Students will examine the interconnectedness of family relationships and their effect on common abnormal psychiatric disorders in the infant, child and adolescent populations. This course will review the developmental stages, familial structures and family functions through the lens of family systems theory. Students will also explore the environmental effects and their influenes on the family as...
Emphasis is on the study of signs and symptoms of the major mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia and personality disorders. Additionally, there are discussions about eating and sleeping disorders, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. This course is offered asynchronous online via OntarioLearn.
In this course, students will learn about some popular topics in psychology including learning, memory, sleep and consciousness, psychological disorders, and social psychology. Through hands-on experiments, case studies, multimedia and demonstrations, students will gain an appreciation for psychology as a social science. This course is offered asynchronous online via OntarioLearn.
What makes a psychopath tick? Are they born that way or are they products of society? Are serial killers really possessed with evil, or do they know exactly what they are doing? In this course, students will study how and why some individuals become criminals and why some actually become killers. You will study what is known about serial killers, stalkers, rapists and criminals. Also, the latest...
This course is designed to introduce students to the art of podcasting. Designed as a foundational course, and one in a series of course offerings, students will explore current podcasting trends, identify the various presentation styles, and source and prepare audio stories in written form. Students will be able to apply course content to their current work or as a podcast entrepreneur. Learning...
Podcast listening is a growing trend in Canada, and the emergence and data access across mobile devices has now made podcast consumption much easier to consume. This micro-credential will introduce the hardware and software elements needed for podcast creation, and will help the learner develop audio production skills through hands-on learning experiences. Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify the...
This subject details the incredible growth of Canada's national pastime, including the NHL's formation, the 'original six' and national/International expansion.
Examine how the game of soccer impacts socio-economic, religious, political and cultural views in countries around the globe. Discover and explore, cultural trends and human behaviours influenced by soccer ideology and its effects on "pop culture".
This course examines some of the emerging issues and debates in sports and athleticism. Students will take a deeper dive beyond mere sports scores and championships. Through this course, students will analyze some of the behind-the-scenes aspects of sports and athleticism from marketing/branding, and consumerism, to racism, sexism, and geopolitics. This course is offered fully online through...
Participants will be eligible to write H.R.A.I.exam at the end of the course. Upon successful completion H.R.A.I. will issue interprovincial certification in CFC/HCFC/HFC Controls and register the participant on the national database.