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AGIN 800 - Aging Studies
The course involves a series of seminars (or related public events) on a variety of topics related to aging studies. These seminars are normally coordinated by the Centre on Aging and Health. Approximately five seminars or related public events are offered per calendar year.
AGIN 803 - End-of-Life Issues for Human Service Workers
This course deals with the impact of end-of-life issues on people, their families and social work and health care practitioners. The role of the social worker in practice, research, education and policy in end-of-life care will be explored.
AGIN 816 - Aging, Society and Human Service Work
This course considers social work practice, research, education and policy with seniors in the community and in institutions. The focus of the course will be the role of the social work perspective in each of these professional activities with seniors.
AGIN 890 - Physiology of Aging
An advanced study of the alteration in physiological function associated with the normal aging of body systems and the clinical consequences of these changes for maintenance of optimal function, physical activity, health and longevity.
*Note: Students should have a background in undergraduate physiology prior to taking this course.*
AGIN 893 - Patterns of Health and Illness in the Elderly
This course offers broad-based knowledge and skills through integrated interprofessional education related to health challenges in the aging population. Physiological changes and psychosocial aspects of aging as they relate to common health problems will be examined.
AGIN 901 - Thesis Research
Thesis Research.
ANTH 242AC - Anthropology of Death
The main focus of this course will be a cross-cultural study of death and mortuary rituals. The dynamic relationships that exist between living and deceased members of communities and nations will be explored through attentive review of early and contemporary ethnographic research. This course will demonstrate that ethnographic engagement with death and mortuary rituals can help reveal and further understandings of fundamental aspects of our social lives.
***Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or completion of 12 credit hours or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note Students may receive credit for one of ANTH 242AC or ANTH 390AI.*
ANTH 242AO - Environmental Anthropology
Environmental anthropology is concerned with diverse ways of knowing our surroundings, including Indigenous perspectives. This course explores land-based ethics and wellbeing, as well as ways of learning with, through, and in landscapes. Students discover anthropological understandings of ecology of life, sentient ecology, architecture, design thinking, and language in landscapes.
***Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or completion of 12 credit hours or permission of the Department Head.***
ANTH 343 - Medical Anthropology
The comparative study of medical systems and how they interact with their social and cultural context, including such issues as the healer-patient relationship, the socio-cultural construction of health and illness, and medical pluralism.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours including at least 3 credit hours in ANTH, or permission of the Department Head.***
ANTH 390AI - Anthropology of Death
The main focus of this course will be a cross-cultural study of death and mortuary rituals. The dynamic relationships that exist between living and deceased members of communities and nations will be explored through attentive review of early and contemporary ethnographic research. This course will demonstrate that ethnographic engagement with death and mortuary rituals can help reveal and further understandings of fundamental aspects of our social lives.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours including at least 3 credit hours in ANTH, or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of ANTH 390AI or ANTH 242AC.*
BIOC 200 - Medicinal Plants and Culture
The course will introduce students to key indigenous bioactive (medicinal) plants, their biologically active compounds, and their importance in Indigenous culture. The class will use multidisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches to understanding plants and their medicinal properties.
*** Prerequisite: 30 credit hours and one of the following courses at the 100 level: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, English, Indigenous Studies, or Psychology.***
* Note: Biochemistry, Biology and Chemistry students can use this course in their program as an elective only. *
BIOC 390AF - Drug Discovery and Development
This course surveys the drug discovery and development processes. The course focuses on drug target identification and the various drug discovery strategies. Other aspects of drug development, including preclinical and clinical development phases bringing new small molecule and biological products to the market, will also be covered.
**Corequisite: BIOC 321.**
BIOC 428AD - Systems Biology and Network Medicine
This is a fourth year undergraduate level course, focused on interactive lectures and open classroom discussions on understanding how complex systems as networks can be useful in understanding protein function and disease mechanisms. The course will also cover the principles of systems and network biology to pharmacology (i.e., Network Medicine).
***Prerequisite: Any second or third year Biochemistry course (however BIOC 321 would be beneficial)***
BIOC 428AE - Advanced Microscopy with Application to Medicine
We will focus on advanced microscopic methods and laser-based technology that supports current and future medical diagnostics, and is enabling the development of new medical imaging techniques.
***Prerequisite: BIOC 340***
BIOC 428AG - Systems Biology and Network Medicine
The course will focus on interactive lectures and open classroom discussions on understanding how complex systems as networks can be useful in understanding protein function and disease mechanisms, as well as will cover the principles of systems and network biology. During this course, students will develop practical skills in writing and evaluating research papers as part of the course curriculum.
***Prerequisite: BIOC 321***
BIOC 428AJ - Uncovering Disease Biomarkers by Proteomics and Microscopy
This team taught class will cover the theoretical aspects of proteomics and confocal microscopy, used to discover and validate, respectively, disease biomarkers for diagnosing clinical conditions. Learning to conduct a critical analysis of research articles, based on the scientific method and our knowledge of the techniques, will be an overarching goal the class. For each of the two major topics, we will start from first principles, examine the key facets of the method, tackle sample problems, and then dive into the current literature for examples of how the two methods are used to establish and validate key biomarkers. ***Prerequisite: BIOC 321***
BIOC 428AK - Chemogenomics
This course surveys the field of chemogenomics, which analyzes biological problems at the whole-genome level using chemicals. Topics covered include: chemogenomic methodologies; applications in comprehensively studying compound-target relationships and the interdependent biological networks that respond to chemical and metabolic stress; applications in drug discovery and mode of action determination.
*** Prerequisite: BIOC 321***
BIOC 827AQ - Industrial Chemicals, Environmental Impact and Human Health
Hurricane Harvey presents real life chemical questions. Power is interrupted, cooling stops, chemical explosions occur and chemicals/by-products of chemical fires escape. This directed reading course will look at the movement of chemicals through the environment and the consequences of these noxious agents.
BIOL 222 - Microbiology for Health Professionals
This course introduces fundamental concepts of microbiology with specific emphasis on clinically relevant microbes and their impact on human health.
*Note: Restricted to Nursing students.*
*Note: Students in a Biology program can use this course in their program as an elective only.*
BIOL 223 - Microbes and Society: Can microbes save humanity?
Microbes play a critically important role in the environment and human society. Microbiology will be used to introduce students to relevant environmental issues. Students will develop critical thinking skills for evaluating these environmental issues.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credit hours***
BIOL 224 - Introductory Medical Microbiology
The intent of this course is to provide a basic introduction to pathogens and the concept of diseases. This course covers bacteria, viruses and eukaryotes, with emphasis on emergent diseases and urgent challenges for public health.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 100 and BIOL 101***
*Note: Students who have received credit for BIOL 303 may not subsequently receive credit for BIOL 224.*
BIOL 303 - Medical Microbiology
Aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and epidemiology of infectious diseases of humans, caused by bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic organisms.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 101 and completion of 60 credit hours or completion of BIOL 224.***
BIOL 399AF - Fundamentals of Immunology
This course explores the immune system, its components, and its role in defending the body against pathogens and diseases. It will introduce the fundamental principles of immunology, including the roles of innate and the adaptive immunity, their components, communication, and contributions to the body's natural defense response.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 100 and BIOL 101.***
BIOL 407 - Neurophysiology
This course explores the function of the nervous system, in both health and disease. We will also cover functional anatomy of sensory systems, memory, and movement using both hands-on investigations and theoretical analysis.
***Prerequisites: One of BIOL 288, 378, PSYC 102 or 255, or permission of instructor***
BIOL 410 - Microbial Genetics and Infection
This course will examine bacterial and viral genetic systems to understand host-pathogen interactions, with a focus on: gene regulation, gene transfer, mutation, evolution of host-pathogen interactions, and epidemiology.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 305***
BIOL 490BQ - Independent Research Project -Neurobiology
This research-based course provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to learn basic laboratory and/or computational techniques, and develop the necessary scientific skills that will allow them to initiate their own unique research project.
***Prerequisite: 310.***
**Permission of the Instructor is required to register.**
BIOL 880AM - Neurophysiology
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the organization of the nervous system, in both health and disease. Here electrical and chemical properties of neurons and supportive glial cells will be studied. Comparison between different species and analytic scientific techniques will be used to construct/deconstruct the nervous system.
BIOL 880AQ - Trends in Pathogen and Health Research
The intent of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to different state-of-the art analytical techniques commonly used in pathogen and health research. The course will showcase recent publications in this field, explain their applied methods as well as point out strengths and weaknesses. During this course, students will deepen skills in writing and evaluating research papers.
BUS 354 - Occupational Health and Safety
This course focuses on the effective management of occupational health and safety (OHS). Beginning with a survey of the history of OHS, current statistics, and the legal environment for OHS, the course turns to the role of leadership, culture, and a safety management system in enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of employees.
***Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250)***
*Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 354 and BUS 473AC*
BUS 473AB - Research in Occupational Health and Safety
This course is designed to assist students in applying knowledge of quantitative research methods to the study of a contemporary occupational health and safety topic. *** Prerequisite BUS 250 ***
CHEM 491AG - Mass Spectrometry in Chromatography
The course involves a detailed study of mass spectrometric (MS) detection in chromatography for confirmation of organic compound identity and quantitative analysis. The lectures will enphasize mass spectrometer instrument design and applications including gas and liquid chromatography coupled with MS and MS/MS for environmental, pharmaceutical and biochemical applications.
***Prerequisite: CHEM 312 or BIOC 312.***
CLAS 120 - Latin and Greek in Scientific Terminology
An introduction to the Latin and Greek roots of scientific terminology. Through a study of Greek and Latin word elements, principles of formation and pronunciation, this course provides students with an understanding of the technical terms employed in fields such as anatomy, biology and the health sciences.
CNUR 100 - Practice Education: Community Partnerships
This course will begin the focus on professionalism in a community service learning environment. Learners will integrate theory on caring, communication, collaboration, leadership, and safety. Learners will have the opportunity to reflect critically upon their own values, diversity, the social determinants of health, and social justice.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 102***
***Note: CNUR 102 can be taken concurrently.***
CNUR 101 - Practice Education: Stable Populations
This course will focus on holistic care in long term care settings. Learners will have the opportunity to develop beginning skills to participate in, support, and advocate for resident-directed care.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or KIN 262 and CNUR 100, CNUR 102, CNUR 103, CNUR 106, and CNUR 107.***
*Note: BIOL 111 or KIN 262, CNUR 103, CNUR 106 and CNUR 107 can be taken concurrently.*
CNUR 102 - Foundations of Care l: A Developing Professional
This course introduces the concepts of safety, health, primary health care, population health and health care systems as the basis for understanding the profession of nursing. Learners will focus on understanding of self, foundations for therapeutic relationships and communication in the context of caring environments and according to professional standards.
CNUR 103 - Foundations of Care ll: Professional Nursing
This course continues the fundamentals of professional nursing practice. Learners will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgment necessary to practice in an interprofessional direct care environment.
***Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or KIN 262 and CNUR 102***
*Note: BIOL 111 or KIN 262 can be taken concurrently*
CNUR 106 - Health and Education Across the Lifespan
This course will focus on concepts of growth and development that pertain to holistic nursing care of individuals throughout the lifespan, with emphasis on the teaching and learning principles applicable to each developmental stage. Learners will have the opportunity to critically examine the learning needs of individuals at varying life stages.
CNUR 107 - Introduction to Health Assessment
This course will focus on basic health assessment of healthy individuals. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills required to perform and document holistic and systematic assessments required for nursing practice.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or KIN 262 with a minimum grade of 60%.***
*Note: BIOL 111 or KIN 262 can be taken concurrently.*
CNUR 201 - Counselling and Therapeutic Use of Groups
This course will focus on the counselling role of nurses within the therapeutic relationship, individually and in groups. Learners will have the opportunity to develop competencies in promoting self-determination of individuals and groups toward optimum health and well-being.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 102 or CNUR 212.***
CNUR 202 - Pharmacology
This course will focus on the basic concepts related to pharmacology and responsibilities of health care professionals in safe administration of medications. The learners will have the opportunity to develop critical decision making competencies related to pharmacotherapeutics.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or KIN 262 with a minimum grade of 60%***
CNUR 203 - Alterations in Health and Advanced Assessment l
This course will focus on alterations in health of adults, and the associated nursing care, using selected scenarios. Learners will integrate nursing knowledge, critical thinking and principles of holistic assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition and health education.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 101, CNUR 107 and BIOL 222.***
*Note: BIOL 222 can be taken concurrently.*
CNUR 204 - Alterations in Health and Advanced Assessment ll
This course will continue the focus on alterations in health of adults, and the associated nursing care, using selected scenarios and research. Learners will integrate nursing knowledge, critical inquiry and principles of holistic assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, and health education.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 203 or CNUR 211.***
CNUR 205 - Practice Education: Acute Care Partnerships l
This course will focus on holistic care of adults in a variety of acute care settings. Learners will have the opportunity to apply nursing knowledge, informatics, and critical inquiry to inform clinical decision-making.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 101, CNUR 202 and CNUR 203***
*Note: CNUR 202 and CNUR 203 can be taken concurrently*
CNUR 206 - Practice Education: Acute Care Partnerships ll
This course will continue the focus on holistic care of adults in a variety of acute care settings. Learners will have the opportunity to apply nursing knowledge, informatics, research, and critical inquiry to inform clinical decision-making.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 201, CNUR 204, and CNUR 205 or CNUR 212. CNUR 202 must be successfully completed prior to entry as it is a prerequisite to CNUR 205.***
*Note: CNUR 204 and CNUR 201 can be taken concurrently.*
CNUR 207 - Integrative Health Care
Learners will explore the variety of healing systems that inform and comprise client care in an interprofessional context. They will critically analyze current complementary and alternative health care options and explore their relationship with conventional therapies in the prevention and treatment of illness and disease and the promotion of health. Methods of coordination of multi-disciplinary and culturally specific health practices in an integrative health care system will be discussed.
CNUR 208 - Spirituality and Health
Learners will explore interdisciplinary literature validating the role of spirituality in health promotion. Learners also will explore challenges, opportunities and best practices for offering culturally-safe spiritual care in an ethno-culturally diverse health care environment.
CNUR 209 - Nursing Research Methods
This course will focus on foundational substantive knowledge about research, knowledge uptake and utilization of both quantitative and qualitative research. A variety of research methodologies will be discussed. The emphasis will be on research literacy: reading and understanding research based literature and the implications for nursing practice.
*Note: Reserved for nursing students*
CNUR 210AA - International Nursing Study Tour (Malawi)
This elective course will provide nursing students with the opportunity to learn about the context of nursing from an international perspective. The course involves a study tour of Malawi and is designed to enhance students' understanding of cross-cultural health and nursing care. Students will participate, where possible, in clinical practicum activities and observational experiences during the study tour.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours, a minimum UGPA of 75% and permission of the Faculty of Nursing.***
CNUR 210AB - Transitions to Practice I
his course will provide the learner with additional opportunities to integrate theory and practice in an acute care setting in preparation for the role of a beginning registered nurse. The course is taken in a 3 week block.
CNUR 211 - Alterations in Health & Assessment I
This course will introduce holistic assessment and nursing care associated with alterations of health of adults. Learners will take a critical inquiry approach to decisions about practice, integrating learning from other courses.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 222***
*Note: BIOL 222 can be taken concurrently*
CNUR 212 - Theory & Practice Education: Foundations of Care
This course introduces the provision of holistic care of adults as the basis for understanding the profession of nursing. Learners will develop fundamental nursing skills required to practice in an interprofessional care environment. The practice education component of the course will provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate application of nursing knowledge, informatics, and critical inquiry to inform clinical judgment and decision making in an acute care setting.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 202 and CNUR 211***
*Note: CNUR 202 and CNUR 211 can be taken concurrently*
CNUR 300 - Family Health
This course will focus on nursing care of families within the context of culture, community and society, utilizing a patient and family centered care approach. Learners will have opportunities to explore family diversity, to holistically assess diverse families, and to integrate health promotion and interventions in caring for families in practice settings.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 204 and CNUR 206.***
CNUR 301 - Leadership and Influencing Change
This course will focus on the study and application of leadership theory pertaining to accomplishing goals and attaining greater levels of achievement in all domains of nursing practice. Learners will have the opportunity to explore principles of effective nursing leadership and management in formal and informal nursing roles. Consists of mixed delivery format, including online.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 204 and CNUR 206***
CNUR 302 - Theory & Practice Education: Child and Adolescent Partnerships
This course will focus on alterations in the health of children and adolescents within the context of family. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and apply theory of developmental stages, primary health care principles, advanced assessment skills, and provide holistic care to children in the varying levels of intervention (health promotion, restoration, rehabilitation and support), while integrating nursing knowledge and critical thinking, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, counselling and health education. This course is taken in a six week block.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 206 and CNUR 300***
*Note: CNUR 300 can be taken concurrently*
CNUR 303 - Theory & Practice Education: Family and Newborn Partnerships
This course will focus on the health of child-bearing mothers and infants within diverse family contexts. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and apply primary health care principles, advanced assessment skills, and provide holistic care to infants, mothers and family members in the phases of pregnancy, birthing, postnatal, and postpartum experiences. There will be opportunities to collaborate within multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams in a variety of settings using the varying levels of intervention (health promotion, restoration, rehabilitation and support) while integrating nursing knowledge and critical thinking, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, counselling and health education. This course is taken in a six week block.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 206 and CNUR 300***
*Note: CNUR 300 can be taken concurrently*
CNUR 304 - Theory & Practice Education: Mental Health and Addictions Partnerships
This course will focus on complex alterations in mental health and addictions across the lifespan. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and apply primary health care principles, advanced assessment skills, and provide holistic care across the lifespan in the varying levels of intervention (health promotion, restoration, rehabilitation and support) while integrating nursing knowldge and critical thinking, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, counselling and health education. This course is taken in a six week block.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 206 and CNUR 300***
*Note: CNUR 300 can be taken concurrently*
CNUR 305 - Theory & Practice Education: Advanced Acute Care Partnerships
This course will focus on complex alterations in the health of adults. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and apply primary health care principles, advanced assessment skills, and provide holistic care to adults in the varying levels of intervention (health promotion, restoration, rehabilitation and support), while integrating nursing knowledge and critical thinking, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, counselling and health education. This course is taken in a six week block.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 206 and CNUR 300.***
*Note: CNUR 300 can be taken concurrently.*
CNUR 400 - Social, Political and Economic Perspectives in Nursing
This course will focus on the roles, competencies and issues within the nursing profession within the context of the health care system and the larger society as they relate to community, provincial, national and global health. Learners will have the opportunity to further explore the social determinants of health and the legal, ethical and political issues and policies that impact health.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100, CNUR 204 and CNUR 206***
*Note: INHS 100 can be taken concurrently*
CNUR 401 - Theory & Practice Education: Population Health & Community Partnerships
This course will focus on community and population health. Learners will have the opportunity to explore nursing roles, nursing theory and develop competencies required for community health nursing practice.
***Prerequisites: CNUR 302, CNUR 303, CNUR 304 and CNUR 305***
CNUR 402 - Health Promotion with Older Adults and Rural & Remote Populations
This course will continue to focus on alterations in health of older adults, and examine health promotion and nursing roles in rural and remote communities. Learners will have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of gerontology, and the key issues related to applying the principles of primary health care and interprofessional practice in rural and remote populations.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 300 and CNUR 401***
*Note: CNUR 401 can be taken concurrently*
CNUR 403 - Focused Practice
This course will provide opportunities for the learners to integrate theory and practice in a focused practice setting with an emphasis on evidence-informed practice and leadership, in preparation for assuming the role of a registered nurse. This course is taken in a six week block.
***Prerequisite: Must have completed 108 credit hours of the nursing program with a minimum 65% average in required CNUR courses and a minimum 65% PGPA to register.***
CNUR 404 - Transition to Practice
This course will provide opportunities for learners to integrate theory and practice in an acute care setting with an emphasis on evidence-informed practice and leadership, in preparation for assuming the role of a registered nurse. This course is taken in a six week block.
***Prerequisite: Must have completed 108 credit hours of the nursing program with a minimum 65% average in required CNUR courses and a minimum 65% PGPA to register***
DEPH 315 - La didactique de l'éducation physique à l'élémentaire
Ce cours vise à familiariser l'étudiant.e aux méthodes, contenu et ressources se rapportant à l'enseignement de l'éducation physique au niveau élémentaire.
*** Préalable: Être en troisième année du Bac élémentaire, accepté.e au BEAD élémentaire ou avec la permission du Bac. ***
DMXE 315 - Didactique du mieux-être
Ce cours porte sur l'enseignement du mieux-être au niveau élémentaire. Ce cours traite généralement de la situation courante ainsi que des perspectives d'avenir reliées à l'adoption de comportements bénéfiques pour la santé, l'affirmation de soi, l'alphabétisme médiatique, la résolution de conflit et la prise de décision.
***Préalable: Être en troisième année du Bac élémentaire, accepté.e au BEAD élémentaire ou avec la permission du Bac.***
EC&I 871AU - Contemporary Curriculum Issues in Health Education
This course examines critical and socio-cultural approaches to health education curriculum in the K-12 system. It provides an action oriented framework engaging in alternative ways of thinking about and teaching health education curriculum with a view to challenge oppression and work towards a more just society.
EC&I 890AD - Understanding Anti-oppressive Health Education
This course examines the literature that focuses on ways in which anti-oppressive health education manifests in middle and high school settings. There will be a specific focus on the problems, promise and power of inclusive health education curriculum to engage students in identity building and social connectiveness.
EC&I 890BJ - A Review and Analysis of Critical Theory: Understanding Food Choice in Iqaluit
The objective of this course is to explore critical theory and apply these concepts to a critique of the Food Choice Process Model and Critical Population Health Framework in Iqaluit.
EC&I 890CA - Critical Review of Anti-bully Research and Curriculum in Elementary Schools
The primary purpose of this course is to critically evaluate research and theory on bullying and victimization in elementary students. This course will also examine evidence-based intervention strategies, particularly those anti-bully programs related to school health and Arts Education curriculum.
EC&I 890CN - Interpersonal Connectedness: A Means to Increase Mental Health and Wellness in Adolescence
This course will explore literature that centers on interpersonal connectedness, the power of storytelling and vulnerability. More specifically the connection between interpersonal connectedness and an adolescent's ability to improve functioning and a sense of belonging in schools.
EC&I 890CO - Experiential Learning Out-of-Doors: Influencing Student Wellness
This course will explore Outdoor Education literature that centres on the physical, mental, spiritual, and social dimensions of learning. More specifically the connection between nature and the renewal of self through out-of-door experiential learning will be a focus.
EC&I 890CY - Understanding Mental Health and Anxiety in Middle Schools
This course focuses on how Comprehensive School Health provides a framework to guide teachers as they support middle years students experiencing mental health issues, particularly anxiety.
EC&I 890DC - Understanding the Discourse Historical Approach in Mental Health
This course focuses on how the Discourse Historical Approach (DHA) contributes to the analysis of mental health discourse where specific texts are produced, including intratextual, intertextual, situational, and socio-political contexts.
EC&I 890EN - Critical and Post-structural Theories in Health Education
This course will compare a critical socioecological perspective (Fitzpatrick) with a Deleuzian and Guardian approach which theorizes health as emerging and decentred. Using the concept of assemblage (Deleuze and Guattari), there will be an analysis of the connections and forces that produce realities and subjectivities related to health education.
EC&I 890EV - Contemporary Issues in Physical Education, School Sport & Physical Activity
A study of the nature and scope of contemporary issues in physical education, school-based sport, and school-based physical activity initiatives.
ECON 253 - Economic Issues in the Canadian Health Care System
Surveys the Canadian health care system from an economic perspective. Discusses common misconceptions about health care. Examines the economic costs and socio-economic benefits of health care in this country, and compares the health care system here with those prevailing in other countries.
