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CYC
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30A/B
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Internship I-A/B
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Students are required to complete approximately 384 hours of an internship experience, plus a seminar for the duration of the internship, in programs or services for children and youth. Normally registration for this two semester course will be in the fall and winter terms of year 2. Clear standing is required. The student must submit a portfolio to document achievement of competency goals. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. (This course is not available to Direct Entry students).
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 16 hrs.
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| Corequisites: CYC 301, CYC 302, CYC 347
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GPA Weight: 2.00
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CYC
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48A/B
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Independent Study-A/B
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This course is a thesis project and will involve consultation with a Faculty Advisor to establish a contract for learning objectives and an evaluation scheme.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: CYC 601 and CYC 602 and CYC 605 and CYC 702 and CYC 705
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GPA Weight: 2.00
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CYC
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60A/B
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Internship II-A/B
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Students are required to complete approximately 384 hours of an internship experience, plus a seminar for the duration of the internship, in programs or services for children and youth. Normally registration for this two semester course will be in the fall and winter terms of year 3. Clear standing is required. The student must submit a portfolio to document achievement of competency goals. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. (This course is not available to Direct Entry students).
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 16 hrs.
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| Corequisites: CYC 601, CYC 602, CYC 702; Prerequisite: CYC 30A/B
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CYC
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101
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Intro to Child and Youth Care
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This course presents an overview of the child and youth care field. Content includes a survey of the history of the profession and the role of the child and youth care practitioner across a broad spectrum of settings. The development of child and youth care knowledge, areas of practice and research are emphasized.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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201
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Child Abuse and Neglect
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This course introduces students to the research and theories related to child maltreatment. Child protection legislation and policies, and treatment options are examined. Social and familial factors are explored from an ecological perspective. Indicators for, disclosure of and responses to of physical abuse, sexual abuse, child neglect and emotional maltreatment are discussed.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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301
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Interpersonal Communications
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The student will acquire interpersonal skills by focusing on the use of self in interaction with children, youth, co-workers and allied professionals. The influence of personal values, attitudes, and interpersonal communications style on individuals and groups will be explored.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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302
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Therapeutic Recreational Programming
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The student will be introduced to the therapeutic role of recreation and play as essential rights for children and youth. Students will be able to assess developmental needs, plan, identify, implement and evaluate activities. The role of recreation in relation to children's physical, emotional, cultural and social needs will be examined.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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347
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Professional Issues I
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This course covers a range of professional issues encountered by child and youth workers, including boundaries, ethics, and the professional status of the discipline. Each professional issue is critically examined in relation to issues of power, language, diversity and the transition from theory to practice. (CYC 347 plus CYC 847 is equivalent to CYC 47A/B).
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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401
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Theories of Change for Children and Youth
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This course introduces students to how theory affects practice. Theoretical approaches to behaviour change within a relational context are introduced and applied to the development of children and youth from a normative perspective. Cognitive-behavioural, attachment, systemic, and crisis theories of change are reviewed within a multi-cultural context with an emphasis on personal application.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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402
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Group Work with Children and Youth
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This course examines group dynamics and process. A developmental framework will be used to explore the uniqueness of group work with children and youth. Roles of group members, the stages of group development and the role of groups in maintaining a therapeutic milieu are reviewed and applied in community settings.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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505
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Management in Human Service Organizations
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Introduces students to the concepts and vocabulary of organizational behaviour and its application to the practice of management and supervision in organizations that serve children and youth. Topics include organizational theories and structures, job design, work motivation, performance appraisal, staff recruitment, training and retention, and organizational leadership and supervision. Case studies will facilitate applications of course material.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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601
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Social Research Methods
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This course introduces students to the quantitative and qualitative research methods of the applied social sciences. Methodological assumptions, concepts and procedures will be presented. Students will develop their ability to review and critique existing literature and to construct their own research. Specific course topics include sampling procedures, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, questionnaire, interviews and focus groups, reliability and validity, basic data analysis methods, ethical issues and the use of computers in social research.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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602
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Children's Rights
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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is examined. The convention is explored within the framework of human rights principles and citizenship. Policy and practice implications will be considered through the lens of child rights approach. Consideration will be given to understanding children's development as "citizens" and children's participation in society.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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605
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Advanced Therapeutic Interventions
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The range of therapeutic procedures is examined with a focus on behavioural disorders of children and adolescents. A primary goal of the course is to enable students to critically evaluate a variety of therapeutic techniques, the theoretical assumptions underlying those techniques and the reported results of the interventions. The aim is to permit the student to work effectively in a range of organizational settings in which a variety of therapeutic techniques may be employed.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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GPA Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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702
