COMM-2017Essential Communication in Human Service
Students will continue to develop essential communication skills necessary in the field of human services in order to better understand how and why we communicate with each other. Students will work to improve their skills to support others using effective communication. Students will be introduced to the helping relationship using key aspects of psychology and to an in-depth exploration of communication styles, within various forms of relationships. Interpersonal communication with respect to cross-cultural, Indigenous and diverse perspectives is examined.