*** Prerequisite: 15 credit hours or ECON 100 ***
ECON 281 - Wages & Employment in Canada
How are wages determined? What are the causes of unemployment? What policies are best suited for dealing with industrial injuries, part-time work, employee health, and retirement?
***Prerequisite: 15 credit hours or ECON 100.***
ECON 296AN - Economics of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Examines the short, medium and potentially long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada from a micro and macroeconomic perspective. The course will specifically examine demographic, behavioural, governance, health, and financial impacts at the local, national, and international levels as well as the comparative impacts from historically similar events.
***Prerequisite: ECON 100 or 15 credit hours.***
ECON 311 - Economics of Developing Countries
Comparative case studies of attempts by Third World countries to improve their living standards. Introduction to theories of how economies develop.
***Prerequisite: ECON 202 or ECON 211***
ECON 353 - Health Economics
Examines the Canadian health care system from an economic perspective. Uses models of patient, physician and institutional behaviour to analyze the factors governing health and the demand for health care, and to evaluate competing proposals for health care reform.
***Prerequisite: ECON 201 or ECON 253***
ED 870AL - Sustaining Well-being Through Health, Outdoor and Physical Education (HOPE)
The course is designed to address sustainability of well-being as it impacts teaching and learning. Students will learn to consider the various unique and appropriate educative environments that reinforce and heighten awareness of the importance of sustaining well-being through experiential, interdisciplinary and multi-sensory knowledge.
ED 890GA - Health Literacy Content and Instruction in the Elementary Class
This course will provide an introductory framework for understanding the influence of health literacy within the elementary classroom (professional practice of teachers and instruction to students) as illustrated through development of resource materials to improve particular health problems of children and strategies for the improvement of health literacy of children.
ED 890GF - Mental Health Care for Mental Health Professionals
This course will review the pertinent literature regarding resilience among mental health care professionals as they are confronted with large caseloads, difficult clients, high-risk situations, vicarious exposure to stress, and varied organizational structures. This course will review the research methods relevant to studies within this topic area.
EHE 001 - Student Energy in Action for Regina Community Health (SEARCH)
Students will work as a team under the supervision of professional mentors to provide after hours primary health care services, with measures in place to ensure continuity of care and health promotion.
EHE 215 - Elementary School Health Education: Methods, Content and Materials
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the students with the health programs, methods, content, and materials in both the elementary and middle years school levels.
*** Prerequisite: Selection into the Elementary Program. ***
EHE 258 - Personal and Community Health
The course focuses on basic background and content in health education, covering major areas such as environment, drugs, sex, consumer health, safety, mental health, nutrition, fitness, and aging.
* Note: Normally offered in winter only. *
EHE 300 - Curriculum Construction in Health Education
A study of the conceptual frameworks and methods for teaching and assessing health curriculum in the middle years.
***Prerequisite: EHE 258 and 30 credit hours, or permission of the health and physical education subject area***
*Note: Exceptions will be made for elementary education students*
EHE 310 - Health Education in the Elementary School (Pre-K to Grade 8)
This course provides the background information and skills teachers need to implement comprehensive school health education in the elementary and middle years. It provides opportunities for students to learn how to help children reflect and act on health issues in their lives or in their communities.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 51 credit hours including ECS 101, ECS 102, and ECS 203.***
EHE 317 - Teaching Health for Social Change
This course seeks to provide the skills needed to develop skills needed to promote authentic youth participation in health action plans and socially critical health curricula. It provides opportunities for students to learn how to help youth reflect and act on health issues in their lives or in their communities.
*** Prerequisite: For elementary (middle years concentration) pre-internship students only. ***
EHE 350 - School Health Education
A critical examination of secondary health curriculum through the exploration of holistic and analytic perspectives and the construction of personal-practical theory. ***Prerequisite: EHE 300 and KIN 260, or permission of the health and physical education subject area.***
EHE 385 - Introduction to Drug Education
The physical, social, and psychological aspects of drug use, misuse and abuse, including pharmacological and rehabilitation problems. Particular emphasis is given to the methods of teaching.
EHE 487 - Curriculum Content and Theories of Instruction in Family Life Education
Focus on the scope and purpose of family life and sex education. Emphasis will be on content, methods, and material from grades K-12.
*** Prerequisite: EHE 258 or permission of the health and physical education subject area. ***
EINH 215 - Introduction to Indigenous Health Education in Elementary School
Introduction to methods and materials for effective health education, particularly for First Nations students. Basic health concepts are studied within the framework of the traditional First Nations philosophy of health and wellness.
***Prerequisite: EPS 100 or permission from First Nations University of Canada, Indigenous Education Department Head.***
ELBP 215 - Indigenous Land-Based Education: Part I
The course will focus on Land-Based education, learning from the land and on the land. Students will learn activities and methods for teaching First Nations cultural customs and environmental studies for academic, personal, social and cultural growth.
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of ELBP 215 and EIOE 215.*
*Note: $125 Accommodation Fee.*
ELBP 225 - Indigenous Land-Based Education: Part II
The course will focus on land-based education, learning from the land and on the land. Students will learn activities and methods for teaching First Nations cultural customs and environmental studies for academic, personal, social and cultural growth.
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of ELBP 225 and EIOE 225.*
*Note: $125 Accommodation Fee.*
ENGL 271 - Health Studies and Literature
This course focuses on how knowledge of creativity, and understanding through reading and experiencing literature and culture, can be understood in the context of health studies. Students will learn to better understand how individuals experience, negotiate, and process illness, trauma, loss, dying, aging and suffering.
***Prerequisite: ENGL 100***
ENGL 340AA - The Way We Die Now
Living cultures reveal who they are in their treatment of the dead and dying. Advances in medicine, institutionalized health care, and the decline of religion have had a revolutionary impact on how we understand and undergo death. Through a study of recent fiction and drama, this course examines contemporary literature’s picture of the way we die now.
***Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or completion of 48 credit hours.***
ENGL 342AE - The History of Medicine in/as Literature
This course explores how eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Britons understood and imagined health, pathology and medicine. In poetry, novels, essays, medical journals, travelogues and other accounts, we will ask questions about contagion and difference; the emergence of so-called race science; the gendering of conditions such as hysteria and apoplexy, and more.
***Prerequisite of ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or the completion of 48 credit hours.***
*Students may receive credit for one of ENGL 342AE or ENGL 485BA.*
ENGL 342AF - Early Modern Medicine
This course explores the interrelationship of medicine, culture, and English literature during the medical "revolution" of the long seventeenth century. Focusing on digestion, we will examine such topics as the relationship between diet and health, belly and mind, and intersections of medical discourse with discourses of gender, ethnicity, and class.
***Prerequisite of ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or completion of 48 credit hours.***
ENGL 386AL - Health, Trauma, and Loss
This course examines literary works that explore trauma and loss and their relation to health and healing. The course focuses on understanding how individuals experience, negotiate, and process illness, trauma, and suffering through the study of poetry and prose beginning in the Renaissance.
***Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or completion of 48 credit hours.***
ENGL 485BA - The History of Medicine in/as Literature
This course explores how eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Britons understood and imagined health, pathology and medicine. In poetry, novels, essays, medical journals, travelogues and other accounts, we will ask questions about contagion and difference; the emergence of so-called race science; the gendering of conditions such as hysteria and apoplexy, and more.
***Prerequisite of ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or the completion of 48 credit hours.***
**Intended for Honours or prospective Honours students only. **Students who are not English Honours majors require permission of the Department Head to register. **
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENGL 342AE or ENGL 485BA.*
EOE 224 - Introduction to Outdoor Education
A foundational course utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the nature and scope of outdoor education, its potential in the education process; techniques of conducting outdoor learning experiences.
*** Prerequisite: Second-year standing in the Faculty of Education. ***
* Note: Normally offered in fall semester only. *
EOE 338 - Utilization of the Winter Environment for Outdoor Education
A developmental course in outdoor education using an interdisciplinary approach to the acquisition of personal skills, knowledge, and attitudes related to the winter outdoor environment.
*** Prerequisite: EOE 224 or permission of health and physical education subject area. ***
* Note: Normally offered in winter semester only. *
EOE 339 - Utilization of the Summer Environment for Outdoor Education
A developmental course in outdoor education, using an interdisciplinary approach to the acquisition of personal skills, knowledge, and attitudes related to the summer outdoor environment.
***Prerequisite: EOE 224.***
*Additional Fee: $250.*
EOE 414 - Implementation of Outdoor Education Programs
A study of the ecological, historical, recreational, and aesthetic features of the year-round environment as a basis for designing a K-12 curriculum linked to outdoor education philosophy.
*** Prerequisite: EOE 224 and 6 credit hours of study in areas related to outdoor education. ***
* Note: Normally offered in winter semester only. *
EPE 100 - Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
Designed specifically for students preparing to teach physical education at the middle and high school levels. Objectives, instructional procedures, and curriculum are considered for elementary school physical education.
* Note: Normally offered in fall semester only. *
EPE 215 - Physical Education in the Elementary School
An overview of teaching methods, curriculum content and materials, and their application in elementary physical education. Appropriate use of supplies and equipment.
EPE 300 - Curriculum Content and Instruction for Elementary and Secondary School Physical Education
A study of the nature and scope of the school physical education program, analysis of selected curricula, development of curriculum support materials, study of program components, facilities, and equipment.
*** Prerequisite: Minimum of 21 credit hours in approved physical education courses. ***
* Note: Normally offered in fall semester only. *
EPE 310 - Physical Education in the Elementary School (Pre-K to Grade 8)
This course is designed specifically for student teachers preparing to teach physical education to elementary and middle years students. The course focuses on an overview of curriculum content, teaching methods, assessment and evaluation and learning resource materials and their application in teaching physical education in the context of schools and society today.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 51 credit hours including ECS 101, ECS 102, and ECS 203.***
EPE 317 - Teaching Physical Education in the Middle Years
This course is designed specifically for student teachers preparing to teach physical education to Middle Years students. The course focuses on an overview of curriculm content, teaching methods, assessment and evaluation and learning resource materials and their application in teaching physical education in the context of schools and society today. *** Prerequisite: For elementary (middle years concentration) pre-internship students only. ***
EPE 350 - Theories of Instruction in Secondary School Physical Education
A study of current trends in teaching physical education, analysis of teaching methods, course organization and management, utilization of teaching aids, and evaluation procedures.
***Prerequisite: Major Curriculum Class (EPE 300), Minimum of 18 credit hours in approved physical education courses and EPE 100***
EPE 489 - Post-Internship Seminar in Physical Education
A clinical and problem-solving approach to the teaching of physical education in the secondary school. Opportunity will be provided for students to undertake individual studies of specified pedagogical problems.
*** Prerequisite: Minimum of 21 credit hours in physical education courses or permission of the subject area, and successful completion of internship. ***
* Note: Normally offered in winter semester only. *
EPSY 841 - Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
This graduate course addresses broad issues related to child/adolescent psychopathology that are pertinent to educational psychologists, along with specific coverage of the prevalence, etiology, diagnostic criteria, co-morbidity and differential diagnoses of mental health problems primarily relevant to children/adolescents (using the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of EPSY 841 or EPSY 870AA.*
EPSY 890AJ - Mindfulness and its Implications for Sustainability
The analysis of Mindfulness Theory and current psychological interpretations linked to sustainability.
EPSY 890BA - Selected Topics in the Understanding of Anxiety
In this course, students will read a variety of articles in preparation for the development of a scoping/systematic review (whichever the student prefer) on the role anxiety plays in disrupting underpinnings of learning.
EPSY 890BB - Solution Focused Strategies to Address Trauma
This course will provide the current information on the biopsychosocial phenomenon of trauma. Identify how to assess and respond ethically and appropriately to adult clients. Examine the effects of and the responses to working with traumatized individuals. Develop trauma-informed approaches to work that enhance personal and professional resilience.
EPSY 890BD - Student Mental Health Needs and Supports in Saskatchewan Schools
A contextual scan of the mental health needs of youth in Canada broadly, and Saskatchewan specifically. A scan and review of School Based Mental Health (SBMH) initiatives in Canada, and globally. A scoping review of SBMH initiatives in Saskatchewan—including barriers and facilitators, and suggestions for improvements and advancements.
ESCI 302 - Environmental Education
Theory and practice in environmental education, including the history and philosophy of environmental education, course design (K-12), and issues investigation.
GBUS 868 - Occupational Health and Safety
This course focuses on the effective management of occupational health and safety (OHS). Beginning with a survey of the history of OHS and the current legal environment, the course turns to contemporary issues in OHS (e.g., psychological harassment in the workplace). Approaches to developing and improving organizational OHS systems which enhance employee safety and well being are also discussed.
HIST 271 - Health, Disease and the Body: The History of Medicine in Western Culture
This course surveys the history of medicine by exploring how concepts of healing, disease, and the body have changed over time. Themes to be explored include: the role of magic and religion in healing, social impact of contagious disease, gender and reproduction, mental illness, and the development of medical professions.
***Prerequisite: One 100 level HIST course or completion of 15 credit hours ***
HIST 290AU - The Black Death: A Medieval Pandemic
The Black Death was a major pandemic that devastated Asia, Europe, and North Africa in the fourteenth century. This course explores the social, economic, religious, and cultural effects of the pandemic on medieval people. It also looks at how modern-day historians and scientists try to learn about this disease outbreak.
***Prerequisite: One 100 level HIST course or completion of 15 credit hours***
HIST 864 - Roman Social History
Themes in the history of Roman society and social institutions. Topics include methodology, childhood and family structure, health and diet, living conditions, recreation, and social attitudes.
HIST 890BV - Canadian Treaties and Health: A History
History of treaty making and implementation from colonial times to the twentieth century with emphasis on the impact of those agreements on the health of the Indigenous communities. Course content will consider the epidemiological, environmental, and political context of treaty making and the evolution of health outcomes after their completion.
HMH 170 - Intro Health and Medical Hum
This course focuses on how knowledge of creativity, and understanding through reading and experiencing literature and culture, can be understood in the context of health studies. Student will learn to better understand how individuals experience, negotiate, and process illness, trauma, loss, dying, aging, and suffering.
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of HMH 170 or HUM 170.*
HMH 270 - Foundations in the Health and Medical Humanities
This course focuses on the foundations of the health and medical humanities, drawing from literature, culture, creativity, bioethics, philosophy, pedagogy, narrative medicine, and disability studies to examine core concepts and concerns in health settings. Students will learn to better understand theoretical, professional and personal foundations of the health humanities.
***Prerequisite: HMH 170, or approval of the instructor.***
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of HMH 270 or HUM 270.*
HMH 360 - Representing Health in Culture
This course explores the cultural representations of health and medicine through the lens of health and medical humanities theory. Through the study of relevant visual art, literary texts, and film and other media, we will examine such topics as how the understanding of various health medical concepts such as health, trauma, loss, the body, and identity have been variously represented in culture.
***Prerequisite: HMH 170 or ENGL 100.***
HMH 370 - Applications in the Health and Medical Humanities
This course focuses on the applications of the health and medical humanities. This course takes as its focus a specific area of the health and medical humanities, developing specific understanding of applied contexts in health milieus.
***Prerequisite: HMH 170, HMH 270, or the approval of the instructor. Concurrent enrolment is allowed in HMH 270.***
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of HMH 370 or HUM 370.*
HS 200 - Understanding Health and Illness
An exploration of the major theories and models of health and illness (biomedical, health promotion, population health). Problem-based seminar.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 15 credit hours, including one of ENGL 100 or KIN 101 (or equivalent).***
*Note: Normally offered in fall semester only.*
HS 300 - Health in Canada
A political, economic and social history of health and health care in Canada. Problem-based seminar.
***Prerequisite: HS 200***
*Note: Normally offered in winter semester only.*
HS 301 - Health Issues
An interdisciplinary examination of selected contemporary health issues. Problem-based seminar.
*** Prerequisite: HS 200 ***
* Note: Normally offered in winter semester only. *
HS 400 - Health Studies Inquiry
Systematic inquiry into a selected health topic. Students will identify health issues, develop researchable questions, conduct research, and present findings.
***Prerequisite: HS 300, One of STAT 100/160, SOST 201 or PSYC 305 and one of KIN 220, PSYC 204 or approved research methods course***
*Note: Normally offered in fall semester only.*
HS 448 - Fieldwork
Students will be given the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a specific professional role related to their area of interest. The work experience will be undertaken by the student under supervision of a cooperating professional and the Fieldwork Coordinator.
*** Prerequisite: Completion of 75 credit hours, including INHS 200, HS 300, KHS 300, and a minimum 65% PGPA. ***
*** Corequisite: HS 450***
** Permission of the Fieldwork Coordinator is required to register. **
HS 449 - Health Field Experience Paper
Students must complete an assigned paper which will integrate academic learning with their work experience.
** Permission from the Fieldwork Coordinator is required to register. **
HS 450 - Fieldwork Project
This course offers the senior health studies student with the opportunity to use their knowledge in skill in a professional setting. Further students will learn about professional environments through a program and service delivery lens. Seminar-based discussions will help students critically analyse their experiences, appreciate and examine various perspectives, and develop theoretical and practical ideas for their projects. ***Corequisite: HS 448**
INHS 100 - Introduction to Indigenous Health Studies I
Introduction to health science emphasizing Indigenous perspectives. Topics: history of health and health care, theories of health, personal health, consumerism, interpreting health information and statistics, health careers.
INHS 101 - Introduction to Indigenous Health Studies II
Introduction to health science emphasizing Indigenous perspectives. Topics: organization of health services, mental health, nutrition, fitness, sexuality, human relationships, substance abuse, communicable and chronic disease, aging, environmental health, ethical issues.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100.***
INHS 140 - Introduction to Community Birthing Education
This course introduces concepts of sharing birthing knowledge in community settings. Learners will integrate theory on professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, communication, collaboration, group work, learning methods, and knowledge transfer practices. Learners are expected to create educational resources and share with fellow learners about aspects of land-based and western birthing practices.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100 and INHS 200 may be taken concurrently.***
**Permission from the Department Head is required if not enrolled in the INHS Indigenous Birth Support Worker Program.**
INHS 145 - Introduction to Birthing Practices
This course blends clinical birth practices with land-based birth customs. Learners will complete doula certificate training and experience teachings from local First Nations communities across Saskatchewan. It is intended to provide Birth Support Workers with practical knowledge in local and place-based Indigenous Practices in childbirth and pre-and post-natal care.
***Prerequisite: INHS 140 which may be taken concurrently.***
**Permission from the Program Coordinator is required if not enrolled in the INHS Indigenous Birth Support Worker Program.**
INHS 149 - Birthing Practices in the Community
This course provides learners with opportunities to integrate theory and practice in hospital and community settings in preparation for their role as Birth Support Worker. Learners will participate, where possible, in practicum activities and observational experiences during their placement. Hours in this course work toward the doula certificate requirements.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100, INHS 200, INHS 140, and INHS 145.***
INHS 200 - Traditional Indigenous Health Concepts
Traditional health concepts of aboriginal peoples, emphasizing the Aboriginal peoples of North America. The history, evolution, and relevance of traditional beliefs to contemporary health care and health issues are explored.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100 or two INDG course.***
INHS 210 - Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Health
An in-depth examination of contemporary issues in Indigenous health including community planning, major health issues, government policy, Indigenous control of health care, human resource development, and alternative models of delivery.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100 and INHS 101.***
INHS 250 - Indigenous Language Concepts of Health
This course explores how Indigenous worldviews and concepts of health, illness, and wellbeing. It will focus on theory that outlines connections between language, culture, and health. Words, terms and phrases in Indigenous languages will be utilized to further understand the connections between health and language.
INHS 300 - Community-Based Indigenous Health Research Methods
This course will focus on basic community-based health research methods involving Indigenous populations in Canada. It will examine the dynamics of conducting applied health research in culturally appropriate ways including special attention to ethics, sensitivities, protocols, and health priorities. Western approaches and research paradigms to research will be analyzed as well as an overview of the importance of research by, with and for Indigenous communities. There will be an opportunity to understand practical applications of community-based research methods presented in the course.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100, INHS 101, and INHS 210.***
INHS 320 - Policy & Politics in Contemporary Indigenous Peoples' Health
This course provides students the opportunity to explore themes and topics in contemporary Indigenous health. Course content focuses on themes of racism, resistance and renewal, and topics include: anti-Indigenous racism and inequality in education, health and the law; histories of Indigenous agency and resistance in political movements, court action and everyday acts; and examples of efforts to define and enact decolonization such as cultural revitalization and repatriation. The course focuses on the history of Indigenous people of the Plains and the surrounding area, while examples are also drawn from across Canada and the United States.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100, INHS 101, and INHS 210.***
INHS 350 - Applications of Indigenous Concepts of Health
This course applies Indigenous concepts of health and well being through engaged learning in the community. It focuses on connecting theory learned in the classroom to practical situations in the health field. Students will consider various models of health, policies, and programs through practical examination and reflection of their experiences, and through a focus on reciprocity, indigenizing institutions, and social justice.
***Prerequisite: 45 credit hours.***
INHS 360 - Community Placement Practicum
Students will be given the opportunity to apply their knowledge by undertaking a community placement in an Indigenous community or agency to be agreed upon between the student and community placement coordinator. The community placement will be undertaken by the student under supervision of a mentor/host professional (Indigenous community or agency) and the community placement coordinator. The placement is a minimum of 12 weeks full time. This component is Pass/Fail, and must be taken concurrently with INHS 365 (Community Placement Seminar).
***Prerequisite: Completion of 9.0 credit hours of required INHS courses; a minimum 65% PGPA.***
**Co-requisite: INHS 365.**
*Note: INHS 365 and INHS 360 must be taken concurrently.*
INHS 365 - Community Placement Seminar
This course provides the student with the opportunity to use their knowledge in skill in a professional setting. Further, students will learn about Indigenous community-based health service environments. Seminar-based discussions will help students critically analyse their experiences, appreciate and examine various perspectives, and understand community/agency health processes.
**Co-requisite: INHS 360.**
*Note: INHS 360 and INHS 365 must be taken concurrently.*
INHS 400 - Indigenous Research Methods Applications
This course critically reviews the research methodologies that are in keeping with the values and constructs of Indigenous Peoples' worldview(s) and knowledge(s). This course emphasizes the link between the development of a research question and a variety of methodological approaches that situate the researcher within a particular context of the Indigenous research site and the importance of incorporating reciprocity and subjectivity throughout the research experiences. Students are required to apply this understanding in the preparation of a draft research proposal that adheres to the core principles of Indigenous worldview(s).
***Prerequisite: INHS 300.***
INHS 450 - Community Based Traditional Health Practices
This course focuses on exposure to traditional health teachings and practices within community settings, and engages students in experiential learning and reflection. Students will be guided and challenged to respectfully explore and support these practices, while maintaining the integrity of their own beliefs.
***Prerequisite: 60 credit hours.***
INSW 200 - Introduction to Indigenous Social Work
This course provides an overview of both First Nations and western social work models, historical development, and current practice issues. Students are introduced to a critical analysis of the social work profession, and exposed to a range of social work theories and models.
INSW 321 - Human Growth and Development from Traditional Teachings
Elders and others share knowledge of human development from conception to death and beyond from a traditional perspective. This course considers biological, psychological, social and cultural factors of development. Emphasis is placed on individuals continuing to strive for balance personally and professionally.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200. Concurrent enrolment is allowed.***
INSW 346 - Indigenous Social Work Practice I
This course examines the theories, methods and skills related to Indigenous social work with individuals, families, groups and communities. A history of traditional helping systems is examined. Culturally supportive skills are practiced. Students will be preparing for the first practicum, INSW 448.
***Must be accepted into the School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW).***
INSW 351 - Human Relations from First Nations' Perspectives
This course, taught by a traditional person, introduces students to philosophies and practices of human relations from a First Nations world-view. Students examine principles and dynamics of self-awareness, personal development, and interpersonal relationships within human relationships and with the environment.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200. Concurrent enrolment is allowed.***
INSW 352 - Cultural Camp
Cultural Camp is a six-week class, ten days of which are spent at a traditional camp setting. Co-taught by traditional Elders, this course is intended to provide students with an opportunity to learn about First Nations values, philosophies, spirituality, and ceremonies.
