Good Health and Well-Being

ADMN 250 - Introduction to Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

This introductory course addresses basic concepts and processes of the field of human resource management. Topics include: human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, compensation management, workplace health and safety, and employee and labour relations.
***Prerequisite: ADMN 100 (or BUS 100) and ADMN 260 (or BUS 260).***
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 250, ADMN 250, or NSLI 310.*

ADMN 261 - Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism, and Gaming Entertainment Management

This course is an introduction to management in the hospitality, tourism and gaming entertainment industries with an emphasis on concepts, issues and best practices in lodging, restaurant, tourism, and gaming entertainment organizations. The course provides a comprehensive overview and uses cases, readings and guest lectures from the industries to help students develop and expand their decision making skills. The course offers both First Nations and non-First Nation perspective.
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of ADMN 261 or ADMN 436AJ.*

ADMN 262 - Introduction to the Gaming Industry

This course is a survey introduction to the gambling and commercial gaming industry. Lectures on the economic, legal, and social aspects of gambling and commercial gaming are combined with case studies to provide a solid foundation in gaming for those students who plan to pursue a specialization in Hospitality, Tourism, and Gaming Entertainment Management. This course focuses on contemporary and future issues that face the gambling and commercial gaming industry.
*Note: Students may not receive credit for both ADMN 262 and ADMN 436AA.*

ADMN 263 - Customer Service Strategies

This course covers customer service and responsible gaming concepts as applied to the service, hospitality, tourism, and gaming entertainment industries. It focuses on customer service strategies and covers concepts, issues, trends, and best practices related to responsible gaming, communication, relationship building, customer loyalty, diversity, and technological changes.

AGIN 800 - Aging Studies

The course involves a series of seminars (or related public events) on a variety of topics related to aging studies. These seminars are normally coordinated by the Centre on Aging and Health. Approximately five seminars or related public events are offered per calendar year.

ANTH 343 - Medical Anthropology

The comparative study of medical systems and how they interact with their social and cultural context, including such issues as the healer-patient relationship, the socio-cultural construction of health and illness, and medical pluralism.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours including at least 3 credit hours in ANTH, or permission of the Department Head.***

BIOC 428AD - Systems Biology and Network Medicine

This is a fourth year undergraduate level course, focused on interactive lectures and open classroom discussions on understanding how complex systems as networks can be useful in understanding protein function and disease mechanisms. The course will also cover the principles of systems and network biology to pharmacology (i.e., Network Medicine).
***Prerequisite: Any second or third year Biochemistry course (however BIOC 321 would be beneficial)***

BIOC 428AH - Chemical Basis of Biological Systems

The course will address contemporary topics of chemical biology demonstrating the integration of chemical, biochemical and biological approaches to problems of relevance to medicine, the environment and drug design.
***Prerequisite BIOC 221***

BIOC 428AJ - Uncovering Disease Biomarkers by Proteomics and Microscopy

This team taught class will cover the theoretical aspects of proteomics and confocal microscopy, used to discover and validate, respectively, disease biomarkers for diagnosing clinical conditions. Learning to conduct a critical analysis of research articles, based on the scientific method and our knowledge of the techniques, will be an overarching goal the class. For each of the two major topics, we will start from first principles, examine the key facets of the method, tackle sample problems, and then dive into the current literature for examples of how the two methods are used to establish and validate key biomarkers. ***Prerequisite: BIOC 321***

BIOC 827AP - Systems Biology and Network Medicine

The course will focus on interactive lectures and open classroom discussions on understanding how complex systems as networks can be useful in understanding protein function and disease mechanisms, as well as will cover the principles of systems and network biology. During this course, students will develop practical skills in writing and evaluating research papers as part of the course curriculum.

BIOC 827AR - Chemical Basis of Biological Systems

The course will address contemporary topics of chemical biology demonstrating the integration of chemical, biochemical and biological approaches to problems of relevance to medicine, the environment and drug design. The course focus may vary from year to year; the integrative approach to chemical biology will remain the course goal.

BIOC 827AT - Uncovering disease related proteins by proteomics and microscopy

Covers theoretical aspects of proteomics and confocal microscopy, used to discover and validate, respectively, disease related proteins for diagnosing clinical conditions. Emphasis on critical analysis of research articles using two major topics.

BIOC 827AX - Biochemistry: Mechanisms of Toxicity

This course will address current issues of chemical biology demonstrating the integration of chemical, biochemical and biological approaches to problems of relevance to medicine, the environment and drug design. Topics include nutrients, xenobiotics, biological toxicants, and environmental toxicology.

BIOC 827AZ - Systems Biology and Network Medicine

The course will review how and why protein interaction networks can be used for discovery of disease-causing biological disruptions, genomic approaches to identify mutations that are the source of disease, and a broad spectrum of methodologies to survey cellular interaction networks of relevance in modern medicine.

BIOL 222 - Microbiology for Health Professionals

This course introduces fundamental concepts of microbiology with specific emphasis on clinically relevant microbes and their impact on human health.
*Note: Restricted to Nursing students.*
*Note: Students in a Biology program can use this course in their program as an elective only.*

BIOL 224 - Introductory Medical Microbiology

The intent of this course is to provide a basic introduction to pathogens and the concept of diseases. This course covers bacteria, viruses and eukaryotes, with emphasis on emergent diseases and urgent challenges for public health.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 100 and BIOL 101***
*Note: Students who have received credit for BIOL 303 may not subsequently receive credit for BIOL 224.*

BIOL 302 - Food Microbiology

Students will be introduced to the importance of microbes in foods. Topics will include: microbial ecology in food environments, survey of microbes important in food spoilage and food borne illness, food fermentations, and control and detection of detrimental microbes with special emphasis on novel or emerging techniques. ***Prerequisite: BIOL 310***

BIOL 303 - Medical Microbiology

Aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and epidemiology of infectious diseases of humans, caused by bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic organisms.
***Prerequisites: BIOL 224 and 288***

BIOL 399AF - Fundamentals of Immunology

This course explores the immune system, its components, and its role in defending the body against pathogens and diseases. It will introduce the fundamental principles of immunology, including the roles of innate and the adaptive immunity, their components, communication, and contributions to the body's natural defense response.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 100 and BIOL 101.***

BIOL 407 - Neurophysiology

This course explores the function of the nervous system, in both health and disease. We will also cover functional anatomy of sensory systems, memory, and movement using both hands-on investigations and theoretical analysis.
***Prerequisites: One of BIOL 288, 378, PSYC 102 or 255, or permission of instructor***

BIOL 490BO - Independent Research Project - Microbial Genetics and Genomics II

This advanced research-based course provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to conduct their own independent research. Topics include, but are not limited to, microbial pathogenicity, disease determinants, host-microbe interactions, and antibiotic production and resistance. Students may also choose to explore unique research questions in genetics or evolutionary, comparative, and functional genomics using only bioinformatic and computational approaches.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 490BM***
**Permission of the Instructor is required to register.**

BIOL 835AK - Microbial Pathogenesis, Virulence, and Host Specificity

A course for graduate students that will explore advanced concepts in microbial pathogenesis, virulence, and host specificity, and their relationship to emerging infectious diseases.

BIOL 880AM - Neurophysiology

This course provides an in-depth introduction to the organization of the nervous system, in both health and disease. Here electrical and chemical properties of neurons and supportive glial cells will be studied. Comparison between different species and analytic scientific techniques will be used to construct/deconstruct the nervous system.

BIOL 880AQ - Trends in Pathogen and Health Research

The intent of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to different state-of-the art analytical techniques commonly used in pathogen and health research. The course will showcase recent publications in this field, explain their applied methods as well as point out strengths and weaknesses. During this course, students will deepen skills in writing and evaluating research papers.

BIOL 901 - Research

Original research, required of all master's and doctoral candidates.

BUS 250 - Introduction to Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

This introductory course addresses basic concepts and processes of the field of human resource management. Topics include: human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, compensation management, workplace health and safety, and employee and labour relations.
***Prerequisite: BUS 100 (or ADMN 100) and BUS 260 (or ADMN 260).***
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 250, ADMN 250, or NSLI 310.*

BUS 354 - Occupational Health and Safety

This course focuses on the effective management of occupational health and safety (OHS). Beginning with a survey of the history of OHS, current statistics, and the legal environment for OHS, the course turns to the role of leadership, culture, and a safety management system in enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of employees.
***Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250)***
*Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 354 and BUS 473AC*

CHEM 490AH - Electrochemistry and Photochemistry

This course will be an introduction to molecular photochemistry and electrochemistry. Photophysical, photochemical and electrochemical processes and their theories will be discussed. Applications of electrochemistry and photochemistry in biomedicine, catalysis, energy systems, photosynthesis, photovoltaics, sensors, synthesis, and vision will be examined.
***Prerequisite: CHEM 251***

CHEM 857AC - Electrochemistry and Photochemistry

This course will be an introduction to molecular photochemistry and electrochemistry. Photophysical, photochemical and electrochemical processes and their theories will be discussed. Applications of electrochemistry and photochemistry in biomedicine, catalysis, energy systems, photosynthesis, photovoltaics, sensors, synthesis, and vision will be examined.

CLAS 120 - Latin and Greek in Scientific Terminology

An introduction to the Latin and Greek roots of scientific terminology. Through a study of Greek and Latin word elements, principles of formation and pronunciation, this course provides students with an understanding of the technical terms employed in fields such as anatomy, biology and the health sciences.

