Behavioural Strategies Extension Certificate
E-mail: cehealth@mtroyal.ca
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| BEHAVIOURAL STRATEGIES SCHEDULE |
| Required Courses |
Spring '10
(May-June) |
Fall '10
(Sept.-Dec.) |
Winter '11
(Jan.-April) |
| Values & Beliefs in Behavioural Issues |
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| Communication Skills in Behavioural Studies |
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| Individual, Team & Environmental Behaviours |
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| Goals & Intentions of Behaviour |
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| Strategic Approaches in Behavioural Studies |
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| Matching Behavioural Strategies |
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| Diversity Issues in Behavioural Studies |
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| Observing, Documenting & Recording Behaviours |
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| Implementation & Evaluation of Behavioural Strategies |
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| The above schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. |
The Behavioural Strategies Certificate is designed for individuals working with and for children and youth of all ages, in family and community settings. It is especially useful for human service professionals within the fields of child and youth care, education, early learning and child care, social work, justice, child welfare and counselling.
Designed for those supporting children and youth with challenging behaviours, this certificate focuses on understanding the function of behaviour, exploring environmental conditions that may influence behaviour and implementing practical strategies for managing difficult behaviour.
Earn Credit Toward a Degree/Diploma
Certain Extension Certificates have been developed in cooperation with the Mount Royal University credit faculties. These certificates have components which are transferable into various diplomas, applied degrees and degrees, provided applicants achieve the minimum required grade in the course(s) and meet the entrance requirements for the degree. Please see credit program websites for diploma, applied degree or degree entrance requirements. For more information on transfer credit please contact Community & Health Studies at cehealth@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6867.
Requirements
Canadian high school diploma or equivalent. Required textbook Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Our Hope for the Future, approx. $25+GST, available at the BookStore.
Earning Your Certificate
Complete the nine required courses (135 hours) listed below with a minimum grade of C and 80% attendance in each course.
Career Outlook
The Behavioural Strategies Certificate is especially useful for human service professionals within the fields of child and youth care, education, early learning and child care, social work, justice, child welfare and counselling.
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Required Courses
Values & Beliefs in Behavioural Issues
Explore dynamics related to the professional use of self within the child and youth care environment. This serves as a catalyst in initiating and maintaining healthy client relationships, playing an important role in the process of client change. Explore how personal values and beliefs may provide an optimum opportunity for successful resolution to general misunderstandings, conflict and crisis.
| Subject code: XBES 10004 |
This course is not offered this semester. |
Communication Skills in Behavioural Studies
Communication, conflict resolution and interviewing skills are critical to building professional and positive relationships with children, youth and families. Examine communication styles and useful strategies for effective communication, conflict resolution and basic interviewing skills that support positive working relationships with children, youth and families.
Prerequisite: Values & Beliefs in Behavioural Issues.
| Subject code: XBES 10006 |
This course is not offered this semester. |
Individual, Team & Environmental Behaviours
The quality of the relationships we develop within a team can influence the behaviours of the children and youth we support. Examine group values and beliefs as well as the processes related to effective team work. Explore creating a common mission, setting group goals and team building.
Prerequisite: Communication Skills in Behavioural Studies
| Subject code: XBES 10005 |
This course is not offered this semester. |
Goals & Intentions of Behaviour
Explore the many factors that impact children and youth as they mature and grow. It is important to understand how these influences have contributed to current behaviours. These influences may be environmental (societal, abuse or neglect) or internal to the individual (i.e., organic, neurological, etc.)
| Subject code: XBES 10001 |
This course is not offered this semester. |
Strategic Approaches in Behavioural
Studies
Be introduced to the Circle of Courage as a philosophy for creating reclaiming environments for children and youth with challenging behaviours. Strategic approaches and interventions for managing challenging behaviours are explored.
Prerequisite: Goals & Intentions of Behaviour
| Subject code: XBES 10007 |
This course is not offered this semester. |
Matching Behavioural
Strategies
Examine techniques for matching strategic approaches and interventions. Various settings, health, mental health and behavioural factors are presented as considerations when managing challenging behaviours.
Prerequisite: Strategic Approaches in Behavioural Studies
| Subject code: XBES 10008 |
15 Hours. Fee: $269 |
| CRN 30945 |
2 classes |
March 27, April 10 |
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Sat. |
Diversity Issues in Behavioural Studies
Canadian society is comprised of communities and groups with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, each with its own unique perspectives, values and experiences. Become familiar with diversity issues, particularly in relation to children, youth and families. Topics include Aboriginal/First Nations, immigrants and refugees, and cultural competency.
| Subject code: XBES 10002 |
15 Hours. Fee: $269 |
| CRN 50479 |
2 classes |
May 1, May 15 |
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Sat. |
Observing, Documenting & Recording Behaviours
The focus of this course is on observing, documenting and recording behaviour and events within the context of a practical setting. Determine how to identify the appropriate information and data to create an accurate documentation report.
| Subject code: XBES 10003 |
15 Hours. Fee: $269 |
| CRN 50480 |
2 classes |
May 29, June 12 |
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Sat. |
Implementation & Evaluation of Behavioural
Strategies
Examine various techniques used to assess maladaptive behaviour in order to determine an appropriate intervention strategy. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and design appropriate behavioural strategy plans.
| Subject code: XBES 10009 |
This course is not offered this semester. |
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