***Must be accepted into the School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW).***
INSW 377 - Introduction to Traditional Self-Healing
This course, taught by a traditional person, assists students in self-healing following First Nations teachings. This course uses the sacred circle to discuss personal issues. There is a concentration on traditional principles, protocols, philosophies of traditional healing, and ceremonies.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200. Concurrent enrolment is allowed.***
INSW 390 - Communication Skills in Indigenous Social Work Practice
This course will provide students with an introduction to skills and theories for personal and professional communication, both within First Nations and mainstream contexts. Active listening, assertiveness, interviewing, and public speaking will be practiced throughout the class.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
INSW 402 - Indigenous Social Work Practice and Human Sexuality
Indigenous social work explores human sexuality at a personal, community, and national level. Through connecting the personal to the political, the course will address issues of sexual abuse and healing, and sexual violence and the sex trade.
***Must be accepted into the School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW).***
INSW 403 - Indigenous Perspectives on Death, Dying, Loss and Grief
A traditional First Nations' perspective regarding death, dying, and loss is examined. Death as a part of the cycle of life, terminal illness and grieving will be explored. Traditional practices and perspectives are discussed reflecting on the role of the social worker in this context.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
INSW 406 - Indigenous Social Work with Metis Communities
This course focusses on the Metis people in Canada. In creating an understanding of Metis people, culture and family well-being, this course provides a framework for social work with Metis people.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of INSW 406 or INSW 495AD.*
INSW 411 - Indigenous Social Work with Victims of Abuse
Theories of abuse, power and control, and victimization are examined with a particular focus on the historical abuses imposed on the First Nations of Canada. Legislative protections are reviewed. Understanding the process of healing from abuse is a primary objective emphasizing traditional approaches to balance and harmony.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
INSW 414 - Indigenous Perspective on First Nations Children's Services
This course examines the history of child welfare focusing on jurisdictional issues, fundamental agreements, and programming. Traditional principles, values, and philosophies for children are discussed in relationship to family systems, kinship care, and service delivery systems.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
INSW 416 - Indigenous Perspective on Ageing
This course reviews stages of life from a First Nations' perspective focusing on how these relate to the needs, supports, and services of the elderly. A focus on the role of traditional Elders will be explored. There is an emphasis on social work skills required when working with ageing individuals.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
INSW 417 - Addictions in First Nations Practice
This class will examine addictions from the perspective of oppression and racism being major contributors. Healing, using traditional approaches balanced with Western methodology, will be a primary focus.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
INSW 418 - Trauma Informed Practice in Indigenous Communities
This course provides students with an understanding of trauma informed practice in Indigenous social work and the variety of individual responses to trauma. It will provide best practices for forms of trauma informed therapy which include using talk therapy, play therapy, art therapy, Indigenous language development and cultural practices.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of INSW 418 or INSW 495AE.*
INSW 425 - Group Work in First Nations' Practice
Traditional and western theories of groups will be explored with a focus on group dynamics in various settings. Traditional teachings, learning, and healing circles will be incorporated. The course provides preliminary skills for working with groups regarding problem solving, decision-making, power issues, conflict resolution, and consensus.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
INSW 437 - Indigenous Social Work with Families
This course will focus on colonization and the breakdown of traditional family systems. There will be an emphasis on the healing of First Nations family systems utilizing traditional principles and philosophies.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
INSW 440 - Indigenous Social Work Counselling Theories and Applications
This course examines counseling theories, models, and therapeutic techniques relevant to Indigenous people and communities. Indigenous healing methodologies will be emphasized and other strength based methodologies are included.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
INSW 445 - Ethics in Indigenous Social Work
This course will examine the history and impact of ethics in Indigenous social work. An elder is part of the course to explain the importance of an Indigenous perspective on ethics and incorporate ceremony. This course is designed to provide training and awareness of ethics in Indigenous social work.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of INSW 445 or INSW 495AF.*
INSW 447 - Indigenous Social Work Practice II
This course focuses on examining and practicing skills that enhance the helping relationship through First Nations and congruent western counseling methods. Traditional values, principles and ethics are re-examined to support the development of a personal philosophy of being a helper. Students will be preparing for the 2nd practicum INSW 458.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200, INSW 346 and INSW 448.***
***Must be accepted into the School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW).***
INSW 448 - Indigenous Social Work Practicum I
This course provides the opportunity to do a practicum in First Nation organizations, on reserves and/or incorporating First Nations perspectives into social work practice. The practicum seminar assists students in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experiences and knowledge.
***Prerequisite: INSW 346 with a minimum grade of 70%.***
***Must be accepted into the School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW).***
INSW 450 - Indigenous Perspective on Community Development
The focus of this course is on the well-being of Indigenous communities. Models of community development that are holistic and sustainable and that include understanding governance, land and resources, culture, and health will be examined. Ethical practice for social workers involved in community development and research approaches are included.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
INSW 451 - Indigenous Approach to Social Work Research
This course focuses on an understanding of Indigenous worldviews and knowledge and how these inform Indigenous research methodologies. The history and current experiences and examples of research in Indigenous communities will be explored. Indigenous research methodologies and ethical principles of research in Indigenous communities are included.
***Prerequisite: INSW 448.***
***Must be accepted into the School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW).***
INSW 458 - Indigenous Social Work Practicum II
The purpose of this class will be to increase students' ability and skill in areas of social work intervention through practice. Emphasis is on initiation, consultation, development and implementation using social work skills. A clearer awareness and ability to integrate First Nations' approaches into social work is expected.
***Prerequisite: INSW 447 with a minimum grade of 70%.***
***Must be accepted into the School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW).***
INSW 469 - Indigenous Perspective on Social Policy
Students will have a better understanding of Canadian context of social policy, and how First Nations communities both impact and are impacted by this broader context. The role social workers can play to influence social policy development, to enhance self-determination, and other First Nations' agendas will be explored.
***Must be accepted into the School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW).***
INSW 478 - Traditional Counseling
This course provides an overview of traditional counseling and explores how First Nations counseling methods can enhance social work practice. This course is taught by a clinician and an Elder.
***Must be accepted into the School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW).***
INSW 482 - Indigenous Perspectives on International Social Work
Students will explore the international context of social work, human rights and 'development' with emphasis given to the experiences of other Indigenous peoples. Roles of social workers within the broader context of globalization, international trade, the United Nations, non-government organizations, and social movements will be explored.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***
***Must be accepted into the School of Indigenous Social Work (SISW).***
INSW 495AB - Foster Care
This Individual and Group Inquiries class will focus on foster care. The focus will be on exploring issues related to foster care, including the Indian Child and family Services and Ministry of Social Services in Saskatchewan.
INSW 495AC - Reconciliation and Indigenous Child Welfare
“Reconciliation is about establishing and maintaining a mutually respectful relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in this country.” This course will look at the role of Reconciliation in Indigenous Child Welfare and what can be done to support Indigenous people in the reconciliation process.
JSGS 835AV - COVID-19 and Public Policy
COVID-19 affects all parts of our lives. Just as individuals, organizations and businesses struggle to figure out how to plan and react to the pandemic, so do governments. This course examines how governments have approached the challenges presented by COVID-19 analyzes the public policy decisions made by these different governments.
KHS 001 - KHS Internship Term I
Four month sequential internship terms approved by the Faculty and arranged by the University Co-op Office. The total number of internship terms must correspond to the placement agreement stipulating months of employment. Students will liaise with the KHS Experiential Learning Coordinator during internship.
KHS 002 - KHS Internship Term II
Four month sequential internship terms approved by the Faculty and arranged by the University Co-op Office. The total number of internship terms must correspond to the placement agreement stipulating months of employment (Typically, students will be registering for 8 months worth of internship experience). Students will liaise with the KHS Experiential Learning Coordinator during internship.
*** Prerequisite: KHS 001 ***
KHS 003 - KHS Internship Term III
Four month sequential internship terms approved by the Faculty and arranged by the University Co-op Office. The total number of internship terms must correspond to the placement agreement stipulating months of employment (Typically, students registering in KHS 003 will have a 12 month internship coordinated). Students will liaise with the KHS Experiential Learning Coordinator during internship.
*** Prerequisite: KHS 002 ***
KHS 099 - Academic Integrity
This course is designed to help students learn about academic integrity, thereby positioning them to succeed in undergraduate studies. The information in this course is applicable for all subject and research areas and any level of study.
*Note: This course must be completed during the first semester in which students register with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies. Students must register themselves into this class. If they do not do so, they will be registered in the class and still required to complete it on-time.*
*Note: This course is offered on a Pass/Fail basis.*
*Note: Students who fail, or do not attempt, this class during their first semester of studies will have a hold preventing further registration until such time a passing grade is earned.*
KHS 100 - Seminar in Kinesiology and Health Studies
An introductory seminar to the University and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies. Students will be introduced to a variety of services available to them and their roles and responsibilities as members of the university community. The seminar will also provide students with degree and career related opportunities. This required course must be completed within one year of admission to the Bachelor of Kinesiology.
* Note: This required course must be completed within one year of admission to the Bachelor of Kinesiology program. Normally offered in fall semester only. *
KHS 131 - Philosophy and Practice of Yoga and T'ai Chi
A study of the philosophical and practical aspects of movement through yoga and t'ai chi. This course will incorporate fundamental principles of flexibility training and proper technique.
* Note: This is an applied activity-based course. *
KHS 132 - Recreational Sport in an Aquatic Environment
An introduction to various recreational or sport related activities that use water as a medium. This course will focus on water related safety skills, and the development of knowledge and skill in a variety of aquatic-based activities; the course may include water polo, swimming, canoeing, synchronized swimming, and diving.
* Note: Cannot take for credit if completed KHSA 110 unless prior permission received from Program Chair/Associate Dean. Normally offered in fall semester only. *
KHS 135 - Personal Fitness and Wellness
The study and practice of effective performance in physical fitness and wellness. This course will include the development of skill, knowledge and attitude in the areas of nutrition, flexibility training, strength training, and aerobic training. Theoretical and practical application of wellness principles as they relate to personal well-being is foundational.
* Note: Cannot take for credit if completed KHSA 116, KHSA 119, and/or KHSA 120, unless prior permission is received from the program Chair/Associate Dean. Normally offered in fall semester only. *
KHS 139 - Movement Education
A study of the theoretical, practical, and professional aspects of the content and methodology of movement education, and the growth and development of children.
KHS 182 - Coaching Theory
The theory of coaching in sport with an emphasis upon the content of the National Coaching Certification Program.
* Note: normally offered in the winter semester only. *
KHS 231 - Educational Gymnastics
The study and practice of effective performance in educational gymnastics. Through theoretical and practical experiences, students will learn the application of Basic Movement Variables, Basic Movement Patterns, Performance Cues, appropriate methods of analysis, and instruction of performance in educational gymnastics.
*** Prerequisite: KHS 139 ***
* Note: Cannot take for credit if completed KHSA 107 unless prior permission received from Program Chair/Associate Dean. Normally offered in fall semester only. *
KHS 232 - Rhythmics and Dance
The study and practice of effective performance in rhythmics and dance. Through theoretical and practical environments, students will learn the application of Basic Movement Variables, Basic Movement Patterns, Performance Cues, appropriate methods of analysis, and instruction in rhythmics and dance.
*** Prerequisite: KHS 139 ***
* Note: Cannot take for credit if completed KHSA 108 and/or KHSA 109, unless prior permission received from Program Chair/Associate Dean. Normally offered in winter semester only. *
KHS 233 - Developmental Games and Sports
The study and practice of educational and developmental appropriate experiences to learning and teaching games and sports. Through theoretical and practical experiences students will learn the application of Basic Movement Patterns, Basic Movement Variables, Performance Cues, appropriate methods of analysis, and instruction in developmental games and sports.
*** Pre-requisite: KHS 139 ***
* Note: Cannot take for credit if completed KHSA 103, KHSA 104, KHSA 106, and/or KHSA 112, unless prior permission received from Program Chair/ Associate Dean. Normally offered in fall semester only. *
KHS 300 - Pre-Fieldwork Seminar
This non-credit mandatory pre-fieldwork seminar will provide the student with an in-depth overview of the Fieldwork Program within Kinesiology and Health Studies. Students will gain an understanding of the policies, procedures, rules, and responsibilities of the student, faculty, and agency.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours***
KHS 400 - Fieldwork
Students will be given the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a specific professional role related to their major. The Fieldwork experience will be undertaken by the student under supervision of a mentor/host professional and the fieldwork coordinator. The placement is a minimum of 14 weeks full time. This component is Pass/Fail, and must be taken concurrently with KHS 405 (Fieldwork Project).
*** Prerequisite: KHS 300, completion of 75 credit hours within the program; completion of required major courses; a minimum 60% PGPA; and, a minimum 65% major GPA.***
***Co-requisite: KHS 405***
KHS 405 - Fieldwork Project
This course offers the senior sport and recreation management, therapeutic recreation and kinesiology student with the opportunity to use their knowledge in skill in a professional setting. Further, students will learn about professional environments through a program and service delivery lens. Seminar-based discussions will help students critically analyse their experiences, appreciate and examine various perspectives, and develop theoretical and practical ideas for their projects.
***Corequisite: KHS 400***
*Note: KHS 400 and KHS 405 must be taken concurrently.*
KHS 800 - Graduate Seminar
This seminar will introduce Kinesiology and Health students to the graduate experience and prepeare them for undertaking their own research. It will explore issues related to the research process and provide a forum for students to interact about research philosophy and meaning, and issues related to writing and producing research.
KHS 801 - Stats in Kinesiology Research
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge of statistics and its application to the research problems of Kinesiology and Health Studies. The course contents include the brief overview of fundamentals, concepts of statistical power, ANOVA models (including repeated measures ANOVA) and Regression Models.
KHS 802 - Qualitative Research Methods and Experience in Kinesiology and Health
This course provides an overview of qualitative research methods in kinesiology and health research and application. Students will complete a research project from conception to knowledge translation using tools associated with qualitative methods.
KHS 803 - Res. Design in Kin. and Health
This course will explore health research issues and provide an examination of the technical aspects of planning and performing research in kinesiology and applied health sciences. Topics include critical evalutation; success in writing research proposals and grants; research ethics; data collection and management strategies; and communicating and publishing research successfully.
KHS 804 - Applied Research: Planning, Collection and Analysis
This is a broad survey type course that introduces the student to fundamental topics required for the planning, implementation, and data/information analysis for research projects designed to answer managerial/organizational questions or in seeking solutions to specialized problems. An important element of the course is focused on using the resulting information to present recommendations and/or possible solutions.
KHS 822 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in Kinesiology
The purpose of this class is to develop an understanding and appreciation for non-traditional qualitative research methodologies in kinesiology, sport, and recreation studies. Students will learn about epistemology, ontology, and paradigms with respect to qualitative research methods. Students will compare and contrast qualitative research approaches for their chosen topic of study.
*Prerequisite: KHS 802 or other graduate-level introductory course in qualitative research methods.*
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of KHS 822 or KHS 867BE.*
KHS 827AA - Biomechanics Research
The course will provide the student with the opportunity to engage in theoretical and/or practical research experiences related to a specific topic within the scope of human movement and biomechanics research
KHS 827AK - Attention, Stress, and the Performance of Motor Skills
The purpose of this course is to examine the relationship between stress and human attentional capacity, and determine the impact of this relations on the performance of motor skills.
KHS 827AL - Conditions of Practice
The purpose of this course is to examine the conditions of practice that can be manipulated to optimize motor skill acquisition.
KHS 827AM - Balance and Postural Control
The course will provide the student with the opportunity to engage in theoretical and practical research experiences related to the use of platform and motion capture system to assess balance and postural control in human movement research.
KHS 827AN - Directed Readings in Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics
This Directed Reading course will focus on readings in the field of Exercise Physiology and exercise biomechanics and the inter-relationship between these two disciplines. A specific emphasis is placed on the biological integrative mechanism(s) of muscle fatigue and dysfunction in occupational work.
KHS 827AO - Gait Analysis
This course will provide the student with the opportunity to engage in theoretical and practical research experiences related to the use of gait analysis in human movement research and clinical application.
KHS 827AP - Core Stabilization: Considerations for Strength and Power Training
This course will focus on advanced readings in the biomechanics and clinical literature that related to core stabilization, with an emphasis on: a comprehensive description of the anatomy of the lumbopelvic musculature; critical review of the current theoretical and empirical models describing the mechanistic actions by which these muscles contribute to core stabilization; of the literature on the mechanistic actions and clinical efficacy of specific training strategies at improving core stabilization; and the application and incorporation of core stabilization training strategies into athlete strength and power training programs.
KHS 827AQ - Use of Neurocognitive Testing to Predict and/or Prevent Athletic Injuries
This course will focus on advanced readings in the scientific and clinical literature that relate to the use of neurocognitive testing (eg. Impact test, Neurotracker) in predicting and/or preventing injuries in collegiate athletes.
KHS 827AR - Neurophysiologic Techniques in Human Movement Research
The course is designed to enhance understanding of how various experimental techniques in human neurophysiology research can be applied to study rehabilitation of movement after neurologic damage. The student will receive hands-on training with the use of a variety of techniques (e.g., transcranial magnetic stimulation, electromyography). Advanced readings in the scientific and clinical literature that utilize the techniques will be explored.
KHS 827AS - Fear-Avoidance Model of Pain
This course will focus on the fear-avoidance model of pain, its association with chronic low back pain, and methods used to assess fear-avoidance behaviours in individuals with chronic low back pain.
KHS 827AT - Predictive Statistical Modelling via Linear and Logistic Regression
This course will focus on advanced readings and applications of the use of linear and logistic regression in predictive statistical modelling.
KHS 837AC - Measuring Performance in Athletes
The purpose of this directed reading is to survey measurement theory as well as literature related to the measurement of performance in a variety of contexts. The student will develop an understanding of how measurement theory and practice might best be applied to the measurement of the athletic performance construct.
KHS 837AD - The Economics of Amateur Sport
The purpose of this independent study is to develop and in-depth understanding of the economics of amateur sport in Canada. In particular, the student will be directed to readings related to the economic impact, financing, and sponsorship of amateur sporting events.
KHS 837AE - Participant Experiences in Organized Sport
The purpose of this course is to develop an advanced understanding of social & organized psychology as well as current research on participant experiences in organized sport.
KHS 837AF - Theory and Current Research related to Program Delivery in Public Sector Organizations
The purpose of this independent study is to survey foundational theory and research in the area of public policy as it relates to programming. The student should develop an understanding of how theory in this area might be appied to the development of services for individuals with disabilities.
KHS 837AG - Organizational Culture & Sport Club
The purpose of this directed reading is twofold. First, it is to develop an in-depth understanding of the organizational culture literature. Second, it is to develop and in-depth understanding of measurement and research applications regarding organizational culture, with a specific focus on qualitative approaches.
KHS 837AH - Performance Measurement
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the literature related to predictors of performance, which could include sport performance, workplace performance, and other areas where performance is measured.
KHS 837AI - Data Analytics in Sport
Data-driven decision making is a key feature of successful sporting teams and businesses as data is becoming more readily available through advancements in technology. The course is designed to equip students with the analytical skills and knowledge required to manage and analyze datasets related to high-performance sport, with the aim of providing enhanced insights to coaches, players and other stakeholders.
KHS 838 - Special Topics in Sport Mgmt
Selected Topics in Sport Management.
KHS 840 - Advanced Topics in Sport and Recreation
An in-depth analysis of special interest topics. Topics will be of interest to students, faculty, and visiting academics and practitioners. Study in this course will focus on seminars, lectures, and other assignments (e.g., literature reviews, major projects) which explore the topic in greater detail.
KHS 841 - Advanced Sociology for Sport and Recreation Management
Students will be introduced to advanced sociological theories, such as third-wave feminism, queer theory, and critical race theory. These will be used to explore a range of social topics facing the sport and recreation industry, including gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, immigration, ability, SES, commercialism, environmentalism, and political advocacy. Students will explore how sport and recreation organizations are addressing these topics through practices and policies.
KHS 842 - Economics and Finance for Sport and Recreation
With a focus on sport and recreation organizations the course will focus on aspects of economic impact, supply and demand principles, labour markets, competitive balance, attendance demand, and pay and performance. Finance will be addressed through topics including: statements and ratios, budgeting, public/private sector funding, and feasibility studies.
KHS 843 - Well-Being in Later Life
The purpose of the course is to explore and critique current theories, issues, challenges, and opportunities related to well-being in later life. The students will read, discuss, and evaluate social gerontology research and theory with regard to physical, social, and psychological well-being amongst older adults.
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of KHS 843 or KHS 847AJ.*
KHS 844 - Foundations in Leisure Recreation
The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of key topics, theories and perspectives related to leisure research. Students will review foundational literature in the leisure field, specifically exploring social psychological, cultural, and environmental aspects of recreation and leisure.
KHS 846 - Event and Festival Management
The purpose of this course is to critically assess theoretical and practical tools and knowledge about the planning and management of events and festivals. Students will become familiar with current strategies, theories, plans, and techniques for successful event implementation.
KHS 847AE - Leisure and Geography
The purpose of this independent study is to review in-depth the literature related to the links between leisure/recreation and geography. This will include literature related to geography and cluture as well as a broad range of leisure including sport, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
KHS 847AF - Directed Readings in Leisure, Chronic Illness and Disability
The student will develop an understanding of the role of leisure in health and well-being for persons living with a chronic illness or disability, review associated literature, be asked to critically evaluate the state of leisure and chronic illness/disability and make suggestions as to future research to advance the field.
KHS 847AG - Phenomenological Research Methods in Leisure and Health
The student will develop an understanding of phenomenology and how it can be used to understand the lived experience of health, illness, disability, and leisure, learn about phenomenology as a methodology and how to conduct a phenomenological study, critique several phenomenological studies to better understand the method, and develop phenomenological data analysis skills.
KHS 847AH - Social Perspectives in Dimentia
The student will review literature on dementia from a variety of perspectives, including approaches to dementia care, the lived experience of dementia, maintaining quality of life in dementia, and the caring relationship within the context of dementia. The student will critically evaluate the state of our understandings of dementia, will review the literature in a specific area of dementia and will make suggestions as to future research to advance the field.
KHS 847AI - Emotion and Motivation
There are two primary goals for this course – one academic and the other practical. Both will be served by an examination of theory and research in the psychological study of emotion and motivation. The academic goal is to identify important theories, research questions, and methods. The practical goal is to inform skills for working with emotion, both personally and in relationships.
KHS 847AK - Directed Readings in Volunteering and Leisure Studies
This course will develop an understanding of leisure theory, volunteer management, and current issues in volunteer management research. The student will review and critically evaluate the literature and research, addressing theory, history, and current directions and issues.
KHS 847AL - Equity Informed Recreation
This course will be an introduction to equity-informed practices in recreation, leisure, sport, health, and wellness. Specifically, this course will explore concepts/touchstones of practice that are related to and move towards equitable practice in programming (i.e., trauma informed, cultural relevance, strength based, person coherence, ethics of care, relational ethics, etc.).
KHS 848AB - Sport Fan Consumer Behaviour
This course will examine consumer behaviour in a sport fan context. It will not only introduce the student to concepts of consumer behaviour but to provide and require the student to apply them to a specific population of sport fans (e.g., displaced, highly-identified, male, visible minorities, children, etc.).
KHS 848AC - Directed Readings in Sport and Recreation Tourism
The purpose of this independent study is to develop a general understanding of sport and recreation tourism. We will explore concepts, theories, and practical issues of sport and recreation tourism. The student will review and critically evaluate the literature and research, addressing theory, history, and current directions and issues.
