve several practical business problems. Topics include (but are not limited to) ratio and proportion, merchandising, break-even analysis, simple interest and promissory notes, compound interest and effective rates, equivalent payment streams, simple and general annuities, annuities due and deferred annuities, amortization of loans and payment schedules.
MATH140 - Calculus I for Social Sciences
MATH 140 Calculus I for Social Sciences is an introductory course in calculus designed to provide students majoring in business, the life sciences or the social sciences with the necessary mathematical background for further study in these areas. The course includes functions, limits, the derivative and its application, anti-differentiation and the indefinite integral and an introduction to differential equations.
TWC164 - Business Communications I
TWC 164 Business Communications I is an introduction to the fundamentals of effective written business communication and their application to workplace communication. Additionally, students will solidify and advance their skills in researching and presenting ideas and reports.
ENGL110 - College Composition
ENGL 110 introduces students to the world of scholarly writing -- reading it, thinking about it, and producing it as academic researchers. Students will explore how professional and/or academic writers across disciplines communicate to a variety of audiences. Students will practice active reading, writing and critical thinking skills by conducting scholarly research on a topic. This course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to write effectively within academic contexts.
Students who may pursue a university degree should take ENGL 110 instead of TWC 164.
ADMN181 - Marketing
ADMN 181 Marketing introduces students to basic concepts and principles of marketing. Topics include Canadian entrepreneurship, small business management, evaluation of business opportunities, and marketing management. Market planning will be emphasized as well as practical decision making in regards to evaluating the business environment, market segmentation, market research, and strategy choices. The marketing mix or product, price, place of distribution, and promotion will be discussed in depth.
COMM241 - Financial Accounting II
COMM 241 Financial Accounting II is the second financial accounting course, reviewing and enlarging upon concepts and principles, their application to and effect upon financial statements. Topics include: capital and intangible assets, current and long-term liabilities, partnership accounting, accounting for corporate transactions, notes and bonds payable, the cash flow statement, and financial statement analysis.
ECON107 - Principles Of Microeconomics
ECON 107 Principles of Microeconomics usually taken following Economics 106 Principles of Macroeconomics. Topics covered include: supply and demand - price supports, the agricultural problem, value theory, theory of the firm - competition, pollution, industrial organization - monopoly, public utilities, advertising, income distribution - labour unions, productivity.
STAT105 - Introduction To Statistics
STAT 105 Introduction to Statistics is intended for social, environmental science, and business students, or others who would benefit from a one-term statistics course. Topics include estimation of means and hypothesis testing. Applications are explored.
TWC165 - Business Communications II
TWC 165 Business Communications II focuses on developing oral presentation skills by practice and application. Students will develop these skills by planning and delivering speeches, pitches, interviews, and informative reports created through a rigorous research and pre-writing process.
COOP101 - Business Co-op Work-term I
COOP 101 Co-op Education Work Term is an optional course.
COOP 101 Co-op Education Work Term (worth 6 credits) can replace any second-year course except ADMN 297 Entrepreneurship. In this option, the net increase in program credits is three.
ADMN250 - Managerial Accounting
ADMN 250 Managerial Accounting examines how accounting information is used within organizations to plan, monitor and control. Managers in all functional areas will have to deal with the management accounting system of the organization they work for. The purpose of this course is to ensure that you have a basic understanding of how such systems operate, the language they use and their limitations. CPA Adapted
ADMN251 - Intermediate Accounting I
ADMN 251 Intermediate Accounting I is the first part of a two-semester course dealing with theory and concepts as applied to financial reporting. Valuation and cost allocation problems applying to cash, receivables, inventories and investments, and property, plant, and equipment and finally Intangible assets form an integral part of this course.
ADMN252 - Financial Management
ADMN 252 Financial Management course examines the role of finance and the tools and environment of financial decision making. Topics include: time value of money, foundations for valuation, financial analysis and planning, management of current assets and liabilities, capital budgeting, risk and return, and personal finance. Together with ADMN 255 this course will enable the student to acquire the needed skills and knowledge to analyze common corporate financial decisions. These two courses will also provide a basis for further advanced studies.
ADMN253 - Principles Of Income Tax I
ADMN 253 Principles of Income Tax I course studies the nature and structure of the Income Tax Act, as it applies to individuals. Topics include determination of net income for tax purposes, taxable income and income taxes payable. Income from employment, business, property, capital gains and miscellaneous sources are included. Basic tax planning topics are examined.
ADMN269 - Information Systems
ADMN 269 Information Systems is an introductory course that covers the use of computer-based information systems in management and accounting. After completing this course, students will have the knowledge required to make informed decisions about the applications of information technology. (Adapted from CPA).
ADMN254 - Intermediate Accounting II
ADMN 254 Intermediate Accounting II builds on the financial accounting skills that you acquired in Financial Accounting I and Intermediate Accounting I.
Intermediate Accounting II is an intermediate-level course that focuses on the liabilities and equities side of the statement of financial position along with topics such as accounting for income taxes, leases, employee benefits, earnings per share and accounting changes* (adapted from CPA)
ADMN255 - Corporate Finance
ADMN 255 Corporate Finance introduces you to finance concepts and provides you with essential knowledge of various tools used in corporate finance. You will examine the corporate financial environment and its impact on decision-making, introductory finance concepts (including the time value of money, investing and risk management) and distribution of earnings. In addition, you will look at capital budgeting techniques and short-, medium- and long-term financing decisions* (adapted from CPA).
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.
ADMN297 - Entrepreneurship
ADMN 297 Entrepreneurship examines the process of researching and developing a business plan. A business plan provides a comprehensive framework for a firm's marketing, financing, and operational activities. Students will research and develop a business plan to assess the viability of a proposed business venture. Students will also learn to critically assess the viability of a business plan through completing a due diligence process.
COOP101 - Business Co-op Work-term I
COOP 101 Co-op Education Work Term is an optional course.
COOP 101 Co-op Education Work Term (worth 6 credits) can replace any second-year course except ADMN 297 Entrepreneurship. In this option, the net increase in program credits is three.
ADMN 399 Directed Studies (3) can replace a second-year course with school chair approval.
Note:
1. For students who started the program prior to Fall 2020, credit towards the graduation requirements will not be given for both ADMN 295 and ADMN 297, ADMN 170 and 171, or ADMN 291 and ADMN 259.
2. ADMN 399 Directed Studies (3) can be used as an elective as described above. Alternatively, it can be added to the program to increase the total credit count. Replacing any course with ADMN 399 will not support any block transfer agreement. If adding ADMN 399 to the total program credit count, some block transfer agreements may limit block transfer to 60 credits. See program coordinator for details and implications.
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.
Policy
Effective Term:
Fall, Winter, SpringAdvanced Standing:
1. For this program, students may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or combination thereof.
2. Students who enter the Business Administration diploma program with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 (taken in British Columbia in the three years prior to starting the program) may receive credit for COMM 240. Processes as outlined in Policy 8614 will be adhered to.
3. During the entire time in the program, a student may only perform one PLA for a course already attempted at Selkirk College.
4. For more information, see Policy 8614: Advanced Standing.
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Re-Entry Instructions:
See Policy 8615: Standards of Academic Progress
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Assessment:
a) This Program uses Grading Table 1.
b) For COOP course, use the Competency Based grading table. To view all College grading tables, see Policy 8612: Grading.
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Grading Table:
Standard Academic and Career Programs
Types of Assessments:
a) Students are expected to complete the course outcomes independently and with original work unless specified otherwise by the instructor.
b) Students are assessed and graded for each course outcome as indicated in the respective course outline.
c) Exams, labs, group or individual projects, assignments, presentations, professionalism and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
d) Missed assignments and tests will receive a zero mark if not submitted. However, in some courses it may be mandatory to submit all assignments to an acceptable level and/or to write all exams in order to receive credit for the course.
e) Individual course outline may have other specific requirements for assignments, grades, and/or examinations.
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Program Specific Regulations:
Co-op Education
a) Co-operative education courses provide students with documented experience and possible designation based on the number of COOP courses taken. A co-op semester may be taken within a program or in the semester immediately after all academic courses have been completed.
b) Each co-op course consists of a minimum 420 working hours. A co-op course may occur in any of the three academic semesters (fall, winter, spring) and are recorded at 6 credits each.
c) Students can elect to take one or more COOP courses to augment their academic studies. COOP 101 can be used as an elective as described in the Part II.E.3 table. A maximum of 3 COOP credits can be applied towards program graduation requirements as listed in this document. COOP 101 may also be taken as additional credits to program course requirements.
d) Students should know that in a situation where co-op course credits are used to meet program graduation requirements, this may affect existing block transfer agreements and should consult with the receiving institution for details. Students will be required to acknowledge in writing this information with the COOP department.
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Eligibility
(i) Acceptance into one of the Business Administration diploma programs.
(ii) Completion of at least 15 credits at Selkirk College towards the Business Administration program with a minimum Program GPA of at least 2.33.
(iii) School Chair approval.
(iv) Follow Selkirk COOP Education requirements, process, and timelines.
(v) Successfully completes COOP Workplace Readiness Training.
(vi) Pay the COOP tuition fee.
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Co-op Designation
Students wishing to pursue a COOP designation on their credential must complete a minimum of 12 COOP credits in total, which comprises of COOP 101 and COOP 201.COOP 301 course is also available upon request.
Academic Courses while on a work term
Students are strongly discouraged from taking any academic courses while on a work term. Students must have COOP program and School Chair approval to pursue additional academic courses during a work term.
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Courses and Credits
A standard co-op term is equivalent to a 6-credit course and can be taken as an elective as described in Part II.E.3 table below. However, only a maximum of three credits can be applied to the Business Administration diploma program graduation requirements. COOP credits are not included in GPA calculation.
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Co-op education courses will provide students with documented, program relevant work experience that is recognized with a designation on their transcript.
Please refer to Policy 8370 Selkirk College Co-operative Education and Selkirk College Co-operative Education Procedures for additional information regarding Co-op Education at Selkirk College.
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
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Attendance:
Attendance and Punctuality Responsibilities
a) Punctual and regular attendance for scheduled classes, laboratory sessions and all of the scheduled learning activities is expected of all students.
b) Where absenteeism adversely affects a student’s progress and performance, behavioural probation and/or withdrawal from the program may result.
c) Students planning to be absent from class must notify or make prior arrangements with their instructor in advance. Instructors are not obligated to provide alternative instructional or assessments in order to accommodate student absences. Failure to notify the instructor may result in withdrawal from the course.
d) See individual course outlines for any additional attendance and punctuality requirements.
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Assignments:
1. Assignments
a) Students will normally receive at least one week notice of dates and times when assignments and/or tests are to be submitted and/or written.
b) If accepted, late assignments may be subject to penalty.
c) Students are normally expected to complete all assignments using a word processor, spreadsheet, or other computer application as applicable. See individual course outlines for specific requirements.
2. Examinations
a) In some courses, students must receive a passing grade on specified exams in order to pass the course. The details will be explained in the applicable course outlines.
b) Students may be allowed to make alternative exam arrangements, with the appropriate instructor, for valid and verifiable reasons such as medical emergency, family bereavement, or jury duty.
c) Any alternate arrangements for final examinations must be approved by the School Chair or designate.
d) Tests and exams will ordinarily be retained by the instructor for no less than 6 months.
e) Students who have not completed all assigned work and exams must obtain the instructor's approval to write the final exam before the exam date. The instructor may require the student to prepare a plan for completion of outstanding work.
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Professional Requirements:
Student Conduct
a) Students are expected to behave in a professional manner while in class and on Moodle. This includes being respectful of and contributing to the learning environment in accordance with the student code of conduct. For additional information, see Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct-Rights and Responsibilities.
b) Students are expected to be prepared for all classes prior to entering the classroom. Assigned materials are to be completed by students; such materials and textbooks are not necessarily reviewed page by page in class by the instructor.
c) The student is responsible for researching and obtaining notes of missed sessions. Instructors will not provide personal reviews to students who miss a class.
d) See individual course outlines for any additional professional requirements.
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Other Regulations:
PROBATION
1. If a student has a term or cumulative program GPA less than 2.00, the student will be placed on academic probation for at least the next semester.
2. The maximum number of semesters on Academic Probation, consecutive or otherwise is two (2). A student will be withdrawn from the program if they exceed the maximum.
3. Notwithstanding paragraph C.2 above, a student who fails to meet the requirements in the letter of probation may be required to withdraw from the course or program.
4. For additional information: See Policy 8619: Probation
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Cheating and Plagiarism See Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism
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Business Administration Professional Management - Diploma
Overview
Advancement with Professional Management
Today’s professional managers perform delicate balancing acts of planning, organizing, directing and monitoring to achieve their company’s fullest potential. Business Administration Professional Management teaches you how to master these concepts and advance your career to maximize your salary earning potential.
This concentration provides students with the tools to function competently in the management environment. Graduates develop skills in physical resource and operations management, marketing, sales, financial systems, human resource management and strategic management. A number of credits extend to professional designations.
Leadership Delivers
Our well-balanced curricula of business management fundamentals trains you to successfully lead your team and deliver measurable workplace results. With a focus on essential professional management knowledge and skills, we train you for successful careers in:
- Marketing and sales
- Human resource management
- Operations management
- Financial systems
- Entrepreneurship
- Project management
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Common first-year courses must be completed before moving into second-year courses. For first-year courses and admission requirements, see Business Administration.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
1. Explain and apply terms, concepts, and theories relevant to Canadian business
2. Communicate effectively in various formats to a variety of stakeholders
3. Demonstrate management thinking and problem-solving at the foundational level
4. Use a range of contemporary digital technologies effectively
5. Apply multi-stakeholder perspectives in decision-making
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, applicants must meet the following Business Administration requirements:
- English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or higher required. For international applicants, IELTS 6.0 overall band score with no band below 5.5, or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests.
- Any Math 11 with a minimum of 60%. Note that students who may pursue a university degree in Business should complete a pre-calculus course.
The deadline for receiving required documentation is stated in the student’s admissions letter.
An interview (in person or by telephone) with the program advisor may be required before entry to the program.
Students are required to complete an orientation at the beginning of the program.
Where space permits, students may be admitted up to the end of the first week of the semester.
The program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
1. Early Entry
a) Subject to Chair approval applicants who lack the specific English or Math entrance admission requirements may still gain admission to the program through a multi-level entry system which allows students to take a combination of program and upgrading courses in the first year.
b) Early Entry students will not be able to advance beyond their first year (30 credit hours) until any and all upgrading requirements are met.
c) This mode of entry can extend the duration of the program accordingly as not all courses are offered every term.
2. General
a) Applicants must submit a completed application form and other required documents (i.e. secondary school and any post-secondary transcripts, application package) to the Registrar's office.
b) Program Chairs, Advisors or Counsellors, in consultation with Assessment Services, will determine which subtests of the CRT may be completed to support applicants' personal learning plans.
c) Entry to the Program may be made at the commencement of the Fall, Winter, or Spring semesters. However, normal entry is at the beginning of the Fall semester. The progression of courses may be different dependent on which semester the student commences studies.
d) Where space permits students may be admitted up to the end of the first week of the Fall and Winter semesters, and first week of the Spring semester. Admission beyond this point will only be possible with the approval of the instructor(s) involved.
e) Entry may be limited by prerequisites, space limitations and/or completion of preadmission assessment. International students' entry may be limited where international student enrolment targets or limits have been met.
f) Accepted applicants may be placed in particular classes and/or sections by the School Chair or designate.
g) No class or section switches will be permitted after the first week of the Fall, Winter, or Spring semester. All class or section switches require the approval of the School Chair or designate.
h) Students admitted to a specific program will be given preferred access to that program's courses.
3. Part-time Study
a) The Program accommodates part-time study. Special consideration has been given to the integration of part-time students into the program. However, only full-time students are eligible for Co-op work term experiences.
b) Subject to space limitations and prerequisites, students who wish to take fewer than the maximum number of courses in any semester may do so.
c) International students are responsible to determine whether part-time studies will affect one's study permit, ability to work and future status in Canada post-graduation.
CO-OP EDUCATION
This program is eligible for co-op education opportunities. Details under Program Specific Regulations.
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
A. PROMOTION
1. To be promoted in good standing, a student must achieve a minimum program GPA of 2.00.
2. Early Entry students must complete upgrade courses before registering beyond 30 program credit hours or receive prior approval from the School Chair or designate.
3. To be qualified for automatic admission into a course which stipulates a prerequisite, a minimum grade of "C" or better must be achieved in the prerequisite course, unless the course concerned requires a higher grade.
4. Students will not be permitted to exceed a full semester course load except with the permission of the School Chair or designate.
5. Two (2) failures in a non-elective course is cause for withdrawal from the program. A third attempt at a course may be made at the discretion of the School Chair or designate.
6. Any student who has left the program because of unsatisfactory performance may be readmitted with the approval of the School Chair or designate after consultation with instructors.
1. A student who has completed the Diploma graduation requirements with a cumulative program GPA of 3.50 or better and no "C+" or lower grades in any subject will be designated as graduating with Honours.
2. A student who has complete coop requirements as stated above will be designated as graduating with Coop.
3. Requirements: see Policy 8617: Graduation
Courses
ADMN170 - Introduction to Business
ADMN 170 Introduction to Business is a course that introduces students to the management and operation of business, including the principles, concepts, ideas and tools used by managers. In addition, the course exposes students to international and local business issues, and to large companies as well as to smaller, entrepreneurial firms. This course also provides an introduction to Career exploration and preparation
COMM240 - Financial Accounting I
COMM 240 Financial Accounting I is an introductory course in accounting from the basic accounting equation to the preparation of the income statement, statement of owner's equity and balance sheet. This course covers merchandise operations, valuation and control of cash, temporary investments and receivables, inventories and cost of goods sold, principles of internal control and capital assets. Includes important accounting principles and concepts as well as the classification of accounts. The use of special journals, worksheets and computerized accounting is also covered.
ECON106 - Principles Of Macroeconomics
ECON 106 Principles of Macroeconomics covers: national income accounts, national income determination model, monetary system, monetary and fiscal policy, problems with the Macro System, inflation, unemployment, etc.; international trade - balance of payments, exchange rates, capital flows.
MATH125 - Business Mathematics
MATH 125 Business Mathematics is intended for first year students enrolled in the Business Administration program. It stresses the mathematics required in financial processes. The course starts with a review of basic arithmetic and algebra. With these skills the student will solve several practical business problems. Topics include (but are not limited to) ratio and proportion, merchandising, break-even analysis, simple interest and promissory notes, compound interest and effective rates, equivalent payment streams, simple and general annuities, annuities due and deferred annuities, amortization of loans and payment schedules.
MATH140 - Calculus I for Social Sciences
MATH 140 Calculus I for Social Sciences is an introductory course in calculus designed to provide students majoring in business, the life sciences or the social sciences with the necessary mathematical background for further study in these areas. The course includes functions, limits, the derivative and its application, anti-differentiation and the indefinite integral and an introduction to differential equations.
TWC164 - Business Communications I
TWC 164 Business Communications I is an introduction to the fundamentals of effective written business communication and their application to workplace communication. Additionally, students will solidify and advance their skills in researching and presenting ideas and reports.
ENGL110 - College Composition
ENGL 110 introduces students to the world of scholarly writing -- reading it, thinking about it, and producing it as academic researchers. Students will explore how professional and/or academic writers across disciplines communicate to a variety of audiences. Students will practice active reading, writing and critical thinking skills by conducting scholarly research on a topic. This course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to write effectively within academic contexts.
Students who may pursue a university degree should take ENGL 110 instead of TWC 164.
ADMN181 - Marketing
ADMN 181 Marketing introduces students to basic concepts and principles of marketing. Topics include Canadian entrepreneurship, small business management, evaluation of business opportunities, and marketing management. Market planning will be emphasized as well as practical decision making in regards to evaluating the business environment, market segmentation, market research, and strategy choices. The marketing mix or product, price, place of distribution, and promotion will be discussed in depth.
