Social Work Pre-Major

ENGL-100 – English Composition

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
• Delivery Method: ? Blended, On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

INDG-101 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies

This is a foundational course which introduces the interdisciplinary field of Indigenous Studies. Students examine documents developed by/for/and with Indigenous Peoples. The emphasis is on Indigenous Peoples’ experiences within Canada and BC specifically, and in relationship to the global community. Students will be introduced to Place Based approaches in order to understand the current historical, political, social, cultural and spiritual context of Truth and Reconciliation from Indigenous  Peoples’ Perspectives.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

PSYC-101 – Introduction to Psychology 1

This course provides an introduction to the history, principles, and methods of psychology. Topics may include the brain and behaviour, sensation and perception, learning and memory, thinking and language, and states of consciousness.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

SOCI-101 – Introduction to Sociology: The Individual and Society

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of sociology. In addition to theory and research methods, topics include culture, socialization, social structure and interaction, groups and organizations, gender, sexuality and intimate relationships, race and ethnicity, and globalization. Students will develop a sociological perspective to better understand human experience, diversity, and especially the vital link between self and society.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: None
• Delivery Method: ? Blended, On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

CRIM-103 – Psychological Explanations of Criminal And Deviant Behaviour

This course is an introduction to biological, psychiatric, psychological and social/environmental explanations of criminal and deviant behaviour. Students will also delve into the field of forensic psychology. This course explores specific types of behaviours such as violent offences (homicide), sexual offences and family violence through a psychological lens. The unique nature and needs of Indigenous, female, youth, and mentally ill offenders will also be explored.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent. CRIM 101, PSYC 101 and 102 are recommended.
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

CRIM-131 – Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

This course involves a critical examination of the structure and operation of the Canadian criminal justice system that responds to crime and criminal behaviour: the police, courts and corrections. This course also examines the relationship between these agencies and the impacts and implications of the system. An emphasis is placed on experiential and interactive learning where students will engage with various individuals involved in the system. This course also includes an introduction to Indigenous justice models, community and restorative justice.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: None
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

PSYC-102 – Introduction to Psychology 2

This course is a continuation of PSYC 101. Topics may include development across the lifespan, intelligence, motivation, emotion, stress and health, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, and social behavior.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent). PSYC 101 is recommended.
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

SOCI-102 – Introduction to Sociology 2: Social Institutions

This introductory course examines the major social institutions and social processes in contemporary society, and examines the central theoretical perspectives in sociology: functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, feminism, and postmodernism. Topics include: Family, Education, Religion, Mass Media, Economy and Work, Power, Politics and Government, Social Class and Stratification, Global Stratification, and Collective Behaviour, Social Movements and Social Change.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: None
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

STAT-106 – Statistics

This course introduces the fundamental ideas of statistics and can be applied to any discipline. Topics include: collection, description, and presentation of data; calculating central tendency and dispersion; probability and statistical inference; hypothesis testing (means, proportions, variances, one and two samples); correlation and regression; decision making and sampling, Goodness of Fit Tests, and Contingency Tables.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 60 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum of 60% in either Principles of Math 11, Foundations of Math 11, Applications of Math 11, Pre-Calculus Math 11, Statistics 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, MATH 080, or MATH 101; or a minimum grade of 65% in either Foundations of Math 12, Geometry 12, or Computer Science 12; or any grade in Foundations of Math 11 and 70% or higher in Foundations of Math 12; or a minimum grade of 60% in MATH 111.
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Lab Fees: $83.73
• Total: $449.01
• Course Outline

HSWR-200 – Roles and Responsibilities in Human Services

HSWR 200 introduces you to the practice of social work, including a critical examination of the ethics, values and historical development of the social work profession. Students learn a variety of models and theories of social work practice and examine how they can be applied to diverse populations.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
• Cost: $215.16
• Course Outline

HSWR-201 – Trends and Issues in Human Services

HSWR 201 is a critical introduction to the study of Canadian Social Welfare Policy and the structure of social services in Canada. The objectives and context of social welfare are presented and examined using different ideologies and discourses.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
• Cost: $215.16
• Course Outline

SOCI-210 – Introduction to Social Science Research Methods

Introduction to Social Science Research Methods examines the scientific method applied to the understanding of behaviour, the recognition and posing of scientifically researchable questions, and the examination of different research designs. Students gain an interdisciplinary understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods and ethics in social science research. Students are introduced to relevant research questions, issues of interest, and how to communicate knowledge and information about their social world. This course also introduces Indigenous research methodologies.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: Three 100 level credits in Sociology, Criminology or Psychology. ENGL 100 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisites: Recommended COMP 153, STAT 106
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

INDG-203 – Indigenous Peoples’ Ways of Knowing

This course explores Indigenous Peoples’ knowledges, worldviews and epistemologies, identifying concepts from and through Indigenous Peoples’ scholarship and experiences. The course includes a review of knowledge creation, while modelling the value, importance and uniqueness of Indigenous Peoples’ pedagogy through course delivery. The course prepares students to explore questions that are important to Indigenous Peoples, their communities, and nations and that can enable research in support of Indigenous Peoples’ cultural continuity and self-determination.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: None
• Delivery Method: ? Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

