8600: Introduction to Public Services (0.5 credit PAR, Gr. 9-12)

The coexistence of any group of people anywhere in the world requires some form of governance administration or division of labor in order to maintain the existence of the group. The provision of these types of services by public service organizations deliver requires the full time attention of some members of the group.  This course provides an overview of the public services systems and examines the purpose, history, organization, approach, functions of these systems with a special emphasis on current issues, trends, successes and challenges from a population perspective. 

1806: Human Growth & Development (1 credit PAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Public Services or Professions in Education

In this course you will gain an understanding of the areas and stages of human growth and development. It provides an examination of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social components of human growth and development from birth through adolescence. You will learn to meet the needs of children and promote optimum growth and development in the prenatal, infancy, toddler, preschool and school-age stages.

2407: Psychology (0.5 credit SOC, Gr. 10-12)

This course is designed to assist students in gaining an appreciation of psychology as the science of studying and understanding human behavior.  Major units of study will include: the development of philosophies and methods used to gain insights into behavior, a study of the brain and nervous system, human psychological development, physchologic processes and psychological disorders.

2411: Sociology (0.5 credit SOC, Gr. 10-12)

Sociology as the study of human behavior in groups is designed to acquaint the student with the types of groups we form, how we function in these groups and how we deal with social problems resulting from the interaction within and between these groups.  These topics are analyzed through sociological perspectives in order to evaluate various interpretations to explain why people behave the way they do.

COMING IN 2017-18: Social Services Capstone (1-3 credits PAR, Gr. 12)