CNUR 100 - Practice Education: Community Partnerships

This course will begin the focus on professionalism in a community service learning environment. Learners will integrate theory on caring, communication, collaboration, leadership, and safety. Learners will have the opportunity to reflect critically upon their own values, diversity, the social determinants of health, and social justice.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 102***
***Note: CNUR 102 can be taken concurrently.***

CNUR 102 - Foundations of Care l: A Developing Professional

This course introduces the concepts of safety, health, primary health care, population health and health care systems as the basis for understanding the profession of nursing. Learners will focus on understanding of self, foundations for therapeutic relationships and communication in the context of caring environments and according to professional standards.

CNUR 103 - Foundations of Care ll: Professional Nursing

This course continues the fundamentals of professional nursing practice. Learners will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgment necessary to practice in an interprofessional direct care environment.
***Prerequisites: BIOL 111 or KIN 262 and CNUR 102***
*Note: BIOL 111 or KIN 262 can be taken concurrently*

CNUR 107 - Introduction to Health Assessment

This course will focus on basic health assessment of healthy individuals. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills required to perform and document holistic and systematic assessments required for nursing practice.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or KIN 262 with a minimum grade of 60%.***
*Note: BIOL 111 or KIN 262 can be taken concurrently.*

CNUR 201 - Counselling and Therapeutic Use of Groups

This course will focus on the counselling role of nurses within the therapeutic relationship, individually and in groups. Learners will have the opportunity to develop competencies in promoting self-determination of individuals and groups toward optimum health and well-being.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 102 or CNUR 212.***

CNUR 202 - Pharmacology

This course will focus on the basic concepts related to pharmacology and responsibilities of health care professionals in safe administration of medications. The learners will have the opportunity to develop critical decision making competencies related to pharmacotherapeutics.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or KIN 262 with a minimum grade of 60%***

CNUR 203 - Alterations in Health and Advanced Assessment l

This course will focus on alterations in health of adults, and the associated nursing care, using selected scenarios. Learners will integrate nursing knowledge, critical thinking and principles of holistic assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition and health education.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 101, CNUR 107 and BIOL 222.***
*Note: BIOL 222 can be taken concurrently.*

CNUR 204 - Alterations in Health and Advanced Assessment ll

This course will continue the focus on alterations in health of adults, and the associated nursing care, using selected scenarios and research. Learners will integrate nursing knowledge, critical inquiry and principles of holistic assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, and health education.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 203 or CNUR 211.***

CNUR 207 - Integrative Health Care

Learners will explore the variety of healing systems that inform and comprise client care in an interprofessional context. They will critically analyze current complementary and alternative health care options and explore their relationship with conventional therapies in the prevention and treatment of illness and disease and the promotion of health. Methods of coordination of multi-disciplinary and culturally specific health practices in an integrative health care system will be discussed.

CNUR 208 - Spirituality and Health

Learners will explore interdisciplinary literature validating the role of spirituality in health promotion. Learners also will explore challenges, opportunities and best practices for offering culturally-safe spiritual care in an ethno-culturally diverse health care environment.
*Additional Fee: $120.*

CNUR 210AA - International Nursing Study Tour (Malawi)

This elective course will provide nursing students with the opportunity to learn about the context of nursing from an international perspective. The course involves a study tour of Malawi and is designed to enhance students' understanding of cross-cultural health and nursing care. Students will participate, where possible, in clinical practicum activities and observational experiences during the study tour.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours, a minimum UGPA of 75% and permission of the Faculty of Nursing.***

CNUR 211 - Alterations in Health & Assessment I

This course will introduce holistic assessment and nursing care associated with alterations of health of adults. Learners will take a critical inquiry approach to decisions about practice, integrating learning from other courses.
***Prerequisite: BIOL 222***
*Note: BIOL 222 can be taken concurrently*

CNUR 300 - Family Health

This course will focus on nursing care of families within the context of culture, community and society, utilizing a patient and family centered care approach. Learners will have opportunities to explore family diversity, to holistically assess diverse families, and to integrate health promotion and interventions in caring for families in practice settings.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 204 and CNUR 206.***

CNUR 302 - Theory & Practice Education: Child and Adolescent Partnerships

This course will focus on alterations in the health of children and adolescents within the context of family. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and apply theory of developmental stages, primary health care principles, advanced assessment skills, and provide holistic care to children in the varying levels of intervention (health promotion, restoration, rehabilitation and support), while integrating nursing knowledge and critical thinking, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, counselling and health education. This course is taken in a six week block.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 206 and CNUR 300***
*Note: CNUR 300 can be taken concurrently*

CNUR 303 - Theory & Practice Education: Family and Newborn Partnerships

This course will focus on the health of child-bearing mothers and infants within diverse family contexts. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and apply primary health care principles, advanced assessment skills, and provide holistic care to infants, mothers and family members in the phases of pregnancy, birthing, postnatal, and postpartum experiences. There will be opportunities to collaborate within multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams in a variety of settings using the varying levels of intervention (health promotion, restoration, rehabilitation and support) while integrating nursing knowledge and critical thinking, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, counselling and health education. This course is taken in a six week block.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 206 and CNUR 300***
*Note: CNUR 300 can be taken concurrently*

CNUR 304 - Theory & Practice Education: Mental Health and Addictions Partnerships

This course will focus on complex alterations in mental health and addictions across the lifespan. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and apply primary health care principles, advanced assessment skills, and provide holistic care across the lifespan in the varying levels of intervention (health promotion, restoration, rehabilitation and support) while integrating nursing knowldge and critical thinking, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, counselling and health education. This course is taken in a six week block.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 206 and CNUR 300***
*Note: CNUR 300 can be taken concurrently*

CNUR 305 - Theory & Practice Education: Advanced Acute Care Partnerships

This course will focus on complex alterations in the health of adults. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and apply primary health care principles, advanced assessment skills, and provide holistic care to adults in the varying levels of intervention (health promotion, restoration, rehabilitation and support), while integrating nursing knowledge and critical thinking, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, counselling and health education. This course is taken in a six week block.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 206 and CNUR 300.***
*Note: CNUR 300 can be taken concurrently.*

CNUR 400 - Social, Political and Economic Perspectives in Nursing

This course will focus on the roles, competencies and issues within the nursing profession within the context of the health care system and the larger society as they relate to community, provincial, national and global health. Learners will have the opportunity to further explore the social determinants of health and the legal, ethical and political issues and policies that impact health.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100, CNUR 204 and CNUR 206***
*Note: INHS 100 can be taken concurrently*

CNUR 401 - Theory & Practice Education: Population Health & Community Partnerships

This course will focus on community and population health. Learners will have the opportunity to explore nursing roles, nursing theory and develop competencies required for community health nursing practice.
***Prerequisites: CNUR 302, CNUR 303, CNUR 304 and CNUR 305***

CNUR 402 - Health Promotion with Older Adults and Rural & Remote Populations

This course will continue to focus on alterations in health of older adults, and examine health promotion and nursing roles in rural and remote communities. Learners will have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of gerontology, and the key issues related to applying the principles of primary health care and interprofessional practice in rural and remote populations.
***Prerequisite: CNUR 300 and CNUR 401***
*Note: CNUR 401 can be taken concurrently*

CNUR 403 - Focused Practice

This course will provide opportunities for the learners to integrate theory and practice in a focused practice setting with an emphasis on evidence-informed practice and leadership, in preparation for assuming the role of a registered nurse. This course is taken in a six week block.
***Prerequisite: Must have completed 108 credit hours of the nursing program with a minimum 65% average in required CNUR courses and a minimum 65% PGPA to register.***

CNUR 404 - Transition to Practice

This course will provide opportunities for learners to integrate theory and practice in an acute care setting with an emphasis on evidence-informed practice and leadership, in preparation for assuming the role of a registered nurse. This course is taken in a six week block.
***Prerequisite: Must have completed 108 credit hours of the nursing program with a minimum 65% average in required CNUR courses and a minimum 65% PGPA to register***

CS 890EO - Topics in Virtual Reality

This course provides an intensive study of one or more topics related to Virtual Reality (VR). Possible topics are VR hardware, VR software, perception quality, interaction, performance, applications, and health and safety issues.

EC&I 871AU - Contemporary Curriculum Issues in Health Education

This course examines critical and socio-cultural approaches to health education curriculum in the K-12 system. It provides an action oriented framework engaging in alternative ways of thinking about and teaching health education curriculum with a view to challenge oppression and work towards a more just society.

EC&I 871AW - Innovating Online Instruction: A Constructivist/Connectivist/Holistic Lens

This course will explore innovations in online education before and during the massive shift to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. It will focus on online instruction that expand beyond traditional approaches towards active, experiential, and holistic learning and interrogate the relevance of online / offline education divides.

EC&I 890EN - Critical and Post-structural Theories in Health Education

This course will compare a critical socioecological perspective (Fitzpatrick) with a Deleuzian and Guardian approach which theorizes health as emerging and decentred. Using the concept of assemblage (Deleuze and Guattari), there will be an analysis of the connections and forces that produce realities and subjectivities related to health education.

