Social Science Courses

SSN2171 - Personal Psychology (3 credits)

SSN2172 - General Psychology (3 credits) - The aim of this course is to provide you with a general background in psychology including the history of psychology and the principles of learning and thinking. You will learn about stress and aggression, the influence of small groups, the status of roles, and some insights regarding neurosis and psychosis. 

SSN2176 - Sociology (3 credits) - studies sociological institutions, culture and personality, social status and stratification, In addition, you will learn about group behaviour, cultural norms, deviations from cultural norms, and social mobility. 

SSN3171 - Experimental Psychology (3 credits) - Experimental Psychology is designed to provide an overview of the process of scientific experimentation in the field of psychology.  The modules of the course deal with the scientific method, data display and interpretation, research ethics, research methods, and the completion of a psychological research experiment. When you have completed the course you will have a basic understanding of the major concepts in experimental psychology and an appreciation for the complex and rigorous nature of scientific research. 

SSN3166 – World Geography (3 credits) - Informs us about:  the spaces in which humans live and work,  the natural environment and the pressures it faces because of human occupation and activity, the interconnections of the world and its diverse communities, the reasons the world is changing, both locally and globally, how our actions, both individually and societally, contribute to world change,  the importance of location in decision-making regarding business and industry,  the distribution of populations and resources.

SSN3161 – World Religions (3 credits) - This course will examine several of the main "world religions" including Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.  

LDC2088 – Life of Christ (5 credits)

LDC3088 – Christian Apologetics (5 credits)

SSN3154 – Aboriginal Studies (5 credits) – must complete Social Studies 10/20 with HCS

Second Languages

French 10 - French 10 is an introductory course in the French language, designed for students who have little to no prior experience with French. The course covers basic grammar and vocabulary, and provides an overview of French culture.  

French 20 - French 20 is an intermediate-level course in the French language, designed for students who have some prior experience with French. The course builds on the basic grammar and vocabulary covered in French 10 and provides a deeper understanding of the language.

French 30 - French 30 is an advanced-level course in the French language, designed for students who have a solid foundation in the language. The course is designed to help students refine their language skills and develop a more nuanced understanding of French culture.

Spanish 10 - Spanish 10 is an introductory course in the Spanish language, designed for students who have little to no prior experience with Spanish. The course covers basic grammar and vocabulary, and provides an overview of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Community Care Services

CCS3110 – Early Learning and Child Care 1 - Students investigate the roles and responsibilities of a childcare worker, and develop communication, observation and skills for guiding behaviour. Access to children between the ages of 0–5 in any of the following ways: a licensed child care centre; a licensed preschool; a licensed or approved family day home; a licensed out-of-school care program; or, a school-based pre-Kindergarten program.

CCS3120 – Early Learning and Child Care 2 - Students will develop skills to assist in promoting the physical, intellectual and language development in children from birth to age six.

CCS3130 – Early Learning and Child Care 3 - Students will develop skills to assist in promoting the social-emotional and creative development with children from birth to age 6. Students also will examine the development of learning through play.

CCS3140 – Early Learning and Child Care 4 - Students will examine family dynamics and issues, as well as the cultural diversity of the children and families under their care. Students also will develop skills to support and promote the cultural identity of children.

CCS3150 – Early Learning and Child Care 5 - Students will learn appropriate practices related to routines in a child care program. Students also will plan for the health, safety and well-being of children in child care programs.

IMPORTANT – THE ABOVE FIVE COURSES HAVE TO BE TAKEN SEQUENTIALLY AND UPON COMPLETION, STUDENTS CAN APPLY FOR THEIR DAY CARE WORKER 1 CERTIFICATION WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO WORK IN ANY DAYCARE IN ALBERTA.

Financial Management

FIN1010 – Personal Financial Information - allows students to explore such concepts that affect the finances of an individual, including budgeting for living on their own, income and expenditures and more.

FIN1015 – Accounting Prep - Accounting Prep introduces students to accounting and terminology unique to financial accounting.  Students become familiar with financial statements, generally accepted accounting principles and how to prepare for the process of starting up a business.

Health Care Services

HCS3000 – Workplace Safety Systems - students will gain knowledge, skills, and attitudes in workplace health and safety preparing them for workplace orientation to off-campus education learning experiences, and the transition to the world of work.  This course is required for all off-campus courses such as RAP and Work Experience. Students will receive a certificate upon completion with a 70%+.