COMM241 - Financial Accounting II
COMM 241 Financial Accounting II is the second financial accounting course, reviewing and enlarging upon concepts and principles, their application to and effect upon financial statements. Topics include: capital and intangible assets, current and long-term liabilities, partnership accounting, accounting for corporate transactions, notes and bonds payable, the cash flow statement, and financial statement analysis.
ECON107 - Principles Of Microeconomics
ECON 107 Principles of Microeconomics usually taken following Economics 106 Principles of Macroeconomics. Topics covered include: supply and demand - price supports, the agricultural problem, value theory, theory of the firm - competition, pollution, industrial organization - monopoly, public utilities, advertising, income distribution - labour unions, productivity.
STAT105 - Introduction To Statistics
STAT 105 Introduction to Statistics is intended for social, environmental science, and business students, or others who would benefit from a one-term statistics course. Topics include estimation of means and hypothesis testing. Applications are explored.
TWC165 - Business Communications II
TWC 165 Business Communications II focuses on developing oral presentation skills by practice and application. Students will develop these skills by planning and delivering speeches, pitches, interviews, and informative reports created through a rigorous research and pre-writing process.
COOP101 - Business Co-op Work-term I
COOP 101 Co-op Education Work Term is an optional course.
COOP 101 Co-op Education Work Term (worth 6 credits) can replace any second-year course except ADMN 297 Entrepreneurship. In this option, the net increase in program credits is three.
COMM220 - Principles of Organizational Behaviour
COMM 220 Principles of Organizational Behaviour is an introduction to the behaviour, relationships, and performance of individuals and groups in work organizations as well as the nature of organizational structure and processes. Organizational dynamics are examined with a view to creating an effective working environment from a human perspective.
ADMN230 - Project Management
ADMN 230 Project Management is designed as a first course in project management. Building foundation skills in project management is of value to anyone who is currently facing project planning and management challenges at work or to students in Business Administration Professional Management or technology programs. ADMN 230 Project Management gives you the foundation, experience, techniques and tools to: - Learn the 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas - plan a project effectively and successfully - manage each stage of the project life cycle successfully - work with organizational constraints - set goals and objectives tied directly to stakeholder needs - get the most from your project management team - utilize state-of-the-art project management tools to get the work done on time, within scope and on budget.
ADMN250 - Managerial Accounting
ADMN 250 Managerial Accounting examines how accounting information is used within organizations to plan, monitor and control. Managers in all functional areas will have to deal with the management accounting system of the organization they work for. The purpose of this course is to ensure that you have a basic understanding of how such systems operate, the language they use and their limitations. CPA Adapted
ADMN252 - Financial Management
ADMN 252 Financial Management course examines the role of finance and the tools and environment of financial decision making. Topics include: time value of money, foundations for valuation, financial analysis and planning, management of current assets and liabilities, capital budgeting, risk and return, and personal finance. Together with ADMN 255 this course will enable the student to acquire the needed skills and knowledge to analyze common corporate financial decisions. These two courses will also provide a basis for further advanced studies.
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.
ADMN265 - Operations Management
ADMN 265 Operations Management studies business operations fundamentals such as demand management, forecasting, inventory control, the EOQ model, scheduling, project management, aggregate planning, materials management, value analysis, supplier management, quality management and service center management. The concepts of sustainability and sustainable business practices will be integrated into the different topics.
ADMN286 - Human Resource Management
ADMN 286 Human Resource Management is an examination of how to most effectively utilize and manage the human element in work organizations including staffing, training and development, appraisal and compensation, industrial relations and human resources planning.
ADMN293 - Electronic Commerce
ADMN 293 Electronic Commerce for Professional Management majors in the Business Administration diploma program. This course may also be of interest to students who are interested in learning about implementing e-commerce strategies in an organization. ADMN 293 Electronic Commerce is an introduction to the business models, strategies, marketing design and analytic systems of electronic commerce business solutions. The role of electronic commerce in changing society is also an important topic. The primary aim of ADMN 293 Electronic Commerce is to identify key management considerations required in implementing e-commerce business solutions.
ADMN296 - International Business
ADMN 296 International Business offers an in-depth review of basic concepts, institutional practices and developments in the global business environment. The course also offers an introduction to international business management. Core management topics will be examined within an international framework.
ADMN297 - Entrepreneurship
ADMN 297 Entrepreneurship examines the process of researching and developing a business plan. A business plan provides a comprehensive framework for a firm's marketing, financing, and operational activities. Students will research and develop a business plan to assess the viability of a proposed business venture. Students will also learn to critically assess the viability of a business plan through completing a due diligence process.
COOP101 - Business Co-op Work-term I
COOP 101 Co-op Education Work Term is an optional course.
COOP 101 Co-op Education Work Term (worth 6 credits) can replace any second-year course except ADMN 297 Entrepreneurship. In this option, the net increase in program credits is three.
ADMN 399 Directed Studies (3) can replace second-year course with school chair approval.
Note:
1. For students who started the program prior to Fall 2020, credit toward the graduation requirements will not be given for both ADMN 295 and ADMN 297, ADMN 170 and 171, or ADMN 291 and ADMN 259.
2. ADMN 399 Directed Studies (3) can be used as an elective as described above. Alternatively, it can be added to the program to increase the total credit count. Replacing any course with ADMN 399 will not support any block transfer agreement. If adding ADMN 399 to the total program credit count, some block transfer agreements may limit block transfer to 60 credits. See program coordinator for details and implications.
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.
Policy
Effective Term:
Fall, Winter, SpringAdvanced Standing:
1. For this program, students may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or combination thereof.
2. Students who enter the Business Administration diploma program with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 (taken in British Columbia in the three years prior to starting the program) may receive credit for COMM 240. Processes as outlined in Policy 8614 will be adhered to.
3. During the entire time in the program, a student may only perform one PLA for a course already attempted at Selkirk College.
4. For more information, see Policy 8614: Advanced Standing.
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Re-Entry Instructions:
See Policy 8615: Standards of Academic Progress
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Assessment:
a) This Program uses Grading Table 1.
b) For COOP course, use the Competency Based grading table. To view all College grading tables, see Policy 8612: Grading.
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Grading Table:
Standard Academic and Career Programs
Types of Assessments:
a) Students are expected to complete the course outcomes independently and with original work unless specified otherwise by the instructor.
b) Students are assessed and graded for each course outcome as indicated in the respective course outline.
c) Exams, labs, group or individual projects, assignments, presentations, professionalism and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
d) Missed assignments and tests will receive a zero mark if not submitted. However, in some courses it may be mandatory to submit all assignments to an acceptable level and/or to write all exams in order to receive credit for the course.
e) Individual course outline may have other specific requirements for assignments, grades, and/or examinations.
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Program Specific Regulations:
Co-op Education
a) Co-operative education courses provide students with documented experience and possible designation based on the number of COOP courses taken. A co-op semester may be taken within a program or in the semester immediately after all academic courses have been completed.
b) Each co-op course consists of a minimum 420 working hours. A co-op course may occur in any of the three academic semesters (fall, winter, spring) and are recorded at 6 credits each.
c) Students can elect to take one or more COOP courses to augment their academic studies. COOP 101 can be used as an elective as described in the Part II.E.3 table. A maximum of 3 COOP credits can be applied towards program graduation requirements as listed in this document. COOP 101 may also be taken as additional credits to program course requirements.
d) Students should know that in a situation where co-op course credits are used to meet program graduation requirements, this may affect existing block transfer agreements and should consult with the receiving institution for details. Students will be required to acknowledge in writing this information with the COOP department.
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Eligibility
(i) Acceptance into one of the Business Administration diploma programs.
(ii) Completion of at least 15 credits at Selkirk College towards the Business Administration program with a minimum Program GPA of at least 2.33.
(iii) School Chair approval.
(iv) Follow Selkirk COOP Education requirements, process, and timelines.
(v) Successfully completes COOP Workplace Readiness Training.
(vi) Pay the COOP tuition fee.
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Co-op Designation
Students wishing to pursue a COOP designation on their credential must complete a minimum of 12 COOP credits in total, which comprises of COOP 101 and COOP 201.COOP 301 course is also available upon request.
Academic Courses while on a work term
Students are strongly discouraged from taking any academic courses while on a work term. Students must have COOP program and School Chair approval to pursue additional academic courses during a work term.
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Courses and Credits
A standard co-op term is equivalent to a 6-credit course and can be taken as an elective as described in Part II.E.3 table below. However, only a maximum of three credits can be applied to the Business Administration diploma program graduation requirements. COOP credits are not included in GPA calculation.
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Co-op education courses will provide students with documented, program relevant work experience that is recognized with a designation on their transcript.
Please refer to Policy 8370 Selkirk College Co-operative Education and Selkirk College Co-operative Education Procedures for additional information regarding Co-op Education at Selkirk College.
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
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Attendance:
Attendance and Punctuality Responsibilities
a) Punctual and regular attendance for scheduled classes, laboratory sessions and all of the scheduled learning activities is expected of all students.
b) Where absenteeism adversely affects a student’s progress and performance, behavioural probation and/or withdrawal from the program may result.
c) Students planning to be absent from class must notify or make prior arrangements with their instructor in advance. Instructors are not obligated to provide alternative instructional or assessments in order to accommodate student absences. Failure to notify the instructor may result in withdrawal from the course.
d) See individual course outlines for any additional attendance and punctuality requirements.
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Assignments:
1. Assignments
a) Students will normally receive at least one week notice of dates and times when assignments and/or tests are to be submitted and/or written.
b) If accepted, late assignments may be subject to penalty.
c) Students are normally expected to complete all assignments using a word processor, spreadsheet, or other computer application as applicable. See individual course outlines for specific requirements.
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2. Examinations
a) In some courses, students must receive a passing grade on specified exams in order to pass the course. The details will be explained in the applicable course outlines.
b) Students may be allowed to make alternative exam arrangements, with the appropriate instructor, for valid and verifiable reasons such as medical emergency, family bereavement, or jury duty.
c) Any alternate arrangements for final examinations must be approved by the School Chair or designate.
d) Tests and exams will ordinarily be retained by the instructor for no less than 6 months.
e) Students who have not completed all assigned work and exams must obtain the instructor's approval to write the final exam before the exam date. The instructor may require the student to prepare a plan for completion of outstanding work.
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Professional Requirements:
1. Student Conduct
a) Students are expected to behave in a professional manner while in class and on Moodle. This includes being respectful of and contributing to the learning environment in accordance with the student code of conduct. For additional information, see Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct-Rights and Responsibilities.
b) Students are expected to be prepared for all classes prior to entering the classroom. Assigned materials are to be completed by students; such materials and textbooks are not necessarily reviewed page by page in class by the instructor.
c) The student is responsible for researching and obtaining notes of missed sessions. Instructors will not provide personal reviews to students who miss a class.
d) See individual course outlines for any additional professional requirements.
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2. Student Conduct
a) Students are expected to behave in a professional manner while in class and on Moodle. This includes being respectful of and contributing to the learning environment in accordance with the student code of conduct. For additional information, see Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct-Rights and Responsibilities.
b) Students are expected to be prepared for all classes prior to entering the classroom. Assigned materials are to be completed by students; such materials and textbooks are not necessarily reviewed page by page in class by the instructor.
c) The student is responsible for researching and obtaining notes of missed sessions. Instructors will not provide personal reviews to students who miss a class.
d) See individual course outlines for any additional professional requirements.
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Other Regulations:
PROBATION
1. If a student has a term or cumulative program GPA less than 2.00, the student will be placed on academic probation for at least the next semester.
2. The maximum number of semesters on Academic Probation, consecutive or otherwise is two (2). A student will be withdrawn from the program if they exceed the maximum.
3. Notwithstanding paragraph C.2 above, a student who fails to meet the requirements in the letter of probation may be required to withdraw from the course or program.
4. For additional information: See Policy 8619: Probation
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Cheating and Plagiarism See Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism
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Community Support Worker - Associate Certificate
Overview
An exciting professional development opportunity for experienced support workers!
Flexible Learning
The Community Support Worker (CSW) Associate Certificate is an option available only to experienced, employed learners. Eligible students take six Education Assistant & Community Support Worker (EACSW) courses to receive their CSW Associate Certificate and they then have the opportunity to ladder into the EACSW regular certificate program if they choose to continue their education.
Further Education Opportunities
CSW Associate Certificate can lead to entrance into the EACSW Program. After completing the EACSW requirements, graduates can then continue towards a second year in the Human Services Diploma, laddering into University Degree programs in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or Community Rehabilitation.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism in practice consistent with the code of ethics and standards of practice of their respective disciplines
- Use effective interpersonal skills including active listening, collaboration, self-awareness and conflict resolution within multi-faceted roles and contexts
- Understand and respect cultural differences and multiple ways of knowing
- Practice from an ethic of inclusivity
- Establish and maintain wellness strategies to assure work/life balance both personally and professionally
- Engage in critical thinking, problem-solving and reflective practice
Admission Requirements
Potential candidates must be currently employed with a local community living organization and have a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent employment in the field.
- English 12, or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% or higher
Applicants will submit:
- A letter from their employer stating their current position and employment history
- A current resumé
- Official transcripts from previous educational settings and demonstration of college-level English requirement (unless special consideration)
- Two letters of reference
- A 250-word (one typed page) summary stating why they are interested in entering the program
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 and a grade of a “C” or better in all semester courses.
Courses
EACS155 - Foundations Of Practice
EACS 155 Foundations of Practice 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 examines the role of unions, advocacy and policy and procedures in support services and introduces students to professionals from various professional infrastructure sectors including licensing and ministry personnel. Through personal reflection and research, the roots of person centered support will be explored and students will develop their own personal and professional philosophy of support work.
EACS156 - Support Strategies
EACS 156 Support Strategies 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 practiced 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.
EACS161 - Person-Centred Planning
EACS 161 Person-Centered Planning 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-term 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.
EACS165 - Health and Wellness
EACS 165 Health and Wellness 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. The first includes the examination of wellness in the students' lives with emphasis on developing strategies to increase resiliency and well being in the work place. The second dimension will focus on ways in which the wellness of others can be enhanced in a respectful, person-centred way that values personal choice and preferences. 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. Lecture, interactive exercises and group discussions will be used to explore a variety of topics including: stress management, diet and nutrition, ageing, intimacy and relationships, immunity, safety, lifestyle, developing relationships and quality of life. The importance of professional accountability and authenticity in supporting the wellness of others will be emphasized.
EACS170 - Augmentative Communication
EACS 170 Augmentative Communication explores the alternative forms of communications 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.
FAM180 - Family Dynamics
FAM 180 Family Dynamics is designed to provide students with a variety of theoretical perspectives to understanding families. It considers the diversity of families through the lenses of the life course perspective and political policies. Family formation, parenting, separation and divorce and aging are all examined. Family issues are also considered, including marriage and death rituals, work and poverty, same sex relationships, disabilities and immigrants. Policies that affect families are explored through an examination of violence in the family and political trends. The course is intended to be a foundation for further study of families.
HSER174 - Interpersonal Communications
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. This course is designed to help students gain self-understanding in order to be more effective in working with people.
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.
Policy
Effective Term:
FallEffective Year:
20240801Advanced Standing:
1. ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT AND PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT
a) Transfer credit will be given for university transfer courses equivalent to Selkirk College courses, providing a grade of "C" or better was achieved.
b) Applications for transfer credit from other ECCE, SSW or EACSW programs will be reviewed with provincial articulation agreements and considered on an individual basis; applicants may be required to provide detailed course outlines.
2. PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)
a) Advance credit in core program courses (i.e., SSW, ECCE, EACSW and HSER) may be granted by the School Chair or designate after evaluation of the applicant’s mastery of course objectives. See program specific guidelines for PLA.
b) Credit for Final Practicum will not be awarded through PLA in Human Services programs.
Re-Entry Instructions:
B. RE-ENTRY INSTRUCTION:
1. An application is required for enrolment in program courses in subsequent years.
2. Normally, students who must interrupt their program may apply for re-admission, within one year of departure, on the basis of the following priorities:
a) Students in good standing who interrupted their program for illness or other personal reasons.
b) Students who failed to meet program requirements for promotion.
c) Students transferring from another program within BC.
3. Students who fail to complete a semester successfully may apply to re-enter and repeat the incomplete semester when it is next offered. (Normally, there is a period of 12 months between offerings of a course or semester.)
4. Normally, a student returning in one year or less will retain full credit for all courses previously completed. After more than one year's absence, students may be required to update or repeat courses previously completed. A grade of "C" or credit granted in each repeated course is required for re-entry.
5. Students who withdraw for medical or psychological reasons will provide evidence to the School Chair from a licensed practitioner regarding the suitability of his/her return to the program.
6. Students must complete the program in its entirety within 60 calendar months from the time of initial entry into the program.
7. Students who have successfully completed their Selkirk College Human Services certificate within the previous year are considered to be a re-entry student.
8. Re-entry full-time students who have successfully completed their previous year are given priority over part time students.
Grading Table:
Other
Types of Assessments:
1. Types of Assessments
a) Assignments
(i) A minimum of three evaluative events will occur as specified in course outlines.
(ii) Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the respective course outline.
(iii) Assignments are due on the date stated on course or assignment outlines. A student may request one extension per course. The request must be made in writing no less than 24 hours before the due date. If the instructor grants permission for the extension the revised due date will be determined by the instructor.
(iv) Under extenuating circumstances further requests for extensions may be granted only after the student has participated in a mandatory consultation with the Department Head of Student Access and Support or designate and has presented the instructor with a written plan outlining how they intend to complete their work in a timely manner.
(v) A penalty of 10% per day will be assessed against late assignments. All assignments must be handed in by the last day of classes in order to achieve a passing grade and advance to the practicum.
(vi) All course assignments must be completed to achieve a passing grade.
(vii) All assignments must be typed.
(viii) Students may, at the discretion of the instructor, rewrite a maximum of one assignment per course. Rewrites must be submitted for marking within 14 calendar days of the return of the original assignment to the student. Rewritten assignments will receive a maximum grade of 75%.
(ix) Students are expected to write tests on the designated dates. If, for legitimate absences, the student misses a test, he/she must write the test as soon as possible with the permission of the instructor.
b) Examinations
(i) Exams, labs, projects, assignments, and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
(ii) No single evaluative event shall be worth more than 50% of the final grade.
(iii) For courses involving practicum placements (ECCE 195, 286, 292, 294; SSW 163, 168; EASC 195, 196; HSER 270, 280) evaluation occurs on a continuous basis and graded CRG or NCG as per the Competency Based Selkirk Grading Table in Selkirk College Policy 8612 Grading. All practicum activities may be considered evaluative events. Informal verbal and/or written feedback is regularly provided by the instructor and practicum supervisors. Depending on the length of the course there may be one or more performance appraisals or evaluations.
Attendance:
A. ATTENDANCE
1. Students absent for 20% or more in a given course may be placed on behavioural probation. If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves more than 10 minutes early, they may be recorded as absent.
2. Students absent from any courses are responsible for the work they have missed and must make up assignments as required.
3. Students are responsible to inform the instructor in advance of any absences.
4. Students participating in on-line classes are expected to access and read all materials posted on their course site. If any aspect of the course has not been opened and/or participated in the student will be considered absent for that class.
Professional Requirements:
A. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Codes of Ethics and Competencies
Students are expected to know, understand and abide by the applicable Codes of Ethics:
a) Child and Youth Care Worker;
b) Social Service Worker;
c) Early Childhood Educator.
d) Education Assistant & Community Support Worker.