KHS 850 - Organizational Theory-Sport and Recreation Management
The course is concerned with organizational-level issues in recreation and sport management. In this course, students are introduced to organizational theory and apply these concepts to complex problems and issues in recreation and sport organizations. The course seeks to provide students with a framework of concepts that facilitate effective and critical analysis of macro organizational situations.
KHS 860 - Psychology of Human Movement
To recognize the relationships between various psychological concepts and human movement (for e.g., leisure, exercise, sport and health behaviours). Contemporary issues concerning psychology and human movement will be discussed. The application of various psychological theories with respect to sport/leisure participation and performance, health and exercise promotion, and exercise adherence/compliance will be presented and discussed.
KHS 861 - Ethical Ideology in Sport
The student will explore ethical ideology and its impact on leadership styles in sports contexts. With special focus upon Canadian and Japanese contexts.
KHS 866 - Ethical Practice for Kinesiology, Health, Sport,and Recreation
The purpose of this course is to philosophically inquire into ethical puzzles in the personal and professional practice of kinesiology, health, sport, and recreation. Using a reflexive approach, this course will ask learners to explore varied ethical frameworks, theories, and decision-making models in relation to relevant topics to move towards a more complex understanding of ethical action.
KHS 867AA - Cultural & Social Impact
The purpose of the independent study is to provide survey of current research in the area of tourism theory and research, and for the student to develop a detailed understanding of a particular area of research related to coaching theory.
KHS 867AD - Children & Physical Activity
The course will provide the student with the opportunity to engage in theoretical and/or practical research experiences related to the application of teaching strategies and challenges with regard to the optimal health of children within the elementary school system.
KHS 867AF - Women, Activity & Health
This study will develop an understanding of the prevalent issues in the area of women, physical activity and health. Student will gain insight into women's health and physical activity patterns. Further, the student will explore strategies and challenges regarding optimal health of women within the purview of physical activity.
KHS 867AG - Gender, Sport and Physical Activity - A Sociological Perspective
The purpose of this independent study is to develop an in-depth understanding of sociological perspectives of gender and involvement in sport and physical activity.
KHS 867AH - Gender, Physical Education and Exercise
The purpose of this independent study is to develop an in-depth understanding of issues related to women's motivation to exercise and their impact as role models of healthy active living.
KHS 867AI - Boys, Physical Activity, and Health
The purpose of this study is to develop an in-depth understanding of the prevalent issues in the area of boys (aged 5-12 years), physical activity and health. The student will gain insight into the nature of boy's health within the parameters of current literature.
KHS 867AJ - Post-Colonialism and Aboriginal Health
The purpose of this independent study is to develop and in-depth understanding of Aboriginal Health using a post-colonial perspective.
KHS 867AK - Body Image & Eating Disorders in Women
The purpose of this independent study is to develop and in-depth understanding of women's perspectives of their bodies and their eating habits. As well the studentd will build an understanding of the relationship between physical activity, body image, and eating disorders.
KHS 867AL - Elementary Physical Education
The purpose of this independent study is to develop an in-depth understanding of the prevalent issues in the area of elementary physical eduation. The student will gain insight into the nature of children's health within the education system's elementary population.
KHS 867AM - Psychology of Injury
This directed reading is designed to explore, in-depth, the relevant literature in order to discover and understand the psychological factors which predispose athletes to injury.
KHS 867AN - Chinese Bioethics
In this course the student will explore, History and development of Chinese bioethics (from the perspective of Confucianism,Taoism, and Buddhism), classical theories of medical philosophy (to include concepts such as, fate ontology, ethics of life and death, social moral values), and the application of traditional and modern healthcare philosophy to China's health care system.
KHS 867AO - social Psychology of Food Choices
This course is designed to explore, in-depth, the relevant social psychological literature regarding food choices. The student will examine various models and theories exploring the individual and social factors related to eating behaviours.
KHS 867AP - Women & Coaching in Sport
This course will develop an in-depth understanding of the literature related to women and coaching in sport. The student will search for, review, synthesize and analyze peer-reviewed literature related to women and coaching, and gender and coaching. As well the student will examine the concepts in a real-world setting.
KHS 867AQ - Photovoice as a Data Collection Tool and/or Method
The purpose of the independent study is to develop an in-depth understanding of the prevalent issues in the area of photovoice as a data collection tool and/or method.
KHS 867AR - Mental Toughness in Sport
This independent study is designed to investigate the concept of mental toughness in sport. Relevant research will be compiled that examines (for example) definitions, antecedents, and consequences of mental toughness, and related sport psychological concepts (e.g., hardiness).
KHS 867AS - Human Rights in Youth Sport
This independent study is designed to investigate, and explore issues and concerns regarding practices in youth sport that contravene the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
KHS 867AT - Competition in Sports
This directed reading is designed to investigate the concept of competition in sport. In general, the course will investigate the content, process, and structure of competition within sport teams. The primary outcome of this independent study will be the preparation of a comprehensive review of literature in this area.
KHS 867AU - Biofeedback Applications in Sports
This course is designed to investigate the psychophysiological applications of biofeedback techniques in sport. It will investigate the psychological and physiological content, process, and structure of biofeedback training. Along with discussion of the literature, the primary outcome will be the preparation of a comprehensive review of literature in this area.
KHS 867AV - Factors Motivating Sport Coaching Involvement
This course will investigate factors motivating an individual's long term involvement in coaching. Research will include investigation of the role played by: the desire for achievement; need for affiliation and socialization; desire for sensation and gratification; and desire for a sense of control and power, and continued involvement in coaching.
KHS 867AW - Hardiness:Theory & Practice of Meaningful Work
The purpose of this course is to survey the existing theory, research, and application of the concept of hardiness or existential courage. The course will address the constructs of commitment, control, and challenge and their relevance to the work place awareness and injury rehabilitation.
KHS 867AX - Visual Methods in Qualitative Research
The purpose of this course is to develop an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the use of visual methods in qualitative research as well to examine the concepts in a real-world setting by using two methods to examine a particular social phenomenon.
KHS 867AY - Psychology of Cardiac Rehabilitation
This independent study is designed to investigate psychological aspects of individuals attending cardiac rehabilitation. Relevant research will be compiled that examines various aspects impacting the mental health of individuals subsequent to experiencing a cardiac event, for example, depression, quality of life, health anxiety, etc.
KHS 867AZ - Issues in Sexual Health Education Research
This course will provide the student with an opportunity to become familiar with topics and key issues relevant to research in sexual health education. It will provide an introduction to different contexts, populations and topics typically studied.
KHS 867BA - Abuse of Athletes: A Review of Data Gathering Methods
The student will investigate methods used when studying the negative and/or abusive experiences of athletes. Relevant research that examines abuse of athletes will be compiled, examined, and discussed. Along with an extensive discussion of the literature, the primary outcome will be the preparation of a comprehensive review of methods in this area.
KHS 867BB - Feminist Theories and Sport
The purpose of this readings course is to develop an in-depth understanding of feminist theories, and their application to the domain of sport. This will be accomplished through identifying, reviewing, synthesizing, and applying relevant literature related to feminist theories and sport.
KHS 867BC - Issues in Food Labeling and Consumerism
It will provide an introduction to different contexts, populations and topics typically studied; research designs suitable for exploring questions regarding food labeling; ethical issues to be addressed by researchers working with the consumer population; and the relationship between research, practice and policy involving food labeling.
KHS 867BD - Critical Issues in Health and Disease
This is a reading intensive course investigating emerging issues in health and disease. Readings illustrating the role of gender, race, sexual orientation, and the gap between poverty and wealth among others will be considered in relation to a number of health issues including, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis and others.
KHS 867BF - Entitlement in Sport
The purpose of this course is to examine relationships between entitlement in sport and various other sport psychological concepts and sporting behaviour. The examination of entitlement in sport and how it relates to sport performance will be undertaken.
KHS 867BG - Passion in Sport
The purpose of this course is to examine relationships between passion in sport and various other sport psychological concepts and sporting behaviour. The examination of passion in sport and how it relates to concepts such as mental toughness and/or hardiness will be undertaken.
KHS 867BH - A Selection of Qualitative Methodologies in Review
The purpose of this course is to conduct a review of various qualitative methodologies. An examination of various qualitative theoretical perspectives and how they best fit in relation to a larger research project and associated research question will be undertaken.
KHS 867BI - Narrative Inquiry as Relational Methodology
This course will introduce the concept of Narrative Inquiry (NI) as both a research method and a phenomenon. NI enables the researcher to become awakened to the complexity of lives as they are influenced by dominant social, cultural, and institutional narratives while creating space to consider and imagine the possibility of competing or counter narratives.
KHS 867BJ - Osteoporosis Health Beliefs in Ethnocultural Communities
This course will focus on advanced readings in osteoporosis health beliefs with regards to its relevance for ethnocultural communities.
KHS 867BK - Psychology of Officiating
The purpose of this course is to review the sport psychology literature with respect to sports officiating. Emphasis will be placed on stress and coping, internal dialogues, attentional focus, and psychological interventions to enhance performance.
KHS 867BL - Psychology of Running
The purpose of this course is to review the sport psychology literature with respect to long distance running. Emphasis will be placed on stress and coping, internal dialogues, attentional focus, and psychological interventions to enhance performance.
KHS 867BM - Directed Readings in Ethics in Later Life
The purpose of this independent study is to explore ethical theory and ethical decision making as they relate to older adults.
KHS 867BN - Executive Functioning of Military Pilots
This independent study is designed to investigate the literature surrounding the executive functioning of military pilots. Relevant research will be compiled that examines (for example) working memory, attention, and perceptual-cognitive processing and their relationship to performance and training of military aviators.
KHS 867BO - Issues in Health Behaviour
This course is designed to investigate issues relating to the psychological aspect of human health behaviours; relevant research will be compiled. Along with an extensive discussion of the literature, the primary outcome of this course will be the preparation of an annotated bibliography and the development of a research proposal.
KHS 867BP - Qualitative Approaches to the Study of Family Life, Mental Health, and Disability
Major traditions in qualitative research and paradigms will be surveyed to consider how methods, tools, techniques, and interpretive practices promote rigor, quality, and trustworthiness. Examination of published studies on family experiences of mental health and disability will be used to develop critical thinking regarding the application of qualitative research methodology.
KHS 867BQ - Rural Development and Community Sport
The purpose of this class is to develop an understanding and appreciation for the role of community sport, recreation, and culture in rural development in Canada.
KHS 871 - Introduction to Epidemiology
The course deals with principles and methods of scientific research and the occurrence and distribution of health and disease. The influence of several types of determinants on disease occurrence and effectiveness of health interventions will also be examined. The emphasis will be on epidemiological approach of health science research.
KHS 872 - Population Health
Concerned with the individual's health status as a contributing factor to the health of the population as an aggregate. Examines population health status as a function of social, economic, and physical environment; personal health practices, individual capacity and coping skills; and health services.
KHS 877AC - Aboriginal Health in Canada
This course will provide an opportunity to critically evaluate the issues of health Knowledge Translation in the Canadian Aboriginal community.
KHS 877AD - New Developments and Approaches in Consumer Behaviour
This course is a survey of noteworthy contributions of the behavioural sciences to the understanding and prediction of consumer behaviour.
KHS 877AE - Theory and Issues in Survey Research
The purpose of this independent study is to gain a good understanding of the theory related to the development of social science questionnaires/surveys. The course will also examine issues related to the distribution and collection of survey/questionnaire research using multiple mediums.
KHS 877AF - Advanced Course in ANOVA & MANONA
The focus of the course will be on design and statistical issues related to analysis of experimental design data. While simple designs will be covered, most of the time will be spent in more complex designs and the important statistical issues related to these sorts of designs.
KHS 877AG - Potential of Ex. Therapy for Improving Health Outcome Measures of Care Providers
This course will focus on readings in the fields of exercise therapy, spirituality, aging and population health with relevance to informal care providers.
KHS 880 - Clinical and Applied Exercise Physiology
This course is comprised mainly of advanced lectures and readings for the student interested in a specialized approach to the study of exercise physiology. Topics include muscle morphology, muscle hypertrophy, bone, genetics, exercise metabolism, the nervous system, cardiovascular kinetics, nutrition and laboratory techniques.
KHS 882 - Pathophysiology and Metabolism
This course is comprised of advanced topics in pathophysiology and metabolism. The major goal of this course is for the student to better understand, critically examine and have an advanced understanding of cellular biology, physiology, and metabolism in relation to disease, health and functionality. Major topic areas to be examined include cellular longevity, musculoskeletal and neurobiology, cardiovascular health, pain management, immune system response, chronic disease and healthy aging.
KHS 884 - Applied Motor Control and Motor Learning
This course is comprised of advanced topics that will allow the student to critically examine and have an advanced understanding of the processes involved with the control of human movement as it relates to motor learning. Topics include: current theories related to motor control and motor learning; motor, sensory, and cognitive influences on motor control and motor learning; and the impact of training, aging and, neurological disease on motor control and motor learning.
KHS 885 - Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
This course in applied biomechanics will provide necessary basis from which students will be able to conduct laboratory movement analyses for the purpose of research and clinical assessment. It will focus on standard data collection and analysis procedures in the fields of biomechanics and motor control.
KHS 886 - Ergonomics
This course will introduce students to the field of occupational biomechanics/ergonomics. It will examine how biomechanical principles can be used to study work-related activities to reduce musculoskeletal injury in the workplace. Various methods to assess work-related tasks such as sitting and lifting will be presented. Other topics will include using an integrated approach to the analysis of physical work capacity, principles for redesigning tasks to reduce the risk of injury (e.g., workspace layout), etiology of low back and upper limb repetitive stress disorders and pre-employment screening and legislative guidelines.
KHS 887AF - Directed Readings in Exercise Physiology
This Directed Reading will focus on readings in the field of Exercise Physiology, with specific emphasis on the physiological mechanism(s) of muscle fatigue and dysfunction under different experimental conditions.
KHS 887AG - Monitoring Cellular Metabolism
This course will focus on understanding the use of near infrared spectroscopy for monitoring cellular metabolism, with specific emphasis on the muscle and brain blood flow.
KHS 887AH - Monitoring Cerebral Blood Flow Velocity Using the Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound
This project will provide a practical experience on how to record and monitor cerebral blood flow (cBF) during rest and exercise in a group of varsity hockey players and college students, in preparation for undertaking research on mTBI patients.
KHS 887AI - Sport Nutrition and Exercise Physiololgy
This course will focus on readings in the fields of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, with specific emphasis on the mechanistic actions of nutritional interventions and exercise training on musuloskeletal health in the elderly.
KHS 887AJ - Physiological Mechanisims
This Directed Reading will focus on readings in the field of Exercise Physiology, with specific emphasis on the physiological mechanism(s) and changes related to the standards and requirements in policing work.
KHS 887AK - Pathophysiology Mechanisms of Post-Concussion Syndrome
This Directed Reading will focus on readings in the field of Exercise Physiology, with specific emphasis on the pathophysiological mechanism(s) of post-concussion syndrome and its association with a neuroautonomic cardiovascular dysregulation.
KHS 887AL - Potential Therapies for Aging Muscle Biology
This course will focus on readings in the fields muscle physiology and aging muscle biology, with a specific emphasis on the mechanistic consequences of aging muscle loss (i.e. sarcopenia) and the potential therapeutic effects of resistance-exercise training and nutritional interventions.
KHS 887AM - Potential Effect of Nutritional Interventions on Attenuating Central and Peripheral Fatigue
This course will focus on readings in the fields of exercise, neuromuscular physiology, and sport nutrition, with a specific emphasis on the mechanistic actions of exercise and nutrition on central and peripheral fatigue.
KHS 887AN - Potential of Exercise Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
This course will focus on readings in the fields of epidemiology, neurodegenerative disease, neuromuscular physiology and exercise, with emphasis on multiple sclerosis.
KHS 887AO - Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiac Function
This course will examine the role of physical activity in rebilitation and therapeutic management of patients with chronic diseases (i.e., cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease), and the techniques used to monitor cardiac function.
KHS 887AP - Mechanisms of Cardiac Fatigue During Endurance Exercise
This course will focus on readings in the field of cardiovascular physiology and exercise metabolism, with a specific emphasis on the mechanistic actions of exercise - induced cardiac fatigue.
KHS 887AQ - Ballistocardiography
This Directed Reading will focus on Ballistocardiography and its application to cardiac fatigue during exercise.
KHS 887AR - Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring During Exercise
This Directed Reading will focus on the measurement of blood pressure during exercise. A review of the literature will examine the use of non-invasive methods to measure and record blood pressure during exercise.
KHS 887AS - Whole-Body Vibration: Effects on Muscle Physiology, Performance, and Recovery
This course will focus on advanced readings in the fields of Exercise Physiology and Biology, with specific emphasis on the mechanistic actions of whole-body vibration on muscle performance and cellular recovery following exercise. Target populations will include athletes, the elderly, disease-state, and individuals undergoing rehabilitation from acute injury.
KHS 887AU - Cerebral Blood Flow and Oxygenation in Response to Exercise
This course will focus on cerebrovascular physiology, with specific emphasis on cerebral blood flow and oxygenation to investigate the physiological mechanism(s) of related to cerebral autoregulation during exercise. The practical application of the theory will include data collection; i.e., pilot work related to central and peripheral fatigue using advanced technology.
KHS 887AV - The Impact of Exercise on Cognitive Functioning
This course will focus on reviewing the pertinent literature on the impact of exercise on cognitive function, with application to school aged children
KHS 887AW - Resistance Training Strategies for Improving Aging Muscle Health
This course will focus on advanced readings in the fields of aging muscle biology and exercise physiology, with specific emphasis on the pathophysiology of sarcopenia and the potential beneficial effects of resistance-training strategies.
KHS 887AX - Interaction of Cardiac Autoregulation
This course will focus on readings in the field of exercise physiology as it relates to the effects of intense training and tapering on autonomic nervous system function and control.
KHS 887AY - Effects of Isokinetic Exercise for Pre-habilitation: ACL Reconstruction
This Directed Readings Course will focus on readings in the field of exercise therapy and physiology as it relates to the effects of exercise pre-habilitation and knee surgery. This course is also a practical application of the theory related to data collection; i.e., pilot research will be conducted on participants prior to knee surgery.
KHS 887AZ - Mechanistic Actions of Resistance Training on Muscle Biology
This course will focus on advanced readings in the fields of Exercise Physiology, Metabolism, Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Performance. The main emphasis will be placed on the cellular changes which occur in muscle in response to mechanical stimuli from resistance training. Sub-populations include athletes, the elderly and disease state-individuals.
KHS 887BA - Physiological Mechanisms of External Jugular Compression
This course will focus on readings in the field of cerebral oxygenation and cerebrovascular physiology as it relates to the effects of external jugular compression. This type of research has implications and applications to sport concussion. This course will also have pilot data collected to monitor cerebral oxygenation, electrocardiography (ECG), and blood pressure (BP) when applying external compression to the jugular veins.
KHS 887BB - Effects of Cannabinoids on Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Physiology
This course will focus on readings in the area of cannabinoids and their application to mild traumatic brain injury or concussion, and a pilot data collection study to learn the operation of laboratory equipment used for concussion research. The focus of the review paper will provide a background on the potential benefits of cannabinoids for concussion management. This type of research has implications and applications for the therapeutic management for return-to-play in sport.
KHS 887BC - Pathophysiology and Metabolism
This course is comprised of advanced topics in pathophysiology and metabolism. The major goal of this course is for the student to better understand, critically examine and have an advanced understanding of cellular biology, physiology, and metabolism in relation to disease, health and functionality. Major topic areas to be examined include cellular longevity, musculoskeletal and neurobiology, cardiovascular health, pain management, immune system response, chronic disease and healthy aging.
KHS 887BD - Cerebrovascular and Cardiovascular Physiology in Post-Concussion Syndrome
This course will focus on readings in the field of cerebrovascular physiology and cardiovascular physiology as it relates to post-concussion syndrome. This course will also have pilot data collected and analysis.
KHS 887BE - Effects of Exercise and Psychological-Induced Stress on Health
This course will focus on advanced readings in the scientific and clinical literature that related to the influence of both exercise-induced and psychological-induced stress on physical (e.g., food intake regulation, cardiometabolic) and mental (e.g. cognitive performance) health.
KHS 887BF - Potential Therapeutic Effects of Creatine Supplementation for Metabolic Disease
This course will focus on advanced readings in the fields of Nutrition, Biology, Metabolism, and Physiology. The main emphasis will be placed on the cellular and metabolic effects that creatine supplementation has on disease parameters and physiology. Specific focus will be placed on diseases involving metabolic syndrome, blood glucose regulation, and fat metabolism.
KHS 887BG - Cardiovascular Physiology in Acute Concussion
This course will focus on readings in the field of cardiovascular physiology as it relates to the effects of acute concussion in an athletic population. This course will also have pilot data collected and analysis for submission for publication.
KHS 887BH - Pharmacology of Cannabinoids and Application to Health and Sport Concussion
This course will focus on readings will focus on readings and an in-depth review in the field of pharmacology of cannabinoids (CBD, THC) in cannabis and hemp based plants with application to exercise and recovery, general health and disease, and application to minor brain injury (sport-related concussion).
KHS 887BI - Directed Readings in Nutrition, Exercise and Physiology
This course will focus on advanced readings in the scientific and clinical literature in nutrition, exercise, and physiology. Topics will be arm's length from the student's research topic.
KHS 887BJ - Relationship between 3D-MOT Performance and Heart Rate Variability
This course will focus on readings and an in-depth review in the fields of perceptual-cognitive processes (i.e., 3-dimensional multiple object tracking; 3D-MOT) and heart rate variability (HRV).
KHS 887BK - Athlete Monitoring: Methods of Measuring Neuromuscular Fatigue Within a Training Progra
This course will focus on advanced readings in the fields of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and strength and conditioning. The main emphasis will be placed on the measurement of neuromuscular fatigue. Specific focus will be placed on determining a method of measuring neuromuscular fatigue, a component of athlete readiness in a competitive sport environment with little impact to the athlete’s daily schedule.
KHS 887BL - Special Topics in Acquired Brain Injury
The course is designed to enhance understanding of the physiology of acquired brain injury and implications for rehabilitation. The student’s learning will be supported by advanced readings in related literature and interactions with health care providers and other stakeholders in the field.
KHS 887BM - Cardiovascular Physiology in Acute Concussion
This course focuses on readings in the field of cardiovascular physiology as it relates to the effects of concussion in an athletic population, and the application and operation of research equipment that is used to collect physiological data to assess and manage concussion. This course will also focus on how to analyse physiological data for submission for publication.
KHS 888AD - Bone Mass Density
This special topics course will focus on under-taking a pilot project using specialized equipment that will be used to collect the graduate student's research data.
KHS 890 - Seminar in Adapted PA
Social-psychologycial perspectives of selected topics in adapted physical activity. Uderlying processes, environmental factors, theoretical frameworks for evaluation of research, critical issues, constraints and complexities of research in this field.
KHS 892 - Physiology of Aging
An advanced study of the alteration in physiological function associated with the normal aging of body systems and the clinical consequences of these changes for maintenance of optimal function, physical activity, health and longevity. *** Prerequisite: 6 Credit Hours (or equivalent) in Human Physiology. ***
KHS 900 - Professional Skills for Kinesiology and Health Research
This seminar will provide practice in professional skills such as leadership, mentoring, collaboration/teamwork, knowledge translation, peer review and writing successful grant applications and manuscripts.
*Note: This course must be taken in the first two semesters of the PhD program; students who start in the winter semester may take the second offering in the fall semester with permission.*
KHS 901 - Thesis Research
Thesis research hours (variable credit 1.0 15.0 hours).
KHS 902 - Practicum
Students will gain experience in a clinical/applied setting within kinesiology based on their interests and career goals. Each 3 credit hours is equal to 240 hours within the clinical/applied setting. Students must complete 6 credit hours to fulfill program requirements. Course is graded as Pass/Fail.
