This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.

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Employment and Educational Access

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EEAC 0099 cr-1
Orientation: Personal Success Skills

The orientation is intended as a pre-assessment and screening to determine suitability, literacy and competency levels. This two week session includes the following: a personal interview; self assessments (attitude, prior experience, personal objectives); group instruction in leaning and study skills; risk taking and dealing with changes.

Prerequisites: Interview with instructor

EEAC 0100 cr-2
Self-Discovery and Esteem-Building

This course is designed to assist the student in the process of self-discovery and esteem-building. The class will focus on developing self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-confidence, personal power, and the taking of responsibility.

Prerequisites: Interview with instructor

EEAC 0101 cr-2
Communicating Effectively

The focus of this course is on improving verbal and non-verbal communication skills in everyday life situations. Students will give and receive feedback; practise handling conflict, and employment interview; and make presentations.

Prerequisites: EEAC 1100 or interview with instructor

EEAC 0102 cr-1
Effective Problem-Solving

This course will assist the student to improve problem-solving and decision-making skills through the application of a variety of techniques. Each student will learn her preferred problem-solving approach and how to apply alternative approaches to problem-solving. Problems to be addressed will be supplied by the students.

Prerequisites: EEAC 0100 or interview with instructor

EEAC 0125 cr-2
Experience Placement I

Full-time, on-the-job work experience or placement in a training program chosen by the student

Prerequisites: EEAC 0110

EEAC 0210 cr-2
Assessment and Career Options

This course is designed to assist the students in gathering and evaluating the information needed to set realistic career goals. Student will have the opportunity to use assessment results, previous experiences, and information gathered through personal interviews.

Prerequisites: EEAC 0100 or interview with instructor

EEAC 0211 cr-1
Options for Self-Employment

This course will provide the student with the basic information needed to start and succeed in a home-based business or other self-employment. Students will identify opportunities and research ideas.

EEAC 0212 cr-1
Career Decisions and Action Plans

This course will present effective career decision-making through the use of several models. Each student will learn to identify, obtain, and evaluate the information required to formulate and execute a plan of action to reach desired career goals.

Prerequisites: EEAC 0110

EEAC 0225 cr-2
Experience Placement II

Full-time, on-the-job work experience or placement in a training program chosen by the student.

Prerequisites: permission of instructor

EEAC 0303 cr-2
Aboriginal Cultural Development

This course is designed to assist the student in learning the historical and cultural aspects of traditional Aboriginal roles in work and society. The class will focus on historical overview, traditional educational tools, introduction of Aboriginal Ceremonies.

Prerequisites: permission of instructor

EEAC 0325 cr-2

Experience Placement III

Full-time, on-the-job work experience or placement in a training program chosen by the student.

Prerequisites: permission of instructor

EEAC 0335 cr-1
Individual Project

This class includes out-of-class interview, research, and counselling interviews with the instructor. Individual student will be assigned specific projects.

Corequisites: any other EEAC course