2. Guidelines for Professional Conduct
In addition, students are expected to consistently demonstrate professional conduct based on the following guidelines:
e) exercise personal discipline, accountability and judgement,
f) accept personal responsibility for continued competency and learning,
g) assist and serve the public, client or patient and place them before oneself,
h) recognize the dignity and worth of all persons in any level of society,
i) assist others in learning,
j) recognize one’s own limitations and areas for development, and
k) maintain confidentiality of information appropriate to the purpose and trust given when that information is acquired.
Professional Conduct will be measured by: one’s professional abilities, personal integrity, and the attitude one demonstrates in relationship with others.
3. Students who violate these professional standards may be required to withdraw from their Program.
4. Students may be required to withdraw when ethical, medical or other reasons interfere with the satisfactory completion of their Program.
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Early Childhood Care and Education - Inclusive Practice Advanced Certificate
Overview
The courses in this program meet the educational requirements of the BC ECE Registry Special Needs Educator Certification.
These courses may be used as credits towards the Human Services Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
Learn more about the ECE Specialization Grant (up to $3000) through ChildCareBC.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism in practice consistent with the code of ethics and standards of practice of their respective disciplines
- Use effective interpersonal skills, including active listening, collaboration, self-awareness and conflict resolution within multi-faceted roles and contexts
- Understand and respect cultural differences and multiple ways of knowing
- Practice from an ethic of inclusivity
- Establish and maintain wellness strategies to assure work/life balance both personally and professionally
- Engage in critical thinking, problem-solving and reflective practice
Admission Requirements
- Completion of an Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate from an approved BC institution
- Proof of ECCE registration and/or transcripts of successful completion from an ECCE post-secondary certificate program.
- BC high school graduation or equivalent
- English 12 or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% or better
No additional requirements for this program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. CERTIFICATE, ADVANCED CERTIFICATE& DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Students applying to the diploma program immediately following completion of a Human Services Certificate Program, may request that the contents of their file be transferred.
2. PART-TIME STUDIES IN HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
a) Acceptance to an individual course does not constitute admission to the program. All program admissions will be considered according to Part I, A: Admissions Requirements.
b) The ECCE, EACSW, SSW Certificate programs and the Human Services Diploma program may be completed on a part-time basis depending on number of spaces available. Students choosing to complete a program on a part time basis must meet with a program coordinator, councillor and/or School Chair at the time of acceptance to plan a course of studies.
c) Students who have been accepted for part time studies and are in good standing academically will normally be accepted upon re-application to the next term. Refer to Part II, Section B, Promotions re: academic requirements.
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 and a minimum of 60% or better in all semester courses.
B. PROMOTION
1. In order to progress to the next semester, the following requirements must be met.
a) Completion of all courses in the semester with a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a grade of a “C” or better in all semester courses.
b) Promotion to the second year of the Diploma program requires a cumulative GPA of 2.33 during the first year of studies or School Chair approval
2. Promotion to practicum will be determined by the following criteria:
a) A grade of "C" or better in all required courses as defined in Part II, C, Graduation Requirements.
b) Some types of criminal records may limit or prohibit a student's acceptance in field placement agencies. Ability to be accepted into field placement is a requirement for admission and promotion.
3. A student’s performance will be reviewed by program faculty when:
a) Grades in one or more courses fall below a “C”.
b) Unacceptable behaviour, inappropriate interpersonal skills, and/or patterns of absence are displayed (as outlined in program policies).
c) On probation.
4. Considerations for practicum placement:
a) Practicum placements are normally completed within the College region.
b) To avoid a conflict of interest, students are expected to inform instructors of agencies where family and/or personal connections exist.
c) Practicum placements will be arranged by a program instructor.
d) Agency staff will be informed if a student has refused to sign a waiver authorizing the College to share personal information about the student with agency staff.
5. Students will not be placed in practicum based on the following:
a) The student has not demonstrated readiness for practicum placement.
b) Two agencies refuse to accept the student in practicum placement.
c) The student lacks means of transportation.
6. Practicum evaluation will be based on:
a) A review of the student's performance in relation to stated course competencies.
b) A joint review comprised of college instructor, agency supervisor and student.
c) Completed practicum assignments.
In order to graduate with Honors students must meet all program requirements with no grades less than a B- and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Courses
ECCE287 - Inclusive Practices
ECCE 287 Inclusive Practices, learners will study characteristics of exceptionalities in young children and their behavioural implication within inclusive environments. Understanding of the developmental and learning implications of developmental delays and of specific disabilities and health related issues will be the basis for learning specialized techniques and strategies that facilitate development and learning. Communication abilities of the child and ways of enhancing communication will be studied.
HSER267 - Leadership in Human Services
HSER 267 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 and have opportunities to improve their leadership performance in managing conflict, overcoming obstacles, and establishing a constructive climate.
ECCE289 - Responsive Inclusive Environments
ECCE 289 Responsive Inclusive Environments. In this course, students will have an opportunity to learn about ways of understanding and working with infants, toddlers and young children who have extra support needs within a variety of early childhood settings. An inclusive approach with a foundation in knowledge of child development theory will be presented with an emphasis on individual planning, facilitating inclusionary practise and working collaboratively with families, professionals and community services.
ECCE292 - Inclusive Practice Practicum
ECCE 292 Inclusive Practice Practicum is designed to provide the student, under supervision, with opportunities to apply and consolidate knowledge and skills in working with children with extra support needs in group settings. The student will complete the practicum in an inclusive child care program which serves children with diverse abilities and needs. Focus will be upon practical application of specialty skills in planning, implementing and evaluating daily programs, as well as demonstrating team building skills and facilitating inter and transdisciplinary cooperation.
Policy
Effective Term:
FallEffective Year:
20240801Advanced Standing:
ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT
a) Transfer credit will be given for university transfer courses equivalent to Selkirk College courses, providing a grade of "C" or better was achieved.
b) Applications for transfer credit from other ECCE, SSW or EACSW programs will be reviewed with provincial articulation agreements and considered on an individual basis; applicants may be required to provide detailed course outlines.
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)
a) Advance credit in core program courses (i.e., SSW, ECCE, EACSW and HSER) may be granted by the School Chair or designate after evaluation of the applicant’s mastery of course objectives. See program specific guidelines for PLA.
b) Credit for Final Practicum will not be awarded through PLA in Human Services programs.
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Re-Entry Instructions:
1. An application is required for enrolment in program courses in subsequent years.
2. Normally, students who must interrupt their program may apply for re-admission, within one year of departure, on the basis of the following priorities:
a) Students in good standing who interrupted their program for illness or other personal reasons.
b) Students who failed to meet program requirements for promotion.
c) Students transferring from another program within BC.
3. Students who fail to complete a semester successfully may apply to re-enter and repeat the incomplete semester when it is next offered. (Normally, there is a period of 12 months between offerings of a course or semester.)
4. Normally, a student returning in one year or less will retain full credit for all courses previously completed. After more than one year's absence, students may be required to update or repeat courses previously completed. A grade of "C" or credit granted in each repeated course is required for re-entry.
5. Students who withdraw for medical or psychological reasons will provide evidence to the School Chair from a licensed practitioner regarding the suitability of his/her return to the program.
6. Students must complete the program in its entirety within 60 calendar months from the time of initial entry into the program.
7. Students who have successfully completed their Selkirk College Human Services certificate within the previous year are considered to be a re-entry student.
8. Re-entry full-time students who have successfully completed their previous year are given priority over part time students.
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Grading Table:
Other
Types of Assessments:
Assignments
(i) A minimum of three evaluative events will occur as specified in course outlines.
(ii) Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the respective course outline.
(iii) Assignments are due on the date stated on course or assignment outlines. A student may request one extension per course. The request must be made in writing no less than 24 hours before the due date. If the instructor grants permission for the extension the revised due date will be determined by the instructor.
(iv) Under extenuating circumstances further requests for extensions may be granted only after the student has participated in a mandatory consultation with the Department Head of Student Access and Support or designate and has presented the instructor with a written plan outlining how they intend to complete their work in a timely manner.
(v) A penalty of 10% per day will be assessed against late assignments. All assignments must be handed in by the last day of classes in order to achieve a passing grade and advance to the practicum.
(vi) All course assignments must be completed to achieve a passing grade.
(vii) All assignments must be typed.
(viii) Students may, at the discretion of the instructor, rewrite a maximum of one assignment per course. Rewrites must be submitted for marking within 14 calendar days of the return of the original assignment to the student. Rewritten assignments will receive a maximum grade of 75%.
(ix) Students are expected to write tests on the designated dates. If, for legitimate absences, the student misses a test, he/she must write the test as soon as possible with the permission of the instructor.
Examinations
(i) Exams, labs, projects, assignments, and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
(ii) No single evaluative event shall be worth more than 50% of the final grade.
(iii) For courses involving practicum placements (ECCE 195, 286, 292, 294; SSW 163, 168; EASC 195, 196; HSER 270, 280) evaluation occurs on a continuous basis and graded CRG or NCG as per the Competency Based Selkirk Grading Table in Selkirk College Policy 8612 Grading. All practicum activities may be considered evaluative events. Informal verbal and/or written feedback is regularly provided by the instructor and practicum supervisors. Depending on the length of the course there may be one or more performance appraisals or evaluations.
.
Attendance:
1. Students absent for 20% or more in a given course may be placed on behavioural probation. If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves more than 10 minutes early, they may be recorded as absent.
2. Students absent from any courses are responsible for the work they have missed and must make up assignments as required.
3. Students are responsible to inform the instructor in advance of any absences.
4. Students participating in on-line classes are expected to access and read all materials posted on their course site. If any aspect of the course has not been opened and/or participated in the student will be considered absent for that class.
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Professional Requirements:
1. Codes of Ethics and Competencies
Students are expected to know, understand and abide by the applicable Codes of Ethics:
a) Child and Youth Care Worker;
b) Social Service Worker;
c) Early Childhood Educator.
d) Education Assistant & Community Support Worker.
2. Guidelines for Professional Conduct
In addition students are expected to consistently demonstrate professional conduct based on the following guidelines:
e) exercise personal discipline, accountability and judgement,
f) accept personal responsibility for continued competency and learning,
g) assist and serve the public, client or patient and place them before oneself,
h) recognize the dignity and worth of all persons in any level of society,
i) assist others in learning,
j) recognize one’s own limitations and areas for development, and
k) maintain confidentiality of information appropriate to the purpose and trust given when that information is acquired.
Professional Conduct will be measured by: one’s professional abilities, personal integrity, and the attitude one demonstrates in relationship with others.
3. Students who violate these professional standards may be required to withdraw from their Program.
4. Students may be required to withdraw when ethical, medical or other reasons interfere with the satisfactory completion of their Program.
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Other Regulations:
RESPONSIBILITIES IN FIELD PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS
1. The selection of practicum placements is the responsibility of the program faculty. Students will not actively seek practicum sites.
2. Students will not provide transportation for clients while on practicum.
3. Students will not administer medications to clients while on practicum.
4. Students without supervision of agency staff will not be responsible for clients when off agency premises unless college instructor approval is given prior to the event. ECCE students, without supervision of agency staff will not be responsible under any circumstance for children off agency premises.
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Early Childhood Care and Education - Infant/Toddler Advanced Certificate
Overview
The courses in this program meet the educational requirements of the BC ECE Registry Special Needs Educator Certification.
These courses may be used as credits towards the Human Services Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism in practice consistent with the code of ethics and standards of practice of their respective disciplines
- Use effective interpersonal skills, including active listening, collaboration, self-awareness and conflict resolution within multi-faceted roles and contexts
- Understand and respect cultural differences and multiple ways of knowing
- Practice from an ethic of inclusivity
- Establish and maintain wellness strategies to assure work/life balance both personally and professionally
- Engage in critical thinking, problem-solving and reflective practice
Admission Requirements
- Completion of an Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate from an approved BC institution
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Proof of ECCE registration and/or transcripts of successful completion from an ECCE post-secondary certificate program.
- BC high school graduation or equivalent
- English 12 or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% or better
No additional requirements for this program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. CERTIFICATE, ADVANCED CERTIFICATE& DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Students applying to the diploma program immediately following completion of a Human Services Certificate Program, may request that the contents of their file be transferred.
2. PART-TIME STUDIES IN HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
a) Acceptance to an individual course does not constitute admission to the program. All program admissions will be considered according to Part I, A: Admissions Requirements.
b) The ECCE, EACSW, SSW Certificate programs and the Human Services Diploma program may be completed on a part-time basis depending on number of spaces available. Students choosing to complete a program on a part time basis must meet with a program coordinator, councillor and/or School Chair at the time of acceptance to plan a course of studies.
c) Students who have been accepted for part time studies and are in good standing academically will normally be accepted upon re-application to the next term. Refer to Part II, Section B, Promotions re: academic requirements.
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 and a minimum of 60% or better in all semester courses.
B. PROMOTION
1. In order to progress to the next semester, the following requirements must be met.
a) Completion of all courses in the semester with a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a grade of a “C” or better in all semester courses.
b) Promotion to the second year of the Diploma program requires a cumulative GPA of 2.33 during the first year of studies or School Chair approval
2. Promotion to practicum will be determined by the following criteria:
a) A grade of "C" or better in all required courses as defined in Part II, C, Graduation Requirements.
b) Some types of criminal records may limit or prohibit a student's acceptance in field placement agencies. Ability to be accepted into field placement is a requirement for admission and promotion.
3. A student’s performance will be reviewed by program faculty when:
a) Grades in one or more courses fall below a “C”.
b) Unacceptable behaviour, inappropriate interpersonal skills, and/or patterns of absence are displayed (as outlined in program policies).
c) On probation.
4. Considerations for practicum placement:
a) Practicum placements are normally completed within the College region.
b) To avoid a conflict of interest, students are expected to inform instructors of agencies where family and/or personal connections exist.
c) Practicum placements will be arranged by a program instructor.
d) Agency staff will be informed if a student has refused to sign a waiver authorizing the College to share personal information about the student with agency staff.
5. Students will not be placed in practicum based on the following:
a) The student has not demonstrated readiness for practicum placement.
b) Two agencies refuse to accept the student in practicum placement.
c) The student lacks means of transportation.
6. Practicum evaluation will be based on:
a) A review of the student's performance in relation to stated course competencies.
b) A joint review comprised of college instructor, agency supervisor and student.
c) Completed practicum assignments.
In order to graduate with Honors students must meet all program requirements with no grades less than a B- and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Courses
ECCE200 - Infant Growth and Development
ECCE 200 Infant Growth and Development. This course will explore child development from theoretical perspectives and will examine ways of enhancing young children's development. Conceptual themes to be addressed include: developmentally appropriate practice, the competent child, diversity, responsive caring, relationships, child centered environments, emotional safety, and creativity.
ECCE260 - Health Care in Infant and Toddler Programs
ECCE 260 Health Care in Infant and Toddler Programs includes the planning, establishment and maintenance of a safe and healthy environment regarding: food preparation and handling, planning nutritious snacks and meals, diapering/toileting, accident prevention and hazard identification, medication, illness management and assessment, modelling healthy practices and utilizing community health resources.
HSER267 - Leadership in Human Services
HSER 267 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 and have opportunities to improve their leadership performance in managing conflict, overcoming obstacles, and establishing a constructive climate.
ECCE285 - Practices With Infants and Toddlers
ECCE 285 Practices with Infants and Toddlers. This culmination course is designed to prepare the student to work as an Early Childhood Educator with children under three years. Emphasis will be on professional decision making; designing and implementing a safe nurturing inclusive program. This course builds on and expands knowledge from the basic ECCE program regarding early childhood theory, philosophies, historical approaches and high quality care.
ECCE282 - Infant/Toddler Observation Practicum
ECCE 282 Infant/Toddler Observation Practicum provides the student with opportunities for supervised practical experience and directed observation of individual infants and toddlers as well as group settings designed for infants and toddlers. Ten hours of individual child observations may be done in homes, family day care, or other informal settings. The forty hours of Infant-Toddler Centre observations will be arranged in a variety of locations.
ECCE286 - Infant Toddler Practicum
ECCE 286 Infant Toddler Practicum experience is designed to provide the student, under supervision, with opportunities to apply and consolidate knowledge and skills in working with infants and toddlers in group settings. Five weeks in length, this block practicum places each student in an early childhood setting for children under age three.
Policy
Effective Term:
FallEffective Year:
20240801Advanced Standing:
ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT
a) Transfer credit will be given for university transfer courses equivalent to Selkirk College courses, providing a grade of "C" or better was achieved.
b) Applications for transfer credit from other ECCE, SSW or EACSW programs will be reviewed with provincial articulation agreements and considered on an individual basis; applicants may be required to provide detailed course outlines.
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)
a) Advance credit in core program courses (i.e., SSW, ECCE, EACSW and HSER) may be granted by the School Chair or designate after evaluation of the applicant’s mastery of course objectives. See program specific guidelines for PLA.
b) Credit for Final Practicum will not be awarded through PLA in Human Services programs.
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Re-Entry Instructions:
1. An application is required for enrolment in program courses in subsequent years.
2. Normally, students who must interrupt their program may apply for re-admission, within one year of departure, on the basis of the following priorities:
a) Students in good standing who interrupted their program for illness or other personal reasons.
b) Students who failed to meet program requirements for promotion.
c) Students transferring from another program within BC.
3. Students who fail to complete a semester successfully may apply to re-enter and repeat the incomplete semester when it is next offered. (Normally, there is a period of 12 months between offerings of a course or semester.)
4. Normally, a student returning in one year or less will retain full credit for all courses previously completed. After more than one year's absence, students may be required to update or repeat courses previously completed. A grade of "C" or credit granted in each repeated course is required for re-entry.
5. Students who withdraw for medical or psychological reasons will provide evidence to the School Chair from a licensed practitioner regarding the suitability of his/her return to the program.
6. Students must complete the program in its entirety within 60 calendar months from the time of initial entry into the program.
7. Students who have successfully completed their Selkirk College Human Services certificate within the previous year are considered to be a re-entry student.
8. Re-entry full-time students who have successfully completed their previous year are given priority over part time students.
.
Grading Table:
Other
Types of Assessments:
Assignments
(i) A minimum of three evaluative events will occur as specified in course outlines.
(ii) Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the respective course outline.
(iii) Assignments are due on the date stated on course or assignment outlines. A student may request one extension per course. The request must be made in writing no less than 24 hours before the due date. If the instructor grants permission for the extension the revised due date will be determined by the instructor.
(iv) Under extenuating circumstances further requests for extensions may be granted only after the student has participated in a mandatory consultation with the Department Head of Student Access and Support or designate and has presented the instructor with a written plan outlining how they intend to complete their work in a timely manner.
(v) A penalty of 10% per day will be assessed against late assignments. All assignments must be handed in by the last day of classes in order to achieve a passing grade and advance to the practicum.
(vi) All course assignments must be completed to achieve a passing grade.
(vii) All assignments must be typed.
(viii) Students may, at the discretion of the instructor, rewrite a maximum of one assignment per course. Rewrites must be submitted for marking within 14 calendar days of the return of the original assignment to the student. Rewritten assignments will receive a maximum grade of 75%.
(ix) Students are expected to write tests on the designated dates. If, for legitimate absences, the student misses a test, he/she must write the test as soon as possible with the permission of the instructor.
Examinations
(i) Exams, labs, projects, assignments, and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
(ii) No single evaluative event shall be worth more than 50% of the final grade.
(iii) For courses involving practicum placements (ECCE 195, 286, 292, 294; SSW 163, 168; EASC 195, 196; HSER 270, 280) evaluation occurs on a continuous basis and graded CRG or NCG as per the Competency Based Selkirk Grading Table in Selkirk College Policy 8612 Grading. All practicum activities may be considered evaluative events. Informal verbal and/or written feedback is regularly provided by the instructor and practicum supervisors. Depending on the length of the course there may be one or more performance appraisals or evaluations.
.
Attendance:
1. Students absent for 20% or more in a given course may be placed on behavioural probation. If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves more than 10 minutes early, they may be recorded as absent.
