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DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSDIPLOMA IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY STUDIES (ONLINE)The Diploma in Intellectual Disability Studies is a professional / personal development non-credit opportunity forindividuals who have some training and / or experience working or living with people who have intellectual disabilities.This online program builds on the knowledge and skills participants already possess regarding community-building andhuman care (Winner of the 2012 Award of Excellence from Canadian Association of University Continuing Education).The focus of this five course distance education program is a holistic approach to the needs of persons with intellectualdisabilities with emphasis on building community, fostering spirituality, and celebrating individual giftedness.Participants are required to take part in weekly online discussions with the instructor and course participants. Theprogram has a limited enrollment and each 12-week course is offered on a cyclical schedule. The program can becompleted in 2.5 years. Upon completion of the 5 courses participants will receive a professional development Diplomain Intellectual Disability Studies.INDS 110Foundations of Disability andCaregivingA. EscraderCOURSE DATES DESCRIPTIONSeptember 16 toDecember 6, 2013INDS 120Relationships, Advocacy, andVisionA. EscraderINDS 130Human DevelopmentJ. SumarahINDS 140Building CommunityM. HryniukINDS 150PracticumD. LeuschnerJanuary 20 – April 11, 2014September 16 – December 6,2013January 20 – April 11, 2014Open AccessTuition: $500 per course + textsCourses are also offered independently for interest (excluding the practicum).35This course provides a foundation in the history andevolution of the concept of disability in the West, fromsocio-cultural and medical perspectives. It also examinessocial, economic, and political policy approaches and howthey have been used to care for, label, or control peoplewith disabilities. The topics are explored through the lensof intellectual disability, but also have general relevance forall disabilities.This course focuses on enduring questions andcontemporary issues related to building relationship andcommunity together with people who have intellectualdisabilities. This course takes the position that having adisability is not so much an individual problem or deficit asit is a socially- and culturally-mediated phenomenon.The purpose of this course is to introduce students to thefield of human development and to persons withintellectual disabilities. A critical examination of a numberof issues related to development will shed light on currentpractices in human services. This course will focus oninsights, challenges, and opportunities related to thecognitive/physical, social/emotional, and spiritual/moralaspects of development and persons with intellectualdisabilities.A spiritual approach is used to examine topics such asunderstanding self/understanding others, spirituality andrelationships, and building inclusive communities.The intent of the practicum is to provide an opportunity forlearners to apply to the work or home setting thestrategies and theories learned in the first four courses.The specific focus of the practicum is to be determined inconsultation with the practicum advisor.
For further information contact:Diploma in Intellectual Disability StudiesContinuing & Distance EducationSt. Francis Xavier UniversityPO Box 5000, Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5Phone: (902) 867-4696 or toll free 1-866-551-7575Email: inds@stfx.caWebsite: sites.stfx.ca/continuingeducation/INDSDIPLOMA IN MINISTRY (PRINT-BASED)The Diploma in Ministry consists of five 12-week courses that can be taken over a 2 to 3 year period through print-baseddistance education. Current study topics include: ministry, scripture, adult religious education, sacraments, andcontemporary catholic issues. This is a learner-centered program with curriculum and assignments relevant to thestudent’s experience and church involvement. The program concludes with a practicum whereby the student develops aministry-based project.The Certificate in Lay Ministry is an alternative to the diploma program and requires completion of MNST 110 (seebelow) and any 3 electives in the Diploma in Ministry Program. Courses are offered independently for interest (excludingthe practicum).COURSE DATES DESCRIPTIONSeptember 9 –November 29, 2013MNST 110Ministry in the ChristianCommunity: Called to ServiceThis course examines the evolution of various dimensionsof ministry. It places particular emphasis on collaborativeministry and our call to service through baptism.M. BoucherMNST 120Adult Religious EducationM. MacKinnon-SimmsMNST 130Biblical FoundationsC. MacDonaldMNST 140Christian SacramentsRev. Paul AbbassJanuary 6 – March 28, 2014September 9 –November 29, 2013January 6 – March 28, 2014This course offers an overview of adult education theory asit applies to ministry. Effective strategies and techniquesfor adult religious education are included.This course examines the Old and New Testaments so thatthe learner will come to an appreciation of the historical,literary, and theological features of the Bible. The learnerwill acquire knowledge of biblical material as it relates tocontemporary ministry.This course examines the sacraments in light of today’schanging reality of Church.MNST 160Self Directed StudyS. EatonOpen AccessIn consultation with the Program Office, the learnerexplores a topic from an area related to ministry anddevelops a study plan in consultation with an advisor. Thetopic may be an area that prepares the learner for thepracticum requirement.36
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