ECON 100 - Introduction to Economic Issues

An introduction to the economic way of thinking. Basic economic concepts are used to explore current economic issues such as unemployment, inflation, economic growth, taxation, competition, pollution reduction, health care, and more.
*Note: Students who have received credit for either ECON 201 or 202, or any ECON course numbered 300 or higher may not take ECON 100 for credit.*

ECON 253 - Economic Issues in the Canadian Health Care System

Surveys the Canadian health care system from an economic perspective. Discusses common misconceptions about health care. Examines the economic costs and socio-economic benefits of health care in this country, and compares the health care system here with those prevailing in other countries.
*** Prerequisite: 15 credit hours or ECON 100 ***

ECON 281 - Wages & Employment in Canada

How are wages determined? What are the causes of unemployment? What policies are best suited for dealing with industrial injuries, part-time work, employee health, and retirement?
***Prerequisite: 15 credit hours or ECON 100.***

ECON 296AN - Economics of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Examines the short, medium and potentially long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada from a micro and macroeconomic perspective. The course will specifically examine demographic, behavioural, governance, health, and financial impacts at the local, national, and international levels as well as the comparative impacts from historically similar events.
***Prerequisite: ECON 100 or 15 credit hours.***

ECON 332 - Issues in Government Economics

A continuation of ECON 232. Topics may include: rationale and financing options for the Canada Pension Plan; inter-provincial transfers (fiscal federalism); tax treatment of retirement savings and families; financing public education and health care; influence of the electoral process on government policies.
*** Prerequisite: ECON 232 or BUS/ADMN 340 ***

ECON 353 - Health Economics

Examines the Canadian health care system from an economic perspective. Uses models of patient, physician and institutional behaviour to analyze the factors governing health and the demand for health care, and to evaluate competing proposals for health care reform.
***Prerequisite: ECON 201 or ECON 253***

ECS 450 - Community of Practice: Integrating Theory and Practice

This class is designed to augment students’ internship experiences. Students will have an opportunity to explore problems of practice as they arise in the field in a collaborative learning community. Topics may include mental health, differentiated instruction, classroom management, and other student-identified areas.
***Co-requisite: EFLD 401 or EFLD 406 ***
*Note: In order to pass ECS 450 a student must also pass EFLD 401 or EFLD 406*

ED 920 - Doctoral Seminar

This course is intended to prepare doctoral students for their comprehensive examinations by broadening understanding of issues related to the changing contexts of education. It also provides an opportunity for students to explore issues that relate to their areas of research interest.

ED 926 - Ethics in Educational Study

This course will provide opportunity for doctoral students to study ethics through various educational philosophies and theories. It will address challenges to modernist conceptions of ethics and make connections to students’ own and others’ situated understandings.

EDL 870AC - Leadership for Healthy Schools

This course uses a critical approach to address challenges school leaders face in the 21st century, particularly in relationship to school health. Focusing on servant leadership and culturally responsive practices, students are supported to work towards more equitable, diverse and inclusive solutions for vexing school health challenges.

EFDN 803 - Social Justice and Globalization from an Educational Perspective

Explores the research and classroom practice of themes including activist teachers, health, basic education, HIV/AIDS, child protection, gender equality, diversity, multiculturalism, First Nations, infrastructure services, human rights, citizenship, democracy, good governance, private sector development, environment, sustainability, making a difference; and the implications of integrating these themes into the mainstream curriculum.

EFLD 401 - Secondary Practicum - Stage secondaire

An alternate field experience for secondary students in programs leading to a BEd or certificate. Open to students whose goals require a unique form of practicum.
**Permission from the Director of Professional Development is required to register.**
*Note: Students must fill out the Workers' Compensation Agreement form. Pass/Fail grade.*
*Note: Restricted to Bachelor of Education students*
*N.B.: Ce cours est limité aux étudiants de la Faculté d'éducation*

Stage secondaire:
Ceci constitue un alternatif à l'internat du secondaire menant à un diplôme de BEd ou un certificat. Ce stage procure une variété d'expériences à ceux et celles qui visent une pratique unique en son genre.
** Accessible aux étudiant.es sur l'avis du conseiller et l'approbation de directeur de développement professionnel. **
* Les étudiant.es doivent remplir le formulaire d'entente de la Commission des accidents de travail. Évaluation: Réussite/échec. *

EFLD 406 - Elementary Practicum - Stage élémentaire

An alternate field experience for elementary students in programs leading to a BEd or certificate. Open to students whose goals require a unique form of practicum.
***Prerequisite: Permission from the Director of Professional Development is required to register.***
*Note: Students must fill out the Workers' Compensation Agreement form. Pass/Fail grade.*
*Note: Restricted to Bachelor of Education students*

Stage élémentaire:
Ceci constitue un alternatif à l'internat de l'élémentaire menant à un diplôme de BEd ou un certificat. Ce stage offre une variété d'expériences à ceux et celles qui visent une pratique unique en son genre.
**Accessible aux étudiant.es sur l'avis du conseiller et l'approbation du directeur du développement professionnel.**
*Les étudiant.es doivent remplir le formulaire d'entente de la Commission des accidents de travail. Évaluation: Réussite/échec.*
*N.B.: Ce cours est limité aux étudiants de la Faculté d'éducation*

EHE 001 - Student Energy in Action for Regina Community Health (SEARCH)

Students will work as a team under the supervision of professional mentors to provide after hours primary health care services, with measures in place to ensure continuity of care and health promotion.

EHE 215 - Elementary School Health Education: Methods, Content and Materials

The purpose of this course is to acquaint the students with the health programs, methods, content, and materials in both the elementary and middle years school levels.
*** Prerequisite: Selection into the Elementary Program. ***

EHE 258 - Personal and Community Health

The course focuses on basic background and content in health education, covering major areas such as environment, drugs, sex, consumer health, safety, mental health, nutrition, fitness, and aging.
* Note: Normally offered in winter only. *

EHE 300 - Curriculum Construction in Health Education

A study of the conceptual frameworks and methods for teaching and assessing health curriculum in the middle years.
***Prerequisite: EHE 258 and 30 credit hours, or permission of the health and physical education subject area***
*Note: Exceptions will be made for elementary education students*

EHE 310 - Health Education in the Elementary School (Pre-K to Grade 8)

This course provides the background information and skills teachers need to implement comprehensive school health education in the elementary and middle years. It provides opportunities for students to learn how to help children reflect and act on health issues in their lives or in their communities.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 51 credit hours including ECS 101, ECS 102, and ECS 203.***

EHE 317 - Teaching Health for Social Change

This course seeks to provide the skills needed to develop skills needed to promote authentic youth participation in health action plans and socially critical health curricula. It provides opportunities for students to learn how to help youth reflect and act on health issues in their lives or in their communities.
*** Prerequisite: For elementary (middle years concentration) pre-internship students only. ***

EHE 350 - School Health Education

A critical examination of secondary health curriculum through the exploration of holistic and analytic perspectives and the construction of personal-practical theory. ***Prerequisite: EHE 300 and KIN 260, or permission of the health and physical education subject area.***

EHE 487 - Curriculum Content and Theories of Instruction in Family Life Education

Focus on the scope and purpose of family life and sex education. Emphasis will be on content, methods, and material from grades K-12.
*** Prerequisite: EHE 258 or permission of the health and physical education subject area. ***

EINH 215 - Introduction to Indigenous Health Education in Elementary School

Introduction to methods and materials for effective health education, particularly for First Nations students. Basic health concepts are studied within the framework of the traditional First Nations philosophy of health and wellness.
***Prerequisite: EPS 100 or permission from First Nations University of Canada, Indigenous Education Department Head.***

ENEV 223 - Engineering, Environment, and Society

Introduction and application of environmental design in engineering practice, including public health and safety, environmental ethics, resource and energy systems, impacts of technology on society, sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
***Prerequisite: ENGG 123***

ENEV 321 - Applied Environmental Science

Study of biochemical effects of human activities on the environment; ecology and environmental pollution; materials and energy balances; chemical systems; basic concepts of aquatic and soil chemistry; water resources; transport phenomena; water pollution; human health risk assessment; water quality and treatment; wastewater treatment; public health aspects.
*** Prerequisite: CHEM 104 ***

ENGG 411 - Safety Systems Engineering and Management

Professional engineering responsibility towards safety includes introduction to health and safety programs; workplace incident assessments; risk hazard identification (from various disciplines); risk management fundamentals; engineering-related legislation, regulations, and codes; studies of best practises and safety management. Content involves engineering design, case analysis, development and use various tools.
***Prerequisite: STAT 289 and completion of 75 credit hours.***

ENGG 888 - Engineering Safety Systems and Management

Professional engineering responsibility towards safety include: legislation, regulations and codes; health and safety programs; workplace incident assessments; risk hazard identification; risk management fundamentals; review of best practices and safety management. Content involves engineering design, case analysis, and development and use of various tools.
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENGG 888, ENIN 888, or ENIN 880BZ.*

ENGL 386AL - Health, Trauma, and Loss

This course examines literary works that explore trauma and loss and their relation to health and healing. The course focuses on understanding how individuals experience, negotiate, and process illness, trauma, and suffering through the study of poetry and prose beginning in the Renaissance.
***Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or completion of 48 credit hours.***

ENIN 340 - Human Factors Engineering

Anatomical, physiological, and psychological aspects of people in their work environment. Sensory processes and motor function, health, and morale. Social factors, stress, and psychosomatic effects. Work standards, safety, and schedules.
***Prerequisite: ENIN 233 and ENIN 241***

ENIN 888 - Engineering Safety Systems and Management

Professional engineering responsibility towards safety include: legislation, regulations and codes; health and safety programs; workplace incident assessments; risk hazard identification; risk management fundamentals; review of best practices and safety management. Content involves engineering design, case analysis, and development and use of various tools.
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENIN 888, ENGG 888, or ENIN 880BZ.*

ENSE 885BD - Cloud Computing & Applications

This course covers the concepts, technologies and platforms to develop foundations for cloud computing. The course will introduce the students to topics, such as Cloud resource management, Serverless applications, Cloud storage & databases, Big data analytics, Cloud security, Cloud application monitoring and benchmarking and Cloud for industry, healthcare and education.