2. Students absent from any courses are responsible for the work they have missed and must make up assignments as required.
3. Students are responsible to inform the instructor in advance of any absences.
4. Students participating in on-line classes are expected to access and read all materials posted on their course site. If any aspect of the course has not been opened and/or participated in the student will be considered absent for that class.
.
Professional Requirements:
1. Codes of Ethics and Competencies
Students are expected to know, understand and abide by the applicable Codes of Ethics:
a) Child and Youth Care Worker;
b) Social Service Worker;
c) Early Childhood Educator.
d) Education Assistant & Community Support Worker.
2. Guidelines for Professional Conduct
In addition students are expected to consistently demonstrate professional conduct based on the following guidelines:
e) exercise personal discipline, accountability and judgement,
f) accept personal responsibility for continued competency and learning,
g) assist and serve the public, client or patient and place them before oneself,
h) recognize the dignity and worth of all persons in any level of society,
i) assist others in learning,
j) recognize one’s own limitations and areas for development, and
k) maintain confidentiality of information appropriate to the purpose and trust given when that information is acquired.
Professional Conduct will be measured by: one’s professional abilities, personal integrity, and the attitude one demonstrates in relationship with others.
3. Students who violate these professional standards may be required to withdraw from their Program.
4. Students may be required to withdraw when ethical, medical or other reasons interfere with the satisfactory completion of their Program.
.
Other Regulations:
RESPONSIBILITIES IN FIELD PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS
1. The selection of practicum placements is the responsibility of the program faculty. Students will not actively seek practicum sites.
2. Students will not provide transportation for clients while on practicum.
3. Students will not administer medications to clients while on practicum.
4. Students without supervision of agency staff will not be responsible for clients when off agency premises unless college instructor approval is given prior to the event. ECCE students, without supervision of agency staff will not be responsible under any circumstance for children off agency premises.
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Early Childhood Care and Education (Inclusive Practice) - Human Services Diploma
Overview
These programs provide the second year of training in a specific human services field, and prepare students for work in a variety of multi-disciplinary settings.
- Early Childhood Care & Education (Advanced Certificate - Inclusive Practice) (ECCE)
Practicum experience in community agencies develops your working knowledge of partnerships, hands-on training in the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and employment opportunities within your client group.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Co-construct an authentic, effective and relevant learning experiences based on observation and documenting children’s emerging interests, skills and development
- Guide and facilitate learning developed through intentional provocations that support all domains of development
- Interpret and guide children’s behaviour in a respectful and responsive manner to support healthy social development
- Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that fosters individuality and exploration while adhering to recognized regulation
- Apply and interpret relevant regulations and policies in order to perform required administrative responsibilities within the early childhood field
- Develop a trusting and collaborative relationship with each family that honours diversity, values and culture
- Interact ethically, culturally, and inclusively using appropriate oral, non-verbal and written communication skills with children, families, colleagues and community
- Develop a network of community and inter-professional partnerships and advocate for the needs of families and individuals
- Demonstrate positive, compassionate and ethical work behaviours while reflecting on the impact of personal values and attitudes on the development of healthy relationships with children and their families
- Promote a collaborative environment which is respectful of individual differences, encourages diversity and celebrates effective communication
- Advocate for the resources required to deliver quality programs by creating public awareness and obtaining recognition for the profession
- Exhibit positive professional behaviours, critical thinking and a commitment to lifelong learning that maximize opportunities for successful employment, increased responsibilities and career advancement
- Participate in a mentorship relationship by sharing professional experience, being a positive role model and being an effective team member
Admission Requirements
- Completion of English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or higher
- Applicants who have previously completed a related certificate and are returning for entry into the second year of a Human Services Diploma are required to provide evidence of completion of a certificate in ECCE, EACSW, SSW or equivalent within the last five years. Acceptance for those who graduated prior to five years will be based on evidence of work in the human service field and/or professional development.
- Applicants with 30 university transfer credits related to human services work, work experience in a related field, and the personal suitability requirements of the certificate programs will be considered for entry into the second year of a Human Services diploma on an individual basis.
- An official copy of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts
- Two completed Human Services reference forms
- Proof of a negative tuberculosis test or of a clear chest X-ray that is less than 6 months old for those who have been requested to have this from our community partners
- A current criminal record check from the Ministry of Justice. Some types of criminal records may limit or prohibit acceptance in field placement; acceptance into field placement is a requirement for program promotion.
- Current resumé
- Personal statement of interest (250 words)
- An orientation session is required and will be arranged by the program designate
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. CERTIFICATE, ADVANCED CERTIFICATE& DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Students applying to the diploma program immediately following completion of a Human Services Certificate Program, may request that the contents of their file be transferred.
2. PART-TIME STUDIES IN HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
a) Acceptance to an individual course does not constitute admission to the program. All program admissions will be considered according to Part I, A: Admissions Requirements.
b) The ECCE, EACSW, SSW Certificate programs and the Human Services Diploma program may be completed on a part-time basis depending on number of spaces available. Students choosing to complete a program on a part time basis must meet with a program coordinator, councillor and/or School Chair at the time of acceptance to plan a course of studies.
c) Students who have been accepted for part time studies and are in good standing academically will normally be accepted upon re-application to the next term. Refer to Part II, Section B, Promotions re: academic requirements.
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.
B. PROMOTION
1. In order to progress to the next semester, the following requirements must be met.
a) Completion of all courses in the semester with a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a grade of a “C” or better in all semester courses.
b) Promotion to the second year of the Diploma program requires a cumulative GPA of 2.33 during the first year of studies or School Chair approval
2. Promotion to practicum will be determined by the following criteria:
a) A grade of "C" or better in all required courses as defined in Part II, C, Graduation Requirements.
b) Some types of criminal records may limit or prohibit a student's acceptance in field placement agencies. Ability to be accepted into field placement is a requirement for admission and promotion.
3. A student’s performance will be reviewed by program faculty when:
a) Grades in one or more courses fall below a “C”.
b) Unacceptable behaviour, inappropriate interpersonal skills, and/or patterns of absence are displayed (as outlined in program policies).
c) On probation.
4. Considerations for practicum placement:
a) Practicum placements are normally completed within the College region.
b) To avoid a conflict of interest, students are expected to inform instructors of agencies where family and/or personal connections exist.
c) Practicum placements will be arranged by a program instructor.
d) Agency staff will be informed if a student has refused to sign a waiver authorizing the College to share personal information about the student with agency staff.
5. Students will not be placed in practicum based on the following:
a) The student has not demonstrated readiness for practicum placement.
b) Two agencies refuse to accept the student in practicum placement.
c) The student lacks means of transportation.
6. Practicum evaluation will be based on:
a) A review of the student's performance in relation to stated course competencies.
b) A joint review comprised of college instructor, agency supervisor and student.
c) Completed practicum assignments.
In order to graduate with Honors students must meet all program requirements with no grades less than a B- and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Courses
ECCE287 - Inclusive Practices
ECCE 287 Inclusive Practices, learners will study characteristics of exceptionalities in young children and their behavioural implication within inclusive environments. Understanding of the developmental and learning implications of developmental delays and of specific disabilities and health related issues will be the basis for learning specialized techniques and strategies that facilitate development and learning. Communication abilities of the child and ways of enhancing communication will be studied.
HSER254 - Core Concepts in Human Services
HSER 254 Core Concepts in Human Services introduces students to the concepts of theory and practice in Human Services and the interrelationship between the two. A number of theoretical perspectives on change are explored from both a Child and Youth Care and Social Service Worker orientation, including multicultural, feminist, developmental and post modern perspectives. Each of the theoretical perspectives studied offer a basis for understanding the helping relationship and personal change processes. An emphasis will be placed on psychodynamic, humanist, cognitive/behavioural, systemic and solution-focused/narrative approaches to practice.
HSER258 - Fundamentals of Change I
HSER 258 Fundamentals of Change I is designed to assist the student in developing self-awareness as a helper, and in developing both an understanding and a beginning level of skill. Students are required to participate in exercises, role plays, simulations and video taping of interviews and counselling sessions, in order to accomplish the course objectives.
HSER267 - Leadership in Human Services
HSER 267 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 and have opportunities to improve their leadership performance in managing conflict, overcoming obstacles, and establishing a constructive climate.
INDG287 - Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices
INDG 287 Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices. This course will provide students with an introduction to Indigenous studies, including key concepts, themes and topics relevant to Indigenous histories and contemporary practices. The history and impact of colonialism, residential schools and oppression will be explored. We will explore Indigenous Worldview and ways in which we can respectfully participate in creating a future vision which embodies respect for cultural diversity and the health of our planet. Local wisdom keepers will be invited to share stories.
ECCE289 - Responsive Inclusive Environments
ECCE 289 Responsive Inclusive Environments. In this course, students will have an opportunity to learn about ways of understanding and working with infants, toddlers and young children who have extra support needs within a variety of early childhood settings. An inclusive approach with a foundation in knowledge of child development theory will be presented with an emphasis on individual planning, facilitating inclusionary practise and working collaboratively with families, professionals and community services.
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.
HSER255 - Professional Foundations for Human Services
HSER 255 Professional Foundations for Human Services explores foundations of Human Service Worker professional practice through an examination of the issues surrounding professional identity, ethical practice, and the interdisciplinary team approach. The skills required for communicating as a professional and as a team member, both oral and written, are developed throughout the course.
HSER259 - 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.
PSYC100 - Introductory Psychology I
PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology I is 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.
ECCE292 - Inclusive Practice Practicum
ECCE 292 Inclusive Practice Practicum is designed to provide the student, under supervision, with opportunities to apply and consolidate knowledge and skills in working with children with extra support needs in group settings. The student will complete the practicum in an inclusive child care program which serves children with diverse abilities and needs. Focus will be upon practical application of specialty skills in planning, implementing and evaluating daily programs, as well as demonstrating team building skills and facilitating inter and transdisciplinary cooperation.
Policy
Effective Term:
FallEffective Year:
20240801Advanced Standing:
ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT
a) Transfer credit will be given for university transfer courses equivalent to Selkirk College courses, providing a grade of "C" or better was achieved.
b) Applications for transfer credit from other ECCE, SSW or EACSW programs will be reviewed with provincial articulation agreements and considered on an individual basis; applicants may be required to provide detailed course outlines.
2. PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)
a) Advance credit in core program courses (i.e., SSW, ECCE, EACSW and HSER) may be granted by the School Chair or designate after evaluation of the applicant’s mastery of course objectives. See program specific guidelines for PLA.
b) Credit for Final Practicum will not be awarded through PLA in Human Services programs.
.
Re-Entry Instructions:
1. An application is required for enrolment in program courses in subsequent years.
2. Normally, students who must interrupt their program may apply for re-admission, within one year of departure, on the basis of the following priorities:
a) Students in good standing who interrupted their program for illness or other personal reasons.
b) Students who failed to meet program requirements for promotion.
c) Students transferring from another program within BC.
3. Students who fail to complete a semester successfully may apply to re-enter and repeat the incomplete semester when it is next offered. (Normally, there is a period of 12 months between offerings of a course or semester.)
4. Normally, a student returning in one year or less will retain full credit for all courses previously completed. After more than one year's absence, students may be required to update or repeat courses previously completed. A grade of "C" or credit granted in each repeated course is required for re-entry.
5. Students who withdraw for medical or psychological reasons will provide evidence to the School Chair from a licensed practitioner regarding the suitability of his/her return to the program.
6. Students must complete the program in its entirety within 60 calendar months from the time of initial entry into the program.
7. Students who have successfully completed their Selkirk College Human Services certificate within the previous year are considered to be a re-entry student.
8. Re-entry full-time students who have successfully completed their previous year are given priority over part time students.
.
Grading Table:
Other
Types of Assessments:
Assignments
(i) A minimum of three evaluative events will occur as specified in course outlines.
(ii) Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the respective course outline.
(iii) Assignments are due on the date stated on course or assignment outlines. A student may request one extension per course. The request must be made in writing no less than 24 hours before the due date. If the instructor grants permission for the extension the revised due date will be determined by the instructor.
(iv) Under extenuating circumstances further requests for extensions may be granted only after the student has participated in a mandatory consultation with the Department Head of Student Access and Support or designate and has presented the instructor with a written plan outlining how they intend to complete their work in a timely manner.
(v) A penalty of 10% per day will be assessed against late assignments. All assignments must be handed in by the last day of classes in order to achieve a passing grade and advance to the practicum.
(vi) All course assignments must be completed to achieve a passing grade.
(vii) All assignments must be typed.
(viii) Students may, at the discretion of the instructor, rewrite a maximum of one assignment per course. Rewrites must be submitted for marking within 14 calendar days of the return of the original assignment to the student. Rewritten assignments will receive a maximum grade of 75%.
(ix) Students are expected to write tests on the designated dates. If, for legitimate absences, the student misses a test, he/she must write the test as soon as possible with the permission of the instructor.
Examinations
(i) Exams, labs, projects, assignments, and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
(ii) No single evaluative event shall be worth more than 50% of the final grade.
(iii) For courses involving practicum placements (ECCE 195, 286, 292, 294; SSW 163, 168; EASC 195, 196; HSER 270, 280) evaluation occurs on a continuous basis and graded CRG or NCG as per the Competency Based Selkirk Grading Table in Selkirk College Policy 8612 Grading. All practicum activities may be considered evaluative events. Informal verbal and/or written feedback is regularly provided by the instructor and practicum supervisors. Depending on the length of the course there may be one or more performance appraisals or evaluations.
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Attendance:
1. Students absent for 20% or more in a given course may be placed on behavioural probation. If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves more than 10 minutes early, they may be recorded as absent.
2. Students absent from any courses are responsible for the work they have missed and must make up assignments as required.
3. Students are responsible to inform the instructor in advance of any absences.
4. Students participating in on-line classes are expected to access and read all materials posted on their course site. If any aspect of the course has not been opened and/or participated in the student will be considered absent for that class.
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Professional Requirements:
1. Codes of Ethics and Competencies
Students are expected to know, understand and abide by the applicable Codes of Ethics:
a) Child and Youth Care Worker;
b) Social Service Worker;
c) Early Childhood Educator.
d) Education Assistant & Community Support Worker.
2. Guidelines for Professional Conduct
In addition students are expected to consistently demonstrate professional conduct based on the following guidelines:
e) exercise personal discipline, accountability and judgement,
f) accept personal responsibility for continued competency and learning,
g) assist and serve the public, client or patient and place them before oneself,
h) recognize the dignity and worth of all persons in any level of society,
i) assist others in learning,
j) recognize one’s own limitations and areas for development, and
k) maintain confidentiality of information appropriate to the purpose and trust given when that information is acquired.
Professional Conduct will be measured by: one’s professional abilities, personal integrity, and the attitude one demonstrates in relationship with others.
3. Students who violate these professional standards may be required to withdraw from their Program.
4. Students may be required to withdraw when ethical, medical or other reasons interfere with the satisfactory completion of their Program.
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Other Regulations:
RESPONSIBILITIES IN FIELD PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS
1. The selection of practicum placements is the responsibility of the program faculty. Students will not actively seek practicum sites.
2. Students will not provide transportation for clients while on practicum.
3. Students will not administer medications to clients while on practicum.
4. Students without supervision of agency staff will not be responsible for clients when off agency premises unless college instructor approval is given prior to the event. ECCE students, without supervision of agency staff will not be responsible under any circumstance for children off agency premises.
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Early Childhood Care and Education (Infant and Toddler) - Human Services Diploma
Overview
These programs provide the second year of training in a specific human services field, and prepare students for work in a variety of multi-disciplinary settings.
- Early Childhood Care & Education (Advanced Certificate - Infant Toddler)(ECCE)
Practicum experience in community agencies develops your working knowledge of partnerships, hands-on training in the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and employment opportunities within your client group.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Co-construct an authentic, effective and relevant learning experiences based on observation and documenting children’s emerging interests, skills and development
- Guide and facilitate learning developed through intentional provocations that support all domains of development
- Interpret and guide children’s behaviour in a respectful and responsive manner to support healthy social development
- Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that fosters individuality and exploration while adhering to recognized regulation
- Apply and interpret relevant regulations and policies in order to perform required administrative responsibilities within the early childhood field
- Develop a trusting and collaborative relationship with each family that honours diversity, values and culture
- Interact ethically, culturally, and inclusively using appropriate oral, non-verbal and written communication skills with children, families, colleagues and community
- Develop a network of community and inter-professional partnerships and advocate for the needs of families and individuals
- Demonstrate positive, compassionate and ethical work behaviours while reflecting on the impact of personal values and attitudes on the development of healthy relationships with children and their families
- Promote a collaborative environment which is respectful of individual differences, encourages diversity and celebrates effective communication
- Advocate for the resources required to deliver quality programs by creating public awareness and obtaining recognition for the profession
- Exhibit positive professional behaviours, critical thinking and a commitment to lifelong learning that maximize opportunities for successful employment, increased responsibilities and career advancement
- Participate in a mentorship relationship by sharing professional experience, being a positive role model and being an effective team member
Admission Requirements
- Completion of English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or higher
- Applicants who have previously completed a related certificate and are returning for entry into the second year of a Human Services Diploma are required to provide evidence of completion of a certificate in ECCE, EACSW, SSW or equivalent within the last five years. Acceptance for those who graduated prior to five years will be based on evidence of work in the human service field and/or professional development.
- Applicants with 30 university transfer credits related to human services work, work experience in a related field, and the personal suitability requirements of the certificate programs will be considered for entry into the second year of a Human Services diploma on an individual basis.
- An official copy of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts
- Two completed Human Services reference forms
- Proof of a negative tuberculosis test or of a clear chest X-ray that is less than 6 months old for those who have been requested to have this from our community partners
- A current criminal record check from the Ministry of Justice. Some types of criminal records may limit or prohibit acceptance in field placement; acceptance into field placement is a requirement for program promotion.
- Current resumé
- Personal statement of interest (250 words)
- An orientation session is required and will be arranged by the program designate
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. CERTIFICATE, ADVANCED CERTIFICATE& DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
Students applying to the diploma program immediately following completion of a Human Services Certificate Program, may request that the contents of their file be transferred.
2. PART-TIME STUDIES IN HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
a) Acceptance to an individual course does not constitute admission to the program. All program admissions will be considered according to Part I, A: Admissions Requirements.
b) The ECCE, EACSW, SSW Certificate programs and the Human Services Diploma program may be completed on a part-time basis depending on number of spaces available. Students choosing to complete a program on a part time basis must meet with a program coordinator, councillor and/or School Chair at the time of acceptance to plan a course of studies.
c) Students who have been accepted for part time studies and are in good standing academically will normally be accepted upon re-application to the next term. Refer to Part II, Section B, Promotions re: academic requirements.
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.
B. PROMOTION
1. In order to progress to the next semester, the following requirements must be met.
a) Completion of all courses in the semester with a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a grade of a “C” or better in all semester courses.
b) Promotion to the second year of the Diploma program requires a cumulative GPA of 2.33 during the first year of studies or School Chair approval
2. Promotion to practicum will be determined by the following criteria:
a) A grade of "C" or better in all required courses as defined in Part II, C, Graduation Requirements.
b) Some types of criminal records may limit or prohibit a student's acceptance in field placement agencies. Ability to be accepted into field placement is a requirement for admission and promotion.
3. A student’s performance will be reviewed by program faculty when:
a) Grades in one or more courses fall below a “C”.
b) Unacceptable behaviour, inappropriate interpersonal skills, and/or patterns of absence are displayed (as outlined in program policies).
c) On probation.
4. Considerations for practicum placement:
a) Practicum placements are normally completed within the College region.
b) To avoid a conflict of interest, students are expected to inform instructors of agencies where family and/or personal connections exist.
c) Practicum placements will be arranged by a program instructor.
d) Agency staff will be informed if a student has refused to sign a waiver authorizing the College to share personal information about the student with agency staff.
