This course emphasizes the development of interpersonal communication, interviewing, and counselling skills. Students will learn and practice effective interviewing and consider how cultural issues can affect the process. Students will also practice gathering and evaluating information in a framework for client assessment and planning and delivering effective interventions.

In this introduction to the ethical principles of social work practice, students will explore the theoretical foundations of the codes and frameworks which inform social work professionals as they navigate ethical dilemmas and issues. Students will also reflect on the diverse value systems in Canadian society and the interactions between personal and professional values.

An introduction to the methods and skills used in effective, ethical, and anti-oppressive social work practice. The historical and theoretical contexts of social work will be examined as well as the impact of marginalization and oppression on individuals, families, and communities. Appropriate use of communication, counselling, and effective interview methods will be applied to example scenarios as students develop awareness of the factors that shape the practice of social work.

How do our society and school systems shape each other? Using sociological theory and methods, this course explores major issues in education, such as inequality, achievement gaps, and private versus public schools. The emphasis will be on Canada, but literature from other countries, particularly the United States, will be included.

Application of practical nursing theory in an acute medical and surgical setting for nursing care of adult clients and their families. Focus is on acute variations of chronic illness in a hospital setting.

This introductory Indigenous Studies course is designed to introduce students to Indigenous worldviews and Indigenous Ways of Knowing through Indigenous teachings on the land. The course will emphasize learning and experiences away from campus and the representation of the diverse perspectives of Indigenous peoples in northwestern Alberta. Through learning experiences with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Cultural Advisors, students will develop awareness of Indigenous Knowledge, culture, and ecological stewardship. Students are advised that some travel within the Grande Prairie region is required for this course.

This course covers techniques for solving differential equations, including first-order equations, second-order linear equations (reduction of order, variation of parameters), the Laplace transform, linear systems, and power series solutions. Applications include separation of variables for Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), along with topics in Taylor and Fourier series, and convergence tests.

This course will cover more detailed grammatical patterns, including verb tenses and their uses. Aural/oral skills will continue to develop through increased use of French in class and laboratory practice. This course cannot be taken for credit if the student has taken French 30 (French Grade 12) at the High School level.

This is the entry-level course for students who have chosen French. Basic conversational vocabulary will be covered, as well as verbal structures including past tense. You will develop aural/oral skills through drills, directed dialogue and music. This course cannot be taken for credit if the student has taken French 20 (French grade 11) or French 30 (French grade 12) at the high school level.

Six-week field experience, placed with a mentor teacher in either an elementary or secondary setting depending on the student’s chosen pathway. The focus is on integrating knowledge and skills around formative assessment, classroom management, effective lesson planning and instructional strategies. Preparation for the field experience will include seminars to support and ready preservice teachers for the complexities of teaching in schools.