EOE 338 - Utilization of the Winter Environment for Outdoor Education

A developmental course in outdoor education using an interdisciplinary approach to the acquisition of personal skills, knowledge, and attitudes related to the winter outdoor environment.
*** Prerequisite: EOE 224 or permission of health and physical education subject area. ***
* Note: Normally offered in winter semester only. *

EPSY 841 - Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychopathology

This graduate course addresses broad issues related to child/adolescent psychopathology that are pertinent to educational psychologists, along with specific coverage of the prevalence, etiology, diagnostic criteria, co-morbidity and differential diagnoses of mental health problems primarily relevant to children/adolescents (using the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of EPSY 841 or EPSY 870AA.*

EPSY 890AU - Theoretical Conceptualizations of the Stigma of Mental Illness

Course content, readings and assignments are focused on the fundamental concepts associated with the stigma of mental illness. This will be completed through an in-depth literature analysis of theoretical conceptualizations (i.e. the social psychological and social cognitive perspectives), the psychological stigma process (i.e., prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination), types of stigma, social psychological theories on attitude formation and factors associated in the development of stigmatizing attitudes.

EPSY 890AW - Advanced Understanding of Cognitive Testing, Scoring, and Interpretation

The course is designed to teach the advanced skills necessary for administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting of standardized cognitive tests. Competency will be assessed based on technical expertise in test administration, ease of test administration, accurate scoring, evidence-based interpretation of results, and the ability to write accessible and legally-defensible reports.

EPSY 890BD - Student Mental Health Needs and Supports in Saskatchewan Schools

A contextual scan of the mental health needs of youth in Canada broadly, and Saskatchewan specifically. A scan and review of School Based Mental Health (SBMH) initiatives in Canada, and globally. A scoping review of SBMH initiatives in Saskatchewan—including barriers and facilitators, and suggestions for improvements and advancements.

FRN 440AC - L'hospitalité: une réponse aux migrations internationales

Étude des théories développées en francophonie autour de la notion d'hospitalité comme réponse aux migrations internationales. Approfondissement en séminaire de l’hospitalité en tant que conçue en lien aux droits, aux devoirs, aux obligations, et au don, mais aussi comme alternative à l’ordre social et politique global actuel.
***Prerequisite: FRN 246 with the completion of six credit hours at the FRN 300 Level or permission of Department Head***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of FRN 440AC or FRN 870AB.*

FRN 800 - Examen de synthèse/Comprehensive Exam

Ce cours non-crédité est obligatoire pour les étudiants qui poursuivent un doctorat à La Cité universitaire francophone. Les étudiant.e.s subissent un examen écrit et oral dans leur domaine de spécialisation sous la direction de leur comité de supervision. Les étudiant.e.s ne peuvent s'y inscrire qu'après avoir complété leur charge de cours. Évaluation: Admis.e (A) ou refusé.e (R).

FRN 870AB - L'hospitalité : une réponse aux migrations internationales

Étude des théories développées en francophonie autour de la notion d'hospitalité comme réponse aux migrations internationales. Approfondissement en séminaire de l’hospitalité en tant que conçue en lien aux droits, aux devoirs, aux obligations, et au don, mais aussi comme alternative à l’ordre social et politique global actuel.
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of FRN 870AB or FRN 440AC.*

GBUS 868 - Occupational Health and Safety

This course focuses on the effective management of occupational health and safety (OHS). Beginning with a survey of the history of OHS and the current legal environment, the course turns to contemporary issues in OHS (e.g., psychological harassment in the workplace). Approaches to developing and improving organizational OHS systems which enhance employee safety and well being are also discussed.

GRST 995AJ - Maintenance of Status COVID-19

Maintenance of Status COVID-19.

HIST 271 - Health, Disease and the Body: The History of Medicine in Western Culture

This course surveys the history of medicine by exploring how concepts of healing, disease, and the body have changed over time. Themes to be explored include: the role of magic and religion in healing, social impact of contagious disease, gender and reproduction, mental illness, and the development of medical professions.
***Prerequisite: One 100 level HIST course or completion of 15 credit hours ***

HIST 290AU - The Black Death: A Medieval Pandemic

The Black Death was a major pandemic that devastated Asia, Europe, and North Africa in the fourteenth century. This course explores the social, economic, religious, and cultural effects of the pandemic on medieval people. It also looks at how modern-day historians and scientists try to learn about this disease outbreak.
***Prerequisite: One 100 level HIST course or completion of 15 credit hours***

HIST 390DI - Eating Canadian? History of Food in Canada

Is there a "Canadian" cuisine? In this course, students will feast upon Canadian food history, from colonization to the present. Questions to uncover include: How did colonization affect Indigenous foodways? What kinds of foods have immigrants brought to Canada? And, what are the connections between food and health?
***Prerequisite: One HIST course of completion of 30 credit hours***

HIST 890BV - Canadian Treaties and Health: A History

History of treaty making and implementation from colonial times to the twentieth century with emphasis on the impact of those agreements on the health of the Indigenous communities. Course content will consider the epidemiological, environmental, and political context of treaty making and the evolution of health outcomes after their completion.

HMH 170 - Intro Health and Medical Hum

This course focuses on how knowledge of creativity, and understanding through reading and experiencing literature and culture, can be understood in the context of health studies. Student will learn to better understand how individuals experience, negotiate, and process illness, trauma, loss, dying, aging, and suffering.
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of HMH 170 or HUM 170.*

HMH 270 - Foundations in the Health and Medical Humanities

This course focuses on the foundations of the health and medical humanities, drawing from literature, culture, creativity, bioethics, philosophy, pedagogy, narrative medicine, and disability studies to examine core concepts and concerns in health settings. Students will learn to better understand theoretical, professional and personal foundations of the health humanities.
***Prerequisite: HMH 170, or approval of the instructor.***
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of HMH 270 or HUM 270.*

HMH 370 - Applications in the Health and Medical Humanities

This course focuses on the applications of the health and medical humanities. This course takes as its focus a specific area of the health and medical humanities, developing specific understanding of applied contexts in health milieus.
***Prerequisite: HMH 170, HMH 270, or the approval of the instructor. Concurrent enrolment is allowed in HMH 270.***
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of HMH 370 or HUM 370.*

HS 200 - Understanding Health and Illness

An exploration of the major theories and models of health and illness (biomedical, health promotion, population health). Problem-based seminar.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 15 credit hours, including one of ENGL 100 or KIN 101 (or equivalent).***
*Note: Normally offered in fall semester only.*

HS 300 - Health in Canada

A political, economic and social history of health and health care in Canada. Problem-based seminar.
***Prerequisite: HS 200***
*Note: Normally offered in winter semester only.*

HS 301 - Health Issues

An interdisciplinary examination of selected contemporary health issues. Problem-based seminar.
*** Prerequisite: HS 200 ***
* Note: Normally offered in winter semester only. *

HS 400 - Health Studies Inquiry

Systematic inquiry into a selected health topic. Students will identify health issues, develop researchable questions, conduct research, and present findings.
***Prerequisite: HS 300, One of STAT 100/160, SOST 201 or PSYC 305 and one of KIN 220, PSYC 204 or approved research methods course***
*Note: Normally offered in fall semester only.*

HS 450 - Fieldwork Project

This course offers the senior health studies student with the opportunity to use their knowledge in skill in a professional setting. Further students will learn about professional environments through a program and service delivery lens. Seminar-based discussions will help students critically analyse their experiences, appreciate and examine various perspectives, and develop theoretical and practical ideas for their projects. ***Corequisite: HS 448**

INA 390AL - Studio Fundamentals

This course focuses on health and safety as it directly applies to 2D and 3D studio practice and art production. Course content will emphasize safe and appropriate use/operation of woodworking and stone sculpting tools and equipment; this may also include metalworking tools. Student skills will be developed through a series of projects that emphasize maintaining health and safety procedures and problem solving when engaging with the creative process.
***Prerequisite: Successful completion of 45 credit hours and Permission of the Instructor.***

INDG 222AH - Achievements and Contributions of First Nations Peoples

This course will examine the achievements of First Nations communities and individuals in areas of government, leadership, economic development, plant domestication, agricultural techniques, medicine development, holistic healing practices, sports, gaming, and design..
***Prerequisite: INDG 100, or permission of the Program Coordinator.***

INDG 222AK - Evolving Health Systems in Northern Saskatchewan

This course will examine how social, political and economic factors have affected the delivery of health care to Indigenous populations living in Canada's "provincial norths". The focus will be Northern Saskatchewan in both the historical and contemporary contexts.
***Prerequisite: INDG 100, or permission of the Program Coordinator.***

INDG 260 - History of Residential Schools in Canada

This course will provide a historical look at the rationale, ideology, operations and deficiencies of the Indian Residential School system of Canada including underfunding, physical and spiritual abuse, and student mortality.
***Prerequisite: INDG 100, or permission of the Program Coordinator.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of INDG 260 or INDG 290AA.*

INDG 890BB - Theories and Practices in Indigenous Health and Healing

Drawing from Canadian and international Indigenous perspectives, this course examines the meanings and mechanisms of healing and restoration that incorporates traditional knowledge. Topics may include: forms and methods of healing, impact of colonialism on traditional healing practices, decolonizing therapies, restorative justice, knowledge translation, land-based healing and wholistic health concepts.