5. Students will not be placed in practicum based on the following:
a) The student has not demonstrated readiness for practicum placement.
b) Two agencies refuse to accept the student in practicum placement.
c) The student lacks means of transportation.
6. Practicum evaluation will be based on:
a) A review of the student's performance in relation to stated course competencies.
b) A joint review comprised of college instructor, agency supervisor and student.
c) Completed practicum assignments.
In order to graduate with Honors students must meet all program requirements with no grades less than a B- and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Courses
ECCE200 - Infant Growth and Development
ECCE 200 Infant Growth and Development. This course will explore child development from theoretical perspectives and will examine ways of enhancing young children's development. Conceptual themes to be addressed include: developmentally appropriate practice, the competent child, diversity, responsive caring, relationships, child centered environments, emotional safety, and creativity.
ECCE260 - Health Care in Infant and Toddler Programs
ECCE 260 Health Care in Infant and Toddler Programs includes the planning, establishment and maintenance of a safe and healthy environment regarding: food preparation and handling, planning nutritious snacks and meals, diapering/toileting, accident prevention and hazard identification, medication, illness management and assessment, modelling healthy practices and utilizing community health resources.
HSER254 - Core Concepts in Human Services
HSER 254 Core Concepts in Human Services introduces students to the concepts of theory and practice in Human Services and the interrelationship between the two. A number of theoretical perspectives on change are explored from both a Child and Youth Care and Social Service Worker orientation, including multicultural, feminist, developmental and post modern perspectives. Each of the theoretical perspectives studied offer a basis for understanding the helping relationship and personal change processes. An emphasis will be placed on psychodynamic, humanist, cognitive/behavioural, systemic and solution-focused/narrative approaches to practice.
HSER258 - Fundamentals of Change I
HSER 258 Fundamentals of Change I is designed to assist the student in developing self-awareness as a helper, and in developing both an understanding and a beginning level of skill. Students are required to participate in exercises, role plays, simulations and video taping of interviews and counselling sessions, in order to accomplish the course objectives.
HSER267 - Leadership in Human Services
HSER 267 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 and have opportunities to improve their leadership performance in managing conflict, overcoming obstacles, and establishing a constructive climate.
INDG287 - Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices
INDG 287 Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices. This course will provide students with an introduction to Indigenous studies, including key concepts, themes and topics relevant to Indigenous histories and contemporary practices. The history and impact of colonialism, residential schools and oppression will be explored. We will explore Indigenous Worldview and ways in which we can respectfully participate in creating a future vision which embodies respect for cultural diversity and the health of our planet. Local wisdom keepers will be invited to share stories.
ECCE285 - Practices With Infants and Toddlers
ECCE 285 Practices with Infants and Toddlers. This culmination course is designed to prepare the student to work as an Early Childhood Educator with children under three years. Emphasis will be on professional decision making; designing and implementing a safe nurturing inclusive program. This course builds on and expands knowledge from the basic ECCE program regarding early childhood theory, philosophies, historical approaches and high quality care.
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.
HSER255 - Professional Foundations for Human Services
HSER 255 Professional Foundations for Human Services explores foundations of Human Service Worker professional practice through an examination of the issues surrounding professional identity, ethical practice, and the interdisciplinary team approach. The skills required for communicating as a professional and as a team member, both oral and written, are developed throughout the course.
HSER259 - 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.
PSYC100 - Introductory Psychology I
PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology I is 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.
ECCE282 - Infant/Toddler Observation Practicum
ECCE 282 Infant/Toddler Observation Practicum provides the student with opportunities for supervised practical experience and directed observation of individual infants and toddlers as well as group settings designed for infants and toddlers. Ten hours of individual child observations may be done in homes, family day care, or other informal settings. The forty hours of Infant-Toddler Centre observations will be arranged in a variety of locations.
ECCE286 - Infant Toddler Practicum
ECCE 286 Infant Toddler Practicum experience is designed to provide the student, under supervision, with opportunities to apply and consolidate knowledge and skills in working with infants and toddlers in group settings. Five weeks in length, this block practicum places each student in an early childhood setting for children under age three.
Policy
Effective Term:
FallEffective Year:
20240801Advanced Standing:
ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT
a) Transfer credit will be given for university transfer courses equivalent to Selkirk College courses, providing a grade of "C" or better was achieved.
b) Applications for transfer credit from other ECCE, SSW or EACSW programs will be reviewed with provincial articulation agreements and considered on an individual basis; applicants may be required to provide detailed course outlines.
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)
a) Advance credit in core program courses (i.e., SSW, ECCE, EACSW and HSER) may be granted by the School Chair or designate after evaluation of the applicant’s mastery of course objectives. See program specific guidelines for PLA.
b) Credit for Final Practicum will not be awarded through PLA in Human Services programs.
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Re-Entry Instructions:
1. An application is required for enrolment in program courses in subsequent years.
2. Normally, students who must interrupt their program may apply for re-admission, within one year of departure, on the basis of the following priorities:
a) Students in good standing who interrupted their program for illness or other personal reasons.
b) Students who failed to meet program requirements for promotion.
c) Students transferring from another program within BC.
3. Students who fail to complete a semester successfully may apply to re-enter and repeat the incomplete semester when it is next offered. (Normally, there is a period of 12 months between offerings of a course or semester.)
4. Normally, a student returning in one year or less will retain full credit for all courses previously completed. After more than one year's absence, students may be required to update or repeat courses previously completed. A grade of "C" or credit granted in each repeated course is required for re-entry.
5. Students who withdraw for medical or psychological reasons will provide evidence to the School Chair from a licensed practitioner regarding the suitability of his/her return to the program.
6. Students must complete the program in its entirety within 60 calendar months from the time of initial entry into the program.
7. Students who have successfully completed their Selkirk College Human Services certificate within the previous year are considered to be a re-entry student.
8. Re-entry full-time students who have successfully completed their previous year are given priority over part time students.
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Grading Table:
Other
Types of Assessments:
Assignments
(i) A minimum of three evaluative events will occur as specified in course outlines.
(ii) Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the respective course outline.
(iii) Assignments are due on the date stated on course or assignment outlines. A student may request one extension per course. The request must be made in writing no less than 24 hours before the due date. If the instructor grants permission for the extension the revised due date will be determined by the instructor.
(iv) Under extenuating circumstances further requests for extensions may be granted only after the student has participated in a mandatory consultation with the Department Head of Student Access and Support or designate and has presented the instructor with a written plan outlining how they intend to complete their work in a timely manner.
(v) A penalty of 10% per day will be assessed against late assignments. All assignments must be handed in by the last day of classes in order to achieve a passing grade and advance to the practicum.
(vi) All course assignments must be completed to achieve a passing grade.
(vii) All assignments must be typed.
(viii) Students may, at the discretion of the instructor, rewrite a maximum of one assignment per course. Rewrites must be submitted for marking within 14 calendar days of the return of the original assignment to the student. Rewritten assignments will receive a maximum grade of 75%.
(ix) Students are expected to write tests on the designated dates. If, for legitimate absences, the student misses a test, he/she must write the test as soon as possible with the permission of the instructor.
Examinations
(i) Exams, labs, projects, assignments, and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
(ii) No single evaluative event shall be worth more than 50% of the final grade.
(iii) For courses involving practicum placements (ECCE 195, 286, 292, 294; SSW 163, 168; EASC 195, 196; HSER 270, 280) evaluation occurs on a continuous basis and graded CRG or NCG as per the Competency Based Selkirk Grading Table in Selkirk College Policy 8612 Grading. All practicum activities may be considered evaluative events. Informal verbal and/or written feedback is regularly provided by the instructor and practicum supervisors. Depending on the length of the course there may be one or more performance appraisals or evaluations.
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Attendance:
1. Students absent for 20% or more in a given course may be placed on behavioural probation. If a student arrives more than 10 minutes late or leaves more than 10 minutes early, they may be recorded as absent.
2. Students absent from any courses are responsible for the work they have missed and must make up assignments as required.
3. Students are responsible to inform the instructor in advance of any absences.
4. Students participating in on-line classes are expected to access and read all materials posted on their course site. If any aspect of the course has not been opened and/or participated in the student will be considered absent for that class.
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Professional Requirements:
1. Codes of Ethics and Competencies
Students are expected to know, understand and abide by the applicable Codes of Ethics:
a) Child and Youth Care Worker;
b) Social Service Worker;
c) Early Childhood Educator.
d) Education Assistant & Community Support Worker.
2. Guidelines for Professional Conduct
In addition students are expected to consistently demonstrate professional conduct based on the following guidelines:
e) exercise personal discipline, accountability and judgement,
f) accept personal responsibility for continued competency and learning,
g) assist and serve the public, client or patient and place them before oneself,
h) recognize the dignity and worth of all persons in any level of society,
i) assist others in learning,
j) recognize one’s own limitations and areas for development, and
k) maintain confidentiality of information appropriate to the purpose and trust given when that information is acquired.
Professional Conduct will be measured by: one’s professional abilities, personal integrity, and the attitude one demonstrates in relationship with others.
3. Students who violate these professional standards may be required to withdraw from their Program.
4. Students may be required to withdraw when ethical, medical or other reasons interfere with the satisfactory completion of their Program.
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Other Regulations:
RESPONSIBILITIES IN FIELD PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS
1. The selection of practicum placements is the responsibility of the program faculty. Students will not actively seek practicum sites.
2. Students will not provide transportation for clients while on practicum.
3. Students will not administer medications to clients while on practicum.
4. Students without supervision of agency staff will not be responsible for clients when off agency premises unless college instructor approval is given prior to the event. ECCE students, without supervision of agency staff will not be responsible under any circumstance for children off agency premises.
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Music and Technology, Contemporary - Songwriting Diploma
Overview
The Songwriting Diploma provides students with the tools necessary to become successful songwriters in the music industry.
Emphasis is on developing each student’s unique style while building a vocabulary and appreciation for foundational elements of songwriting. Access to professional recording software and equipment allows students to create high-quality recordings of their original songs.
At the end of the fourth semester, each student is responsible for preparing a 30-minute graduation showcase featuring their original songs.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Communicate effectively in various formats to a variety of stakeholders
- Apply entrepreneurial skills
- Apply developing problem-solving skills
- Outline the importance of professional and ethical behaviour
- Explain terms, concepts and practices relevant to the music industry
- Use music industry-related technology proficiently
- Function collaboratively in a modern music industry environment
- Demonstrate developing critical and creative thinking skills
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, applicants to the Contemporary Music and Technology Program must meet the following requirements to be considered fully qualified:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or higher in English Studies 12
- Successfully pass an audition/interview that consists of:
- Assessment of instrumental ability on an instrument/voice. The instruments that are accepted are: guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, voice, saxophone, trumpet, banjo, mandolin and violin/fiddle.
- Demonstration of basic music theory proficiency equivalent to the Royal Conservatory Grade II, through a written examination that includes identifying intervals, key signatures and triads in basic music theory equivalent to Royal Conservatory of Music Grade II requirements.
- An ear training test for pitch, triads, rhythmic and melodic diction and interval recognition.
When it is not feasible to do the audition in person, alternate arrangements can be made. The theory and ear training test can be sent to the applicant for invigilation by an authorized person, and the performance portion can be submitted through approved audio/media material or by providing a link to an online video.
Special Exceptions
Applicants who perform an exceptional audition but who do not meet the theory and ear training standard will be required to attend a two-week theory preparation course in August. The applicant must have a minimum final grade of 75% in both the ear training and the theory sections to be accepted into the Music Program for September. Applicants who do not meet the minimum standard in matching pitch will not be accepted into the program.
Completed applications (except for the audition) are recommended to be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by April 30 prior to the start of the next intake of the program. Applications may be accepted after this date with permission of the school chair. The recommended deadline for completion of the audition process is May 31 prior to the commencement of the program.
Auditions will be arranged by the department when the completed application form and transcripts are received.
Study your instrument and related skills in the first year and choose a major in the second. An initial core year that provides solid grounding in music theory and ear training is followed by one of five program majors.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Before the applicant's file is considered to be complete, the following must be received:
a) completed application form;
b) official transcripts* of secondary school grades (an interim statement of grades is acceptable if the applicant is still attending secondary school);
c) official transcripts* of all other post-secondary education grades;
d) applicant information questionnaire; and
e) audition, theory, match pitch and ear training exam(s) results.
*Unofficial transcripts or photocopies will not be sufficient to complete the file.
2. Completed applications are recommended to be submitted to the Registrar’s office by April 30th Applications may be accepted after this date with permission of the school chair. The program has limited space available so preference will be given to those that apply early.
3. Recommended deadline for completion of the audition process (see point A.2 above) is May 31 prior to the commencement of the program.
4. Auditions will be arranged by the department when items B.1a) to B.1e) above are completed.
PART TIME STUDENTS
All full-time students in the Music Program must take, in each semester, all the "Music Core and Concentrate Courses" as applicable to the chosen major, as listed in section D: Graduation Requirements.
Students wishing to enrol in the Music Program on a part-time basis may do so providing the same entry requirements as full-time students as stated in section I.A have been fulfilled. Part-time students and full-time students not meeting the requirement of part C1 may attend classes only where space is available, after all full-time students are scheduled and permission from the course instructor has been obtained.
Students must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher with no grades below "C-". Specific majors have additional graduation requirements.
PROMOTION
1. In order to progress from one semester to the following, each semester must be completed with a term GPA of 2.0 (“C” average) or better, and no more than one “F.” Normally, students who do not meet this standard will be placed on Academic Probation the following term as per Policy 8619. Failure to meet this standard for two consecutive terms will result in a Required to Withdraw letter from the Dean.
2. In order to progress from Semester I to Semester II, students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) or better; To progress from Semester II to Semester III, students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) or better, plus any requirements for their chosen major. To progress from Semester III to Semester IV, students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) or better. Those students whose GPA is between 1.00 and 1.99 may continue as a General major.
3. Students who have an Incomplete grade ("I") at the end of any term may be allowed to proceed into the following term on a "conditional" basis. Such "conditional promotion" status will normally be permitted to continue only for the specified period permitted for the conversion of "I" grades (within 30 days). The "I" grade must be converted to meet the terms in B.1.
4. Due to the limited space available, a maximum of 10 students will be accepted into the Production major. In the event that more than 10 eligible students request acceptance into the Production major, the School Chair may increase capacity; otherwise, priority will be given to students with the highest GPA.
A. Prerequisites for Majors (Year 2)
For acceptance to majors in second year, students must have no ‘F’ grades, or have cleared previous ‘F’ grades in addition to the following major-specific requirements:
SONGWRITING: "B" or better in MUSC 175 Contemporary Harmony II and MUSC 151 Private Lesson II.
DECLARING A MAJOR
The process to declare a major happens at the end of January for Music students who expect to complete the prerequisites listed in C above.
1. Students attend an info session at Music Forum class to learn about potential majors.
2. Review the required Music and Core Competency Courses specific to each major.
3. Complete an online Major Declaration Form listing the choice of major and preferred elective(s) by January 31.
GRADUATION (also see College Policy 8617 Graduation)
1. Credential:
Diploma in Contemporary Music and Technology with a specified major. Majors include: Performance, Production, Composition, Songwriting, and General Studies.
2. General Requirements:
Students must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher as per Policy 8617: Credentials and Graduation. Students who do not meet this standard will be required to repeat course(s) with a grade below “C” in order to raise the cumulative GPA.
3. Specific Requirements – Majors: Performance, Composition, Songwriting
a) To graduate as a Performance, Composition or Songwriting major, students must complete Year One course requirements as outlined in the tables below, all the requirements for their chosen major, and perform a Graduation Showcase.
b) Performance, Composition, and Songwriting majors who do not meet the specific graduation requirements for their major will not perform a Graduation Showcase. These students will graduate as a General Studies Major upon successful completion of the general graduation requirements and the coursework for a General Studies Major.
Graduation Showcase: Performance, Composition, and Songwriting majors must present a Graduation Showcase.
Courses
MUSC100A - Music Forum A
MUSC150 - Private Lesson I
MUSC 150 Private Lesson I. A weekly one-hour private instrumental or vocal lesson is provided for all first year students. Instruction is available on keyboard, woodwinds, saxophone, percussion, guitar, electric and acoustic, bass, and voice. Lessons are designed to increase students technical and musical abilities.
MUSC154 - Basic Keyboard I
MUSC 154 Basic Keyboard I. A required course for all students with the exception of keyboard majors. This course is designed to provide practical ''hands-on'' knowledge of the keyboard in today's music industry. Students will gain an understanding of chording (in nearest inversion) and will be required to create musical excerpts using upper structure triads.
Students who enter the program with piano as their principal instrument are exempt from taking MUSC 154/ MUSC 155 as part of the core course requirements for graduation.
MUSC158 - Ensemble I
MUSC 158 Ensemble I. Ensembles, required of all students, are the focal point of the Music program. All students are placed by audition in one or more ensembles. Students must participate in a minimum of four ensembles to graduate. Types of ensembles offered will focus on contemporary music including rock, funk, fusion, jazz and vocal, with the goal of developing both the student's repertoire and improvisational abilities. Students are encouraged to participate in as many different types of ensembles as possible. A graduation showcase will be required from all students majoring in Music Performance.
MUSC160 - Computer Applications to Music I
MUSC 160 Computer Applications to Music I. This course covers the fundamentals and practical applications of a digital audio system, as well as methods for functioning in an integrated MIDI/digital audio workstation (DAW) studio environment. An emphasis is put on musical projects designed to emulate professional practice and application. MIDI sequencing is done at computer-based workstations in the classroom. Fundamentals of digital audio recording are practiced and auxiliary buss send and return are introduced. Prior experience with Pro Tools or another DAW is not required.
MUSC162 - Instrumental Lab I
MUSC 162 Instrumental Lab I. This course is designed to help students develop instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation, balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related to their particular instrument. This course is taught ''instrument-in-hand'' and also uses audio and visual aids to explore different techniques and styles. A requirement in all majors, students have weekly assignments.
MUSC165 - History Of Jazz
MUSC 165 History of Jazz. A survey of the music of the jazz idiom from its origins to the present. Included is a chronological study of important soloists, bands, vocalists, and composers. Classes will be partly lecture aided by video clips and partly analysis with intensive listening.
MUSC168 - Rudiments of Music
MUSC 168 Rudiments of Music. This introductory course covers the rudiments of music theory, terms, rhythm, symbols, and music notation. Topics include beams, flags, barlines, rests, dynamics, articulation, road maps, and lead sheets.
MUSC174 - Contemporary Harmony I
MUSC 174 Contemporary Harmony I. This course covers basic harmonic theory and common musical notation used in the music industry today. Topics include clefs, note recognition, key signatures, scales, intervals, triad and seventh chord construction, available tensions and basic harmonic functions. Upon successful completion of the course students will have a comprehensive and literate vocabulary of basic musical terms and symbols, and a working knowledge of basic harmonic functions.
MUSC180 - Ear Training I
MUSC 180 Ear Training I. This course is the first of a four-level program focusing on aural recognition of intervals, triads, seventh chords, rhythms, melodies, diatonic chord progressions and diatonic relative pitch. Students begin to learn the language of solfege and sight singing. This ear training class provides aural perception of the theory learned in MUSC 174, which is taught concurrently. Recorded examples, as well as live playing, are used for developing dictation skills.
MUSC100B - Music Forum B
MUSC151 - Private Lesson II
MUSC 151 Private Lesson II. A weekly one-hour private instrumental or vocal lesson is provided for all first year students. Instruction is available on keyboard, woodwinds, saxophone, percussion, guitar, electric and acoustic, bass, and voice. Lessons are designed to increase students technical and musical abilities.
