The student will gain a broad introductory understanding of information systems including how modern computers interact with networks. The student will gain problem solving skills by employing computational thinking, testing, and debugging techniques. No prior computing experience is required. Not for students with existing credit for or exemption from CMPT 140 or 166. This course may not be counted toward a minor, concentration or major in computing science.

Equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required to enter employment in the professional world of computing science. Focuses on workplace readiness, emphasizing practical soft skills for success in professional environments. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to pursue a wide range of roles in the computing science field, being equipped with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of modern, technology-driven workplaces.

This course provides students with a clinical understanding of trauma and provide an overview of trauma-informed therapies. Students will learn to conceptualize and understand clients in a systemic way while understanding trauma’s far-reaching impacts. This course focuses on understanding trauma symptomology as well as understanding differences between developmental trauma, PTSD, complex-PTSD and crisis/disasters. Students will learn evidence-based treatments for trauma and be familiar with the main pillars of trauma-informed therapy: choice; safety; attunement; and predictability.

Students will participate in a clinical supervision group on campus under the direction of a faculty supervisor. The supervision group meets two hours per week for a period of 12 weeks. (3 hours per week over 8 classes in the summer). Students will also meet weekly for one hour of individual supervision with their on-site supervisor. Supervision will include collaborative conversations regarding the student’s clinical performance as well as personal and professional development.

Students will participate in a clinical supervision group on campus under the direction of a faculty supervisor. The supervision group meets two hours per week for a period of 12 weeks. (3 hours per week over 8 classes in the summer). Students will also meet weekly for one hour of individual supervision with their on-site supervisor. Supervision will include collaborative conversations regarding the student’s clinical performance as well as personal and professional development.

Students will participate in a clinical supervision group on campus under the direction of a faculty supervisor. The supervision group meets two hours per week for a period of 12 weeks. (3 hours per week over 8 classes in the summer). Students will also meet weekly for one hour of individual supervision with their on-site supervisor. Supervision will include collaborative conversations regarding the student’s clinical performance as well as personal and professional development.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of attachment theory across the lifespan, in particular, in adulthood. Students will explore the key concepts of attachment theory, the different attachment styles, and their impact on development throughout the lifespan. The course will focus on the different phases of adulthood from the early 20s to late adulthood, and how attachment can impact a range of outcomes such as relationships, mental health, and well-being.

This course offers an innovative approach to exploring current theoretical trends and therapeutic strategies when working with children, adolescents, and their families. The course will be taught from a systemic perspective while taking into account the special needs of the individual child. One of the major components of the course will involve Dr. Gordon Neufeld’s Intensive course: Making Sense of Kids. The course will explore the dynamics of “stuckness” in childhood and adolescence through Dr. Neufeld’s comprehensive attachment-based developmental model.

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the study of grief, loss, and end-of-life care in the context of family systems, with a focus on the interconnection of familial, individual and relational dynamics. Emphasizing the role of culture, community, and family narratives, students will critically examine how diverse cultural, spiritual and faith rituals, beliefs, and practices shape responses to loss and mourning within family systems.

This seminar style course covers theoretical and practical approaches for helping professionals to integrate Christianity and Psychology. Emphases include biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual aspects of personhood, including applications for clinical practice. This course also provides opportunities for professional development through personal reflection that leads to the development of an integrated therapeutic perspective.