This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Human Services
HSWC 1110 cr-3
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Students will focus on the knowledge and basic skills for effective
interpersonal communication. They will also develop an awareness
of their own style of communicating. Students will be expected to
achieve competency in areas of verbal and nonverbal
communication.
Introduction to the Community:
Context for Professional Practice
Students will focus on the development of a professional identity
through the examination of various roles in Human Services
practice. They will explore ethical decision-making, critical issues
of Human Services and current legal and policy trends.
Students will explore the human passage from conception to
death. Drawing on theory and personal experience, they will
investigate and reflect on human development, change, and
diversity in relation to self and others.
Students will explore how their actions, thoughts, feelings, and
spiritual beliefs impact on their ability to work and live effectively.
They will articulate and implement a personal wellness plan.
Students will learn ways to take charge of one’s life and to feel
good about one’s self.
Students will examine the general principles and processes of
collaborative planning and decision making. They will explore the
effect of one’s own attitude, skills, ethics, knowledge, and culture
on self and the group. Group planning, leadership and
membership will be emphasized using the framework of self,
theory and practice.
Students will explore the parameters of “community living” and
examine associated legal, social, and ideological principles with an
emphasis on developing ethical, professional practitioners who
respect the autonomy and right to self-determination of people
with mental disabilities. They will explore diverse professional
roles, practice skills and support strategies that are required to
facilitate individual “quality of life”.
Students will explore how self awareness, interpersonal skills, and
attitudes can promote effective performance as a human service
practitioner. They will discuss wellness plans for work
environments and balancing home and work life.
Students will investigate and reflect on the impact that multi-
generational family systems and various social relationships have
on the development of self and on community membership. They
will explore the parameters of working with families that have a
child with a mental disability, and examine roles and strategies
adopted by human service practitioners in facilitating the
development and maintenance of personal relationships and
support networks.