MUSC155 - Basic Keyboard II
MUSC 155 Basic Keyboard II. A required course for all students, except Keyboard majors. This course continues to expand on chords and keyboard techniques. This semester also focuses on musical ''grooves'' of various styles requiring more challenging coordination and technical skills
Students who enter the program with piano as their principal instrument are exempt from taking MUSC 154/ MUSC 155 as part of the core course requirements for graduation.
MUSC159 - Ensemble II
MUSC 159 Ensemble II. Ensembles, required of all students, are the focal point of the Music program. All students are placed by audition in one or more ensembles. Students must participate in a minimum of four ensembles to graduate. Types of ensembles offered will focus on contemporary music including rock, funk, fusion, jazz and vocal, with the goal of developing both the student's repertoire and improvisational abilities. Students are encouraged to participate in as many different types of ensembles as possible. A graduation showcase will be required from all students majoring in Music Performance.
MUSC161 - Computer Applications to Music II
MUSC 161 Computer Applications to Music II. This course develops the student's ability to produce his or her own multi track recordings with Pro-tools digital audio workstation. Fundamentals of auxiliary buss, application of plug-in inserts such as EQ, compression, noise gate, delay, and reverb are applied. Principals of analogue and sample synthesis are applied to the development of projects. Fundamentals of microphone theory and application are introduced. Notation software is introduced and well as workstation components and application.
MUSC163 - Instrumental Lab II
MUSC 163 Instrumental Lab II. This course is designed to help students develop instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation, balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related to their particular instrument. This course is taught ''instrument-in-hand'' and also uses audio and visual aids to explore different techniques and styles. A requirement in all majors, students have weekly assignments.
MUSC164 - History Of Rock
MUSC 164 History of Rock. A study of the evolution of rock music from its origins to the present. Classes will focus on musical characteristics of the different styles within the genre. Sociological, geographical, literary and other cultural aspects will be discussed. Both audio and video clips will be presented for in-class analysis.
MUSC170 - Arranging I
MUSC 170 Arranging I. An introductory course in commercial arranging dealing primarily with the rhythm section. Specific topics will include ranges of instruments, arranging from lead sheets, planning an arrangement as well as detailed analysis of the function and common practice notational systems for the electric bass, guitar, piano, and drums. This course is designed to give students a working understanding of the techniques of writing for the rhythm section, which is essential to arranging all types of popular music. This semester will taper into midi and function as a companion to that course. All assignments will be handwritten. Special attention will be payed to notational considerations.
MUSC175 - Contemporary Harmony II
MUSC 175 Contemporary Harmony II. This course covers harmonic functions currently in use in all styles of popular music. Extensive use of recorded and written examples are used to show the harmony/melody relationships. Basic harmonic analysis as a tool is presented with an introduction to secondary dominant chords, extended dominant chords, modal interchange chords, and basic minor key and blues concepts. In addition, the application of melodic minor and harmonic minor are applied to these chords. Students are required to demonstrate through written projects, the current uses of these basic contemporary harmonic concepts.
MUSC181 - Ear Training II
MUSC 181 Ear Training II. A continuation of the skills learned in MUSC 180. The focus is on harmonically based melodies with larger intervallic skips. Rhythms are explored primarily through syncopated eighth notes, triplets and sixteenth notes. This ear training class provides an aural perception of MUSC 175, which is taught concurrently.
MUSC100C - Music Forum C
MUSC250 - Private Lesson III
MUSC 250 Private Lesson III. A weekly one-hour private instrumental or vocal lesson is provided for all Music Performance and Music Songwriting majors. Instruction is available on keyboard, woodwinds, saxophone, percussion, guitar, electric and acoustic, bass, and voice. Lessons are designed to increase students' technical and musical abilities.
MUSC252 - Private Lesson III A - Non Performance Major
MUSC 252 Private Lesson III A. A weekly half-hour private instrumental or vocal lesson is provided for all Music Production, Composition, and General Music majors. Instruction is available on keyboard, woodwinds, saxophone, percussion, guitar, electric and acoustic bass, and voice. Lessons are designed to increase students' technical and musical abilities.
MUSC264 - Instrumental Lab III
MUSC 264 Instrumental Lab III. This course is designed to help students develop instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation, balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related to their particular instrument. This course is taught ''instrument-in-hand'' and also uses audio and visual aids to explore different techniques and styles. A requirement in all majors, students have weekly assignments.
MUSC274 - Contemporary Harmony III
MUSC 274 Contemporary Harmony III. This course continues with the principles of contemporary harmony in Harmony 2. Topics are expanded to include Deceptive Resolution, Substitute Dominants, Diminished Chords, Modulation, Blues and Chord Scale Relationships. This course provides students with a practical working knowledge of harmony in various styles of contemporary music as it applies to composition and improvisation.
MUSC280 - Ear Training III
MUSC 280 Ear Training III. This course continues to develop an aural perception of intervals, pitches, seventh chords, chord progressions, melodies and rhythms. The focus of this semester is on minor and secondary dominant melodies and chord progressions and 9th chords. The rhythms explore sixteenth note syncopated rhythms as well as cut time, 3/8, 6/8 and 5/4 meters
MUSC290 - The Business of Music
MUSC 290 The Business of Music. The purpose of this course is three-fold: to provide the student with an awareness of the career possibilities in the field of music; to introduce students to some of the major aspects of the music profession; and to introduce students to basic general business practices. This course is of particular benefit to students planning a career in the music industry.
MUSC268 - Songwriting I
MUSC 268 Songwriting I. This course is designed to help you prepare for survival in the competitive world of the songwriter's market. Learn about all types of styles while striving to define your own. Special attention is paid to the rudiments of songwriting: creativity, basic theory (usage of basic rhythms, scales, harmony, melodic patterns, lyrics, etc.), basic styles (pop, rock, folk, country, etc.), production patterns, and the legalities of the music business. The class also spends time analyzing the work of other writes (successful and unsuccessful; those who have maintained artistic integrity; those who have not).
MUSC256 - Stage Performance Techniques I
MUSC 256 Stage Performance Techniques I. Students will learn how to construct and organize a concert from A to Z. Students will have to produce arrangements for all instruments involved, and assume a leadership role in rehearsals. They will be required to perform a wide variety of music at their instrument.
MUSC258 - Ensemble III
MUSC 258 Ensemble III. Ensembles, required of all students, are the focal point of the Music program. All students are placed by audition in one or more ensembles. Students must participate in a minimum of four ensembles to graduate. Types of ensembles offered will focus on contemporary music including rock, funk, fusion, jazz and vocal, with the goal of developing both the student's repertoire and improvisational abilities. Students are encouraged to participate in as many different types of ensembles as possible. A graduation showcase will be required from all students majoring in Music Performance.
MUSC284 - Composition I
MUSC 284 Composition I. This course is designed to improve the skills of composers by presenting a wide variety of compositional tools in styles ranging from Classical to Jazz, Folk, Rock and Pop. By studying the recordings and scores of composers throughout history each student gains a musical awareness that strengthen their own compositional process. Particular attention is paid to the ''building blocks of a composition;'' the musical elements such as melody, harmony and rhythm that are at the core of the creative process. In class performance and analysis of student compositions occurs on a weekly basis and midterm and final assignments are recorded.
MUSC288 - Advanced MIDI Applications I
MUSC 288 Advanced MIDI Applications I. This course is an applied study of the software and concepts used in the recording home studio environment. The primary focus of the course is in the use of Pro Tools LE for the self-recording musician. Topics include: mixing console application, editing techniques, microphone technique, an introduction to effects processing for final mixing, auxiliary buss in the virtual mixing board, use of patch bay, outboard effects, and file maintenance.
MUSC162 - Instrumental Lab I
MUSC 162 Instrumental Lab I. This course is designed to help students develop instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation, balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related to their particular instrument. This course is taught ''instrument-in-hand'' and also uses audio and visual aids to explore different techniques and styles. A requirement in all majors, students have weekly assignments.
MUSC100D - Music Forum D
MUSC251 - Private Lesson IV
MUSC 251 Private Lesson IV. A weekly one-hour private instrumental or vocal lesson is provided for all Music Performance and Music Songwriting majors. Instruction is available on keyboard, woodwinds, saxophone, percussion, guitar, electric and acoustic, bass, and voice. Lessons are designed to increase students' technical and musical abilities.
MUSC253 - Private Lesson IV A
MUSC 253 Private Lesson IV A. A weekly one-hour private instrumental or vocal lesson is provided for all first year students. Instruction is available on keyboard, woodwinds, saxophone, percussion, guitar, electric and acoustic, bass, and voice. Lessons are designed to increase students' technical and musical abilities.
MUSC265 - Instrumental Lab IV
MUSC 265 Instrumental Lab IV. This course is designed to help students develop instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation, balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related to their particular instrument. This course is taught ''instrument-in-hand'' and also uses audio and visual aids to explore different techniques and styles. A requirement in all majors, students have weekly assignments.
MUSC275 - Contemporary Harmony IV
MUSC 275 Contemporary Harmony IV. This course continues with the principles of contemporary harmony in Harmony 3. Topics are expanded to include further concepts of Deceptive Resolution, Non-functional Dominant chords, Contiguous Dominants, Pedal Point and Ostinato, Modal harmony, Compound Chords, and Constant Structures. This course provides students with a practical working knowledge of harmony in various styles of contemporary music as it applies to areas of composition and improvisation.
MUSC281 - Ear Training IV
MUSC 281 Ear Training IV. Upon successful completion of this course you have will have mastered basic aural skills for professional musicianship. The emphasis on this level is chromatic and modal melodies. Mixed meters and odd time signatures are explored. Emphasis is given to transcribing pre-recorded songs.
MUSC269 - Songwriting II
MUSC 269 Songwriting II. This course is designed to strengthen your songwriting skills in every respect. Closer attention is paid to marketing skills, legal procedures, finding one's personal niche in the music business (whether to focus on one's own style, concentrate on writing tunes for other acts, or both; whether to go through a publisher or be your own publisher; etc.). Co-writing music is to be explored (you put lyrics to someone else's music; they put music to yours). Class time centers around the analysis of successful songwriters in every genre.
MUSC257 - Stage Performance Techniques II
MUSC 257 Stage Performance Techniques II. Students will be asked to select five to eight musical pieces of any style (could also include original material) to form a 30 minute showcase to be performed in public as a graduating recital. Students will have to produce partitions for all instruments involved, and assume a leadership role in all rehearsals
MUSC259 - Ensemble IV
MUSC 259 Ensemble IV, required of all students, are the focal point of the Music program. All students are placed by audition in one or more ensembles. Students must participate in a minimum of four ensembles to graduate. Types of ensembles offered will focus on contemporary music including rock, funk, fusion, jazz and vocal, with the goal of developing both the student's repertoire and improvisational abilities. Students are encouraged to participate in as many different types of ensembles as possible. A graduation showcase will be required from all students majoring in Music Performance.
MUSC163 - Instrumental Lab II
MUSC 163 Instrumental Lab II. This course is designed to help students develop instrumental skills. Grouped by instrument, students learn the fundamentals of reading, articulation, balance, dynamics, styles and technique as related to their particular instrument. This course is taught ''instrument-in-hand'' and also uses audio and visual aids to explore different techniques and styles. A requirement in all majors, students have weekly assignments.
MUSC262 - Survey of Recording Techniques
MUSC 262 Survey of Recording Techniques. An introduction to recording principles and practices, this course is open to students whose major is not music production. Topics include a brief history of the multi-track recording studio, procedures of a recording studio, procedures of a recording session, fundamentals of microphones and audio effects.
MUSC283 - Film Scoring II
MUSC 283 Film Scoring II provides students with an understanding of the different compositional techniques used in feature film genres such as drama, suspense, comedy and action/adventure. The course content includes analysis of film soundtracks of the past and present, the business of being a film composer, film scoring technology, orchestration, conducting, and how to get started as a film composer.
MUSC285 - Composition II
MUSC 285 Composition II. This course continues the study of compositional building blocks started in Composition 1 with an additional focus on arranging and orchestration. Topics include minimalism, world rhythm studies, chord progressions and voicings in classical and contemporary styles, and string and vocal arranging. Composers of interest include Sting, John Lennon, Bach, Stravinsky, Steve Reich, and Miles Davis.
MUSC289 - Advanced MIDI Applications II
MUSC 289 Advanced MIDI Applications II. This course is a continuation of MUSC 288. The primary focus is the advanced use of Pro Tools LE. Topics will include: the musical application of effects plug-ins, computer components and related technology, and other recording formats.
MUSC291 - Fundamentals of Private Studio Teaching
This course, MUSC 291 Fundamentals of Private Studio Teaching, studies aspects of effective private studio teaching. Topics covered, but not limited to, include: pedagogy, literature, technology, business plans, methods and materials to support a teacher’s attributes and philosophies essential to the successful private instructor.
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. For Year 1 tuition and fees, see Contemporary Music & Technology.
Policy
Effective Term:
FallEffective Year:
20240801Advanced Standing:
A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof. See Policy 8614: Advanced Standing; Course Challenge, PLA, and Transfer Credit.]
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Re-Entry Instructions:
RE-ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM:
1. Re-admission to the Music Program is only permitted where spaces become available.
2. Students who must interrupt their Program may apply for re-admission, within one year of departure.
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Assessment:
Grading will be based on the grades specified in the Contemporary Music and Technology Grading Table. To view the grading tables see Policy 8612: Grading. To achieve a pre-requisite for any course the required grade is C-.
Note: The grade of “P” is insufficient for promotion to subsequent classes.
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Grading Table:
Standard Contemporary Music and Technology Program
Types of Assessments:
Assessment
a) Late assignments are not accepted. In the case of illness, accident or family emergency, extensions for assignments can be granted. Students must notify their instructor(s) as promptly as possible to request an extension, or to schedule a missed assessment such as an exam. Suitable documentation, such as a signed and dated doctor’s note is required.
b) If the instructor uses a different late assignment policy, it will appear in the course outline for the course.
Assessment Rewrites
a) In cases where failure of a course prevents a student’s progression in the program, a supplemental assessment/re-write may be granted with permission of the instructor and the program coordinator. The student must have maintained an average grade of C- or better in the course up to that point.
b) The result of the supplemental/re-write may replace the original assessment grade.
c) Supplemental/re-writes must be written within the time period indicated by the instructor.
d) With supporting documentation, students who are absent from an examination due to illness, accident or family emergency may apply to the instructor for permission to be assessed at an alternate time.
e) Requests to reschedule an assessment to accommodate personal plans will not normally be accommodated.
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Program Specific Regulations:
Definition
a) A Showcase is a concert performance prepared by the graduate candidate.
b) A Showcase is a demonstration of material and skills learned by the graduate candidate in the time they have attended the program.
c) The length of the performance must be no shorter than 25 minutes and no longer than 35 minutes.
d) A student may perform or otherwise participate in three showcases during one academic year. Students wishing to perform in more than three showcases may only do so with approval by the School Chair.
e) Arrangements that have been prepared in a Selkirk College ensemble must have been rehearsed and arranged by the student presenting the Showcase.
f) No arrangements may be duplicated in more than one Showcase.
g) Only students enrolled in the Selkirk College Contemporary Music and Technology program may perform in the graduation Showcase. Exceptions to this rule must be approved by the Program Coordinator.
h) Individual majors and instruments may have specific criteria to fulfill their Showcase requirements
The focus of the showcase must be on the student’s major instrument.
(i) Performance Majors and Songwriting Majors must present at least one solo or duo piece which demonstrates technical proficiency on their major instrument.
(ii) Composition Majors must present a graduation recital featuring their own compositions as developed during the course of study;
(iii) Songwriting Majors must present a graduation recital featuring their own songs as developed during the course of study;
i) This Showcase will normally take place during a graduate candidate's final semester of attendance.
j) An instructor(s) will be designated as the advisor(s) to the candidate for their Showcase. The Showcase program must be agreed upon by the graduate candidate and their advisor(s).
k) Deadlines will be set with the advisor(s) for preparation of recordings, set lists, and other important organizational components of the Showcase.
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Evaluation & Feedback
a) Evaluation will be based on the following criteria: intonation, dynamics, playing in time, group interaction, sound quality, leadership, overall musicality, starting on time, and adherence to length of performance guidelines, as well as possible additional requirements as specified by the Showcase Advisor.
b) The Showcase Advisor(s) will evaluate the Showcase during the night of the performance and will assign a grade based on the above criteria.
c) Non-graded feedback will be provided by a second faculty member.
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Eligibility
a) Any candidate for a Graduation Showcase must have successfully completed the three full prerequisite semesters of course load, and must be enrolled in courses that will lead to meeting the requirements for graduation in that academic year.
b) In order to qualify for a graduation showcase;
(i) Performance Majors must achieve a “B” or better in Private Lesson III.
(ii) Composition Majors must achieve a “B” or better in Composition I.
(iii) Songwriting Majors must achieve a “B” or better in Songwriting I.
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Attendance:
1. Attendance at all scheduled lectures, labs, seminars, lessons, clinics, ensembles, examinations and other learning experiences is mandatory unless the student is given written instructions to the contrary.
2. Students absent from any Music course, for any reason, are responsible for the work they have missed. They must make up assignments as required.
3. Absence from learning experiences, for any reason, may preclude the student being able to meet the required objectives for that course.
4. Students claiming illness or compassionate reasons for absence from learning experiences must contact the instructor concerned directly.
5. Students may be required to supply a doctor’s certificate to substantiate claims of illness.
6. The Contemporary Music & Technology Program will not normally undertake to provide substitute learning experiences in Music courses when students have been absent, for any reason.
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Other Regulations:
PRIVATE LESSONS
a) Private Lesson Eligibility
(i) Students with full-time course loads will be eligible to take private lessons: MUSC 150, 151, 250, and 251.
(ii) Students enrolled in all music core and concentrate courses will be given priority in scheduling private lessons as per C. above.
(iii) Students returning for a second major, having completed their diploma, may apply for a private lesson. These will be considered on an individual basis according to student's needs and the availability of department resources.
b) Change of Instrument
(i) Students who wish to change their private lesson instrument must re-audition on the new instrument.
(ii) Instrument change is subject to instructor availability.
(iii) The re-audition must take place within the first three weeks of the Semester I.
(iv) To re-audition at other times students must obtain coordinator approval.
c) Private Lessons on Secondary Instrument
A student may take a private lesson on a secondary instrument after completion of the first semester providing the student has a GPA of 3.0 or better, or permission of the Program Coordinator; Private lessons on a secondary instrument are subject to instructor availability and additional fees.
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Note Re: Private Lessons for Songwriting Majors
Songwriting Majors must take one hour of private lessons per week:
- For all instrument/voice majors: 1 x one-hour lesson per week on primary instrument/voice, or;
- For Voice Majors: 2 x half hour lessons per week: 30 minutes of voice lesson and 30 minutes of either guitar lesson or piano lesson;
- For Guitar Majors: 2 x half hour lessons per week: 30 minutes of guitar lesson and 30 minutes of voice lesson;
- For Piano Majors: 2 x half hour lessons per week: 30 minutes of piano lesson and 30 minutes of voice lesson;
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Cheating and Plagiarism
a) Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. Please refer to College Policy 8618 Cheating and Plagiarism.
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Resort and Hotel Management - Diploma
Overview
This two-year program teaches you solid business practices, human resources, leadership and marketing skills that will help to launch your career. You'll gain confidence to coordinate everything from exclusive parties and sporting events to signature black-tie galas for thousands.
It is designed to prepare graduates for careers in tourism, focusing primarily on resorts, hotels and restaurants but including all areas of hospitality.
Learn from instructors with extensive experience and current industry knowledge and join the 95 per cent of our alumni working in the hospitality industry around the world.
Hospitality & Tourism Today
BC’s tourism industry is a powerful force. Tourism touches every part of the province and has become one of BC’s leading business sectors. With continued innovation and solid business practices this will never change.