INDG-240 – Indigenous Peoples’ Family Support Studies

This course focuses on Indigenous Peoples’ lived experiences in becoming “family”. Students explore natural helping-networks inherent to Indigenous Peoples’ place based knowledge, relationships and experiences. Impacts from more recent and ongoing colonial systems through assimilation policies and practices over time are approached to support students in appreciating how they can assist in providing culturally appropriate family support, promoting family wellness and safe environments for all through their own professional practices.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: INDG 101, INDG 105 or INDG 120
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

GEOG-101 – Introduction to Physical Geography

This course examines the concepts and processes of physical geography that govern the function of the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere using an earth-systems approach. Course lectures and lab topics introduce the sciences of cartography, meteorology, climatology, geomorphology, hydrology, biogeography, and soils. A focus on how human activities impact the environment, such as climate change and other real world issues will also be addressed.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 90 hours
• Prerequisites: None
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus
• Cost: $365.28
• Lab Fees: $83.73
• Total: $449.01
• Course Outline

PSYC-240 – Introduction to Psychopathology and Mental Health

This course is an introduction to the research, history, and theories of psychopathology and mental health. A major emphasis in the course is to examine selected categories of psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Additional topics may include diagnostic classification, the impact of health and stress on psychological functioning, understanding psychopathology, and therapies.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in both PSYC 101 and PSYC 102
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

ENGL-101 – Introduction to Poetry and Drama

An introduction to the critical reading of literature through the study and analysis of poetry and drama across historical periods from Shakespeare to twenty-first century poets and dramatists. While this course will teach students how to perform college-level literary analysis of canonical texts, it will also teach them how to question and evaluate the cultural narratives that literature circulates. As such, the class will explore questions of gender, class, race, nationhood/nation building, and the problematic literary canon in order to develop strategies for negotiating complex literary texts and to become better, more nuanced readers.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent. Note: ENGL 100 is recommended for students who need to focus on composition skills.
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

ENGL-102 – Introduction to Prose Fiction

English 102 introduces students to the genre of literary fiction from the origins of the short story in early nineteenth century to the novels of twentieth and twenty-first century. The aim of ENGL 102 is to read fiction with an understanding of genre, technique and form; to apply various critical strategies to literary texts; and to develop analytical writing skills appropriate to essays at the university level. Ultimately, the course encourages students to consider how narrative forms can shape, challenge and respond to their moral, social, and political contexts.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent. Corequisites: ENGL 100 is recommended for students who need to focus on composition skills.
• Delivery Method: ? Blended, On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

COMC-253 – Intercultural Communication

This course explores the inherent relationship between culture, language and communication. The key concepts of study are identity, culture, assumptions and stereotypes, beliefs, value systems, and globalization. From theory to practice, students will investigate the impact of identity and context in intercultural interactions. The focus of this course is to help students develop meaningful strategies to communicate in today’s culturally diverse communities.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: ENGL 100 or COMC 101 or equivalent with instructor permission.
• Delivery Method: ? Blended, On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

HIST-211 – Women in Canada: 1920 to the Present

Twentieth century Canadian women’s experiences can be examined through a number of intriguing concepts. Domesticity and motherhood are studied via marriage rituals, childrearing practices, and contraceptive methods. The sexual division of labour is analyzed in terms of paid and unpaid work during the Great Depression and Second World War. Consumption is looked at through the shopping habits of the 1950s. Political involvement is measured not only in the progress women made in becoming persons, but also in becoming feminists. Attempts are also made to account for the varying experiences of immigrant and lesbian women.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: None
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

CRIM-210 – Law, Youth and Young Offenders

This course is an analysis of the nature, prevalence, characteristics and consequences of youth crime, deviance and responses to youth crime in Canada. Students examine the social construction of youth crime and young offenders. The history of youth crime legislations, legal frameworks, theoretical explanations and statistics of youth deviance are analyzed.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: One 3-credit 100-level course in Criminology or Sociology. ENGL 100 with a minimum grade of C- (55%).
• Delivery Method: ? Blended, On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

SOCI-211 – Law, Youth and Young Offenders

This course is an analysis of the nature, prevalence, characteristics and consequences of youth crime, deviance and responses to youth crime in Canada. Students examine the social construction of youth crime and young offenders. The history of youth crime legislations, legal frameworks, theoretical explanations and statistics of youth deviance is analyzed.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: One 3-credit 100-level course in Criminology or Sociology. ENGL 100 with a minimum grade of C- (55%).
• Delivery Method: ? Blended, On-campus, Online
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

SOCI-225 – Introduction to Sociological Theory

This course introduces students to sociological thought. Students explore the ideas of the founding figures (especially Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, and Georg Simmel), their philosophical predecessors, the primary theoretical perspectives used in the discipline (functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, feminism, poststructuralism and postmodernism), and contemporary theoretical directions (including theories of race and colonialism, globalization theory, and theories of science, technology and nature). By analyzing each approach, students will increasingly appreciate the role theory plays in understanding social life and contemporary social problems.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: SOCI 101 or 102
• Delivery Method: ? Blended, On-campus
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline

PSYC-207 – Social Psychology

Social psychology is the subfield of psychology that explores the many ways in which our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by the real or implied presence of others. Topics include social thinking (e.g., non-verbal communication, attitudes & persuasion), social influence (e.g., conformity obedience & group influence), and social relations (e.g., altruism, aggression, attraction & prejudice). This course provides a broad overview of important theories and research findings on these and other related topics.

• Minimum Credits: 3
• Length: 45 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in both PSYC 101 and PSYC 102
• Delivery Method: ? On-campus
• Cost: $365.28
• Course Outline