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Basic Anatomy & Physiology for Body Workers

Practitioners of bodywork therapies need to know the physical functions of various systems in the body in order to bring a depth of understanding to their particular bodywork practice. Students in complementary and other health-related professions who require a working knowledge of the basics of...

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Experience positive change in how you relate to thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. Through the use of mindfulness-meditation, cognitive therapy, yoga, and self-compassion discover techniques to manage difficult moods, negative thought processes, and painful emotions. Note: Instructor will...

Pathology Introduction for Bodywork Practitioners

An introduction to the study of the essential nature of diseases and especially of the structural and functional changes produced by them. This course is a natural continuation from the basic understanding of anatomy and physiology, bringing the analysis of the different mechanisms than can drive...

Regular Studies

Regular Studies

Sociology and Aboriginal Perspectives

A non-credit course for Aboriginal students who wish to discuss sociology as it relates to current Aboriginal Peoples' issues. Course content and format to be established at the first session of each semester. Weekly one hour seminar. Not offered every semester.Prerequisite(s): Requires previous or...

Regular Studies

Introduction to Sociology: Models and Concepts

What is the social world and our place in it? Students examine a wide range of concepts, theories, and issues that shape reciprocal relationships between society and the individual. Subjects may include culture, socialization, social interaction, groups and organizations, sexuality and society, mass...

Regular Studies

Introduction to Sociology: Structures and Processes

What is the role of the individual in society and how does society influence the lives of individuals? Students explore a wide range of concepts, theories, and issues that shape reciprocal relationships between society and the individual. Subjects may include gender stratification, race and...

Regular Studies

Animals and Society

This course is an introduction to human-animal relations. It focuses on the impact that non-human animals have had on human societies and the impact that humans have had on the lives of animals. Topics may include the social construction of animals; the human domestication of animals; animal issues...

Regular Studies

Introduction to Environmental Sociology

An introduction to central sociological concepts and theories through the use of environmental examples. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the environment as a social issue, how environmental issues come to be constructed, the social structural and cultural origins of environmental...

Regular Studies

Social Problems

An examination of social structures and processes involving problems in personal and institutional adjustments. Topics include crime and delinquency, familial disruption, emotional disturbance, prejudice and discrimination, joblessness, poverty, and institutional conflict in Canadian society.