What You'll Learn
Studies begin with an understanding of where tourism originates and encompass the supervision of hospitality facilities. Knowledge, skills and practices pertaining to the industry, such as the reception of guests, food and beverage services, recreation and convention planning, accounting, maintenance, supervisory and overall management techniques are topics covered. Communications and human relations are emphasized.
The objective of the program, through classroom instruction, practical lab training and work experience, is to enable students to develop the abilities, skills and attitudes to analyze situations objectively and to then make effective management decisions.
A guiding principle of the Resort & Hotel Management program is student-centered involvement through both classroom and project based learning.
Become proficient in:
- Tourism management
- Organizational leadership
- Business communications
- Hotel and resort management
- Food and beverage management
- Event planning
This curriculum contains articulated business and tourism courses transferable toward future studies at colleges and universities in BC.
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This program is held at the Tenth Street Campus in beautiful Nelson, British Columbia.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Explain terms, concepts and theories relevant to the Canadian hospitality industry
- Demonstrate developing critical and creative thinking skills
- Apply emerging problem-solving skills
- Communicate effectively and efficiently in various formats to a variety of stakeholders, consistent with industry expectations
- Outline professional and ethical standards within their field
- Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in academic and work-related environments
- Apply basic accounting principles as required
- Apply the basic principles of organizational behaviour, management theories and human resource management
- Competently use standard industry technology in operations, communication and record keeping/data collection
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of tourism/hospitality operations and their value to the economy
- Apply industry-specific government health, safety, and environmental standards and regulations
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College as outlined in College Policy 8611: Admissions, applicants must meet the following Resort and Hotel Management Program requirements to be considered fully qualified:
- English 12 at any level with a minimum of 67%. For international applicants, IELTS 6.5 overall band score (with no band less than 6.0), or equivalent on other internationally recognized English language proficiency tests. If an international student applies with an IELTS of 6.0 overall score (with no band less than 5.5), then they would need to meet the requirements below.
- Applicants who lack the specific English admission requirements may still gain admission to the program with the understanding that they will successfully complete ENGL 66 Essential English course in the first year of their program. This course must be completed to be able to advance beyond 30 program credits.
- Additional expenses and travel are a requirement of this program and are the responsibility of the student. Approximately $500 should be budgeted to cover these expenses.
- Students must acknowledge that they are in good health, able to stand for long periods of time and able to lift up to 25 kg.
1. General
a) Entry to the program will be at the commencement of the Fall semester. Entry may be limited by prerequisites, space limitations, and/or completion of preadmission assessment. International entry may be limited where international student enrolment targets or limits have been met.
b) Accepted applicants will be placed in particular classes and/or sections by the School Chair or designate.
c) No class or section switches will be permitted without the express approval of the School Chair or designate and the instructor.
d) A student admitted to this program will be given preferred access to its courses.
2. Part-time Study
a) Subject to space limitations and prerequisite requirements, a student who wishes to take fewer than the maximum number of courses in any semester may do so with approval from the School Chair.
3. Work Term
a) Participation in the paid work term is mandatory for graduation from the program. See Part IV “Work Term Policy” for more details.
B. APPLICATION PROCESS
a) Before an applicant's file is completed, the following must be received:
*See Part I, A. 1 and I, A. 2
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 and can carry no more than one (1) failing grade in the previous term courses to be promoted to subsequent terms.
PROMOTION
1. A student must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.00 and can carry no more than one (1) failing grade in the previous semester courses to be promoted to subsequent semesters. Promotion from the first year to the second year also requires a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 and no more than one failing grade in first year courses. Any student with more than one (1) failure during the first year of the program must have the School Chair’s approval to progress to the next semester and may be required to withdraw.
2. A student will not be permitted to exceed a full semester course load except with the permission of the School Chair or designate.
3. A student whose progress in a course is not satisfactory may be required to withdraw from the course and take an upgrading course which may be associated with an additional cost.
4. Two (2) failures in a course are normally cause for withdrawal from the program. A third attempt at a course may be made at the discretion of the School Chair or designate.
5. Any student who has left the program because of unsatisfactory performance may be readmitted with the approval of the School Chair or designate after consultation with Faculty members and if there is space within the program.
C. GRADUATION
1. Requirements: (see Policy 8617: Graduation)
a) The requirements for graduation for the Resort and Hotel Management Diploma Program includes the successful completion all of the following courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum grade of “P” in all courses.
Courses
RHOT099 - Introduction to Community, Culture and Education in Canada
RHOT 099 Introduction to Community, Culture and Education in Canada will introduce and welcome students to Selkirk College, its surrounding community, culture, and educational expectations. This course will highlight learning, community and other helpful resources to assist international students on their post-secondary journey in Canada.
RHOT152 - Supervisory Housekeeping and Maintenance
RHOT 152 Supervisory Housekeeping and Maintenance provides an overview of the fundamentals of housekeeping and maintenance management in a hotel and resort setting. Areas discussed include: the role of the Executive Housekeeper, Maintenance Manager, labour cost control, scheduling, budgeting, cleaning procedures, material planning and laundry operations. You will discuss energy saving trends and the environmental stewardship of hotels and resorts.
RHOT155 - Computer Applications
RHOT 155 Computer Applications will provide the student with a general introduction to computers and Microsoft application software. Setting up and using email and Moodle is emphasized, as assignments will be submitted to the instructor via this venue. The student will also explore and utilize the web and/or online libraries, searching for information for class assignments.
The student will assimilate the basics of Microsoft Word with regards to correct formats for posters / announcements, résumés, research papers, envelopes, letters, tables and newsletters including all page and print enhancements. Form letters, mailing labels and directories are also covered using the Mail Merge function. The student will also cover the basics of Microsoft Excel, using a number of commands to enhance a worksheet, chart sheets, templates and graphs. Page and print enhancements will also be utilized. The final section covers the integration of Word and Excel.
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RHOT159 - Business Communications
RHOT 159 Business Communications focuses primarily on written and oral communication skills as they relate to the business world. Topics include writing memos, letters, emails, formal reports and other business correspondence, delivering effective verbal presentations, resume preparation and research techniques. Understanding the theory of business communication and being able to employ this theory effectively in written and verbal communication is critical for tourism, recreation, and hospitality managers who wish to succeed. This course places emphasis on the conceptual, practical, and technical aspects of effective workplace communication.
RHOT162A - Supervisory Food and Beverage Service
RHOT 162A Supervisory Food and Beverage Service introduces you to the fundamentals of food and beverage service and the impact it has on the success of the restaurant. The course will deal with the elements of service through theoretical discussion and hands on practical service through Scholars Dining Room. The theoretical portion of the course will deal with the components of customer service, restaurant sanitation, types of menus, menu terminology, types of food service, service of wine, suggestive selling, establishing and evaluating service standards, communications and handling the service with a computer system.
RHOT163 - Mixology and Oenology
RHOT 263 Mixology and Oenology. The purpose of this course is to introduce the learner the fundamental beverage knowledge required to manage a resort/hotel beverage operation. The course is clearly broken into theoretical and practical segments. From a theoretical point of view, the learner will become familiar with important government regulations and the liabilities that influence a beverage operation. The ''Serving It Right'' Program, (a provincial requirement for anyone serving alcoholic beverages in BC will be covered thoroughly). The course will examine the methods of production of different spirits, beers and wine. A significant portion of the course will be spent on wine appreciation. Classroom discussion will cover grape varietals, VQA standards & certification, wine production and wine tasting arrangements. Wine and food pairing will also be covered with a general overview of classical cooking terminology. From a practical point of view, the course will provide the learner with the controlled formal practice time necessary to learn the full range of mixology methods - stirring, building, shaking, and blending.
RHOT153 - Organizational Leadership
RHOT 153 Organizational Leadership is designed to help prospective supervisors understand how individuals and organizations function effectively. It provides students with a working knowledge of the formal relationships between employees and management in the work place through the study of leadership styles, motivation, group dynamics and conflict resolution. Students will gain an understanding of the skills required to lead people and to contribute to a team effort. This course also examines changes in society and how they are influencing organizations relating to employee and management roles in time management, stress management, and problem solving.
RHOT161 - Accomodation Management
RHOT 161 Accommodation Management introduces students to the workings of a rooms division operation in a large hotel, including the responsibilities of key departments and positions within the division, as well as the check-in/checkout process, guest experience, security and emergency response, and the night audit. Revenue management and supply & demand are covered along with rooms divisions strategies and tactics to maximize revenues and profits.
RHOT162B - Supervisory Food and Beverage Service
RHOT 162B Supervisory Food and Beverage Service introduces you to the fundamentals of food and beverage service and the impact it has on the success of the restaurant. The course will deal with the elements of service through theoretical discussion and hands on practical service through Scholars Dining Room. The theoretical portion of the course will deal with the components of customer service, restaurant sanitation, types of menus, menu terminology, types of food service, service of wine, suggestive selling, establishing and evaluating service standards, communications and handling the service with a computer system.
RHOT164 - Food and Beverage Cost Controls
RHOT 164 Food And Beverage Cost Controls introduces the student to the concepts involved in a food and beverage cost control program that would benefit any food and beverage operation. The students will learn and be able to explain income statements including revenues, expenses, and profit. Purchasing & receiving, recipe costing, yielding, menu engineering, labour cost, and beverage costings will also figure prominently during the delivery of this course.
RHOT172 - Kitchen Management/Food Preparation
RHOT 172 Kitchen Management/Food Preparation students will study and practice the fundamental skills necessary to function competently in a kitchen. Via practical hands on experience this course will provide students with a glimpse of the day in the life of a chef and the culinary world. Professionalism, teamwork, proper safety and sanitation procedures are all a part of any well run kitchen and will be emphasized in this course. This hands-on course covers aspects of food preparation and safety considerations. During the course the students prepare foods, learn how to create ''eye appeal'' in food preparation, understand timing and prepare foods for event(s).
RHOT175 - Hospitality Computer Applications
RHOT 175 Hospitality Computer Applications. In this course students will explore the data base and information needs of lodging properties and food service establishments. Through hands-on experience, students are given the opportunity to learn a food and beverage point of sale system (Micros POS), a property management database system (Opera) and a convention/meeting graphic drawing system (Meeting Matrix).
RHOT180 - Field Trip
RHOT171 - Work Term
RHOT 171 Work Term is a full-time paid work experience. It is monitored by the College and evaluation is completed by the employer and program instructors. Experiential learning is effective because it provides students with opportunities to acquire supervisory skills and competencies that are applicable to their future careers. This approach recognizes that a supervisor requires significant practice of the principles and skills learned during study and looks to the hospitality industry to provide an environment in which this practice can take place. This work term gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed with hospitality employers throughout B.C., Canada and the world.
RHOT250 - Marketing
RHOT 250 Marketing examines the roles and functions of marketing in the tourism industry. The principles of customer service excellence and service recovery are discussed in detail. You are lead through the five steps of the Marketing Planning Process discovering how the ''11 P's'' are used in the marketing of tourism products and services. You will conduct a case study analysis of an existing company to demonstrate knowledge of marketing concepts studied.
RHOT269 - Accounting
RHOT 269 Accounting is an introductory course in accounting, from the basic accounting equation to preparation of the Income Statement, Statement of Changes in Owner's Equity, and Balance Sheet. This course covers merchandise operations, service business accounting, depreciation, adjusting entries, as well as specialized journals.
RHOT270 - Convention, Sales and Catering Services
RHOT 270 Convention, Sales and Catering Services covers relevant aspects of running large group meetings in hotels and resorts from start to finish. Students will develop a group resume, prepare complete banquet event orders, develop menus, and plan for lodging, transportation, and travel manifests. The course will cover current practices and the future of the meetings industry, focusing on technological advances including web-based programs that support industry programs.
RHOT273 - Tourism and the Canadian Economy
RHOT 273 Tourism and the Canadian Economy is an introduction to basic micro and macro economics with applications to tourism and the Canadian economy. Topics include the operation of markets, costs of production, types of markets, inflation, growth, unemployment and exchange rates.
RHOT282A - Dining Room and Event Management
RHOT 282A Dining Room Management is a hands-on course which takes you from a basic understanding of the principles of food production and service to the practical skills and knowledge for the effective management of food and beverage service outlets. Emphasis is on training skills and human interaction techniques, as well as quality control, financial controls and customer relations. You are actively involved in the menu planning (both food and wine) for our dining room and special event functions. This includes the staffing, management and marketing of the food and beverage operation.
RHOT254 - Human Resources Management
RHOT 254 Human Resources Management has a profound effect on the success of tourism operations. An understanding of fundamental human resources theory and practices is necessary in the service sector where the link between the tourism operation and the guest is so critical. Innovative and inclusive approaches to human resources management are necessary to recruit and retain the right people in the industry. This course focuses on the critical issues that concern managers in the tourism industry, employee relations, recruiting and retaining representation of the diverse population, challenges in managing people, trends and employment standards.
RHOT259 - Management and Cross Cultural Communications
RHOT 259 Management and Cross Cultural Communications. Learning to communicate effectively involves knowledge and practice at a number of levels. In addition to theories about intrapersonal, interpersonal, group dynamics, and cross-cultural communication, this course builds on a variety of practical business communication topics that are useful to managers in the hospitality and tourism industries. Selected topics and case studies assist students in developing the skills necessary for successful communications.
The cross-cultural communications component of the course is designed to prepare students for the challenge of living and working in an increasingly diverse society. Students study both theoretical and practical aspects of communicating with people from different cultures be they generational, societal, or ethnic. Examination and understanding of other cultures, including language, values and stereotyping, are emphasized in addition to a focus on the wide range of situations in which students may find themselves dealing with cross-cultural issues. Discussions and video components assist students in developing the skills necessary to succeed in the hospitality industry.
RHOT265 - Food Service Management
RHOT 265 Food Service Management. The Food and Beverage Department, be it a hotel or resort, is a high profile department and can be a substantial profit centre. It is one thing to understand that you must control a Food and Beverage operation, but it is another to understand how, when and why you must do it. The purpose of this course is to show how you can manage the department to provide desired levels of profitability and customer satisfaction. Through lectures and hands on operations exercises, you will study food and beverage operations and learn how to analyze and implement changes that will affect the success of the food service department.
RHOT268 - Budgeting and Entrepreneurial Training
RHOT 268 Budgeting and Entrepreneurial Training. The principles and practices of developing a successful tourism or hospitality business are undertaken. Course work includes analysis, creating a vision, goals, financial and business plans, advertising and marketing applications, and research methods and techniques.
RHOT272 - Hospitality Law
RHOT 272 Hospitality Law outlines Canadian Law applicable to the hospitality industry, identifies areas where there may be potential legal challenges, and discusses rights and liabilities relative to relationships within the hospitality industry. Topics include constitutional law, the common law of contract, definition of hotels and related establishments, safety of guests and torts, care of guests' property, sale of food and alcohol, insurance and hotel keeper's compensation.
RHOT282B - Dining Room and Event Management
RHOT 282B Dining Room Management is a hands-on course which takes you from a basic understanding of the principles of food production and service to the practical skills and knowledge for the effective management of food and beverage service outlets. Emphasis is on training skills and human interaction techniques, as well as quality control, financial controls and customer relations. You are actively involved in the menu planning (both food and wine) for our dining room and special event functions. This includes the staffing, management and marketing of the food and beverage operation.
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.
Policy
Effective Term:
FallEffective Year:
20240801Advanced Standing:
ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT AND PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT
1. A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof.
a) Course equivalency will be determined in accordance with Selkirk College Policy 8614: Advanced Standing.
2. Transfer credit will not be granted for courses completed outside of Canada.
3. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) (see Selkirk College Policy 8614: Advanced Standing)
a) Only domestic experiences will be considered for PLA for this program.
b) Not more than 75% of credits required in a program will be awarded through PLA.
c) Otherwise, College Policy 8614: Advanced Standing will be followed.
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Re-Entry Instructions:
RE-ENTRY INSTRUCTION: (see Policy 8615)
1. Re-admission to the program is only permitted when space is available.
2. Students who must interrupt their program may apply for re-admission within one year of departure or with the permission of the School Chair.
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Assessment:
Grading will be based on the categories defined in Standard Grading Table for the School of Hospitality and Tourism. (See Policy 8612: Grading).
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Grading Table:
Standard School of Hospitality and Tourism Programs
Types of Assessments:
Supplemental Assessment(s)
a) Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the respective course outline.
b) Exams, labs, group or individual projects, assignments, presentations, class participation and other evaluative events.
c) In addition to normal evaluation for competence in subject matter, students will be continuously evaluated on their professional conduct in classroom and field situations. A professionalism/ participation evaluation may make up to 20% of the final grade for each course in this program as specified in each course outline. Standards for the professionalism/participation evaluation will be communicated to all students.
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Attendance:
1. Punctual and regular attendance for scheduled classes, laboratory sessions and all of the scheduled learning activities is expected of all students.
2. Where absenteeism adversely affects a student’s progress and performance, probation and/or withdrawal from the program may result.
3. See individual course outlines for any additional attendance and /or professional conduct requirements.
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Assignments:
1. Assignments
a) Students will normally receive notice of dates and times when assignments and/or tests are to be submitted and/or written.
b) If accepted, late assignments may be subject to penalty. Assignments are due prior to
8:30 am on the due date. Late assignments will have 10% per day deducted for each calendar day they are late. Assignments will not be accepted more than five days after the due date.
c) Course challenges are not available for students who do not successfully complete a course. In such a situation the student would be required to retake the course and complete all required course work.
d) A student who does not submit an assignment or write a scheduled test will receive a zero mark. However, in some courses it may be mandatory to submit all assignments to an acceptable level and/or to write all exams in order to receive credit for the course.
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2. Exams
a) A student may be allowed to make alternative exam arrangements, with the appropriate instructor, for valid and verifiable reasons such as medical emergency, family bereavement, or jury duty.
b) Any alternate arrangements for final examinations must be approved by the School Chair or designate.
c) Supplemental examinations will only be given for exceptional reasons.
d) Tests and exams will ordinarily be retained by the instructor.
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Other Regulations:
PART IV: WORK TERM POLICY
In order to participate in the summer work internship, the student must have completed all required courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, completion of all courses with no more than one (1) failing grade. Any student with more than one (1) failing grade must have School Chair approval to go on their work internship.
1. During the work term, students are subject to the Selkirk College Program Policies as well as the policies of the employer.
2. To avoid late penalties, students must notify the instructor one week in advance if work term assignments cannot be handed in on time.
3. During the work term, students are expected to meet or exceed management requirements for job performance. Students are expected to maintain good working relationships with their co-workers and supervisors.
a) In order to achieve maximum benefit from the work term, students are expected to become involved in several different departments if possible.
4. Due to the limited number of local placement possibilities, students may be required to consider placements away from the local environment.
5. Termination from a work term place of employment is grounds for withdrawal from the program. Students must notify the instructor within 48 hours of any termination, temporary suspension or disciplinary action. Students must also notify the instructor within 48 hours of any unannounced lay off or work term cancellation. Failure to do so will aggravate an already serious situation and further jeopardize the student's status in the program. Students must follow the Appeals Process in order to request reentry or continuation in the work term.
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PART V: FIELD TRIP POLICY
Students are subject to Selkirk College Policy 8350: Educational Field Trips. In addition the following policies apply:
1. Students on any field trip are visible representatives of Selkirk College and their respective program. Students are expected to conduct themselves as professionals and exercise common sense, responsibility and maturity in all field trip situations. They are expected to leave a positive impression on communities and facilities with which they come in contact. Drunkenness, inappropriate behaviour, disorderly conduct, or other indications of unprofessional attitudes of any kind on a field trip will be taken seriously and may result in dismissal from the trip, the course or the program.
2. In any situation involving machinery, maintenance shops or engine rooms, students must abide by caution signage, instructor and tour guide instructions, and use common sense.
