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Family Studies 15S Family Studies 30S
Course code FS15S Prerequisite Course code FS30S Prerequisite FS35S Strongly Rec-
0.5 credit comended
This introductory class explores adolescent development from the This course focuses on children and adolescents’ relationships
perspective of the adolescent student. Topics include building skills within their families. Students will learn about developmental
and knowledge in developing positive relationships to enhance needs, effective care, and positive interactions with children/ad-
personal health and wellness within the context of their own fami- olescents. The skills and knowledge that students gain will pro-
ly dynamics and the community in which they live. vide them the opportunity to make informed decisions related to
parenting, relationships, and families. This course is for students
who have a specific desire to build upon the foundation set out
in Preschool Techniques (FS35). Student teachers create their
Family Studies 25S own lessons and activities for the neighborhood children who
Course code FS25S Prerequisite attend VMC Nursery School (a similar student practicum place-
0.5 credit ment).
This introductory course focuses on the skills and knowledge
parents and caregivers need, with emphasis on maternal health,
pregnancy, birth, and the early years of human development. Family Studies 40S
Students will learn about the developmental needs, effective Course code FS40S Prerequisite FS15S or FS25S
care, and guidance of young children. The development of these Strongly Recom-
skills and knowledge will enhance their overall well-being now mended
as adolescents and in the future as parents and caregivers. This This advanced course is for students seeking to understand them-
course is a theory based course with a simulated baby (BTIO). selves (adolescent development, personal development, relation-
ships and life decisions) and their family situations (planning a
family, diversity in families, aging). The best way to make wise de- COMMERCIAL STUDIES & TECHNOLOGY ED
cisions about life is to be knowledgeable. Through research, guest
Family Studies 35S presentations, journals, discussion, group and written assignments,
Course code FS35S Prerequisite FS25S and a com- volunteering or the RealCare baby simulator, students will have the
0.5 credit pleted Child opportunity to examine relationships and future choices.
Abuse Registry
check.
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge parents and
caregivers need, with emphasis on the early years of human Applied Family Studies 40S
development. Students will learn about developmental needs, Course code APFS40S Prerequisite FS30S Strongly
effective care, and guidance of young children. The development Recommended
of these skills and knowledge will enhance their overall well-be- This advanced course prepares students for a caregiver role
ing now as adolescents and in the future as parents and caregiv- with infants, toddlers, and children through the study of child
ers. A large portion of this class is centered on direct practical development. The skills and knowledge are applied to a 40-hour
experience in VMC Nursery School or a similar student practi- practical experience with children where students will observe,
cum placement. Students both supervise and plan activities for guide behaviour, ensure health and safety, and participate in
the children. play-based learning experiences. This course provides a founda-
tion for further study within the field of early childhood educa-
tion and related careers. Students participate in a supervised
setting for a 40-hour practicum as part of this full-credit course.
Practicum experiences can provide exposure to a variety of
early childhood facilities. Students successfully completing this
course will have their post-secondary requirement waived and
will be able to fast track employment as CCA’s once they are 18
years old.

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