INDG 890BC - Indigenous versus Non-Indigenous Spiritual Ideologies

Drawing from Canadian and international Indigenous perspectives, this course examines the meanings and mechanisms of healing and restoration that incorporates traditional knowledge. Topics may include: forms and methods of healing, impact of colonialism on traditional healing practices, decolonizing therapies, restorative justice, knowledge translation, land-based healing and holistic health concepts.

INHS 100 - Introduction to Indigenous Health Studies I

Introduction to health science emphasizing Indigenous perspectives. Topics: history of health and health care, theories of health, personal health, consumerism, interpreting health information and statistics, health careers.

INHS 101 - Introduction to Indigenous Health Studies II

Introduction to health science emphasizing Indigenous perspectives. Topics: organization of health services, mental health, nutrition, fitness, sexuality, human relationships, substance abuse, communicable and chronic disease, aging, environmental health, ethical issues.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100.***

INHS 149 - Birthing Practices in the Community

This course provides learners with opportunities to integrate theory and practice in hospital and community settings in preparation for their role as Birth Support Worker. Learners will participate, where possible, in practicum activities and observational experiences during their placement. Hours in this course work toward the doula certificate requirements.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100, INHS 200, INHS 140, and INHS 145.***

INHS 200 - Traditional Indigenous Health Concepts

Traditional health concepts of aboriginal peoples, emphasizing the Aboriginal peoples of North America. The history, evolution, and relevance of traditional beliefs to contemporary health care and health issues are explored.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100 or two INDG course.***

INHS 210 - Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Health

An in-depth examination of contemporary issues in Indigenous health including community planning, major health issues, government policy, Indigenous control of health care, human resource development, and alternative models of delivery.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100 and INHS 101.***

INHS 250 - Indigenous Language Concepts of Health

This course explores how Indigenous worldviews and concepts of health, illness, and wellbeing. It will focus on theory that outlines connections between language, culture, and health. Words, terms and phrases in Indigenous languages will be utilized to further understand the connections between health and language.

INHS 300 - Community-Based Indigenous Health Research Methods

This course will focus on basic community-based health research methods involving Indigenous populations in Canada. It will examine the dynamics of conducting applied health research in culturally appropriate ways including special attention to ethics, sensitivities, protocols, and health priorities. Western approaches and research paradigms to research will be analyzed as well as an overview of the importance of research by, with and for Indigenous communities. There will be an opportunity to understand practical applications of community-based research methods presented in the course.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100, INHS 101, and INHS 210.***

INHS 320 - Policy & Politics in Contemporary Indigenous Peoples' Health

This course provides students the opportunity to explore themes and topics in contemporary Indigenous health. Course content focuses on themes of racism, resistance and renewal, and topics include: anti-Indigenous racism and inequality in education, health and the law; histories of Indigenous agency and resistance in political movements, court action and everyday acts; and examples of efforts to define and enact decolonization such as cultural revitalization and repatriation. The course focuses on the history of Indigenous people of the Plains and the surrounding area, while examples are also drawn from across Canada and the United States.
***Prerequisite: INHS 100, INHS 101, and INHS 210.***

INHS 365 - Community Placement Seminar

This course provides the student with the opportunity to use their knowledge in skill in a professional setting. Further, students will learn about Indigenous community-based health service environments. Seminar-based discussions will help students critically analyse their experiences, appreciate and examine various perspectives, and understand community/agency health processes.
**Co-requisite: INHS 360.**
*Note: INHS 360 and INHS 365 must be taken concurrently.*

INSW 403 - Indigenous Perspectives on Death, Dying, Loss and Grief

A traditional First Nations' perspective regarding death, dying, and loss is examined. Death as a part of the cycle of life, terminal illness and grieving will be explored. Traditional practices and perspectives are discussed reflecting on the role of the social worker in this context.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***

INSW 450 - Indigenous Perspective on Community Development

The focus of this course is on the well-being of Indigenous communities. Models of community development that are holistic and sustainable and that include understanding governance, land and resources, culture, and health will be examined. Ethical practice for social workers involved in community development and research approaches are included.
***Prerequisite: INSW 200.***

JS 313 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Mental health and substance use/abuse are significant issues for justice organizations and professionals and clients. This course will explore approaches to prevention, intervention and suppression. Public policy related to both areas will be examined.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours including JS 090 and JS 100, or permission of the Department Head.***

JS 342 - Best Practices in Correctional Programs

Analyses innovative practices in services for offenders in both institutional and community-based correctional settings. Topics include assessment of offender risk, shaping positive cognitive and social behaviours, overcoming substance abuse, and the protection and promotion of health. Research evidence on the efficacy of such programs is examined.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours including JS 090 and JS 100, or permission of the Department Head.***

JSGS 812 - Indigenous Health Policy

This course will address key health policy issues facing Indigenous populations. It will reflect on both historical and contemporary contexts and will take a broad and interdisciplinary approach.

JSGS 817 - Health Policy

The course will review the historical development of the Canadian health care system and its supporting principles, governance structures and fiscal arrangements; and examine contemporary structures and relationships. Issues such as benefit coverage, health human resources, user fees, pharmaceuticals, regional health boards, and health reform in a comparative context will be examined.

JSGS 823 - Health Promotion

This course is designed to provide an introduction to population health and instill the concepts and principles of population health promotion. Based on the Ottawa Charter of Health Promotion, this course will provide students with an opportunity to develop targeted health promotion strategies in vulnerable populations.

JSGS 824 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation

This course is designed to provide the key principles of health program planning and evaluation. The areas of focus for this course include program planning models; design of evaluation plans; program theory; mixed-methods data collection; indicators and measures of program outcomes; policy evaluation and evaluation reporting.

JSGS 826 - Human Resources Management in Healthcare

This course will address health human resource management. Its scope will include the knowledge and skills necessary to working with self-regulating professions and in a highly unionized environment. Essential aspects of collective bargaining, negotiation and professional organization will be covered, as will working with the public/private divide in healthcare provision.

JSGS 827 - Health Care Organizations and Administration

This course will provide students with an understanding of issues involved in the management and organization of health services. Students will examine issues related to managing health in terms of regional health authorities, health ministries and individual health organizations.

JSGS 829 - Decision Making and Leadership in Healthcare Organizations

This course will cover leadership theory and practice, with a focus on effective leadership in the public sector and ethical decision-making. It will address decision-making models relevant to the health sector, including emerging philosophies (e.g., LEAN).

JSGS 832 - Population Based Health Program Management

This course will apply the techniques of epidemiology and biostatistics to evaluate population-based health programs. In addition, students will become familiar with principles of public health, prevention, and health care quality management.

JSGS 833 - Performance Measurement in Health Care Organizations

Focusing on the health care imperative of accountability to the community, this course deals with the measurement of performance in health care organizations. Management control focuses on the implementation of business strategies and the attainment of organizational goals.

JSGS 834 - Financial Management of Health Care Organizations

This course covers the financial management function in health care organizations including operating and capital budgeting processes along with budgetary and financial controls. There will be extensive use of financial analysis tools for the health care organization and skills needed to develop basic finance and accounting foundations will be reviewed.

JSGS 835AV - COVID-19 and Public Policy

COVID-19 affects all parts of our lives. Just as individuals, organizations and businesses struggle to figure out how to plan and react to the pandemic, so do governments. This course examines how governments have approached the challenges presented by COVID-19 analyzes the public policy decisions made by these different governments.

JSGS 837 - Health Economics

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to economic concepts and analysis relevant to health, health care and health care systems. Students will examine economic aspects of various elements of the health-care sector, identify relevant policy questions and apply economic concepts and techniques to analyze them.

JSGS 841 - Health Law and Policy

This course will provide an overview of issues at the intersection of health law and policy. It will include a basic introduction to the foundations of health law followed by examination of topical issues in this domain.

JSGS 843 - Data Science for Health Analytics and Decision Support

This course covers the key data literacy and data analysis skills required to investigate complex data sets to answer pressing health care questions and effectively communicate results to peers. Taking a broad-but-shallow approach, the course follows the stages of the cross-industry standard process for data mining (CRISP-DM) data life cycle.

JSGS 856 - Health Information Privacy Policy

This course covers legislation, regulation and standards governing access, use, and disclosure of health information, the ethics of information privacy, privacy program management, and privacy by design. Students will examine privacy, compliance, and risk policies and procedures, as well as emergent issues such as medical identity theft and fraud.

JSGS 858 - Enterprise Information Management

An in-depth analysis of health information functions critical to health care operations; enterprise information governance with a focus on information as a strategic asset; and the role of health information professionals in quality improvement, care coordination, and performance and utilization management. Implementing strategic and organizational change will also be covered.

JSGS 886 - MHA Placement

This course is an experiential learning opportunity. Students spend one month embedded within a partner organization such as the Government of Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health, during which time they work on a designated policy project under the supervision of a mentor within the organization, and the course instructor.

JSGS 887 - Clinical Terminologies and Classification Systems

This course introduces the principles of taxonomy and purposes of controlled terminologies and classification systems used in Canada and internationally. It addresses the importance of standards conformance, design of semantically interoperable infostructures, and the processes, policies and procedures used in the collection, coding, and mapping of health data.