KIN 101 - Writing and Discourse for Academia
The course introduces students to the University of Regina and Faculty of KHS community, culture, services, and opportunities. The course focuses on variety of approaches to reading, writing and researching with the intent to develop the student’s overall communication skills. Emphasis is placed on critical thought and effectively communicating well-developed ideas when writing research papers, and how to formulate, organize, and present meaningful academic arguments.
KIN 105 - Indigenous Health and Sport in Historical Perspective
This course introduces students to current challenges facing Indigenous people in North America using sport and health as its central themes. The course provides a survey of topics from prehistory to current events. Another focus is the participation of students in Indigenous cultural events.
KIN 110 - Sociology of Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity
This course examines selected topics related to the sociology of sport and physical activity. The emphasis of the course is on understanding the construction and organization of sport in modern societies and the social and cultural influences on sport and physical activity, particularly in Canadian society.
KIN 115 - Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
An introduction to the theoretical and practical understanding of the behavioural aspects of physical activity from a sport and exercise psychology perspective.
KIN 120 - Rec - Persons with Disabilities
This course will broadly introduce the student to the diagnosis, associated characteristics, and shifting sociocultural paradigms that influence the experiences of persons with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Using an active living approach to situate theoretical and practical learning, this course requires the student to exercise the application of adapted physical activity principles to engage children, youth, and young adults in physical activities that are safe, challenging, and self-determined with a focus on success.
*This course is crosslisted with SRS 120*
*Additional Fee: $25.*
KIN 170 - Lifestyle, Health and Wellness
The factors which affect and individual's health will be examined and the potential role of lifestyle choices in the maintenance of health will be discussed. This course will enable the student to become an informed, responsible, active participant in one's own health. * Note: Students will not receive credit for both KIN 170 (KHS 170) and KIN 171 (KHS 171).
KIN 180 - Lifespan Growth and Motor Development
This course provides a general introduction to the analysis of motor development across the life span. It presents students with the opportunity to investigate the principles, research and applied practice of motor development from infancy to older adult. Current topics in motor development are presented using a unifying constraints model approach. This approach takes into account the individual as well as the environmental and task factors that potentially affect human growth and motor development.
KIN 205 - Applied Philosophy in Kinesiology and Health
Application of philosophilcal theories and concepts to kinesiology and health.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 15 credit hours, including ENGL 100 or KIN 101.***
KIN 220 - Research Methods in Kinesiology and Health Studies
Focus on various research methods and statistical analyses used in Kinesiology and Health Studies. Emphasis on ability to read and understand published research. Course focuses on basic research methods, experimental and non-experimental designs, and basic statistical analyses students will encounter in most Kinesiology and Health Studies research. Emphasis is placed on becoming a critical consumer (read, understand and critique) of research. Students are expected to design their own research project to answer a relevant research question for their own area of interest.
***Prerequisite: One of SOST 201, STAT 100 or STAT 160, and one of ENGL 100 or KIN 101.***
KIN 240 - Physical Activity and Aging
This course provides the student with a basis for examining the effects of the aging process and the relationship amongst physical activity, sport, recreation, leisure and therapeutic recreation and aging. The course will also explore aspcts of fitness assessments and adaptation of physical activity programs to meet the needs of the whole continum of fit to frail older adults.
***Prerequisite: KIN 170 and KIN 120.***
KIN 241 - Social Construction of Disability
This course will enable the student to critically explore the traditional and contemporary understanding of disability, as a social construction, from a variety of perspectives: educational, socio-psychological, historical, socio-political, gender and community. Through this course, students will be able to contextualize disability within a broader social context.
***Prerequisite: KIN 120***
KIN 260 - Human Anatomy
The study of human anatomy and the application of this knowledge to movement and physical activity. Although the course will focus on muscular and skeletal anatomy, basic anatomy of all systems will be covered.
KIN 261 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
An introduction to the anatomy and normal functioning of the human body. The course content includes levels of organization of the human body, cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The course takes a holistic approach to understanding and integrating anatomy and physiology in both lecture and laboratory components.
*Note: Students will not receive credit for both KIN 261 and BIOL 110; Further, students who have credit for KIN 261 and KIN 262, or BIOL 110 and BIOL 111, cannot take for credit KIN 260, KIN 267 or KIN 268*
KIN 262 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
A continuation of KIN 261. Further study of the anatomy and normal functioning of the remaining systems (systems involved with integration, control, absorption, excretion and reproduction), integrating anatomy and physiology in both lecture and laboratory components.
***Prerequisite: KIN 261***
*Note: Students will not receive credit for both KIN 262 and BIOL 111; Further, students who have credit for KIN 261 and KIN 262, or BIOL 110 and BIOL 111, cannot take for credit KIN 260, KIN 267 or KIN 268*
KIN 267 - Human Physiology I
An introductory class that deals with cellular mechanisms and some of the functions and interactions between major physiological systems of the human body.
*Note: Students with KIN 260, KIN 267 and KIN 268 cannot take for credit KIN 261 and KIN 262, or BIOL 110 and BIOL 111*
KIN 268 - Human Physiology ll
An advanced class in the major physiological systems that are involved in the preservation of homeostasis in the human body.
*** Prerequisite/Corequisite: KIN 267***
*Note: Students with KIN 260, KIN 267 and KIN 268 cannot take for credit KIN 261 and KIN 262, or BIOL 110 and BIOL 111*
KIN 269 - Exercise Physiology
The study of the physiological mechanisms involved during physical activity. The course covers the physiological effects of acute and chronic exercise on the metabolic, neuromuscular, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems.
***Prerequisite: KIN 267***
KIN 275 - Introduction to Nutrition
This course will provide an introduction to the macro and micro nutrients vital to health and well-being with specific reference to the Dietary Reference Intakes and the Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating. Emphasis will be on their functions, metabolism and dietary sources.
KIN 278 - Introduction to Health Promotion
This course will introduce the students to health promotion across lifespan. Specific emphasis will be on population health principles and approaches across lifespan.
***Prerequisite: KIN 170 or KIN 171***
KIN 280 - Motor Learning and Control
This course provides a general introduction to the analysis of motor performance in human movement and sport, with specific application of the neuromuscular, biomechanical and psychological factors that affect motor skill acquisition and performance.
***Prerequisite: KIN 260***
KIN 281AG - Disability Sport: A Vehicle for Human Rights, Diversity and Inclusion
This course will focus on how human rights, diversity, and inclusion can be promoted through disability sport through the unique lens of an international study abroad experience.
KIN 285 - Biomechanics
This course provides a general introduction to the fundamental human movement science discipline of biomechanics, a core discipline in many fields such as kinesiology, biomedical engineering, physical and occupational therapy, orthopaedics, ergonimics, etc. This course provides a basis for understanding both qualitative and quantitative human movement analysis techniques, with specific emphasis and application of functional anatomy, motion capture and classical mechanics (kinematics and kinetics).
***Prerequisite: KIN 260***
KIN 308 - International Experience Course
An intensive course offering will be delivered in an international location.
KIN 318 - Specialty Discipline Course
This course will be delivered in an intensive format by a visiting scholar. Topics are variable.
KIN 321 - Principles of Epidemiology
This course will provide a broad overview of the fundamentals of Epidemiology, and the methods involved in researching the distribution and determinants of health and disease in human populations. Basic principles as well as core measurements (rates, standardization, association) and interpretation (bias, confounding, interaction chance) issues will be covered. The course will also examine epidemiological approaches to study design including descriptive (cross-sectional and ecological), observational (cohort, case-control), and experimental (randomized controlled trials, community trials) approaches.
***Prerequisite: One of STAT 100, STAT 160, SOST 201 or PSYC 305, or equivalent***
*Note: Research methods course or research experience is recommended.*
*Students can only receive credit for one of KIN 381AA or KIN 321.*
KIN 341 - Physical Disability and Well Being
This course will enable the student to further examine issues facing persons with a physical disability through the understanding of assessment and diversity of functioning. Using theory and practical application, students will critically examine the sociocultural, psychological, and functional aspects of physical disability and their implications on quality of life and well being.
***Prerequisite: KIN 241 or EPSY 400 ***
KIN 342 - Developmental Disability and Well Being
This course will enable the student to further examine issues facing persons with a physical disability through the understanding of assessment and diversity of functioning. Using theory and practical application, students will critically examine the sociocultural, psychological, and functional aspects of developmental disability and their implications on quality of life and well being.
***Prerequisite: KIN 241 or EPSY 400 ***
KIN 350 - Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Leadership
The scientific basis of physical fitness appraisal and exercise counselling will be examined, as will the administration of standardized tests of fitness and program leadership. Students will have the opportunity to write the Certified Personal Trainer exam through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.
***Prerequisite: KIN 170 and KIN 269***
KIN 355 - Principles of Strength, Power, and Speed Development
This course provides the student with an in-depth working knowledge of the scientific and methodological theories and techniques utilized in hypertrophy, strength, power, speed and agility training. This course is delivered in both a classroom and hands-on in gym setting. The course includes a clinical where students have the opportunity to train athletes from the community.
***Prerequisite: KIN 350 and KIN 285.***
KIN 356 - Programming in Training and Conditioning
This course examines a variety of periodization models, methods of athlete monitoring for the purpose of maximizing strength, power and aerobic performance and the prevention of injury. Special projects involving members from the community are incorporated to enhance the student’s understanding of current equipment and trends in strength and conditioning as well as demonstrate the application of theory into programming.
***Prerequisite: KIN 269.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of KIN 356 or KIN 381AC.*
KIN 358 - Occupational Testing and Training
This course provides students with theoretical methods and practical application of occupational testing and training in a variety of physically demanding occupations. Through the clinical portion of the course, students have the opportunity to assist in assessment and programming for the recruits of organizations such as the Saskatchewan Police College as well as perform occupational testing for organizations such as the City of Regina Fire and Protective Services.
***Prerequisite: KIN 350.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of KIN 358 or KIN 381AF.*
KIN 369 - Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology
This course examines current methods of appraising performance and prescribing exercise in diverse population ranging from the general population to athletes and individuals involved with physically demanding occupations.
***Prerequisite: KIN 269 and KIN 285***
KIN 370 - Health Psychology
To provide exposure to various social psychological theories and models designed specifically in an attempt to understand health and exercise behaviours.
***Prerequisite: KIN 115 and KIN 220; or PSYC 101 and PSYC 102, and 204***
KIN 373 - Sport Psychology
A study of the psychological theories and concepts used in coaching individual and team sports and the factors related to their implementation. Special emphasis will be given to the theoretical models of anxiety, aggression, and activation.
***Prerequisite: KIN 115***
KIN 375 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
An examination of the causes, symptoms, and appropriate treatment of athletic injuries and an opportunity to practice taping and other techniques used in the treatment and prevention of such injuries.
***Prerequisite: KIN 260***
KIN 378 - Advanced Health and Wellness Promotion
An in-depth examination of health and wellness at the population levels in the context of health and health care trends. The course will also examine the development evidence-based health programs from needs assessment, program plan/implementation and evaluation.
***Prerequisite: KIN 278***
KIN 380 - Advanced Topics in Motor Behaviour
Theories underlying skill acquisition and control of goal-directed movements will be discussed, with specific emphasis on the practical application these theoretical concepts. Current methods and experimental paradigms will be examined through advanced research topics. Our current understanding of motor behaviour will be guided by the structure and functional organization of the central nervous system.
***Prerequisite: KIN 280 and KIN 285***
***Prerequisite/Corequisite: KIN 220***
KIN 381AD - Strength and Conditioning Internship Seminar II
This course is designed as part two in a three-part series providing the student with an in-depth working knowledge of the scientific and methodological theories, techniques, and periodization methods utilized in strength and power training. In addition, special projects will be incorporated to enhance the students understanding of current equipment and trends in strength and conditioning.
***Prerequisite: KIN 381AC.***
KIN 381AE - Strength and Conditioning Internship Seminar III
This course is the third course in a three-part series providing the student with an in-depth working knowledge of the scientific and methodological theories, techniques, and periodization methods utilized in strength and power training. In addition, special projects will be incorporated to enhance the students understanding of current equipment and trends in strength and conditioning.
***Prerequisite: KIN 381AD.***
KIN 382 - Practical Application in Community-Based Neurorehabilitation for Exercise Professionals
The course will provide students with practical experience delivering community-based exercise and rehabilitation for people living with chronic neurological conditions. Students will learn how to use functional electrical stimulation (FES) equipment, as well as how to conduct assessments and prescribe exercises related to common lower and upper extremity challenges faced by people with chronic neurological conditions.
***Prerequisite: KIN 380. Permission will be provided for interested students concurrently registered in KIN 380.***
*Note: Studentsmay receive credit for one of KIN 382 or KIN 381AG.*
KIN 385 - Clinical Biomechanics
This course will apply the basic principles of biomechanics to the understanding and assessment of musculoskeletal injury and movement related disorders. It will focus on clinical application and will demonstrate the relationship between biomechanical theory, assessment strategy and pathomechanics in the successful application of knowledge for treatment intervention. It will also encourage and promote independent research and inquiry in the field of biomechanics.
***Prerequisite: KIN 285 and KIN 267***
KIN 386 - Balance Assessment
This course provides an experiential learning opportunity in biomechanics and motor control. Students will learn how to conduct a balance assessment using a force plate. Assessments will be provided as a community service, and students will learn how to use the analysis to develop and evaluate different training interventions.
***Prerequisite: KIN 380 and KIN 385.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of KIN 386 or KIN 381AB.*
KIN 420 - Diversity Issues in Kinesiology, Health, Sport and Recreation
This course examines the relationship between the diversity of the Canadian population and involvement in sport, recreation, exercise and/ or physical activity. Specific areas of focus might include gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, age, ability, social class, body type, and religion. Current issues will be used for discussion and illustration.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours, including KIN 110, and KIN 120.***
KIN 447 - Seminar in Adapted Movement Science
A critical examination of historical and contemporary trends and assumptions besetting activity for persons with disabilities.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 75 credit hours which includes KIN 241 and one of KIN 341 or KIN 342***
KIN 450 - Clinical Exercise Physiology
An advanced course in clinical exercise physiology and fitness assessment for the general population and those with musculoskeletal injury. This course provides both a theoretical and practical experience in advanced physical fitness testing, methods, data collection and interpretation, and exercise prescription. The focus of the course will be in exercise prescription for musculoskeletal injury, rehabilitation, pregnancy, older adults and the general public.The course includes a hands-on clinical experience with members of the community.
***Prerequisite: KIN 350 and KIN 285.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of KIN 450 or KIN 481AB.*
KIN 451 - Clinical Exercise Physiology for Chronic Conditions
An advanced course in clinical exercise physiology and fitness assessment for chronic conditions. This course provides a theoretical and practical experience in advanced physical fitness testing, methods, data collection and interpretation, and exercise prescription. The focus of the course is on exercise prescription for chronic conditions (cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, and other disease states). The course includes a hands-on clinical experience with members of the community.
***Prerequisite: KIN 350.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of KIN 451 or KIN 481AC.*
KIN 475 - Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
This course examines the basic principles of nutrition, including Dietary Reference Intakes, macro and micro nutrients and the important role that nutrition plays in sport, recreation, and athletic performance. The role of ergogenic aids, exercise metabolism and sports nutrition will also be examined.
***Prerequisite: KIN 170, KIN 275 and KIN 269.***
KIN 478 - Health Promotion for Diverse Populations
This course will focus on health promotion principles across diverse populations within and outside Canada.
***Prerequisite/Corequisite: KIN 378***
KIN 481AB - Advanced Clinical Assessment and Application
This course will examine advanced issues involving the physiological assessment, response, and adaptations from different exercise modalities. Topics include musculoskeletal morphology, exercise fatigue, cardiovascular kinetics, and endocrinology. Theory and practical application will be integrated within the classroom environment and applied by the student in a 12 week clinical placement running concurrently with the course. ***Prerequisite: KIN 350.***
*Note: This is a preparatory course for the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology- Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP), the highest exercise designation in Canada and is considered equivalent to KIN 450.*
KIN 481AD - Community Healing: Exploring Indigenous Resurgence and Cultural Arts-Based Approaches
This course will allow students to explore concepts related to Indigenous population health with a focus on mental health and community resilience through land-based and arts-based (writing, photography, traditional Indigenous arts) approaches.
**Permission of Instructor required to register.**
KIN 481AE - Applied Neurorehabilitation Research
The course is designed to develop applied research skills in the field of neurorehabilitation, including research design, project management, scientific writing, and presentation.
KIN 485 - Pathophysiology of Human Movement
Capacities for movement will be examined relative to structural and functional changes as a result of aging and/or progression of disease among individuals with specific cardiovascular, physical, and/or neuromuscular impairments.
***Prerequisite: KIN 220 and KIN 280***
***Prerequisite/Corequisite: KIN 350***
KIN 491AA - Effects of Intense Exercise on Cerebral & Muscle Oxygenation: Interaction of Cardiac Autoregulation
This course will focus on readings in the field of exercise physiology as it relates to the effects of intense exercise in the heat on autonomic nervous system function and control. This course is also a practical application of the theory related to data collection; i.e., pilot work will be collected on participants exercising in the heat using electrocardiography (ECG) and heart rate variability.
KIN 491AB - Pathophysiology Mechanisms of Post-Concussion Syndrome
This Directed Readings Course will focus on readings related to the effects of concussion on autonomic nervous system function and control. This course will also include the analyses of research data (electrocardiogram [ECG], and heart rate variability [HRV]) collected on participants that have sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or concussion.
KIN 491AC - Pathophysiology of Concussion
This course will focus on readings related to the effects of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) on cerebral blood flow velocity (CBF) and mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) regulation. A research proposal and a comprehensive review of the literature will be developed with respect to age, gender, fitness levels and concussion history.
KIN 491AD - Cerebrovascular and Blood Pressure Alterations Following Concussion
This Directed Studies Course will focus on data analysis of previously collected traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or concussion research data. In particular, cerebral blood flow velocity (CBF), and mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) data will be analysed to determine the effects of concussion on these variables. This data will be analysed with respect to age, gender, fitness levels and concussion history.
KIN 491AE - Exercise Physiology and Metabolism
This course is comprised of advanced topics in exercise physiology and metabolism. The major goal of this course is for the student to better understand, critically examine and have an advanced understanding of exercise physiology and metabolism.
KIN 498 - Honours Proposal
Supervised directed study and research leading to the development of a formal undergraduate thesis proposal for work to be conducted in KIN 499 (Honours Thesis).
*** Prerequisite: KIN 220 ***
KIN 499 - Honours Thesis
A thesis based on research previously proposed in KIN 498 (Honours Proposal). Formal approval of the research topic is given by attaining a minimum grade of 70% in KIN 498 (Honours Proposal). The thesis will be presented orally in an open forum.
***Prerequisite: KIN 498***
MHIM 800 - Statistics and Research Methods
An understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; an introduction to statistical concepts, methods and applications useful for health care and HIM professionals. Emphasis on the application of statistical tools to support clinical and managerial decision making and identifying statistical tests and methods appropriate for the data and research design.
MHIM 801 - Data Management
This course focuses on the principles of data governance to develop policies and procedures that support the HIM life cycle. Data quality frameworks will be examined. The issues around data management and data integrity will be explored. Canadian health care databases will be used to create presentations.
MHIM 802 - Health Information Management
This course introduces principles of information governance, information management (HIM life cycle), and information storage and retrieval systems. This course includes the organizational structure of health care institutions, health information departments, disease registries, the medical record, and professional associations of the health information manager and tumor registrar.
MHIM 803 - Coding and Classification
This course focuses on learning the concepts of coding classification and data capture to support health care policy, and to introduce the classification and terminology systems used in Canada and internationally. The principles of taxonomy and the purposes of classification systems will be reviewed. A lab component is included.
MHIM 804 - Leadership in Health Organizations
This course focuses on leadership in a health organizational context to prepare students to undertake leadership roles in HIM careers. Topics include leadership models and theories, critical thinking, change management, workflow analysis, human resource management, strategic planning, financial management, and ethics. It includes a one week face to face seminar.
MHIM 805 - Introduction to Health Informatics and Health Information Technology
An integrative study of the Information Technology (IT) used in all facets of health care administration and delivery. Emphasis on the management, synthesis, and transformation of information for tactical and strategic decision making throughout the health care enterprise. Theoretical and pragmatic issues related to Electronic Health Record (HER) technology are addressed.
MHIM 806 - Health Information Systems
Builds upon basic concepts of analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of health information systems learned in pre-requisite course. Focuses on defining information needs, interpreting the capabilities of health information systems, setting forth feasible alternatives, and guiding the appropriate diffusion of information science technology into the health care system.
***Pre-requisite: MHIM 805.***
MHIM 807 - Analytics and Decision Support
This course focuses on the health system use of data (primary and secondary uses of health data), the application of meaningful use of data, the participation in clinical and administrative decision support, and the designing of data sources for intelligence extraction. A laboratory component is included.
MHIM 808 - Health Databases and Database Management
Addresses database theory, methodologies for database design, and issues related to database administrations specifically in a healthcare context. Emphasizes on requirements and methodologies for assuring data integrity and security in healthcare enterprise information systems, specifically in relationship to the database environment. Provides a foundation for managing databases in healthcare environments.
MHIM 809 - Health Information Privacy
This course focuses on the design of a privacy and security infrastructure including policies and procedures involving data collection, use, access, disclosure, retention, storage, destruction of paper, hybrid, electronic, digital images, voice recording and electronic mails. Privacy, security, and confidentiality policies and procedures will be discussed and developed.
MHIM 810 - Financial and Compliance Management
This course provides an analysis of financial planning and management, risk and investment policies relating to HIM. This course addresses the field of health care compliance and various topics in health care compliance, including corporate compliance, privacy, risk management and identity theft.
MHIM 811 - Health Information Projects Management
This course provides students with the necessary tools to assess project management tools, design strategic planning research models and methods, engage stakeholders in information governance initiatives, as well as propose innovative healthcare policies. Students will learn how to use research methods to integrate best practices in project planning and management.
MHIM 900 - Applied Project Proposal and Research
Individual study hours under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will prepare a proposal for an applied project and conduct research supporting a topic related to health information management.
MHIM 902 - Applied Project Development and Presentation
Students will conclude research supporting a topic related to health information management resulting in the writing of a comprehensive paper and public presentation of an applied project.
MISW 800 - Cultural Camp
This course focuses on traditional First Nations spirituality, values, and ceremonies at a level well beyond the undergraduate culture camp. At its core is a weeklong experiential cultural immersion program guided by elders, taking place in a local First Nations community, coupled with intensive seminars before and after the experience.
MISW 810 - The Residential School Experience and Its Legacy of Abuse
An advanced examination of the nature, history and structure of the residential school system, emphasizing the experience of residential school students and the abuses they suffered, including intergenerational impacts of this legacy of abuse. Psychological, cultural and political perspectives will be employed, focusing on issues of colonization and liberation.
MISW 822 - Traditional Aboriginal Counseling
An in-depth exploration of the principles and practices of traditional Aboriginal counseling with the dual aim of having students develop effective ways of collaborating with the healing efforts of traditional counselors in First Nations/Metis communities and organizations, and enhancing the cultural relevance and sensitivity of their own counselling approaches.
MISW 830 - Individual Counseling
An individual therapeutic counseling course examining First Nations and Western approaches addressing the legacy of residential schooling. Emphasis is placed on effective collaboration and integration of approaches, making Western approaches more sensitive to First Nations healing, and developing deeper understanding and practice of First Nations methods of therapy.
MISW 850 - Group, Families, and Community Counseling
An intensive practice course examining First Nations and Western approaches to group, family, and community counseling particularly emphasizing residential school impacts. With emphasis on effective integration of perspectives on issues of health and healing, this course facilitates a deeper understanding of First Nations counseling methods.
