What is the hardest job you may possibly have? Being a parent! This course examines human development from conception to preschool age. Students will learn about fetal development and promoting healthy pregnancies, childbirth and recovery, and taking care of a newborn. The physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of babies and young children will be covered, with an emphasis on practical skills. Students will also study issues affecting parents such as birth defects, postpartum depression, and child abuse.

This course prepares students for occupations involving children from birth to six years of age. Students will study theories about child behavior and development and have opportunities for research and observation and for practical experiences with young children. Students will become familiar with occupational opportunities and requirements related to working with infants and young children. They will also have opportunities to develop research and critical-thinking skills as they investigate and evaluate current research about early childhood education.

If you enjoy discussing and debating past and current issues, this course is for you. Students will be introduced to theories, questions and issues relating to anthropology, psychology and sociology. Students will learn about approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to apply theories from a variety of perspectives. Logic, rhetoric, deciphering bias and robust critical thinking are just some of the skills students can expect to acquire when taking this course.

If you enjoy discussing and debating past and current issues, this course is for you. Students will be introduced to theories, questions and issues relating to anthropology, psychology and sociology. Students will learn about approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to apply theories from a variety of perspectives. Logic, rhetoric, deciphering bias and robust critical thinking are just some of the skills students can expect to acquire when taking this course.

This course is en français as part of our French Immersion program. If you enjoy discussing and debating past and current issues, this course is for you. Students will be introduced to theories, questions and issues relating to anthropology, psychology and sociology. Students will learn about approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to apply theories from a variety of perspectives. Logic, rhetoric, deciphering bias and robust critical thinking are just some of the skills students can expect to acquire when taking this course.

This course prepares students for occupations involving school age children and adolescents. Students will study a variety of theories about child behavior and development and will have opportunities for research and observation and for practical experiences with older children. Students will become familiar with occupational opportunities and requirements related to working with older children and adolescents.. They will also have opportunities to develop research and critical-thinking skills as they investigate and evaluate current research about child and adolescent behaviour and development.

This course focuses on social trends affecting families and individuals in Canada. Students learn about the challenges of achieving adulthood in our society, theories surrounding mate selection, intimate relationships, and the dynamics of parent-child relationships. We will have the opportunity to discuss challenges like divorce, child abuse, and infidelity. A great choice for students who want to go to college and pursue careers in areas like education, social work, and psychology.

This course focuses on social trends affecting families and individuals in Canada. Students learn about the challenges of achieving adulthood in our society, theories surrounding mate selection, intimate relationships, and the dynamics of parent-child relationships. We will have the opportunity to discuss challenges like divorce, child abuse, and infidelity. A great choice for students who want to go to university and pursue careers in areas like education, social work, and psychology.

In this dynamic and engaging course, you’ll explore current events, trends, and global events from the standpoint of the social sciences. We apply major sociological, psychological, and anthropological theories to better understand the forces that drive the world in which we live. All topics are fair game - if you’re interested in what’s going on in Canada and the world and/or plan to go to university, this course is for you.

This course is en français as part of our French Immersion program. In this dynamic and engaging course, you’ll explore current events, trends, and global events from the standpoint of the social sciences. We apply major sociological, psychological, and anthropological theories to better understand the forces that drive the world in which we live. All topics are fair game - if you’re interested in what’s going on in Canada and the world and/or plan to go to university, this course is for you.