JSGS 888 - Health Informatics and Health Information Technology

An integrative course on information technology used for tactical and strategic decision making in all facets of health care. Focuses on defining information needs, interpreting the capabilities of health information systems, setting forth feasible alternatives, adhering to international and national standards, and guiding the diffusion of information technology.

KHS 099 - Academic Integrity

This course is designed to help students learn about academic integrity, thereby positioning them to succeed in undergraduate studies. The information in this course is applicable for all subject and research areas and any level of study.
*Note: This course must be completed during the first semester in which students register with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies. Students must register themselves into this class. If they do not do so, they will be registered in the class and still required to complete it on-time.*
*Note: This course is offered on a Pass/Fail basis.*
*Note: Students who fail, or do not attempt, this class during their first semester of studies will have a hold preventing further registration until such time a passing grade is earned.*

KHS 100 - Seminar in Kinesiology and Health Studies

An introductory seminar to the University and the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies. Students will be introduced to a variety of services available to them and their roles and responsibilities as members of the university community. The seminar will also provide students with degree and career related opportunities. This required course must be completed within one year of admission to the Bachelor of Kinesiology.
* Note: This required course must be completed within one year of admission to the Bachelor of Kinesiology program. Normally offered in fall semester only. *

KHS 300 - Pre-Fieldwork Seminar

This non-credit mandatory pre-fieldwork seminar will provide the student with an in-depth overview of the Fieldwork Program within Kinesiology and Health Studies. Students will gain an understanding of the policies, procedures, rules, and responsibilities of the student, faculty, and agency.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours***

KHS 800 - Graduate Seminar

This seminar will introduce Kinesiology and Health students to the graduate experience and prepeare them for undertaking their own research. It will explore issues related to the research process and provide a forum for students to interact about research philosophy and meaning, and issues related to writing and producing research.

KHS 801 - Stats in Kinesiology Research

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge of statistics and its application to the research problems of Kinesiology and Health Studies. The course contents include the brief overview of fundamentals, concepts of statistical power, ANOVA models (including repeated measures ANOVA) and Regression Models.

KHS 802 - Qualitative Research Methods and Experience in Kinesiology and Health

This course provides an overview of qualitative research methods in kinesiology and health research and application. Students will complete a research project from conception to knowledge translation using tools associated with qualitative methods.

KHS 803 - Res. Design in Kin. and Health

This course will explore health research issues and provide an examination of the technical aspects of planning and performing research in kinesiology and applied health sciences. Topics include critical evalutation; success in writing research proposals and grants; research ethics; data collection and management strategies; and communicating and publishing research successfully.

KHS 847AL - Equity Informed Recreation

This course will be an introduction to equity-informed practices in recreation, leisure, sport, health, and wellness. Specifically, this course will explore concepts/touchstones of practice that are related to and move towards equitable practice in programming (i.e., trauma informed, cultural relevance, strength based, person coherence, ethics of care, relational ethics, etc.).

KHS 860 - Psychology of Human Movement

To recognize the relationships between various psychological concepts and human movement (for e.g., leisure, exercise, sport and health behaviours). Contemporary issues concerning psychology and human movement will be discussed. The application of various psychological theories with respect to sport/leisure participation and performance, health and exercise promotion, and exercise adherence/compliance will be presented and discussed.

KHS 866 - Ethics-Kinesiology & Health

This course investigates the content, process, and the moderators of ethical decision making in the administrative context of Kinesiology and Health Studies. Students will be exposed to ethical, cultural, and administrative theory as a means to use and develop decision models to resolve administrative dilemmas.

KHS 867BD - Critical Issues in Health and Disease

This is a reading intensive course investigating emerging issues in health and disease. Readings illustrating the role of gender, race, sexual orientation, and the gap between poverty and wealth among others will be considered in relation to a number of health issues including, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis and others.

KHS 867BO - Issues in Health Behaviour

This course is designed to investigate issues relating to the psychological aspect of human health behaviours; relevant research will be compiled. Along with an extensive discussion of the literature, the primary outcome of this course will be the preparation of an annotated bibliography and the development of a research proposal.

KHS 867BP - Qualitative Approaches to the Study of Family Life, Mental Health, and Disability

Major traditions in qualitative research and paradigms will be surveyed to consider how methods, tools, techniques, and interpretive practices promote rigor, quality, and trustworthiness. Examination of published studies on family experiences of mental health and disability will be used to develop critical thinking regarding the application of qualitative research methodology.

KHS 882 - Pathophysiology and Metabolism

This course is comprised of advanced topics in pathophysiology and metabolism. The major goal of this course is for the student to better understand, critically examine and have an advanced understanding of cellular biology, physiology, and metabolism in relation to disease, health and functionality. Major topic areas to be examined include cellular longevity, musculoskeletal and neurobiology, cardiovascular health, pain management, immune system response, chronic disease and healthy aging.

KHS 884 - Applied Motor Control and Motor Learning

This course is comprised of advanced topics that will allow the student to critically examine and have an advanced understanding of the processes involved with the control of human movement as it relates to motor learning. Topics include: current theories related to motor control and motor learning; motor, sensory, and cognitive influences on motor control and motor learning; and the impact of training, aging and, neurological disease on motor control and motor learning.

KHS 887AI - Sport Nutrition and Exercise Physiololgy

This course will focus on readings in the fields of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, with specific emphasis on the mechanistic actions of nutritional interventions and exercise training on musuloskeletal health in the elderly.

KHS 887AO - Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiac Function

This course will examine the role of physical activity in rebilitation and therapeutic management of patients with chronic diseases (i.e., cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease), and the techniques used to monitor cardiac function.

KHS 887AZ - Mechanistic Actions of Resistance Training on Muscle Biology

This course will focus on advanced readings in the fields of Exercise Physiology, Metabolism, Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Performance. The main emphasis will be placed on the cellular changes which occur in muscle in response to mechanical stimuli from resistance training. Sub-populations include athletes, the elderly and disease state-individuals.

KHS 887BE - Effects of Exercise and Psychological-Induced Stress on Health

This course will focus on advanced readings in the scientific and clinical literature that related to the influence of both exercise-induced and psychological-induced stress on physical (e.g., food intake regulation, cardiometabolic) and mental (e.g. cognitive performance) health.

KHS 887BF - Potential Therapeutic Effects of Creatine Supplementation for Metabolic Disease

This course will focus on advanced readings in the fields of Nutrition, Biology, Metabolism, and Physiology. The main emphasis will be placed on the cellular and metabolic effects that creatine supplementation has on disease parameters and physiology. Specific focus will be placed on diseases involving metabolic syndrome, blood glucose regulation, and fat metabolism.

KHS 887BH - Pharmacology of Cannabinoids and Application to Health and Sport Concussion

This course will focus on readings will focus on readings and an in-depth review in the field of pharmacology of cannabinoids (CBD, THC) in cannabis and hemp based plants with application to exercise and recovery, general health and disease, and application to minor brain injury (sport-related concussion).

KHS 887BL - Special Topics in Acquired Brain Injury

The course is designed to enhance understanding of the physiology of acquired brain injury and implications for rehabilitation. The student’s learning will be supported by advanced readings in related literature and interactions with health care providers and other stakeholders in the field.

KHS 892 - Physiology of Aging

An advanced study of the alteration in physiological function associated with the normal aging of body systems and the clinical consequences of these changes for maintenance of optimal function, physical activity, health and longevity. *** Prerequisite: 6 Credit Hours (or equivalent) in Human Physiology. ***

KIN 105 - Indigenous Health and Sport in Historical Perspective

This course introduces students to current challenges facing Indigenous people in North America using sport and health as its central themes. The course provides a survey of topics from prehistory to current events. Another focus is the participation of students in Indigenous cultural events.

KIN 170 - Lifestyle, Health and Wellness

The factors which affect and individual's health will be examined and the potential role of lifestyle choices in the maintenance of health will be discussed. This course will enable the student to become an informed, responsible, active participant in one's own health. * Note: Students will not receive credit for both KIN 170 (KHS 170) and KIN 171 (KHS 171).

KIN 205 - Applied Philosophy in Kinesiology and Health

Application of philosophilcal theories and concepts to kinesiology and health.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 15 credit hours, including ENGL 100 or KIN 101.***

KIN 220 - Research Methods in Kinesiology and Health Studies

Focus on various research methods and statistical analyses used in Kinesiology and Health Studies. Emphasis on ability to read and understand published research. Course focuses on basic research methods, experimental and non-experimental designs, and basic statistical analyses students will encounter in most Kinesiology and Health Studies research. Emphasis is placed on becoming a critical consumer (read, understand and critique) of research. Students are expected to design their own research project to answer a relevant research question for their own area of interest.
***Prerequisite: One of SOST 201, STAT 100 or STAT 160, and one of ENGL 100 or KIN 101.***

KIN 275 - Introduction to Nutrition

This course will provide an introduction to the macro and micro nutrients vital to health and well-being with specific reference to the Dietary Reference Intakes and the Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating. Emphasis will be on their functions, metabolism and dietary sources.