MISW 860 - Community-based Research
This course focuses on community-based research as a methodology which can be most relevant to the issues and needs of First Nations communities. Emphasis is on both qualitative and quantitative methods including statistical analysis, all withihn the context of collaborating sensitivity with affected communities.
MISW 900 - Internship Research Report
This course consists of both professional development skills and academic writing skills for the internship experience and internship written report. Students will attend seminar meetings over the course of their internship to work on the integration of theory into practice, explore career opportunities, and give and receive collaborative and constructive feedback on the internship report writing process.
MISW 904 - Internship
This course is an experiential field-based agency placement. The student will develop advanced clinical and counseling skills under professional supervision. The integration of theory and practice regarding the needs of First Nations and Metis people will be paramount considerations in the internship experiences.
MNUR 800 - Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing
The course reviews the domains of advanced practice nurse roles in Canada. An examination of the historical, philosophical, sociopolitical and economic influences develops the foundation for practice. Factors that affect role implementation and innovative models that utilize the advanced practice nurse role in primary health care are investigated.
MNUR 801 - Research for Nurse Practitioners
Evidence informed methods used in clinical practice by advanced practice nurses are examined. Critically appraise and apply research, best practice guidelines and theory relevant to advanced nursing practice. Students will develop a research question addressing an identified gap related to advanced practice nursing.
MNUR 802 - Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
Phases of clinical judgment and various diagnostic reasoning models are explored in the context of direct patient care. Health maintenance concepts and diagnostic reasoning skills are developed. The mandatory one-week on-campus residency is designed to develop and evaluate health assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills.
***Prerequisite: MNUR 800 & MNUR 803.***
*Note: Whilst enrolled, the student will engage is 16 hours of clinical practice. Additionally, a one week mandatory residency in Regina is held a the end of this course. The residency will account for 39 lab hours.*
MNUR 803 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I
Pathophysiology of common acute and chronic disorders across the lifespan informs therapeutic decisions including pharmacotherapeutic principles, professional, ethical, regulatory and practical aspects of prescribing. Cellular biology, immunity and the central nervous system will provide a foundation for the study of disease and therapeutics in other body systems. ***Prerequisite: MNUR 800 (Courses can be taken concurrently).***
MNUR 805 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II
Building on the content from MNUR 803, pathophysiology of common disorders across the lifespan informs health assessments and pharmacotherapeutic decisions in nursing practitioner practice. Analysis of the functioning of body systems provides a foundation for the study of disease and pharmacotherapeutics.
***Prerequisites: MNUR 802 and MNUR 803***
*Note: Whilst enrolled, the student will engage in 114 hours of clinical practice.***
MNUR 806 - Health and Illness across the Lifespan I
A broad knowledge base is integrated with critical appraisal for determining diagnoses and patient needs. Appropriate selection from a range of evidence-informed non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions restores or maintains functional, physiological and mental stability to achieve optimal health. Conception, prenatal, postnatal care and family health care are emphasized. ***Prerequisite: MNUR 805***
MNUR 807 - Health and Illness across the Lifespan II
A broad knowledge base is integrated with critical appraisal for determining diagnoses and patient needs. Appropriate selection from a range of evidence-informed non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions restores or maintains functional, physiological and mental stability to achieve optimal health. Gender and episodic care is emphasized.
***Prerequisite: MNUR 805***
MNUR 808 - Health and Illness across the Lifespan III
A broad knowledge base is integrated with critical appraisal for determining diagnoses and patient needs. Appropriate selection from a range of evidence-informed non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions restores or maintains functional, physiological and mental stability to achieve optimal health. Healthy aging and chronic care management is emphasized.
***Prerequisite: MNUR 805***
MNUR 809 - Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice I
Transforming complex clinical problems to researchable questions, students will systematically review and appraise the literature for evidence, consider ethical issues in research methods, design a study proposal, and consider knowledge translation strategies. A literature review is completed in preparation for a major research paper that addresses health improvements for patients, families, communities, or health care systems.
***Prerequisite: 24 approved credit hours at the 800 level.***
MNUR 810 - Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice II
Advanced nursing practice concepts are integrated into a consolidated clinical practice experience. Autonomy, accountability, decision-making, and critical analysis of organizational and system issues that influence advanced nursing practice are demonstrated. Knowledge translation of a piece of scholarly work completed during the program is facilitated.
***Prerequisite: All other CNPP course (30 credit hours).***
*Note: While enrolled, the student will engage in 182 hours of practice education experience.*
MNUR 818 - Advanced Nursing Practice Leadership in Health Promotion
Advanced practice nurses will be prepared with a strong theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of health across populations and communities. Interprofessional approaches to improve population health considering the influence of sociopolitical, environmental, economic and health concepts are included.
*Note: Students cannot take both MNUR 804 and MNUR 818 for credit in the Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program*
NURS 700 - Theoretical And Philosophical Foundations of Nursing
This introductory MN course provides students with the opportunity to explore and critically analyse the philosophical and theoretical foundations of nursing knowledge. Students will examine the evolution of nursing knowledge throughout various key points in the development of the nursing profession and critically review how nursing knowledge is structured, developed, and applied to the work of nurses. Throughout this course, students will formulate their philosophical views of nursing.
NURS 701 - Qualitative Research Methods
Provides an overview of qualitative methodology and methods frequently used in nursing and health care research. Topics include but are not limited to, an in-depth examination of action research, ethnography, grounded theory, hermeneutics phenomenology, and narrative. Students are provided with an opportunity to develop research questions, data collection techniques, and data analysis.
NURS 702 - Quantitative Research Methods
Aims to develop the student's ability to critique and use existing quantitative research and to conduct original quantitative research. The research process will be examined with respect to the philosophical underpinnings of quantitative research; research ethics; developing research problems, questions, and hypotheses; writing literature reviews; using conceptual/theoretical frameworks; using experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs; sampling; measurement; collecting and analyzing data; and interpreting results.
NURS 703 - Working with Vulnerable Population
Focuses on health issues of vulnerable populations. The students will examine and analyze theories, concepts, research, and nursing practice knowledge regarding vulnerable populations [those systematically pushed away from economic, social, political, and cultural participation and power]. Students will be challenged to develop a deeper understanding of vulnerable populations' unique health challenges and experiences.
NURS 775 - Foundations and Theories of Learning
Examines the fundamental theories of learning and development and the role of psychological and educational theory in the design of curriculum, conduct of teaching, and assessment of learning.
NURS 777 - Approaches to Learning and Teaching Innovation in Nursing
Examines approaches to learning and teaching in diverse nursing practice settings. Develop a repertoire of strategies related to planning educational experiences that may include establishing relational contexts for learning, becoming an inclusive educator, understanding feedback, measuring learning outcomes, and incorporating technology.
NURS 778 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation Process in Nursing
Focuses on developing the knowledge and skills of nurse educators in applying principles of curriculum development, evaluation, and related processes in nursing education.
NURS 785 - Leadership in Nursing
Facilitates the critical analysis of leadership concepts, functions, and skills in the nursing role. Ongoing integration of theoretical and research principles are stressed.
NURS 786 - Leading in Rural and Remote Communities
Focuses on health issues of rural and remote communities. The students will examine and analyze theories, concepts, research, and nursing practice knowledge. Students will be challenged to develop a deeper understanding of rural and remote communities' unique health challenges and experiences and the key issues related to applying the principles of primary healthcare and interprofessional practice in rural and remote populations.
NURS 787 - Leadership and Managing Change in Healthcare
Examines how to lead change within the health care system. Students will explore change management theories and the practical applications of the theories in the context of current health care challenges.
NURS 788 - Leadership in Nursing and Health
Students will develop an in-depth theoretical and experiential understanding of leadership in health care. Students will critically analyze and apply various theories, models, concepts, competencies, and leadership frameworks. Students will participate in an organizational assessment of nursing leadership in various health care settings to formulate an understanding of contemporary nursing leadership. Finally, students will examine their personal leadership attributes.
NURS 804 - Global Health
Critically analyze population health and current research on the determinants of health, with an emphasis on the sociopolitical, cultural and environmental determinants of health. The role of the advanced practice nurse in health policy development, and primary health care will be explored. *Note: This course is offered as an open elective to all graduate students.*
*Note: Students cannot take both MNUR 804/NURS 804 and MNUR 818 for credit.*
NURS 812 - Advanced Health Foundations for Clinical Nurse Specialists
This course is designed for advance practice nursing students with a Registered Nurse (RN) license who want to increase their knowledge in their specialty area. Course content will allow the student to explore pathophysiology, health conditions, health promotion, treatment modalities and the role of advanced practice nurses, as it relates to their specialty.
NURS 813 - APN: Clinical Nursing Specialization Seminar & Practicum
This course will guide students toward the development of scientific knowledge and skill in Advanced Practice Nursing. Using nursing frameworks, application of advanced knowledge and advanced nursing practice skills students will develop advanced clinical strategies for the management of health problems. During this course, students will engage in clinical practice.
***Prerequisite or co-requisite of NURS 812***
NURS 814 - APN Clinical Nurse Specialization II: Seminar and Practicum
This course allows advanced practiced nursing students to concentrate on an area of clinical practice. This course is based on the core competencies for Clinical Nurse Specialists from the Canadian Nurses Association (2014). This is the second clinical course in the Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
***Prerequisite: NURS 813.***
NURS 815 - Health Care Ethics
This course will be a critical analysis of ethical theories as it is applied to nursing practice. Nursing problems will be examined using an ethics lens.
NURS 820 - Patterns of Health and Illness in Older Adults
This course offers broad-based knowledge and skills through integrated, interprofessional education related to health and illness in old age. Physiological changes and psychosocial aspects of aging as they relate to common health problems will be examined.
NURS 900AA - Critical Review of Nursing and Health Related Research: Pregnant Women & Addictions
This course will examine the nursing & health related research literature from a critical, reflexive & theory-informed perpective of addictions in pregnant women. This will include exploration of inedquities in health care, social, economic, behavioral & physiological aspects of addiction in this population.
NURS 900AB - Advanced Nursing Practice: Practicum & Control Drugs & Substances
This course has three parts (1) Unit on Control Drugs and Substances plus (2) Clinical Practica Education in a preceptored pharmacy setting-learning the processes involved in dispensing (39 Hours) plus (3) Advanced Health Assessment clinical practice working with a primary nurse practitioner (91 hours).
NURS 900AC - Perspectives in Nursing Education and Practise
This course will use a research framework to critically examine issues in nursing education and practice. Two Malawin students will participate in observational experiences in educational institutions, midwifery clinics, women and adolescent clinics and other voluntary organizations. Students will complete a research paper.
NURS 900AD - A Scoping Study of the Healthcare Literature
A scoping review of the extant literature in nursing and healthcare pertinent to research topic "The evolution of the industrialization of healthcare". The scoping review will give meaning and significance to the research literature and provide direction to future research priorities. This course is delivered online.
NURS 900AE - Annotated Bibliography of Institutional Ethnography
A review of published and grey literature pertinent to Institutional Ethnography. The annotated bibliography will provide direction to future research methodology. The course will be delivered online.
NURS 900AF - CNS Transition to Advanced Practice
Clinical Nurse Specialist concepts are integrated into a consolidated clinical practice experience. Autonomy, accountability, decision-making, and critical analysis of organizational and system issues that influence clinical nurse specialists are demonstrated. A major project will be completed. Students will complete a minimum of 120 hours of clinical.
NURS 900AG - Diagnostic Reasoning Enhancement
Pathopharmacotherapeutic concepts will be applied to the diagnostic reasoning process using a symptom to diagnosis approach.
NURS 900AH - Advanced Nursing Practice: Canadian Context
Advanced Nursing Practice in health promotion and review of research best practices guideline in Canadian context. This course is pass/fail.
NURS 900AI - Guided Independent Study
Guided Independent Study on Scoping Review in Nursing Practice.
NURS 901 - Thesis Research
Thesis Research.
PSCI 381 - When Bugs Travel: Pandemics, Governance and Global Health
This course explores health and population health as an issue of global concern, especially in terms of global health emergencies and crises. It will examine institutions that monitor and promote health internationally, the political, social, and economic forces that impact on population health and state and NGO responses to international and domestic health emergencies and crises.
***Prerequisite: Any 200-level PSCI course or the completion of 30 credit hours.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSCI 381 or PSCI 390RX.*
PSYC 101 - Introductory Psychology: Social, Developmental, and Clinical Focus
An introduction to the study of adjustment, disorders, development, personality and the social environment of the person.
PSYC 102 - Introductory Psychology: Biological and Cognitive Focus
An introduction to the study of brain and behaviour, perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation and emotion.
PSYC 204 - Research Methods in Psychology
An examination of research methods in psychology. Psychology majors should take this course early in their programs, as it is relevant to all areas of psychology and is a prerequisite for many upper year courses.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
PSYC 210 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology
An introduction to biological, cognitive, and social aspects of psychological development across the lifespan.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
PSYC 220 - Social Psychology
The study of human behaviour in its social context dealing with the impressions we form of others and emphasizing the influence of group membership and interactions upon important psychological processes.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102***
PSYC 230 - Personality Psychology
A survey of theory and research related to individual differences in thinking, feeling, and behaving.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
PSYC 255 - Biological Foundations of Behaviour
An introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system and the cells that comprise it. Emphasis is placed on neuroplasticity, by examining how the brain effects and is affected by normal and abnormal behaviour.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102***
*Note: Students who have completed BIOL 407 may not take this course for credit*
PSYC 270 - Human Information Processing
A survey of theory and research findings in the areas of perception, attention, memory, language, and human reasoning.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
PSYC 305 - Statistics in Psychology
An examination of statistical principles and their application to solving research problems in psychology. This course reviews descriptive statistics and emphasizes univariate inferential statistics.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204***
*Note: Students who have completed STAT 160 or STAT 200 may not take this course for credit. STAT 160 or STAT 200 will fulfill the major requirement.*
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 310 - Child Development
An in-depth study of the biological, cognitive, and social aspects of psychological development during the prenatal period, infancy, early and middle childhood.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and PSYC 210.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 311 - Adolescent Development
An in-depth study of the biological, cognitive, and social aspects of psychological development during the period from early to late adolescence.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and PSYC 210.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 312 - Psychology of the Jury
An examination of juror decision-making research from Canada and the United States. Topics may include: the CSIEffect, perceived police legitimacy, juror selection, and emotion, in addition to other pre-trial, mid-trial, and post-trial sources of juror bias.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102, or permission of the Department Head and completion of 60 credit hours.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors and Certificate in Forensic Psychology students. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of PSYC 312 or PSYC 388AJ.*
PSYC 320 - Advanced Topics in Social Psychology
An examination of selected topics, key issues, and current debates in social psychology.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 220***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 321 - Forensic Psychology
An overview of the field of forensic psychology – the intersection of psychology and the law. Topics include: psychology of police investigations, deception, eyewitness testimony, child victims and witnesses, juries, mental illness in court, sentencing and parole, domestic violence, sexual offenders, psychopathy, risk assessment, and special offender populations. ***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102, or 60 credit hours and permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSYC 321 or PSYC 320 as a forensic course.*
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors and Certificate in Forensic Psychology students. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 322 - Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
This course examines biological, personality, and social theories and empirical research in the context of understanding criminal and violent behaviour. Topics covered will include: offender assessment and classification, offender treatment, criminal pathways to and desistance from crime, prevalence, and types of offenders.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors and Certificate in Forensic Psychology students. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 330 - Psychology of Women
An examination of the major theories, research methodologies, and data in the field of the psychology of women. Philosophical values of feminism and the psychological impact of women's historical roles in society, and cultural perspectives pertaining to women will be considered throughout.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 102, and two 200 level courses in the social sciences, or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 333 - Psychopathology
The course focuses on the psychological study of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours including PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 335 - Psychology of Individual Behaviour and Interpersonal Relations
A study of the relationship between the self-concept and social behaviour in terms of the theoretical formulations of motivation, attitude formation, and group process.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 220 and PSYC 230.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 336 - Humanistic Psychology
A comprehensive examination of the major theorists and key issues in humanistic psychology.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 230***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 337 - Psychodynamic Psychology
An examination of theories and issues in psychodynamic psychology.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 230***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 338 - Motivation and Emotion
A survey of theory and research findings in the areas of motivation and emotion.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and PSYC 230.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 340 - Psychology and Environmental Change
Mismatch between human activities and ecological maintenance processes causes many environmental problems. Psychology can thus be an important contributor to developing sustainable environmental practices. This class will review psychological theory and research on factors that influence environmentally responsible or irresponsible behaviour.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credit hours including PSYC 101 or PSYC 102, or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 355 - Brain Mechanisms and Behaviour
An examination of the neural mechanisms underlying a broad range of normal and abnormal behaviours. Emphasis is placed on the neural mechanisms underlying motivation and arousal, learning and memory, and mental disorders.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and PSYC 255.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 356 - Human Neuropsychology
An examination of human brain-behaviour relationships and the effects of brain damage on behaviour. Topics may include: neuropsychological assessment and research methods in behavioural neuroscience; laterality; neuroplasticity; and neural mechanisms underlying emotion, sensory, and motor processing.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and PSYC 255.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 360 - Psychology of Deception
An examination of deception (e.g., lying, cheating) across the lifespan. Topics may include: how children learn to lie, the (im)morality of deception, methods of lie-detection and honesty-promotion across contexts (e.g., parenting, forensic, education), atypical lie-telling, and cheating. Legal and social implications will be discussed.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors and Certificate in Forensic Psychology students. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 371 - Learning
A survey of theory and research findings in the areas of human and animal learning.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and PSYC 270.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 372 - Memory
A survey of theory and research findings in the area of memory and attention.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and PSYC 270.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 373 - Human Reasoning
Examines how people use, misuse, and fail to use available information in reasoning and decision-making with emphasis on theoretical, interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human reasoning and applications in everyday life.
***Prerequisites: PSYC 204 and PSYC 270. PSYC 220 is recommended.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of PSYC 373 or PSYC 473.*
PSYC 374 - Psycholinguistics
A survey of theory and research findings in the areas of language acquisition and use.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 102, and PSYC 270.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 375 - Perception
A survey of theory, research findings, and research methodology in the areas of sensation and perception. Students are familiarized with methods commonly used in perception research through completion of several laboratory assignments.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and PSYC 270.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 382 - Consciousness Studies
An in-depth examination of consciousness as it is viewed from the cognitive and neuroscience perspectives. This is not a survey course.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 270, and at least one additional 200-level PSYC course, or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 383 - Health Psychology
A general interest course in Health Psychology examining how stress and social experiences influence health across the lifespan, the psychological ramifications of chronic and terminal illnesses (e.g. heart disease, cancer, diabetes) and common interventions used by health psychologists to foster psychological and physical wellbeing.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102, or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSYC 388AD or PSYC 383.*
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 388AA - Political Psychology
This course introduces students to the field of political psychology. Drawing on social, personality and cognitive theories in psychology, this course explores psychological understandings of a variety of political issues such as voter behavior, leadership, political conflict, reconciliation, terrorism and extremism.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 388AB - Positive Psychology
This course will include historical and philosophical foundations of positive psychology while reviewing related disciplines and discussing their contributions to the field. Some areas of focus will be: well-being, virtues, values, strengths, self-actualization, love and friendships, resilience, positive affect, optimism and hope, gratitude, lifespan, and organizations.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 388AC - Cross Cultural Psychology
In order to better understand how clinical psychology seeks to investigate and apply concepts of disorder to other cultures, it is important to examine the factors in western culture that contribute to the development of these concepts in the first place. This course will review how psychological/psychiatric disorders are derived, which then allows for a fuller understanding of the extent to which these disorders apply across cultures.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 102, or permission of the Department Head and completion of 60 credit hours.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 388AE - Issues in Professional Leadership
Leadership involves competence in discipline-specific problem solving and management of people, which is enhanced by knowledge of human nature. This course will discuss psychological knowledge of attention, communication, motivation, and decision-making relevant to professional leadership contexts to enhance success in building relationships for purposes such as managing problem-solving teams and communicating with policy-makers and the public.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 102 or permission of the Department Head and completion of 60 credit hours.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 388AF - Psychology of Evil
Using examples from psychological research and historical events such as the Stanford Prison Experiment, residential schools, and the Holocaust, this course will examine the processes that lead humans to commit and/or tolerate large scale acts of evil.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102, or permission of the Department Head and completion of 60 credit hours.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 388AH - Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health in the workplace provides an overview of the basic concepts, theories, and research on mental health in the workplace. Through this course the student will have a better understanding of how to prevent, intervene, and accommodate mental health concerns in the workplace.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 388AI - Human Sexuality
This course covers many aspects of human sexuality focusing on both theory and current research. The basics of sex and sexuality will be explored, including history of sex research, sexual anatomy, and the nature of sexual response. Specialized topics, such as sexual dysfunctions and sexual violence, will also be discussed.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 102 or permission of the department head and completion of 60 credit hours.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 388AK - The Psychology of Pandemics
Psychological factors play a key role in pandemics, from influencing adherence to public health measures that are vital in mitigating viral spread to the way in which people cope with the threat of pandemic infection and related sequalea to increases in stigmatization and xenophobia. This course will provide an in depth overview of the history of pandemics, the current evidence regarding the role of psychological factors in pandemics, and implications for preparedness for future pandemics.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 388AL - Evolutionary Psychology
A comprehensive survey of theories and relevant research in evolutionary psychology.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and one additional PSYC 200-level course***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 388AM - Child Psychopathology
The course focuses on the psychological study of mental disorders that are diagnosed in and affect children such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and conduct disorder.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours including PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
PSYC 388AN - Children and the Law
This course covers the study of children and adolescents within the Criminal Justice System as witnesses, victims, and offenders. Topics include: factors that influence eyewitness identification across development, child-appropriate police lineup procedures, the use of appropriate interviewing techniques, child suggestibility, the development of moral behaviour, police interrogation, and gang involvement.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors and Certificate in Forensic Psychology students. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSYC 388AN or PSYC 496AX.*
PSYC 400AA - Honours Thesis - First Half
A research thesis in psychology.
**Permission of the Department Head is required to register.**
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 400AB - Honours Thesis - Second Half
A research thesis in psychology.
**Permission of the Department Head is required to register.**
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 405 - Advanced Statistics in Psychology
Examination of models of analysis appropriate to psychology and related disciplines, emphasizing analysis of variance and regression, and other topics in data analysis in psychology. Labs will introduce students to data analysis using statistical packages such as SPSS and R.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and a minimum grade of 65% in PSYC 305, or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC honours students. Other students will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 408 - History and Systems in Psychology
A survey of the origins, theoretical approaches, and methodologies of psychology.
***Prerequisite: Two 300-level PSYC courses.***
*Note: Students who have previously received credit for PSYC 406 and/or PSYC 407 may not take PSYC 408 for credit.*
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 415AD - Infant Development
This course will survey the psychological development of the human infant, from the prenatal period to approximately 2 years of age. We will examine research into infants' physical, cognitive, and social development, and consider the relative influence of biological and environmental factors in early development.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 210 and completion of 60 credit hours.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 415AE - Social-Emotional Development and Applications
This course examines theory and research on social and emotional development from birth through adolescence and the relative influence of various contextual factors, such as peers, out-of-home care, and media. Implications for problematic outcomes in families, daycares, and schools, and for prevention and intervention practices, will be discussed.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 210 and completion of 60 credit hours.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 415AF - Theory of Mind
This seminar course will cover both seminal and current research on the development of Theory of Mind, as well as its conceptual and biological underpinnings.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 210 and completion of 60 credit hours.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 420 - Selected Topic in Social Psychology
A seminar on a selected topic in social psychology.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 320 or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 455AA - Psychoactive Drug Effects on Brain and Behaviour
An advanced seminar course examining psychoactive drug effects on brain and behaviour.