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Ecological Perspectives in CYC
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An ecological approach is used as a conceptual framework for understanding the behaviours of children and adolescents. Structural, biological, psychological, social, cultural and familial factors will be examined. A variety of theoretical viewpoints will be used to examine the multiple systems in which Child and Youth Care practice occurs. Child and Youth Care practice, which is strength-based, holistic and founded upon a set of established ethical principles will be explored from multiple perspectives.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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705
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Special Topics: Program Evaluation
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This course will introduce students to the principles, concepts and vocabulary of program evaluation, with a focus on programs and services for children and youth. Major components of the course include needs assessments, program logic models, the trend toward evidence-based practice, common research approaches, review of current literature and ethical issues in evaluation research.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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800
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Intensive In-Home Family Support
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Focuses on a Child and Youth Care Approach to working with families. Topics covered include: characteristics of a CYC approach and effective workers; history and culture; context of interventions; understanding behaviour in context; meaning-making; a CYC process of intervention; the role of self in family work; and reflection in practice. Special emphasis is placed on working with families in their home and community.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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801
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Psycho-Educational Support
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Psycho-educational support is an essential component of school success for children and youth who have experienced trauma, are lacking supportive environments outside of school, or are diagnosed with mental health problems. This course will explore the role of the child and youth worker in the school and develop skills for supporting individuals and groups of children; working with teachers; understanding the school environment; and advocating for social-emotional needs of children and youth.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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802
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Incident Response with Children and Youth
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This course builds on previous knowledge of theoretical orientations to therapeutic relationships. Crisis theory is examined within a developmental-ecological perspective. Introduces students to critical incident debriefing protocols and first and second order crisis intervention responses to catastrophic situations. The focus is on interventions with children and youth within their milieu by front line children's service personnel.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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803
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Advocacy in Child and Youth Services
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This course examines self, direct service, and policy advocacy.. Explored are advocacy principles, types of advocacy, partnership approaches and ethical dilemmas. Tactics and strategies utilized in case and policy advocacy are evaluated. Students will be able to identify situations of advocacy, critically examine the agenda and develop an advocacy strategy.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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804
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Integrated Case Management
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Child and youth care practitioners are often required to liaise with other professionals and placed in a case management/co-ordination role by virtue of their contact with the child/youth and his/her family in the day to day environment. This course will develop knowledge and skills in inter-disciplinary consultation; understanding and using assessment reports; documentation case planning; accessing resources; service co-ordination and an introduction to multi-disciplinary teamwork.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: CYC 602 and CYC 605
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CYC
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805
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Special Issues: Program Development
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The development of specialized programs for groups of children and youth will be addressed. The processes of inception, needs assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of program effectiveness will be examined using current examples in the areas of prevention and/or postvention programming from the literature and the community. Students will develop an understanding of both the current trends in service programming and how to critique the strength and weaknesses of a program.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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806
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Advanced Placement
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This placement enhances the student's skills in a specialized area of child and youth care practice not previously experienced. Students are expected to identify a mentor and choose a placement based on their future career interests. Students are required to complete 200 hours of direct client contact hours and submit a portfolio documenting learning.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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807
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Advanced Group Work
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This course builds on the foundational knowledge provided in CYC 402 and examines therapeutic group work with children and youth. A range of groups (e.g. therapeutic recreation, trauma, grief) will be discussed within a developmental-ecological framework. Types, stages and forms of therapeutic groups will be explored.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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808
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Residential Care Techniques
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This course, founded in contemporary, competency-based Child and Youth Care practice, explores approaches, strategies, and techniques in residential care. Areas covered will include: approaches to group care, characteristics of effective programs, family involvement; intervention planning; needs based interventions; therapeutic discipline, crisis and opportunity; activities; and the role of supervision.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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847
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Professional Issues II
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This advanced course provides for in-depth analyses of core professional issues in the discipline. Issues are explored from management, research, education and policy perspectives, with case studies and scenarios from Canada and from across the world. (CYC 347 plus CYC 847 is equivalent to CYC 47A/B)
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: CYC 347 and CYC 602 and CYC 705
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CYC
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900
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Diversity Issues for Children and Youth
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This course examines child and youth care practice in a Canadian multicultural context. The literature on race and ethnic relations, including reports from government and service agencies, will be considered with a view to increasing the student's appreciation of multiculturalism as well to encourage an examination of the implications for child and youth care practice.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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CYC
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905
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An Aboriginal Perspective on CYC
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This course addresses the history of abuse and oppression that continues to impact on the wellbeing of Aboriginal children, youth and families. Students will be presented with approaches to working with Aboriginal young people that are culturally sensitive and draw on Aboriginal ways of being. From this course, it is hoped that students will be able to enrich their practice by gaining an understanding of partnership models for care, intervention and service delivery.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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