HCS3010 – Workplace Safety Practices - This course will benefit the academic growth of students as well as keep them safe as they begin their working lives.  In Workplace Safety Practices, students explore workplace safety principles and practices, and apply these principles and practices to a variety of contexts. Students will receive a certificate upon completion with a 70% +.

HCS1010 – Health Services - students examine fundamental attitudes, knowledge, and skills to prepare for further study in career pathways in health, recreation, and community services.  Concepts related to the determinants of health, the dimensions of wellness, basic principles of anatomy, physiology, and disease, and basic safety and reporting protocols for providing care to individuals in health, recreation, volunteer, and community support settings are reviewed (mandatory for HSS3020).

HSS3020 – Mental Health and Wellness – with mental health being so important after the past pandemic, students will acquire the attitude, skills, and knowledge necessary for achieving and maintaining mental health and wellness.

HSS1020 – Nutrition and Wellness - Students learn the importance of nutrition and hydration for the promotion and maintenance of physical, emotional and social health and wellness throughout life. Students evaluate food and supplement choices, the effects of activity on nutritional requirements and the use of labels to improve daily nutritional intake at all ages.

Information Processing

INF1030 – Word Processing 1- Students are introduced to the proper use of word processing software, including document creation, editing and printing of properly formatted documents.

INF1060 – Spreadsheeting - Students develop skills in the proper use of spreadsheet software through general data manipulation and personal record keeping.

INF1070 – Digital Presentation - Students develop skills with tools used for computerized presentations involving text, data, graphics, sound and animation.

IMPORTANT – THE ABOVE THREE COURSES PLUS E-LEARNING WITH CANVAS ARE MANDATORY COURSES FOR ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED AS FULL TIME STUDENTS WITH HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.

INF2020 – Keyboarding - Students enhance their occupational level keyboarding competence of all keystroke functions, using unedited, edited and straight copy material. Students will have to achieve a WPM between 30 and 50 and a numerical keystroke speed between 100 and 125.

Green Certificate

If you love the world of agriculture, live on a farm or have access to all things agriculture – then sign up for Green Certificate. In this program you are tested on your previous knowledge of what you have probably been doing already!  There are so many areas to explore.

Beekeeping

Field crops

Cow/Calf, Dairy

Equine

Feedlot

Poultry

Swine

Greenhouse 

Work Experience 15/25/35

If you have a job or are thinking about getting a job – then sign up for work experience and have your hours count for credits. You can secure up to 10 credits for each grade but only 15 will count for graduation.

Wildlife

Students can achieve credits if they have a certificate of completion for any of the following:

 Alberta Hunter’s Safety (can also be taken online for $85)

 Firearms Acquisition – Minor

 Boating Safety

 Fishing Program (not just license)

Computer Science Options

PC Repair (IT Essentials) - covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs. The IT Essentials curriculum covers the fundamentals of computer and mobile device hardware and software, and advanced concepts such as security, networking, virtual tools, and the responsibilities of an IT professional. This course provides a learning pathway to the “Introduction to Networks” course.

Video Game Design and Programming (2 courses available)  -Video Game Design and Programming 1 and 2 is a fun and easy text-software design guide combination that uses an activity-based integrated curriculum: theory-based reading with game-building application lessons. It supports cross-curriculum and STEM learning as students will use math and science principles, in addition to language arts, social sciences, and applied technology knowledge, to program their own games. Students need no knowledge of programming or game design before beginning with this curriculum.

C++ Programming  -This course covers all the basics of programming in the C++ programming language as well as the fundamental concepts and techniques used in object-oriented programming. The course starts with some universal basics, without relying on object concepts, and gradually extends to the advanced issues the student will encounter when using the objective approach.

Java Programming 12 (Grade 11 +) - This programming course uses virtual robots to teach object-oriented programming in general. This helps students to become comfortable with many aspects of objects and classes. These include:
Programming with Objects
Extending Classes with Services
Developing Methods
Making Decisions
Using Variables 

Linux Operating System - Knowledge of Linux is a helpful skill for a wide variety of careers in business and Information Technology fields. Many emerging and growing career opportunities including big data, cloud computing, cyber security, information systems, networking, programming and software  development (to name a few) require basic to advanced knowledge of the Linux command line.

Cisco CCNA Networking - (3 courses available) (intro to computer science mandatory) Introduction to Networks is the first course in the Cisco CCNA Networking curriculum. It introduces the architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the Internet and across modern computer networks - including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LAN) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches. This course provides a learning pathway.