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PROBATION
Refer to Selkirk College Policy 8619: Probation for further information.
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Ski Industry Courses
Overview
On top of our Nelson, BC-based two-year Ski Resort Operations & Management Diploma Program, we offer several online industry-specific training courses for lift personnel and risk managers working within the snow sports and hospitality industry.
Lift 150 is an online standardized training program for passenger ropeway and passenger conveyor trainers—a requirement of Technical Safety BC for supervisors and managers training ropeway personnel.
LIFT 151 – Surface Passenger Ropeways and Passenger Conveyors
Lift 151 guides course participants through current applicable regulations governing the construction, operation and maintenance of surface passenger ropeways and conveyors.
LIFT 152 – Aerial Fixed Grip Passenger Ropeways
Lift 152 Carries on from Lift 151 and moves into regulations governing fixed grip aerial passenger ropeways.
LIFT 153 – Aerial Detachable Grip Passenger Ropeways
Lift 153 delves further into the regulations to include requirements that apply to both fixed and detachable grip aerial passenger ropeways.
SNOW 156 – Ski Resort Risk Management
Snow 156 is an online course for all resort personnel with risk management responsibilities.
Program Outcomes
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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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Overview
The Selkirk College TESOL Advanced diploma and certificate program is for students interested in teaching English as a second or foreign language either domestically or internationally. Classes are offered in one intensive semester of study, during which time students gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in teaching language. Upon completion of both Theory and Practicum, students, with a degree, are eligible for TESL Canada Professional 1 Certification.
The program includes course work in the areas of second language acquisition theory and linguistics, curriculum design, materials development for core skill areas - reading writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation, classroom management, and assessment. In addition to the 18 hours a week of class time, students observe and teach in Selkirk College’s multicultural adult English Language Program on the Castlegar campus. TESOL students also have the opportunity to participate in language partnerships with ESL students and gain work experience as ESL tutors. There are two program options:
TESOL Advanced Diploma
Students complete 250 hours of methodology coursework plus a 20-hour practicum which includes 10 hours of observation and 10 hours of practice teaching in one of Selkirk’s skill-based, multicultural ESL classrooms.
Students who hold a degree and successfully complete Selkirk’s TESOL Advanced Diploma program are eligible to apply for TESL Canada Professional 1 Certification.
TESL Advanced Certificate
Students complete 250 hours of methodology coursework, but they do not participate in the Practicum component. This program does not meet all the requirements needed to apply for TESL Canada recognition. If students who have completed the Advanced certificate program and wish to complete the practicum component and convert their Advanced Certificate to an Advanced Diploma, they can do so within one year and with the approval of the School Chair. There is an additional charge for this practicum experience.
Practicum Options
Extended Practicum
For those interested in TESL Canada Professional 2 Certification, Selkirk College offers an Extended Practicum (usually 8 weeks) which includes an additional 20 hours of observation and 10 hours of teaching in one of Selkirk’s skill-based, multicultural ESL classrooms. Students must have successfully completed the Advanced Diploma before commencing this program. There is an additional charge for the extended practicum.
International Practicum
An international teaching practicum experience provides students with an opportunity to live and teach in an international setting with the support of Selkirk College. During their practicum students will apply the theories and methods studied in the Selkirk College TESOL program in a work environment.
Please note: TSOL 120 is an additional practicum for graduates of the Selkirk College TESOL Advanced diploma program. It is not a requirement for graduation. This course may not be offered every year. Enrolment is limited.
Visiting Practicum
The visiting practicum program also offers external TESOL students an opportunity to complete their classroom observations and practicum teaching experience at Selkirk College. Students who have completed a minimum of 100 hours of TESOL course work at another institution, approved by TESL Canada, and some related experience can apply for the visiting practicum. Students work one on- one with an experienced ESL instructor as they observe, plan, deliver, and reflect on lessons in one of Selkirk’s skill-based, multicultural ESL classrooms.
Practical Studies in TESOL
The Practical Studies in TESOL program is a 4-week program available in the Winter term between January and March or in July to international TESOL students or instructors who are interested in working alongside an experienced, Canadian instructor in one of Selkirk’s skill-based, multicultural ESL classrooms. Students shadow a mentor teacher, observe a variety of classes, participate in all student events, and plan and deliver a number of practicum language lessons.
Program Outcomes
- Select and generate learning materials that meet course outcomes and support learners’ goals.
- Create, develop and deliver effective language lessons based on knowledge of SLA theory, curriculum design and best practice methodology.
- Demonstrate familiarity with a range of approaches, strategies and techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation and grammar.
- Manage classrooms that foster a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
- Exhibit intercultural competence, cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Recognize and utilize the central concepts and conventions of the English language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics and discourse).
- Reflect critically on teaching practices and demonstrate professional conduct.
- Utilize appropriate technology in lesson planning and delivery.
- Design and conduct assessments linked to learning outcomes.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant must meet the following TESOL/TESL Program requirements to be considered fully-qualified:
Advanced Diploma and Advanced Certificate
- Applicants must have successfully graduated from a degree or diploma program from a recognized institution or completed at least two years of post-secondary education.
- Entrance requirements include an average of 68% in prior course work.
- Applicants who are speakers of other languages must provide evidence of a minimal TOEFL score of 213 (CBT), an IELTS score of 6.5, or have completed the Selkirk Advanced English Language program and English 60 or EASL 067 with a minimum 76% or higher average.
NOTE: To be eligible for TESL Canada Professional Standard One or Two Certification, applicants who are speakers of other languages must have an IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent and all applicants must have a bachelor's degree.
Extended Practicum
- Applicants must have successfully completed Selkirk’s Advanced diploma program and received a grade of 68% or higher in their Practicum Course and Seminar (TSOL 110) to be eligible for this additional program option.
Visiting Practicum
- Successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of coursework at a TESL Canada Certified institution and have previous education-related work or volunteer experience.
International Practicum
- Applicants must be graduates of Selkirk College’s TESOL Advanced diploma program.
Teaching English to Young Learners
- Applicants should have TESOL training completed or in progress or approval of the School Chair.
- Prior work or volunteer educational experience, preferably with second language learners, and/or coursework in education.
The following must be received:
- All post-secondary transcripts
- English proficiency test scores as indicated above
- Current resumé
- Letter of reference
- Letter of intent
When the submission is complete, interviews will be arranged. Where circumstances make a personal interview impractical, a Skype or video interview will be conducted.
In order to received your certificate or diploma, you must receive a minimum grade of ‘C’ (60-62%) in all required courses. Promotion to do an Extended Practicum requires a minimum grade of B- (68-71%) in the TSOL 110 Practicum course.
Courses
TSOL101 - Introduction to Teaching English Language Learners
TSOL 101 Introduction to Teaching the English Language Learners introduces students to the TESOL profession. Both theoretically and practically, students will explore the needs and challenges of effective classroom organization, management, and teaching, with the goal of creating a learner-centered classroom. Principles learned will be applied and further developed in the courses Teaching Listening and Speaking, and Teaching Reading and Writing.
TSOL103 - Teaching Listening and Speaking
TSOL 103 Teaching Listening and Speaking is a course for pre-service teachers that focuses on methodology and resources for teaching listening and speaking to learners of English. Participants will discuss the key principles of teaching these skills, and investigate a variety of methods and techniques. They will have the opportunity to create and use communicatively-based, learner-centred activities for the classroom.
TSOL105 - Teaching Reading and Writing
TSOL 105 Teaching Reading and Writing focuses on teaching theory and methodology used to develop ESL students' reading and writing skills in a second language classroom. It also offers practical knowledge on materials development, teaching activities and techniques, lesson and unit plan design, and the development of assessment tools.
TSOL107 - Topics in English Language Teaching
TSOL 107 Topics in English Language Teaching will support, enrich and expand learners' study of TESOL with exploration into the current trends in the field. Topics will include but are not limited to: teaching young learners, effective tutoring, developing e-portfolios, using technology in the classroom, navigating a job search, and strategies for teaching multi-level classes.
TSOL109 - Teaching Pronunciation
TSOL 109 Teaching Pronunciation is a course that focuses on teaching how to improve the intelligibility of learners' spoken English. Participants in the course learn to identify features in spoken language that block or slow down comprehension on the part of the listener. Corrective activities that can be used within a communicative framework are emphasized.
TSOL112 - Grammar for Teachers
TSOL 112 Grammar for Teachers is an introduction to the fundamental structures of grammar as well as to the different approaches and techniques for grammar instruction in a second language context. This course will create a bridge between being a speaker of English and being a teacher of the language.
To receive a TESOL Advanced Diploma you are required to take the course below in addition to all of the Advanced Certificate courses
TSOL110 - Practicum Experience and Seminar
TSOL 110 Practicum Experience and Seminar, students gain first-hand experience observing in one of Selkirk's multicultural, skill-based ESL classes on campus. Students will be supported by experienced ESL instructors who provide one-on-one guidance, supervision and feedback. A weekly seminar provides the opportunity for students to share and reflect on their experience.
TSOL120 - International Practicum
TSOL 120 International Practicum is an international teaching practicum experience provides students with an opportunity to live and teach in an international setting with the support of Selkirk College. During their practicum students will apply the theories and methods studied in the Selkirk College TESOL Program in a work environment.
Please Note: TSOL120 is an additional practicum for graduates of the Selkirk College TESOL Advanced Diploma Program. It is not a requirement for graduation. This course may not be offered every year. Enrolment is limited.
TSOL121 - Extended Practicum
In the TSOL 121 Extended Practicum course, students gain first-hand experience observing and teaching in one of Selkirk's multicultural, skill-based ESL classes on campus. Students will be supported by experienced ESL instructors who provide one-on-one guidance, supervision and feedback.
TSOL122 - Visiting Practicum
In the TSOL 122 Visiting Practicum course, students who have completed a minimum of 100 hours of TESOL coursework at an institution other than Selkirk College can gain first-hand experience observing and teaching in one of Selkirk's multicultural, skill-based ESL classes on campus. Students will be supported by experienced ESL instructors who provide one-on-one guidance, supervision and feedback.
TSOL123 - Practical Studies in TESOL
TSOL 123 Practical Studies in TESOL is designed to give visiting TESOL students or teachers first-hand experience observing and teaching in Selkirk's multicultural, skill-based ESL classes on campus. Students will work closely with one of Selkirk's experienced ESL instructors. As a teaching assistant, students will plan, prepare and conduct instructional activities with one-on-one guidance, supervision and feedback from their sponsor teacher. In addition, students will observe a variety of classes in the program.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Overview
This program is currently suspended and not accepting applications.
The Selkirk College TESOL Advanced diploma and certificate program is for students interested in teaching English as a second or foreign language either domestically or internationally. Classes are offered in one intensive semester of study, during which time students gain both theoretical and practical knowledge in teaching language. Upon completion of both Theory and Practicum, students, with a degree, are eligible for TESL Canada Professional 1 Certification.
The program includes course work in the areas of second language acquisition theory and linguistics, curriculum design, materials development for core skill areas - reading writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation, classroom management, and assessment. In addition to the 18 hours a week of class time, students observe and teach in Selkirk College’s multicultural adult English Language Program on the Castlegar campus. TESOL students also have the opportunity to participate in language partnerships with ESL students and gain work experience as ESL tutors. There are two program options:
TESOL Advanced Diploma
Students complete 250 hours of methodology coursework plus a 20-hour practicum which includes 10 hours of observation and 10 hours of practice teaching in one of Selkirk’s skill-based, multicultural ESL classrooms.
Students who hold a degree and successfully complete Selkirk’s TESOL Advanced Diploma program are eligible to apply for TESL Canada Professional 1 Certification.
TESL Advanced Certificate
Students complete 250 hours of methodology coursework, but they do not participate in the Practicum component. This program does not meet all the requirements needed to apply for TESL Canada recognition. If students who have completed the Advanced certificate program and wish to complete the practicum component and convert their Advanced Certificate to an Advanced Diploma, they can do so within one year and with the approval of the School Chair. There is an additional charge for this practicum experience.
Practicum Options
Extended Practicum
For those interested in TESL Canada Professional 2 Certification, Selkirk College offers an Extended Practicum (usually 8 weeks) which includes an additional 20 hours of observation and 10 hours of teaching in one of Selkirk’s skill-based, multicultural ESL classrooms. Students must have successfully completed the Advanced Diploma before commencing this program. There is an additional charge for the extended practicum.
International Practicum
An international teaching practicum experience provides students with an opportunity to live and teach in an international setting with the support of Selkirk College. During their practicum students will apply the theories and methods studied in the Selkirk College TESOL program in a work environment.
Please note: TSOL 120 is an additional practicum for graduates of the Selkirk College TESOL Advanced diploma program. It is not a requirement for graduation. This course may not be offered every year. Enrolment is limited.
Visiting Practicum
The visiting practicum program also offers external TESOL students an opportunity to complete their classroom observations and practicum teaching experience at Selkirk College. Students who have completed a minimum of 100 hours of TESOL course work at another institution, approved by TESL Canada, and some related experience can apply for the visiting practicum. Students work one on- one with an experienced ESL instructor as they observe, plan, deliver, and reflect on lessons in one of Selkirk’s skill-based, multicultural ESL classrooms.
Practical Studies in TESOL
The Practical Studies in TESOL program is a 4-week program available in the Winter term between January and March or in July to international TESOL students or instructors who are interested in working alongside an experienced, Canadian instructor in one of Selkirk’s skill-based, multicultural ESL classrooms. Students shadow a mentor teacher, observe a variety of classes, participate in all student events, and plan and deliver a number of practicum language lessons.
Program Outcomes
- Select and generate learning materials that meet course outcomes and support learners’ goals.
- Create, develop and deliver effective language lessons based on knowledge of SLA theory, curriculum design and best practice methodology.
- Demonstrate familiarity with a range of approaches, strategies and techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation and grammar.
- Manage classrooms that foster a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
- Exhibit intercultural competence, cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Recognize and utilize the central concepts and conventions of the English language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics and discourse).
- Reflect critically on teaching practices and demonstrate professional conduct.
- Utilize appropriate technology in lesson planning and delivery.
- Design and conduct assessments linked to learning outcomes.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant must meet the following TESOL/TESL Program requirements to be considered fully-qualified:
Advanced Diploma and Advanced Certificate
- Applicants must have successfully graduated from a degree or diploma program from a recognized institution or completed at least two years of post-secondary education.
- Entrance requirements include an average of 68% in prior course work.
- Applicants who are speakers of other languages must provide evidence of a minimal TOEFL score of 213 (CBT), an IELTS score of 6.5, or have completed the Selkirk Advanced English Language program and English 60 or EASL 067 with a minimum 76% or higher average.
NOTE: To be eligible for TESL Canada Professional Standard One or Two Certification, applicants who are speakers of other languages must have an IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent and all applicants must have a bachelor's degree.
Extended Practicum
- Applicants must have successfully completed Selkirk’s Advanced diploma program and received a grade of 68% or higher in their Practicum Course and Seminar (TSOL 110) to be eligible for this additional program option.
Visiting Practicum
- Successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of coursework at a TESL Canada Certified institution and have previous education-related work or volunteer experience.
International Practicum
- Applicants must be graduates of Selkirk College’s TESOL Advanced diploma program.
Teaching English to Young Learners
- Applicants should have TESOL training completed or in progress or approval of the School Chair.
- Prior work or volunteer educational experience, preferably with second language learners, and/or coursework in education.
The following must be received:
- All post-secondary transcripts
- English proficiency test scores as indicated above
- Current resumé
- Letter of reference
- Letter of intent
When the submission is complete, interviews will be arranged. Where circumstances make a personal interview impractical, a Skype or video interview will be conducted.
In order to received your certificate or diploma, you must receive a minimum grade of ‘C’ (60-62%) in all required courses. Promotion to do an Extended Practicum requires a minimum grade of B- (68-71%) in the TSOL 110 Practicum course.
Courses
TSOL101 - Introduction to Teaching English Language Learners
TSOL 101 Introduction to Teaching the English Language Learners introduces students to the TESOL profession. Both theoretically and practically, students will explore the needs and challenges of effective classroom organization, management, and teaching, with the goal of creating a learner-centered classroom. Principles learned will be applied and further developed in the courses Teaching Listening and Speaking, and Teaching Reading and Writing.
TSOL103 - Teaching Listening and Speaking
TSOL 103 Teaching Listening and Speaking is a course for pre-service teachers that focuses on methodology and resources for teaching listening and speaking to learners of English. Participants will discuss the key principles of teaching these skills, and investigate a variety of methods and techniques. They will have the opportunity to create and use communicatively-based, learner-centred activities for the classroom.
TSOL105 - Teaching Reading and Writing
TSOL 105 Teaching Reading and Writing focuses on teaching theory and methodology used to develop ESL students' reading and writing skills in a second language classroom. It also offers practical knowledge on materials development, teaching activities and techniques, lesson and unit plan design, and the development of assessment tools.
TSOL107 - Topics in English Language Teaching
TSOL 107 Topics in English Language Teaching will support, enrich and expand learners' study of TESOL with exploration into the current trends in the field. Topics will include but are not limited to: teaching young learners, effective tutoring, developing e-portfolios, using technology in the classroom, navigating a job search, and strategies for teaching multi-level classes.
TSOL109 - Teaching Pronunciation
TSOL 109 Teaching Pronunciation is a course that focuses on teaching how to improve the intelligibility of learners' spoken English. Participants in the course learn to identify features in spoken language that block or slow down comprehension on the part of the listener. Corrective activities that can be used within a communicative framework are emphasized.
TSOL112 - Grammar for Teachers
TSOL 112 Grammar for Teachers is an introduction to the fundamental structures of grammar as well as to the different approaches and techniques for grammar instruction in a second language context. This course will create a bridge between being a speaker of English and being a teacher of the language.
To receive a TESOL Advanced Diploma you are required to take the course below in addition to all of the Advanced Certificate courses
TSOL110 - Practicum Experience and Seminar
TSOL 110 Practicum Experience and Seminar, students gain first-hand experience observing in one of Selkirk's multicultural, skill-based ESL classes on campus. Students will be supported by experienced ESL instructors who provide one-on-one guidance, supervision and feedback. A weekly seminar provides the opportunity for students to share and reflect on their experience.
TSOL120 - International Practicum
TSOL 120 International Practicum is an international teaching practicum experience provides students with an opportunity to live and teach in an international setting with the support of Selkirk College. During their practicum students will apply the theories and methods studied in the Selkirk College TESOL Program in a work environment.
Please Note: TSOL120 is an additional practicum for graduates of the Selkirk College TESOL Advanced Diploma Program. It is not a requirement for graduation. This course may not be offered every year. Enrolment is limited.
TSOL121 - Extended Practicum
In the TSOL 121 Extended Practicum course, students gain first-hand experience observing and teaching in one of Selkirk's multicultural, skill-based ESL classes on campus. Students will be supported by experienced ESL instructors who provide one-on-one guidance, supervision and feedback.
TSOL122 - Visiting Practicum
In the TSOL 122 Visiting Practicum course, students who have completed a minimum of 100 hours of TESOL coursework at an institution other than Selkirk College can gain first-hand experience observing and teaching in one of Selkirk's multicultural, skill-based ESL classes on campus. Students will be supported by experienced ESL instructors who provide one-on-one guidance, supervision and feedback.
TSOL123 - Practical Studies in TESOL
TSOL 123 Practical Studies in TESOL is designed to give visiting TESOL students or teachers first-hand experience observing and teaching in Selkirk's multicultural, skill-based ESL classes on campus. Students will work closely with one of Selkirk's experienced ESL instructors. As a teaching assistant, students will plan, prepare and conduct instructional activities with one-on-one guidance, supervision and feedback from their sponsor teacher. In addition, students will observe a variety of classes in the program.