Human Services: Learning in Action
We believe it is important for you to actively make connections between what is happening in the classroom and outside the classroom.
Students gain many opportunities to put theory into practice during their course work and on field placement. Field placements are work-integrated learning experiences that help bridge classroom learning with professional work experiences.
During the semester, students have opportunities to:
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provide peer coaching
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create educational games in local school
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apply reading strategies when working with students
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plan learning experience for children in our onsite Child Care Centre
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create outdoor playscape activities for children
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develop onsite recreation activities for youth
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participate in field trips to community agencies
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interact with industry experts
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implement leadership activities with community partners
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immerse themselves in American Sign Language classes
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create programming for aging individuals
Field placements are created in a variety of locations from Vermilion to across the country or international locations. Both in person and online students require work-integrated learning experiences to successfully complete their programs. We have partnerships in 200+ settings. Below is a list of possibilities:
- schools
- early childhood settings
- pre-schools
- group homes
- wellness programs
- street programs
- addiction programs
- community support programs
- long-term care facilities
- seniors' complexes
- animal assisted wellness programs