***Prerequisite PSYC 355 or PSYC 356***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 455AB - The Laterality of Everyday Life
An advanced seminar course examining laterality theories, concepts, and research methods and their application in everyday life.
***Prerequisite PSYC 355 or PSYC 356.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 460 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology
An introduction to Clinical Psychology, which is a broad field of practice ad research concerned with the application of psychological principals to alleviate distress and promote wellbeing. Clinical psychologists deal with a wide range of mental and physical health problems and engage in a range of professional activities (e.g. assessment, diagnosis, therapy, research).
***Prerequisite: PSYC 333 or two 300-level PSYC courses.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 461 - Tests and Measurement
A survey of psychological tests and measurement. Topics include: ethics and social consequences of testing, norms, reliability, validity, and representative tests in the cognitive and affective domains. This course is invaluable to students who may wish to go on in psychology in clinical and educational settings.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and PSYC 305.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 473 - Human Reasoning - Research Option
Examines how people use, misuse, and fail to use available information in reasoning and decision-making with emphasis on theoretical, interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human reasoning and applications in everyday life. Discussion of contemporary issues will complement “hands-on” experience in designing and executing an empirical research study.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 270 and PSYC 305. PSYC 220 is recommended.***
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of PSYC 373 or PSYC 473.*
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 490BW - Psychology of Eyewitness Processes
This course will examine the various psychological theories regarding eyewitness memory and accuracy. Special attention will be paid to examining research on improving eyewitness accuracy as well as examining race as it relates to eyewitness reliability.
***Permission of the Instructor and the Department Head is required to register.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 490CA - Persuasion, Attraction and Aggression
Course will review the theory and studies relating to persuasion when one person stands alone against the group or argues against a popular position.
**Permission of the Instructor and the Department Head is required to register.**
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 490CE - Advanced Research Methods
This independent reading course follows on a first semester where student(s) has written a research proposal. This independent study will facilitate student(s) conducting the research, and writing an honours-equivalent thesis.
**Permission of the Instructor and the Department Head is required to register.**
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 490CF - Memory (Advanced)
Advanced studies in Memory. A survey of theory and research findings in the area of memory and attention.
***Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor and the Department Head is required to register.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 490CH - Psychopathology and Cognition
This course will focus on facets of cognition (e.g., information processing, thoughts, attention, memory, etc.) and how they relate to health and disorder, in particular depression.
**Permission of the Instructor and the Department Head is required to register.**
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 490CI - Applications of Statistical Methods
A review of applications of statistical methods in psychology.
**Permission of the Instructor and the Department Head is required to register.**
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 490CJ - Advanced Psychology of Evil
This class will examine the psychological aspects of why people commit evil acts in the context of the Holocaust.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 388AF.***
**Permission of the Instructor and the Department Head is required to register.**
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 490CK - Psychology and Ethics in Medical Experimentation
This course will examine the psychological factors and ethical issues in the history of medical experimentation.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 388AF and permission of the Instructor and the Department Head is required to register.**
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 490CL - Attribution Theory
An examination of attribution theory, a popular theory in social psychology.
**Permission of the Instructor and the Department Head is required to register.**
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 496AH - Infant Cognition
A survey of theories and research of infant (i.e., birth to toddlerhood) learning and cognition.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 210 and PSYC 270, or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 496AN - Human Reasoning and Decision Making
Class will explore human reasoning and decision making processes from a cognitive psychology perspective. Topics include formal reasoning, heuristics, algorithms, creativity, flexibility in decision making, errors in human reasoning, the origins of such errors, affective forecasting, discounting, and the exploitation of reasoning errors and inference by unscrupulous advertisers and others.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 270 and PSYC 305.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 496AZ - Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
A comprehensive overview of qualitative methods in psychology, focusing on the main methodological approaches to qualitative inquiry, their foundations, and their applications.
***Prerequisite PSYC 204***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 496BA - Psychology and Contemporary Art
An examination of the intersection between contemporary art practice and current psychological theory and research.
***Prerequisite: One 300-level PSYC course or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: This course is also open to students in the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance, with permission from the Instructor and the Department Head.*
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 496BB - Cross-Cultural Psychopathology
An examination of abnormal behaviour and clinical disorders across different cultures. Course will also survey methods used to conduct research that examines clinical disorders across cultures.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204 and PSYC 333.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 496BC - Psychology of Mindfulness
What is mindfulness? This course will survey modern scientific consensus on mindfulness approaches; how current mindfulness approaches dovetail with ancient wisdom regarding the human condition; and discusses limitations and controversies in the field of mindfulness. The course will offer enrolees opportunities to practice meditative techniques espoused by the mindfulness movement.
***Prerequisites: PSYC 204 and PSYC 333***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*
PSYC 800 - History, Theory, and Systems of Psychology
An advanced examination of the history, origins, theoretical approaches, and methodologies of psychology.
***Clinical MA students must receive permission of the Director of Clinical Training to register.***
PSYC 801 - Research Design & Methodology
A critical examination of issues involved in the planning, conducting, and evaluation of research with emphasis on areas of relevance to clinical and experimental/applied psychology.
PSYC 802 - Applied Multivariate Statistics
A survey of multivariate research methods in psychology. Topics may include: Multiple regression, ANOVA, and ANCOVA using MR, discriminant analysis, MANOVA, profile analysis, principal components and factor analysis, structural equation modelling, path analysis, and time series.
PSYC 803 - Psychological Measurement
Psychometric theory and quantitative aspects of psychological testing. Topics may include scaling and norms, classical test theory, reliability, validity, factor analysis, extraneous response components, item response theory, subject operating characteristics curves, suppresser and moderator variables, modal profile analysis.
***Clinical MA students must receive permission of the Director of Clinical Training to register.***
PSYC 806 - Ethics in Professional Practice
This course will provide an intensive examination of philosophical, legal and particularly ethical issues of these affect the practising psychologist.
PSYC 807 - Research and Applied Ethics
This course will provide an intensive examination of ethical issues in research, teaching, and applied fields of psychological study.
PSYC 810 - Advanced Developmental Psychology
An examination of selected topics in developmental psychology with reference to recent theoretical and experimental advances.
***Clinical MA students must receive permission of the Director of Clinical Training to register.***
PSYC 820 - Advanced Social Psychology
An examination of selected topics in social psychology including a review of theories and constructs.
***Clinical MA students must receive permission of the Director of Clinical Training to register.***
PSYC 823 - Program Development & Evaluation
An advanced seminar on approaches and techniques relevant to program development and evaluation.
PSYC 832 - Advanced Psychopathology
An examination of current theories and research concerning psychological diagnoses.
PSYC 847 - Selected Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience
An advanced seminar course dealing with current theories and research concerning neural organization and behavior.
PSYC 850 - Psychological Assessment I
Training in clinical psychological assessment with an emphasis on cognitive testing with adults and children.
PSYC 851 - Psychological Assessment II
Training in clinical psychological assessment with an emphasis on clinical interviewing and personality testing in adults and children.
PSYC 860 - Psychological Interventions I
An introduction to theory, research, and practice in the areas of individual adult, child and group psychotherapies.
PSYC 861 - Psychological Interventions II
An in-depth examination of selected methods of psychological interventions.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 860 with a minimum grade of 70%.***
PSYC 865CL - Comprehensive Exam in Clinical Psychology
Students are comprehensively examined in areas related to research, ethics, and professional clinical practice. This course is restricted to Clinical Psychology Doctoral students. The examinations are conducted by graduate program faculty and can take an oral or written format or a combination of both.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 18 credit hours and permission of the Director of Clinical Training.***
*Note: This course is to be taken after the completion of all required course work.*
PSYC 865EA - Comprehensive Examination in Experimental and Applied Psychology
This course is intended to expand the breadth of knowledge and skills of Experimental and Applied Psychology Doctoral students under the guidance of a supervisory committee of psychology faculty members. The examinations are conducted by graduate program faculty and can take an oral or written format or a combination of both.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 18 credit hours and permission of the Experimental and Applied Psychology Graduate Program Chair.***
*Note: This course is to be taken after the completion of all required course work.*
PSYC 870 - Practicum Clinical Psychology
First practicum for Clinical Psychology PhD students. Supervised clinical training in a variety of clinical settings.
***Permission of the Director of Clinical Training and Department Head is required for registration.***
PSYC 871 - Practicum Clinical Psychology
Second practicum for Clinical Psychology PhD students. Supervised clinical training in a variety of clinical settings.
***Permission of the Director of Clinical Training and Department Head is required for registration.***
PSYC 872 - Practicum Clinical Psychology
Third practicum for Clinical Psychology PhD students. Supervised clinical training in a variety of clinical settings.
***Permission of the Director of Clinical Training and Department Head is required for registration.***
PSYC 873 - Practicum Clinical Psychology
Fourth practicum for Clinical Psychology PhD students. Supervised clinical training in a variety of clinical settings.
***Permission of the Director of Clinical Training and Department Head is required for registration.***
PSYC 874 - Practicum Clinical Psychology
Fifth practicum for Clinical Psychology PhD students. Supervised clinical training in a variety of clinical settings.
***Permission of the Director of Clinical Training and Department Head is required for registration.***
PSYC 875 - Practicum Clinical Psychology
Sixth practicum for Clinical Psychology PhD students. Supervised clinical training in a variety of clinical settings.
***Permission of the Director of Clinical Training and Department Head is required for registration.***
PSYC 876 - Internship in Clinical Psychology
A combination of instruction and supervised psychological experience in an applied/clinical setting conducted over a four-month period.
***Permission of the Director of Clinical Training and Department Head is required for registration.***
PSYC 880AA - Predoctoral Residency in Clinical Psychology (Preparation)
A twelve-month internship placement in an applied/clinical setting. Students in the initial stages of research, preparation, application and interview may register in section AA.
***Prerequisite: Permission of the Director of Clinical Training is required for registration.***
PSYC 880AB - Predoctoral Residency in Clinical Psychology
A twelve-month internship placement in an applied/clinical setting. Students actually commencing a twelve-month internship will register in AB.
***Prerequisite: Permission of the Director of Clinical Training is required for registration.***
PSYC 881 - Advanced Human Information Processing
The objective of this course is to examine selected topics in the study of cognitive processes.
***Clinical MA students must receive permission of the Director of Clinical Training to register.***
PSYC 890BD - Qualitative Research in Psychology
The course objective is for students to gain an understanding of the commonly used methods for generating and analyzing qualitative data in the field of psychology. The course will cover the most common epistemological foundations and methodologies of qualitative research as well as logistical issues in data generation and analysis.
PSYC 890BK - Child Development
A review of current theories, methodologies, and findings in child developmental psychology. Course readings will focus on 2 or more areas of special interest, of the students' choosing, within the domain of child development.
PSYC 890BM - Directed Readings in Psychology: Special Topics in Law and Psychology
This course applies basic social and cognitive psychology to the law, to the aim of understanding how various legal actors might exhibit biased decision-making. The content is broken into three units (witnesses, victims, and juries), including such topics as eyewitness memory, the insanity defence, and emotion in the courtroom.
PSYC 890BQ - Environmental Psychology
Climate change and biodiversity loss may be the central problems of our era, and are central factors underlying many global human problems. Human behaviour is both a cause and an important solution to these issues, so this course will examine how psychological knowledge can contribute to solving environmental problems.
PSYC 890BR - Adult Offenders
This course is designed primarily to familiarize students with the most recent literature on adult offenders. This will involve readings on key topics and a review of the research methodology commonly used in research on adult offender, including: the development of risk assessment tools; typologies of adult offenders; as well as assessment, treatment, and management of adult offenders.
PSYC 890BS - Research in Face Perception
This course will include a comprehensive review of the literature in face perception, drawing from research in psychology, neuroscience, and computer vision as appropriate. Students will complete a course project on an approved topic of their choosing.
PSYC 890BT - Individuals, Coalitions, and Conflict
This course will allow for the exploration of the psychology of conflict. Readings will be directed at gaining an understanding of who joins coalitions, under what circumstances, and with what consequences. Contemporary issues in political psychology, international relations, and intergroup violence will be emphasized.
PSYC 890BU - Women's Reproductive Mood Disorders
In this course, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the most up-to-date literature examining the biopsychosocial basis of women's reproductive mood disorders: premenstrual dysphoric disorder, postpartum depression and perimenopausal depression.
PSYC 890BW - Using R for Data Analysis
This course will cover implementing R software for data science, visualization, analysis, and management. The general focus will be on experimental methods for this purpose.
PSYC 890BX - Social Identity and Categorization
This directed readings course will feature a selection of articles from classic psychological experiments pertaining to social identity and psychological essentialism. By the end of the course, the student should be able to identify likely mechanisms of social categorization, explain the limitations of current research paradigms in understanding group-related phenomena, describe the role of social identity in categorizing others, and critically evaluate the consequences of these phenomena in the real world. Topics will include: social complexity theory, intersectionality, the VUCA Challenge, and racial essentialism.
PSYC 890BY - Persuasion, Propaganda, and Perpetrators
This course examines the relations between propaganda, persuasion, and perpetrators.
PSYC 890BZ - Current Topics in Visual Cognition
An exploration of current topics in the area of visual cognition, including scene gist, attention capture, visual search, and visual working memory.
PSYC 900AA - M.A. Seminar in Psychology
A Seminar for M.A. students in psychology devoted to the study of special topics, professionals issues, and reports on research projects by graduate students, faculty, and associates of the department.
PSYC 900AB - Ph.D. Seminar in Clinical Psychology
A seminar offered to Ph.D. students in clinical psychology covering special topics and professional issues with a focus on supervision.
PSYC 901 - Thesis Research
Thesis research.
SOC 396AC - The Sociology of Wellbeing and Happiness
We all want to be happy, but how do we achieve this? In this course, we explore the social determinants of happiness, and we engage debates about those social relations and organizations that either promote or obstruct wellbeing. We also examine, assess, and experiment with strategies to increase wellbeing and happiness in Canada and beyond.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours, including one 200-level SOC course, or permission of the Department Head.***
SRS 105 - Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management
An introduction to the administration of recreation and sport at the local, provincial, and national level.
SRS 110 - Recreation and Leisure Theory
Focus on the role of leisure and recreation in society emphasizing an understanding of the delivery system and the leisure phenomenon.
SRS 115 - Leadership
This course will provide the student with an in-depth theoretical and practical exploration of the concepts associated with leadership and human motivation in the organizational environments associated with kinesiology, health, recreation, and sport.
SRS 120 - Introduction to Recreation for Persons with Disabilities
This course will broadly introduce the student to the diagnosis, associated characteristics, and shifting sociocultural paradigms that influence the experiences of persons with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Using an active living approach to situate theoretical and practical learning, this course requires the student to exercise the application of adapted physical activity principles to engage children, youth, and young adults in physical activities that are safe, challenging, and self-determined with a focus on success.
*This course is crosslisted with KIN 120*
SRS 130 - Junior Practicum in Sport and Recreation Management
An introductory practicum experience that will introduce students to professional roles within sport and recreation management. Students will engage in work related experiences on campus for an average of 9 hours per week over the course of the semester.
SRS 132 - Live Event Production and Sport Communication
This practicum-based course is designed as to provide hands on experiences introducing students to professional roles in the production of live sporting events and sport information management. Focus includes live media development and production as well as the generation of content for publishing via social media outlets and/or webcasts. Over the course of the semester students will develop skills in interviewing, camera operation, direction, and production of replays and highlight packages.
*Note: Students can only receive credit for one of SRS 181AA or SRS 132.*
SRS 133 - Podcasting & Dynamic Storytelling
A comprehensive introduction to podcast production. As the popularity of podcasts continues to rise, this course focuses on hands-on experience and practical application of podcasting and dynamic storytelling skills. Students will have the opportunity to develop, produce, and refine their own podcasts.
*Note: Students can only receive credit for one of SRS 181AB or SRS 133.*
SRS 215 - Volunteer Management
The focus of this course is the management of voluntary/ non-profit sport or recreation organizations. The management of key resources, including volunteers and finances, will be covered. Additionally, the current context of these organizations will be discussed.
*** Prerequisite: SRS 105 (KHS 140) and SRS 115 (KHS 156) ***
SRS 220 - Program Delivery and Management
An examination of the planning process and various program applications in the sport, recreation, and physical activity delivery systems.
*** Prerequisite: SRS 105 (KHS 140)***
SRS 230 - Venue and Event Management
Examination of venue and event management processes with a focus on developing skills and gaining knowledge to critically assess events and facilities in terms of current management best practices. It will also examine the nature and importance of and relationship between venues and events in sport and recreation. The course may also touch on issues related to legal, ethical, and socially responsible management as it relates to facilities and events.
***Prerequisite: SRS 105 (KHS 140) and SRS 115 (KHS 156)***
***Prerequisite/Corequisite: SRS 220 (KHS 243)***
SRS 241 - Social Construction of Disability
This course will enable the student to critically explore the traditional and contemporary understanding of disability, as a social construction, from a variety of perspectives: educational, socio-psychological, historical, socio-political, gender and community. Through this course, students will be able to contextualize disability within a broader social context.
***Prerequisite: KIN 120 ***
* Note: This course is crosslisted with KIN 241***
SRS 308 - International Experience Course
An intensive course offering will be delivered in an international location.
SRS 318AA - Advanced Topics in Fan Behavior and Sport Related Tourism
Seminar style course examines topics and issues concerning consumptive behaviour in sport, liesure, recreation and tourism. An intensive course delivered by a visiting scholar.
SRS 318AB - Data Analytics in Sport
Data-driven decision making is a key feature of successful sporting teams and businesses as data is becoming more readily available through advancements in technology. The course is designed to equip students with the analytical skills and knowledge required to manage and analyze datasets related to high-performance sport, with the aim of providing enhanced insights to coaches, players and other stakeholders.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours***
SRS 320 - Current Issues in Kinesiology, Sport, Recreation and Leisure
This course is designed to allow students to identify, discuss, and address current sociological, organizational, economic, ethical, philosophical or cultural issues related to the fields of kinesiology, sport, recreation and leisure.
***Prerequisite: KIN 110 (KHS 154); SRS 105 (KHS 140), SRS 110 (KHS 141), SRS 115 (KHS 156)***
SRS 340 - Governance and Legal Issues in Third Sector Organizations
This course is designed to investigate the legal issues and management of risk in the sport and recreation delivery systems. This course will provide a basic understanding of the governmental systems and governing bodies that influence the delivery of recreation services and legal issues students will likely encounter in their future professions.
***Prerequisite: 60 credit hours***
SRS 351 - Sport, Recreation and Leisure Tourism
The course examines sport, recreation and leisure tourism from a multidisciplinary perspective (economic, social, cultural, environmental, organizational, managerial). The course explores multiple outcomes and implications of tourism.
***Prerequisite: SRS 220 or permission of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate) or designate***
*Note: Primary mode of delivery will be online*
SRS 360 - Outdoor Recreation Skill Development and Wilderness Experience
This experientially based course enables students to develop proficiencies in camping, canoeing, and orienteering through both theory and practice. Active participation in a one-week field trip in northern Saskatchewan is mandatory for all students.
*Note: This course is cross-listed with EOE 339; credit may only be received for one of these courses.*
*Additional Fee: $165.*
SRS 381AB - Advanced Topics in Fan Behavior and Sport Related Tourism
EXPERIMENTAL COURSE: Seminar style course examines topics and issues concerning consumptive behaviour in sport, leisure, recreation and tourism. Course will be offered in September of 2010 at the University of Regina and will require the completion of a collaborative group project with students from the University of Bayreuth, Germany.
SRS 381AC - Tourism & Leisure Behavior
This course introduces undergraduate students to the intricate global phenomenon that is tourism, analyzing its economic, social, and cultural importance and significance for guests (tourists), hosts (local communities), business providers and tourism organizations. The role of tourism as a powerful agent of change is particularly emphasized.
SRS 440 - Applied Sport and Marketing and Sponsorship Development
This course is an examination of (a) the fundamental principles used in the marketing and sponsorship of sport and recreation organizations and events, and (b) the centrality of service quality in the marketing of sport and recreation organizations and events.
***Prerequisite: SRS 110, SRS 220 and BUS 210***
SRS 450 - Sport and Recreation Management Consulting Experience
This course is designed to develop professional practice skills in sport and recreation management through the development and implementation of community-based project.
***Prerequisite: Minimum 60 credit hours completed, including all required SRM major courses, KIN 220, and minimum 70.00% major GPA.***
SRS 460 - Outdoor Recreation Resource Management
Historical antecedents and current issues and practices in the use and management of parks, forests, wilderness areas, and other North American outdoor resources for recreation activity.
*** Prerequisite: SRS 220 (KHS 243) ***
SRS 465 - Commercial Recreation Management
An investigation of commercial recreation, sport organizations, and facilities including their philosophy, history, and personnel requirements.
*** Prerequisite: SRS 220 (KHS 243) ***
SRS 491AA - Economic Impact of Sport Tourism
The purpose of this independent study is to develop an in-depth understanding of the current state of research on the economic impact of sport tourism.
SRS 491AB - Outdoor Adventure Program Planning
This course is designed to introduce students to the planning process and various program applications in the sport, recreation, and physical activity delivery systems. This course is designed to provide practical skills and applicable knowledge related to program planning and implementation.
SRS 491AC - Socio-Cultural Trends in Sport and Recreation
The purpose of this independent study class is to develop a theoretical and applied understanding of socio-cultural trends in the sport and recreation industry. In this course, the student determines both the trend (e.g., diversity, inclusion, feminism, multiculturalism, indigenization) and the context in which to study the trend.
SRS 498 - Honour Proposal
Supervised directed study and research leading to the development of a formal undergraduate thesis proposal for work to be conducted in SRS 499 (Honours Thesis).
*** Prerequisite: KIN 220 ***
SRS 499 - Honours Thesis
A thesis based on research previously proposed in SRS 498 (Honours Proposal). Formal approval of the research topic is given by attaining a minimum grade of 70% in SRS 498 (Honours Proposal). The thesis will be presented orally in an open forum.
*** Prerequisite: SRS 498 ***
SW 001 - Student Wellness Initiative Toward Community Health
Students will work as a team under the supervision of professional mentors to provide after hours primary health care services, with measures in place to ensure continuity of care and health promotion.
SW 099 - Bachelor of Social Work Student Orientation
This compulsory pass/fail course orients and prepares students for success in the Bachelor of Social Work and Undergraduate Studies. These modules were introduced as a way to enhance student learning and engagement with the BSW Orientation material. This course is self-paced, so students may proceed through the modules at their own convenience.
*Note: While this course is mandatory for BSW students, it is zero-credit; therefore it does not contribute to the 120 credit hours required in the BSW degree. This course must be completed during the first semester in which students register after they have been accepted into the BSW. Students must register themselves into this class. If they do not do so, they will be registered in the class and still required to complete it on-time. Students who fail, or do not attempt, this class during their first semester of the BSW will have a hold preventing further registration until such time a passing grade is earned.*
SW 100 - Foundations in Social Work
This course explores social issues confronting the state, social welfare agencies and social workers in addressing and responding to societal inequalities and human need. Students will also be introduced to the roles and fields of practice in social work in Canada and the values and ethics that guide the profession.
*SW 100 should be taken as the first Social Work course.
SW 200 - Introduction to Social Work
(Yukon College only) This course provides an overview of both First Nations and western social work models, historical development, and current practice issues. Students are introduced to a critical analysis of the social work profession, and exposed to a range of social work theories and models.
SW 202 - Critical Issues/Critical Thought
This course examines the foundations of critical thinking with application to social work issues in such areas as oppression, poverty, health, child welfare and violence.
***Prerequisite: SW 100.***
SW 346 - Social Work Practice I
This course examines the principles, concepts and skills related to social work with individuals, families, and groups, providing a theoretical framework for generalist social work practice.