KIN 278 - Introduction to Health Promotion

This course will introduce the students to health promotion across lifespan. Specific emphasis will be on population health principles and approaches across lifespan.
***Prerequisite: KIN 170 or KIN 171***

KIN 321 - Principles of Epidemiology

This course will provide a broad overview of the fundamentals of Epidemiology, and the methods involved in researching the distribution and determinants of health and disease in human populations. Basic principles as well as core measurements (rates, standardization, association) and interpretation (bias, confounding, interaction chance) issues will be covered. The course will also examine epidemiological approaches to study design including descriptive (cross-sectional and ecological), observational (cohort, case-control), and experimental (randomized controlled trials, community trials) approaches.
***Prerequisite: One of STAT 100, STAT 160, SOST 201 or PSYC 305, or equivalent***
*Note: Research methods course or research experience is recommended.*
*Students can only receive credit for one of KIN 381AA or KIN 321.*

KIN 370 - Health Psychology

To provide exposure to various social psychological theories and models designed specifically in an attempt to understand health and exercise behaviours.
***Prerequisite: KIN 115 and KIN 220; or PSYC 101 and PSYC 102, and 204***

KIN 378 - Advanced Health and Wellness Promotion

An in-depth examination of health and wellness at the population levels in the context of health and health care trends. The course will also examine the development evidence-based health programs from needs assessment, program plan/implementation and evaluation.
***Prerequisite: KIN 278***

KIN 451 - Clinical Exercise Physiology for Chronic Conditions

An advanced course in clinical exercise physiology and fitness assessment for chronic conditions. This course provides a theoretical and practical experience in advanced physical fitness testing, methods, data collection and interpretation, and exercise prescription. The focus of the course is on exercise prescription for chronic conditions (cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, and other disease states). The course includes a hands-on clinical experience with members of the community.
***Prerequisite: KIN 350.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of KIN 451 or KIN 481AC.*

KIN 485 - Pathophysiology of Human Movement

Capacities for movement will be examined relative to structural and functional changes as a result of aging and/or progression of disease among individuals with specific cardiovascular, physical, and/or neuromuscular impairments.
***Prerequisite: KIN 220 and KIN 280***
***Prerequisite/Corequisite: KIN 350***

MAP 301 - Mapping Illness

What does it mean to represent the diseased body? What are the relations between health, illness, Other-ness and deviance in representation? As several interdicsiplinary investigations of the body in crisis this course will look at how illness has been represented from the sixteenth century to the present.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours***
*Note: Students may only receive credit for one of FA 301 and MAP 301*

MATH 111 - Calculus II

Differentiation and integration of exponential and logarithmic functions; methods of integration and applications; indeterminate forms, L'Hospital's rule and improper integrals; sequences, series, power series and Taylor series.
***Prerequisite: MATH 110, or MATH 103 with a grade of at least 80%***

MHIM 800 - Statistics and Research Methods

An understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; an introduction to statistical concepts, methods and applications useful for health care and HIM professionals. Emphasis on the application of statistical tools to support clinical and managerial decision making and identifying statistical tests and methods appropriate for the data and research design.

MHIM 801 - Data Management

This course focuses on the principles of data governance to develop policies and procedures that support the HIM life cycle. Data quality frameworks will be examined. The issues around data management and data integrity will be explored. Canadian health care databases will be used to create presentations.

MISW 850 - Group, Families, and Community Counseling

An intensive practice course examining First Nations and Western approaches to group, family, and community counseling particularly emphasizing residential school impacts. With emphasis on effective integration of perspectives on issues of health and healing, this course facilitates a deeper understanding of First Nations counseling methods.

MNUR 800 - Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing

The course reviews the domains of advanced practice nurse roles in Canada. An examination of the historical, philosophical, sociopolitical and economic influences develops the foundation for practice. Factors that affect role implementation and innovative models that utilize the advanced practice nurse role in primary health care are investigated.

MNUR 801 - Research for Nurse Practitioners

Evidence informed methods used in clinical practice by advanced practice nurses are examined. Critically appraise and apply research, best practice guidelines and theory relevant to advanced nursing practice. Students will develop a research question addressing an identified gap related to advanced practice nursing.

MNUR 802 - Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning

Phases of clinical judgment and various diagnostic reasoning models are explored in the context of direct patient care. Health maintenance concepts and diagnostic reasoning skills are developed. The mandatory one-week on-campus residency is designed to develop and evaluate health assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills.
***Prerequisite: MNUR 800 & MNUR 803.***
*Note: Whilst enrolled, the student will engage is 16 hours of clinical practice. Additionally, a one week mandatory residency in Regina is held a the end of this course. The residency will account for 39 lab hours.*

MNUR 803 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I

Pathophysiology of common acute and chronic disorders across the lifespan informs therapeutic decisions including pharmacotherapeutic principles, professional, ethical, regulatory and practical aspects of prescribing. Cellular biology, immunity and the central nervous system will provide a foundation for the study of disease and therapeutics in other body systems. ***Prerequisite: MNUR 800 (Courses can be taken concurrently).***

MNUR 805 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II

Building on the content from MNUR 803, pathophysiology of common disorders across the lifespan informs health assessments and pharmacotherapeutic decisions in nursing practitioner practice. Analysis of the functioning of body systems provides a foundation for the study of disease and pharmacotherapeutics.
***Prerequisites: MNUR 802 and MNUR 803***
*Note: Whilst enrolled, the student will engage in 114 hours of clinical practice.***

MNUR 806 - Health and Illness across the Lifespan I

A broad knowledge base is integrated with critical appraisal for determining diagnoses and patient needs. Appropriate selection from a range of evidence-informed non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions restores or maintains functional, physiological and mental stability to achieve optimal health. Conception, prenatal, postnatal care and family health care are emphasized. ***Prerequisite: MNUR 805***

MNUR 807 - Health and Illness across the Lifespan II

A broad knowledge base is integrated with critical appraisal for determining diagnoses and patient needs. Appropriate selection from a range of evidence-informed non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions restores or maintains functional, physiological and mental stability to achieve optimal health. Gender and episodic care is emphasized.
***Prerequisite: MNUR 805***

MNUR 808 - Health and Illness across the Lifespan III

A broad knowledge base is integrated with critical appraisal for determining diagnoses and patient needs. Appropriate selection from a range of evidence-informed non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions restores or maintains functional, physiological and mental stability to achieve optimal health. Healthy aging and chronic care management is emphasized.
***Prerequisite: MNUR 805***

MNUR 809 - Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice I

Transforming complex clinical problems to researchable questions, students will systematically review and appraise the literature for evidence, consider ethical issues in research methods, design a study proposal, and consider knowledge translation strategies. A literature review is completed in preparation for a major research paper that addresses health improvements for patients, families, communities, or health care systems.
***Prerequisite: 24 approved credit hours at the 800 level.***

MNUR 818 - Advanced Nursing Practice Leadership in Health Promotion

Advanced practice nurses will be prepared with a strong theoretical foundation in health promotion, illness prevention and maintenance of health across populations and communities. Interprofessional approaches to improve population health considering the influence of sociopolitical, environmental, economic and health concepts are included.
*Note: Students cannot take both MNUR 804 and MNUR 818 for credit in the Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program*

MUTQ 283 - Vocal Technique

Students will learn basic techniques for healthy vocal production, and how to apply those techniques and/or teach them in the classroom, the choir rehearsal, or the private voice studio. Vocal physiology, acoustics and other vocal issues will be examined, along with in-class performing.
*Note: Students cannot receive credit for both MU 183 and MUTQ 283*

NURS 814 - APN Clinical Nurse Specialization II: Seminar and Practicum

This course allows advanced practiced nursing students to concentrate on an area of clinical practice. This course is based on the core competencies for Clinical Nurse Specialists from the Canadian Nurses Association (2014). This is the second clinical course in the Clinical Nurse Specialist program.
***Prerequisite: NURS 813.***

NURS 900AD - A Scoping Study of the Healthcare Literature

A scoping review of the extant literature in nursing and healthcare pertinent to research topic "The evolution of the industrialization of healthcare". The scoping review will give meaning and significance to the research literature and provide direction to future research priorities. This course is delivered online.

NURS 900AF - CNS Transition to Advanced Practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist concepts are integrated into a consolidated clinical practice experience. Autonomy, accountability, decision-making, and critical analysis of organizational and system issues that influence clinical nurse specialists are demonstrated. A major project will be completed. Students will complete a minimum of 120 hours of clinical.

NURS 900AH - Advanced Nursing Practice: Canadian Context

Advanced Nursing Practice in health promotion and review of research best practices guideline in Canadian context. This course is pass/fail.

PHIL 242 - Philosophy of Religion

An analysis of religious claims concerning the existence of God, religious experience, faith, revelation, and immortality. Modern and contemporary works will receive major attention.
*** Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or completion of 15 credit hours ***

PHIL 273 - Biomedical Ethics

A philosophical examination of such issues as the definition and determination of death, rights of dying persons, euthanasia and natural death, and such moral questions in the physician-patient relationship as confidentiality, truth-telling and coercion against religious belief.
*** Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or completion of 15 credit hours ***

PHIL 370AI - Death and Well-Being

Is it irrational to fear death? Would immortality really be desirable? Can people's lives go worse because of things that happen after their death? Can suicide or euthanasia be morally acceptable? This course will examine questions such as these through a philosophical exploration of the moral significance of death, and its relationship to our understanding of human well-being.
***Prerequisite: One 200-level PHIL course, or permission of the Department Head.***

PHIL 470AI - Death and Well-Being

Is it irrational to fear death? Would immortality really be desirable? Can people's lives go worse because of things that happen after their death? Can suicide or euthanasia be morally acceptable? This course will examine questions such as these through a philosophical exploration of the moral significance of death, and its relationship to our understanding of human well-being.
**Permission of the Department Head is required to register.**
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of PHIL 470AI or PHIL 370AI.*

PHYS 319 - Health Physics

A course on radiation, its effects and protection of biological systems. Interaction of radiation with matter. Radiation detection and measurement. Introduction to dosimetry and dose calculations. Health instrumentation and risk management. ***Preequisite: PHYS 242 or PHYS 219***

PHYS 432 - Nuclear Physics

Radioactive decay mechanisms, interactions of nuclear radiation with matter, spectroscopy, nuclear models, and applications to medicine, material science, and engineering.
*** Prerequisite: PHYS 342 and 401. PHYS 401 may be taken concurrently. ***

PPE 200 - Foundations of PPE

This inter-disciplinary course will focus on a particular issue (e.g. health care) and examine how that topic would be approached by each of the three disciplines of philosophy, politics, and economics. Emphasis will be placed on the differences between these approaches, and on understandings that emerge only through combining them.

