Our Human & Social Services pathway is for students who are interested in pursuing careers related to human services such as psychologist, social work, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: Each course listed below is worth one credit. Students complete at least 3 of these courses in a semester (earning a total of three credits), but are most welcome to complete more if they wish.
Introductory
HSS1010: Health Services Foundations
Students examine fundamental attitudes, knowledge and skills to prepare for further study in career pathways in health, recreation and community services. Concepts related to the determinants of health, the dimensions of wellness, basic principles of anatomy, physiology and disease, and basic safety and reporting protocols for providing care to individuals in health, recreation, volunteer
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: none
HSS1020: Nutrition & Wellness
Students learn the importance of nutrition and hydration for the promotion and maintenance of physical, emotional and social health and wellness throughout life. Students evaluate food and supplement choices, the effects of activity on nutritional requirements and the use of labels to improve daily nutritional intake at all ages.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
HSS1040: Developing Maturity & Independence
Students examine adolescent development in the context of life-span development. Students gain an appreciation for developing strategies to achieve and maintain health and wellness through physical, emotional, social, intellectual and moral development. Students explore how adolescents can develop positive relationships and roles in the community and outline family and community resources available to support
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
Intermediate
HSS2020: Nurturing Children
Students examine the developmental characteristics of toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children at various stages of physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. Students describe and demonstrate care-giving skills applicable to each developmental stage. Students gain an appreciation for the importance of nurturing skills in promoting health and wellness in childhood.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
HSS2040: Family Foundations
Students gain an appreciation for their roles in strengthening current and future family relationships and the rights, roles and responsibilities of family members throughout the family life cycle. Students examine changes that occur within a family and the required adjustments family members must make to manage changes effectively. Cultural diversities are investigated and community
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
Advanced
HSS3910: HSS Project D
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None