*Note: SW 346 must be taken prior to or concurrently with SW 347. For Yukon SW programs, SW 346 is a prerequisite for SW 347.*
***Prerequisite: SW 100 and 202; or SW 200.***
SW 347 - Social Work Practice II
This course aims to develop an understanding of the characteristics of organizations, institutions and communities. Students will gain knowledge about macro practice theories and will begin to develop and enhance the social work skills used in various practice settings. Students will think critically about the structural responses to social distress.
***Prerequisite: SW 100 and SW 202; or SW 200; and SW 346. Concurrent enrollment is allowed in SW 346.***
SW 348 - Social Work Practicum I
Students, with support of agency supervision, will become directly involved in social work services and systems within the community, and experience professional practice. Seminars assist in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experience and knowledge.
***Prerequisite: Completion of SW 100, SW 346, SW 390, and 6 other social work credit hours***
*Note: All students must have a minimum GPA of 70% on the social work portion of the BSW to be eligible to register for SW 348.*
*Note: Practicum requires 230 hours in your placement, typically done as 2 days per week over 15 weeks. In addition, a mandatory orientation session is held prior to the field placement and students are required to attend bi-weekly seminars. Graded on a pass/fail basis. No mid-term break. Pre-Social Work students are not eligible to register for SW 348.*
Exception: Yukon and Aurora College have different requirements and procedures for SW 348 and students should speak to their Academic Advisor.
SW 350 - Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice
The aim of this course is to unravel the underlying threads of multiple oppressions and the intersection of various sources and forms of oppression. The course will focus on anti-oppressive theoretical perspectives, laws, actions, advocacy, social work ethics and their application to social work practice and policy.
***Prerequisite: SW 100 and 202; or SW 200.***
SW 352 - Cultural Camp
Students live and work together with members of an Indigenous community for seven days to create an experience where they learn about traditional values and the current realities of the hosting community. Students learn how to build community and work with people from different cultural backgrounds.
***Prerequisite: SW 389***
SW 389 - Cultural Competence for Northern Social Work Practice
(Taught only at Yukon College and Aurora College.) Cultural theories, concepts and related structural issues are considered from personal and professional perspectives. Knowledge, skills and values of the culturally competent northern social worker are explored. Wellness, family, community and helping within an Aboriginal historical and contemporary context are examined.
SW 390 - Communication Skills in Social Work Practice
This course specifically focuses on the development of skills necessary for competent social work communication in a variety of social work roles and settings. An introduction to communication theory is provided with an emphasis on skill development for students. Role plays and recorded sessions are required.
***Prerequisite: SW 100 and 202; or SW 200.***
SW 401 - Animals, Social Work & Society
An introduction to the theoretical and practical applications of animals and social work. This course offers a perspective on why and how animals ought to be important to social work. It will explore applications across the lifespan and include attention upon the welfare of animals in and of themselves.
*Note: Formerly numbered SW 480AS. Students may receive credit for one of SW 401 or SW 480AS.*
SW 403 - Death and Dying
This course deals with the effects of death and dying on the individual, families, communities and helping professionals. It explores the role of the social worker in providing support and linking clients to resources in a variety of cultural contexts.
SW 405 - Social Work with Indigenous Peoples
This course investigates theory and practices for social workers to support Indigenous individuals, families and communities in a variety of settings. The course explores the history of of oppression experienced by Indigenous peoples by government policies. Emphasis is placed on individual self-determination, cultural safety, Indigenous self-governance and societal decolonization.
***Prerequisite: INDG 200 level or higher.***
SW 407 - Feminist Social Work Practice
This class provides an exploration of feminist principles and theory and its application to a variety of problems women face. An intersectional anaylsis is used to evaluate the issues faced by people who are confronted with multiple oppressions.
SW 410 - Work, Economic Security and Social Justice
This course explores the impact of globalization and the relationship between legislation, unemployment, labour market issues, social welfare policy and social work. A range of social, economic and political theories are discussed with a focus on how human service workers assist individuals and families.
SW 411 - Abuse and Violence
This course examines abuse and violence primarily within familial relationships, but will also include discussion on various forms of trauma in a broader context. Individual, familial, institutional and societal responses to abuse and violence will be explored. A victim centered, trauma-informed social work perspective will be emphasized.
*Note: Note: Recommend that students have completed one or more of SW 346, SW 390, SW 407, SW 414 or SW 437.*
SW 412 - Mental Health Services
This course examines the structure and function of mental health services in society with particular reference to the historical and theoretical foundations. Current practices, issues, and problems are reviewed.
SW 413 - Child Welfare Systems and Immigrant Families
The course will explore the various forms of social work knowledge, theories, values and skills when working with newcomer/immigrant and refugee families. The course emphasis will be to explore ways to support immigrant and refugee families, using both micro and macro approaches.
***Prerequisite: 30 credit hours***
*Note: Formerly numbered SW 480AP. Students may only receive credit for one of SW 413 and SW 480AP.*
SW 414 - Child Welfare Practice
This course provides an overview of historical, and current child welfare legislation, policies and services. Regional perspectives are highlighted. Child maltreatment is defined and identified. The effects of child abuse and neglect on the child, family, and society will be explored. Prevention, investigation and intervention approaches are covered.
SW 415 - Poverty
This course will examine poverty in Canada: its history, measurement, theoretical explanations, demographics, and impact on specific groups of people. It critically assesses income security programs and services, and explores the role of social workers in reducing poverty through practice methods, policy development and community action.
SW 416 - Social Work and Older Adults
This course considers the social work practice, research, legislation and policy with older adults. It will explore issues affecting those living in the community as well as those residing in group or institutional care settings, and the role of family and community supports.
SW 417 - Substance Abuse: Impacts and Interventions
This course will explore the impact of alcohol, drugs, and behavioral addictions on individuals, families, and society. Using a bio-psycho-social perspective, students will critically examine a range of models of assessment, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery used to address the addictions related issues in diverse populations.
SW 418 - Social Work with Immigrants and Refugees
This course examines the experiences of immigrants and refugees and the role of social work. Issues of multiculturalism within Canadian society and regional perspectives are recognized as well as cultural and religious diversity and issues of systemic oppression.
SW 419 - Social Work in Rural, Remote and Northern Communities
Rural social problems and issues will be explored within legal, political and economic contexts in which these problems occur. Theories and concepts useful for rural and northern social work practice will be the major focus of this class.
SW 420 - The Legal Environment of Social Work Practice
The practice of social work has long been intertwined with the practice of law and the legal systems of society. This course will review legislation pertinent to social service programs that govern the professional practice of social work, and the related duties and obligations of social workers.
SW 425 - Group Work
This course is an introduction to group work, providing the student with an understanding of concepts, theories and development of beginning group work skills for social work practice.
*Note: SW 346 and SW 390 are recommended*
SW 427 - Expressive Arts in Social Work Practice
This course explores expressive arts [art, dance, drama, music, narrative, play] as a way of enhancing communication with a variety of age groups and client populations. It blends theory with classroom activities, promotes self-knowledge, and examines practical and ethical considerations of using expressive arts with individuals and groups.
*** Prerequisite: Completion of SW 390. ***
* Note: Formerly numbered SW 480AA. Student may not receive credit for both SW 427 and SW 480AA *
SW 437 - Social Work with Families
This course is an introduction to working with families. Family systems theory is used for assessing various dynamics in family functioning. Family strengths, resilience and challenges will be explored. Theories, models and strategies of intervention are discussed from a social work perspective. *Note: SW 346 is recommended.*
SW 440 - Counselling Theories and Skills
This course examines counselling theories and skills with a specific emphasis on their application to social work practice. The counselling relationship and counselling process in a variety of helping situations will be explored. Ethics involved with counselling will also be discussed.
*Note: Completion of SW 346 and SW 390 is recommended.*
SW 448 - Social Work Practicum II
Students, with support of agency supervision, will become directly involved in social work services and systems within the community, and experience professional practice. Seminars assist in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experience and knowledge. ***Prerequisite: SW 100, SW 202, SW 346, SW 347, SW 348, SW 350, SW 390, SW 405, SW 421, SW 451, SW 460, SW 469.***
*Note: All students must have a minimum GPA of 70% on the social work portion of the BSW.*
*Note: Practicum requires 470 hours in your placement, typically done as 4 days per week over 16 weeks. In addition, a mandatory orientation session is held prior to the field placement and students are required to attend bi-weekly seminars. A part-time practicum, completed over two terms, may be arranged. Graded on a pass/fail basis. No mid-term break.*
*Note: Yukon University and Aurora College have different requirements and procedures for SW 448 and students sh
SW 448AA - SW Practicum II - p/t 1st semester
Students, with support of agency supervision, will become directly involved in social work services and systems within the community, and experience professional practice. Seminars assist in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experience and knowledge.
***Prerequisite: SW 100, SW 202, SW 346, SW 347, SW 348, SW 350, SW 390, SW 405, SW 421, SW 451, SW 460, and SW 469***
*Note: All students must have a minimum GPA of 70% on the social work portion of the BSW.*
*Note: Practicum placement is equivalent to 16 weeks part-time beginning in the term, including a mandatory orientation session which is held prior to the field placement. Arrangements for completion of assignments and seminars will be made with the course instructor. Graded on a pass/fail basis.*
SW 448AB - SW Practicum II - p/t2nd sem.
Students, with support of agency supervision, will become directly involved in social work services and systems within the community, and experience professional practice. Seminars assist in the integration of theory and practice through sharing of experience and knowledge.
***Prerequisite: SW 448AA***
*Note: Practicum placement is equivalent to 16 weeks part-time during the next term. Arrangements for completion of assignments and seminars will be made with the course instructor. Graded on a pass/fail basis. No midterm break.
*Note: All students must have a minimum GPA of 70% on the social work portion of the BSW.*
SW 450 - Advanced Practice with Communities
This course examines the historic role of social work in community development/ community activism. Principles, models and skills in working in community development are explored with consideration of geographical location and personal and collective identities. Emphasis is placed on mobilizing communities for equality and social justice.
SW 451 - Social Work Research
This course focuses on the contributions of research to effective social work practice and social policy. Emphasis is placed on understanding and critical assessing social work research, and on how to employ a variety of quantitative, qualitative, and community-based research methodologies to advance social work knowledge and practice.
***Prerequisite: SW 100 and 202; or SW 200.***
SW 452 - Management Practice in Social Work
Social Administration is one of the recognized areas of social work practice in a generalist framework. This course provides the introductory knowledge and skills to participate in the administration and management of human service organizations. Topics include leadership, supervision, organizational planning, financial planning and team building.
*Note: Formerly numbered SW 480AB. Student may not receive credit for both SW 452 and SW 480AB.*
SW 460 - Ethics in Social Work
This course is designed to sensitize students to the central role of ethics in contemporary social work. Theoretical foundations in social work ethics and the relationship between diverse value systems in Canadian society will be critically analyzed. Emphasis is on various ethical dilemmas and ethical issues facing social workers.
***Prerequisite: SW 100 and 202; or SW 200.***
SW 469 - Social Policy
This course examines the dimensions and practical implications of social policy in the lives of Canadians. Political, economic, and cultural influences over social policy are explored, as well as the skills needed to develop social policy and its relationship with the profession of social work.
***Prerequisite: SW 100 and 202; or SW 200.***
SW 470 - Social Work in Health Settings
The course will focus on the knowledge, attitudes, and skills social workers need in order to practice effectively in health care settings. Students will apply critical thinking in understanding the intricacies of issues in health care, the impact of various systems and the role of policy development on social work.
SW 479 - Social Work and Disability Issues
This course will critically analyse the concept of disability and various conditions defined as disabling. It will also outline concerns and activism within disabilty communities, and strategies for social work practitioners to support independence and social inclusion of persons who live with disabilities.
SW 480AU - Critical Social Work Practice with 2SLGBTQ+ Communities
This course critically examines the historical, political, and socio-cultural systems and forces that structure the everyday lives and experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Students analyze relevant theories, frameworks, and discourses to formulate critical, culturally-relevant micro, mezzo, and macro social work approaches with 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
***Prerequisite: SW 346, 350, and 469.***
SW 480AV - Critical Social-Ecological Social Work
This course examines the interconnectedness of all people, species and ecosystems in emerging social-ecological challenges. Social, structural and ecological justice issues will be examined in relation to human health and well-being. Implications for direct practice will be explored and include the development of critical holistic social work practice approaches.
***Prerequisite: SW 202, SW 346, SW 350, SW 390, and SW 460.***
SW 486AA - Social Work Research Project
In this course, each student will work on a social work research project and complete the research on campus. He/she will develop a research question, proposal, collect and analyze data and write a final report.
***Prerequisite: SW 451***
SW 495 - Individual and Group Inquiries
This course offers tutorials, directed readings, "learning contracts", and other agreements stipulating specified objectives negotiated between an instructor and individual students or groups of students.
SW 496 - Individual and Group Inquiries
This course offers tutorials, directed readings, "learning contracts" and other agreements stipulating specified objectives negotiated between an instructor and individual students or groups of students.
SW 497 - Individual & Group Inquiries
Tutorials, directed readings, "learning contracts" and other agreements stipualting specified objectives negotiated between an instructor and individual students or groups of students.
SW 498 - Individual & Group Inquiries
Tutorials, directed readings, "learning contracts" and other agreements stipulating specified objectives negotiated between and instructor and individual students or groups of students.
SW 499 - Individual & Group Inquiries
Tutorials, directed readings, "learning contracts" and other agreements stipulating specified objectives negotiated between an instructor and individual students or groups of students.
SW 803 - End of Life Issues
This course deals with impacts of end of life issues on individuals, families, social workers and health practitioners. Cultural, societal and personal perspectives of death and dying will be explored, along with roles of social workers and health professionals in practice, research, education and policy in end of life care.
SW 810 - Social Policy Analysis
Through lectures and seminars students will undertake a comprehensive review of ideological basis for policy making and social planning in the delivery of human services. Although primary attention will be given to the Canadian Prairies experience, comparisons will be made with needs, policies and services elsewhere in Canada and internationally. This course will devote primary attention Social Administration Case Studies.
SW 811 - Family&Child Policies&Programs
Historical, theoretical, comparative and current literature will be used to gain a comprehensive overview of the development of policies relevant to families and to children. A critical analysis of family and child policies developed within the liberal welfare state will be incorporated into this course. The development of alternative policies and programs will be considered.
SW 812 - Organ Theories Social Admin
This course is designed to provide MSW students with the conceptual and technical skills to conduct appropriate interventions in human service organizations. Topics include: the role of social work in organizational intervention, organizational theories, ethics, organizational development as well as critical review of management roles and practices.
SW 816 - Aging, Society & HS Work
This course considers social work practice research, education and policy with seniors in the community and in institutions. The focus of the course will be the role of the social work perspective in each of these professional activities with seniors.
SW 817 - Critical Issues in Addiction
This course explores research, theory, and policy in addictions and examines individual, group and community levels interventions within the Canadian political and economic realities. The complex interactions of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors will be examined to provide knowledge and skills in advanced social work practice in the field of addiction.
SW 820 - Feminist Theory & Analysis
This course will provide a feminist analysis of the historic and current issues pertaining to women's lives and to critique patriarchal institutions and structures of society. A specific emphasis will be on feminist therapy as it pertains to practice and the contributions of feminist research.
SW 835 - Current Aboriginal SW Practice
This course will critically examine current counselling models through the lens of colonization, decolonization and employing cross-cultural, structural and anti-oppressive approaches to social work practice with specific attention given to the historical legacies of colonization and residential school in examining practice issues of power, cultural competence and sensitivity.
SW 849 - SW Practice with Families
This course will review various approaches of family therapies and discuss how they can be used in a variety of practice settings and for a wide array of issues and problems. Limitations, criticisms and ethical issues for each approach will be explored.
SW 851 - Soc Justice/Human Rights & SW
The course will focus on the evolution of human rights as tools for promoting social justice. Some of the areas to be explored include: inequalities as they relate to gender, racialized minorities, children, individuals with special needs, those living in poverty. The course will give careful consideration to the impact of human rights laws on the job of the social worker.
SW 852 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Children and Youth
This class will review child and adolescent development, ethical considerations in working with children and youth, diversity, group work and other theories of intervention. Students will be expected to focus on common problems for children and youth.
SW 853 - Antiracist Perspectives in Social Work Practice
This course provides a framework for the historical and contemporary contexts of transformative antiracist social work theory and practice. Students examine how broader historical social relations of power and inequity are (re)inscribed, contested and disrupted at the intersecting sites of individual, organizational and structural social work theory and practice.
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of SW 853 or SW 850AC.*
SW 855 - Critical Social-Ecological Social Work
This course examines the interconnectedness of all people, species and ecosystems in emerging social-ecological challenges. Social, structural and ecological justice issues will be examined in relation to human health and well-being. Implications for direct practice will be explored and include the development of critical holistic social work practice approaches.
SW 860AG - Critical Social Work Practice with 2SLGBTQ+ Communities
This course critically examines the historical, political, and socio-cultural systems and forces that structure the everyday lives and experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Students analyze relevant theories, frameworks, and discourses to formulate critical, culturally-relevant micro, mezzo, and macro social work approaches with 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
SW 867 - Critical Indigenous Analysis of Social Welfare Policy
This course focuses on critical and theoretical analyses of historical and contemporary social welfare policies and practices affecting Indigenous people in Canada. A wide array of Indigenous theory writings and public policies are introduced and reviewed to facilitate understanding of Indigenous and decolonizing frameworks for social welfare policy analysis.
SW 872 - Community Organizing & SW Prac
This course explores various theories, principles, models and strategies of community organizing, and their importance for social work. Emphasis is placed on issues of power and the reallocation of power within society.
SW 873 - Social Work Practice with Couples
This is a graduate level course on social work practice with couples. This course is theory and practice driven and equips students with couple's therapy assessment and treatment skills. The course focuses on experiential learning and students will have multiple opportunities to practice counselling skills in class.
SW 876 - Perspectives and Models of Social Work for Direct Practice
Major SW practice perspectives/models are subject to a critical comparative analysis with respect to the epistemological background and the basic values and premises about people. Applicability of the major practice perspectives/models to SW practice is examined, with a concentrated focus on relevant approaches for differing situations of practice.
SW 879 - Social Work, Empowerment and Disability
Drawing on a critical realist perspective, this course will examine a pluralist, engaged and nuanced approach to disability in relation to practice, policy, research and education. Key topics discussed will include dichotomies such as disabled people versus non-disabled people, identity politics, bioethics in disability, and care and social relationships.
SW 880 - Quantitative Methods in Social Work Research
This course will provide an overview of design and methodology options in quantitative research with an emphasis on the application to social welfare policy and social work practice issues. In addition to the methodological issues, the course will review the appropriate use and interpretation of statistical techniques in social work research.
SW 881 - Qual & App Research Methods
These courses may be offered by the Faculty of Social Work of planned in co-operation with other Faculties of the University. Such courses will be arranged as needed when the student's research interests are determined.
SW 885 - Thesis Proposal
Students registered in the thesis route will complete a comprehensive thesis proposal.
SW 890CA - A Narrative Approach to Social Work Practice
This course will explore a narrative approach to clinical social work practice. Specific strengths and limitations of Narrative Therapy will be reviewed. The content of this course will include a thorough literature review, assigned readings, critical analysis, application and reflection in practice; as well as design and facilitation of a narrative therapy teaching seminar.
SW 890CE - Exploring Disability and Sexuality
In preparation for student MSc thesis project, this directed readings class will seek to better prepare the MSc student for work with people who experience disability, and struggles regarding sexuality, abuse and consent.
SW 890CF - Indigenous Perspectives towards Synthesizing Traditional & Contemporary Healing Modalities
Course will advance critical thought & deep anti-colonial & anti-racism analysis of contemporary mental health treatment modalities. Will enable student to engage in reflection for decolonizing their own practice. Examine & critically assess the existing knowledge (research, literature, treatment models) of decolonizing mental health & assess strengths, limitations, and gaps.
SW 901 - Thesis
This is the student's MSW thesis.
SW 910 - Research Practicum
Registration for the project will follow the same pattern and conditions as the registration for a thesis. Projects are conducted in a field setting under the supervision of a social work professional associate.
SW 920 - Field Practicum
Students register in the practicum which will take place over one or two semesters in a social work practice setting under the supervision of an experienced social work field supervisor. Students work under the direction of a faculty member over the duration of the practicum.
THRC 200 - Therapeutic Recreation Foundations
This course will provide the student with an introduction to the field of Therapeutic Recreation. More specifically, the course is designed to provide an introduction to the foundations, history, and development of the profession of Therapeutic Recreation. Students will be supported in their journey to understand the specialized area of expertise that makes Therapeutic Recreation unique within the health professions.
***Prerequisite: KIN 120***
THRC 240 - Therapeutic Recreation: Aging
This course will support the student in the study of the characteristics and capabilities of the aging population, particularly as it relates to recreation, leisure and lifestyle. It focuses on theoretical aspects of aging and their practical implications for therapeutic recreation. This course will also enable the student to further understand issues facing older adults and how such issues can impact quality of life.
***Prerequisite: KIN 120/SRS 120***
*Note: This course is crosslisted with KIN 240.*
THRC 245 - Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation
This course will provide the student with an introduction to assessment in therapeutic recreation. Students will be afforded opportunities to learn about assessment principles and practices as well as the use of outcome measurement as an evaluative tool in therapeutic recreation.
***Prerequisite: KIN 120***
***Prerequisite/Corequisite: THRC 200***
*Note: This course is crosslisted with KIN 245.*
THRC 300 - Interventions in Therapeutic Recreation
This course examines the therapeutic recreation intervention process with emphasis on the various forms of interventions and strategies used to elicit changes in physical, social, emotional, and cognitive functioning for persons with disabilities, limitations or age-related conditions.
***Prerequisite: THRC 200***
THRC 308 - International Experience Course
An intensive course offering will be delivered in an international location.
THRC 318 - Specialty Discipline Course
This course will be delivered in an intensive format by a visiting scholar. Topics are variable.
THRC 342 - Therapeutic Recreation: Physical and Developmental Disabilities
Students will understand the rold of therapeutic recreation in the lives of persons with physical and developmental disabilities. The etiology of physical and developmental disabilities, their impact on quality of life, and factors that influence participation in recreation and leisure will be considered. The social construction of disability will also be addressed.
***Prerequisite: THRC 200***
***Prerequisite/Corequisite: THRC 245***
THRC 344 - Therapeutic Recreation: Chronic Conditions and Illnesses
Students will understand the rold of therapeutic recreation in the lives of persons with chronic conditions and illnesses, their impact on quality of life, and factors that influence participation in recreation and leisure will be considered. The social construction of disability will also be addressed.
***Prerequisite: THRC 200***
***Prerequisite/Corequisite: THRC 245***
THRC 346 - Therapeutic Recreation: Mental Health and Addictions
The course explores mental health and addictions through a therapeutic recreation lens. Students will learn about the breadth of mental health and addictions related conditions and the impact of therapeutic recreation treatment on rehabilitation and recovery.
***Prerequisite: THRC 245 ***
THRC 447 - Therapeutic Recreation: Professional Issues Seminar
A critical examination of historical and contemporary trends and issues impacting the profession of therapeutic recreation.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 75 credit hours which includes THRC 245 and one of THRC 240, THRC 300, THRC 342, THRC 344, or THRC 346***
*Note: This course is crosslisted with KIN 447*
WGST 301 - Women and Health: Local and Global
This course examines a wide range of issues in women's health and wellness from a critical feminist perspective. It will cover a range of topics such as the ramifications of the biomedical model for women's health, disparities in women's health, AIDS, mental health, violence against women, aging, disabilities, and reproduction.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours, or permission of the Department Head.***
WGST 380AI - History of Illness in Visual Culture
What does it mean to represent the diseased body? What are the relations between health, illness, other-ness, and deviance in representation? Through a series of multidisciplinary investigations of the body in crisis this course will explore how gender and illness have been represented from the sixteenth century to the present.
***Prerequisite: WGST 100 and permission of the Department Head.***