PSCI 381 - When Bugs Travel: Pandemics, Governance and Global Health

This course explores health and population health as an issue of global concern, especially in terms of global health emergencies and crises. It will examine institutions that monitor and promote health internationally, the political, social, and economic forces that impact on population health and state and NGO responses to international and domestic health emergencies and crises.
***Prerequisite: Any 200-level PSCI course or the completion of 30 credit hours.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSCI 381 or PSCI 390RX.*

PSCI 439 - Healthy Canadians, Canadian Health Care

This course examines the evolution of the Canadian health care system, the current challenges of health care reform and the dynamics of health care policy making. Particular attention is paid to the relative balance between a focus on health care and a focus on population health.
***Prerequisite: Two PSCI courses at the 200 or 300 level or completion of 60 credit hours.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSCI 439 or PSCI 339.*

PSCI 890RX - Global Health Governance

This course explores health and population health as an issue of global concern.It will examine the institutions that monitor and promote health internationally as well as the political, social, and economic forces that impact on population health such as: the impact of globalization, the international movement of health professionals and national and international responses to global health issues and crises.

PSYC 321 - Forensic Psychology

An overview of the field of forensic psychology – the intersection of psychology and the law. Topics include: psychology of police investigations, deception, eyewitness testimony, child victims and witnesses, juries, mental illness in court, sentencing and parole, domestic violence, sexual offenders, psychopathy, risk assessment, and special offender populations. ***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102, or 60 credit hours and permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSYC 321 or PSYC 320 as a forensic course.*
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors and Certificate in Forensic Psychology students. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*

PSYC 333 - Psychopathology

The course focuses on the psychological study of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders and schizophrenia.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours including PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*

PSYC 383 - Health Psychology

A general interest course in Health Psychology examining how stress and social experiences influence health across the lifespan, the psychological ramifications of chronic and terminal illnesses (e.g. heart disease, cancer, diabetes) and common interventions used by health psychologists to foster psychological and physical wellbeing.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102, or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of PSYC 388AD or PSYC 383.*
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*

PSYC 388AH - Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health in the workplace provides an overview of the basic concepts, theories, and research on mental health in the workplace. Through this course the student will have a better understanding of how to prevent, intervene, and accommodate mental health concerns in the workplace.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 102.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*

PSYC 388AK - The Psychology of Pandemics

Psychological factors play a key role in pandemics, from influencing adherence to public health measures that are vital in mitigating viral spread to the way in which people cope with the threat of pandemic infection and related sequalea to increases in stigmatization and xenophobia. This course will provide an in depth overview of the history of pandemics, the current evidence regarding the role of psychological factors in pandemics, and implications for preparedness for future pandemics.
***Prerequisite: PSYC 204***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*

PSYC 460 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology

An introduction to Clinical Psychology, which is a broad field of practice ad research concerned with the application of psychological principals to alleviate distress and promote wellbeing. Clinical psychologists deal with a wide range of mental and physical health problems and engage in a range of professional activities (e.g. assessment, diagnosis, therapy, research).
***Prerequisite: PSYC 333 or two 300-level PSYC courses.***
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*

PSYC 490CH - Psychopathology and Cognition

This course will focus on facets of cognition (e.g., information processing, thoughts, attention, memory, etc.) and how they relate to health and disorder, in particular depression.
**Permission of the Instructor and the Department Head is required to register.**
*Note: This course will initially be restricted to PSYC majors. Non-majors will be eligible to register at a later point if space remains.*

PSYC 823 - Program Development & Evaluation

An advanced seminar on approaches and techniques relevant to program development and evaluation.

PSYC 865CL - Comprehensive Exam in Clinical Psychology

Students are comprehensively examined in areas related to research, ethics, and professional clinical practice. This course is restricted to Clinical Psychology Doctoral students. The examinations are conducted by graduate program faculty and can take an oral or written format or a combination of both.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 18 credit hours and permission of the Director of Clinical Training.***
*Note: This course is to be taken after the completion of all required course work.*

PSYC 865EA - Comprehensive Examination in Experimental and Applied Psychology

This course is intended to expand the breadth of knowledge and skills of Experimental and Applied Psychology Doctoral students under the guidance of a supervisory committee of psychology faculty members. The examinations are conducted by graduate program faculty and can take an oral or written format or a combination of both.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 18 credit hours and permission of the Experimental and Applied Psychology Graduate Program Chair.***
*Note: This course is to be taken after the completion of all required course work.*

RLST 230 - Religion, Spirituality and Health: Belief, Practices, Impacts and Implications

An exploration of beliefs and practices regarding health, disease, healing and mortality in a variety of religious traditions, and how these affect individual and community health. Includes an examination of empirical studies of religion and health outcomes and concludes with the implications for health care policy and practice.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or RLST 100.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of RLST 230 or RLST 290BB.*

SOC 214 - Sociology of Indigenous People in Canada

This course introduces students to the experience of Indigenous peoples in Canada from a sociological perspective. Employing historical and contemporary examples, students are introduced to policies and legislation shaping relationships between Indigenous peoples and other Canadians. Specific topics might include the neglect of Indigenous issues in Canadian sociological studies, applying social theory to the study of Indigenous issues, identity, Aboriginal and treaty rights, self-government, assimilation, land claims, health, education and justice.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of the Department Head***
*Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology*

SOC 222 - Sociology of Health

This course introduces students to sociological perspectives on health and illness. The course will examine the history of health care, including the Canadian Health Care System. Current debates over the future of Medicare will be examined, including the relative roles to be played by public and private systems.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of department head***
*Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology*

SOC 299 - Sociology of Mental Illness

An examination of the social patterns of risk for mental illness. A comparative and critical assessment of the sociological, psychological and biological models of explanation and intervention.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or permission of the Department Head.***
*Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology.*

SRS 115 - Leadership

This course will provide the student with an in-depth theoretical and practical exploration of the concepts associated with leadership and human motivation in the organizational environments associated with kinesiology, health, recreation, and sport.

SW 001 - Student Wellness Initiative Toward Community Health

Students will work as a team under the supervision of professional mentors to provide after hours primary health care services, with measures in place to ensure continuity of care and health promotion.

SW 202 - Critical Issues/Critical Thought

This course examines the foundations of critical thinking with application to social work issues in such areas as oppression, poverty, health, child welfare and violence.
*Note: It is recommended that SW 100 be taken prior to SW 202*

SW 412 - Mental Health Services

This course examines the structure and function of mental health services in society with particular reference to the historical and theoretical foundations. Current practices, issues, and problems are reviewed.

SW 414 - Child Welfare Practice

This course provides an overview of historical, and current child welfare legislation, policies and services. Regional perspectives are highlighted. Child maltreatment is defined and identified. The effects of child abuse and neglect on the child, family, and society will be explored. Prevention, investigation and intervention approaches are covered.

SW 470 - Social Work in Health Settings

The course will focus on the knowledge, attitudes, and skills social workers need in order to practice effectively in health care settings. Students will apply critical thinking in understanding the intricacies of issues in health care, the impact of various systems and the role of policy development on social work.

SW 803 - End of Life Issues

This course deals with impacts of end of life issues on individuals, families, social workers and health practitioners. Cultural, societal and personal perspectives of death and dying will be explored, along with roles of social workers and health professionals in practice, research, education and policy in end of life care.

THRC 200 - Therapeutic Recreation Foundations

This course will provide the student with an introduction to the field of Therapeutic Recreation. More specifically, the course is designed to provide an introduction to the foundations, history, and development of the profession of Therapeutic Recreation. Students will be supported in their journey to understand the specialized area of expertise that makes Therapeutic Recreation unique within the health professions.
***Prerequisite: KIN 120***

THRC 344 - Therapeutic Recreation: Chronic Conditions and Illnesses

Students will understand the rold of therapeutic recreation in the lives of persons with chronic conditions and illnesses, their impact on quality of life, and factors that influence participation in recreation and leisure will be considered. The social construction of disability will also be addressed.
***Prerequisite: THRC 200***
***Prerequisite/Corequisite: THRC 245***

THRC 346 - Therapeutic Recreation: Mental Health and Addictions

The course explores mental health and addictions through a therapeutic recreation lens. Students will learn about the breadth of mental health and addictions related conditions and the impact of therapeutic recreation treatment on rehabilitation and recovery.
***Prerequisite: THRC 245 ***

WGST 301 - Women and Health: Local and Global

This course examines a wide range of issues in women's health and wellness from a critical feminist perspective. It will cover a range of topics such as the ramifications of the biomedical model for women's health, disparities in women's health, AIDS, mental health, violence against women, aging, disabilities, and reproduction.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours, or permission of the Department Head.***