This course examines some of the basic concepts of psychology such as learning, motivation, perception, sensation, information processing, emotions, stress, and relaxation. In this course, students explore standards and develop criteria for selecting quality children's books, and acquire skills in reading and telling stories to children. Students are also encouraged to develop activities that will enhance children's and adolescents' language skills. This course trains students to effectively compile a lab-related case study. Emphasis is placed on assessment, background information, strengths and needs, data collection, development of present behavior statements and objectives, methodology, documentation, revision of objectives and overall recommendations.
All students present their particular study to a group of selected faculty and peers.
This course examines mental illness and divergent views of human behaviour. Students gain an understanding of theories, etiologies, characteristics, and treatments from a child and youth worker's perspective. The intervention focus is on the home and educational experience. Methodology includes lectures, assignments, discussions, readings, and films. This course introduces theories of physical, social-emotional, cognitive, linguistic and personality development.