Year One: Semester One
INTV1002 Interpersonal Skills
An introduction to theories and practices of interpersonal skills, this is an experiential course that encourages students to reflect on and identify their strengths as communicators.
INTV1003 Introduction to Field and Community
Resources
Students gain an overview of the agencies, programs and services
available to people who are deaf-blind. Through a combination of
classroom learning and field trips, students acquire a framework
that demonstrates the breadth of roles of the intervenor.
INTV1004 Deaf-Blind Communication I
This course addresses communication methods used in the community
of people with acquired deaf-blindness. Students learn finger-spelling,
two-hand manual alphabet, adapted American Sign Language, large
print notes, and précis and plain language skills. Laboratory
instruction and skills practice support and reinforce theory.
INTV1005 Deaf-blind Communication II
While this course teaches theories and skills associated with
communication in the field of congenital deafblindness, it emphasizes
concept development, gestural and non-formal communication. In the
final semesters, students gain an understanding of the basics of
SEE (Signed Exact English) and Signed English.
INTV1006 Orientation and Mobility
Students learn the skills needed to guide a visually impaired
or deaf-blind person safely and effectively in a variety of situations,
and spend a significant portion of class time working under blindfold
in the community.
SOC1008 Sociology (Relevant to Deaf-Blindness)
This course offers an introduction to the basic concepts in
sociology, a beginning objectivity and a way of looking at group
behaviour, institutions, families and society in general. Students
gain an understanding of the impact of deaf-blindness on individuals,
families and society.
COMM1126 College English
English for Intervenors is George Brown College’s required course in communications. This course focuses on developing and
using effective strategies to inform. Students study methods for planning an organizing communications and apply these methods to various
situations and readers. Students learn techniques for clean, logical and meaningful expression and develop research, documentation,
editing critical thinking, summarizing, report and journal writing and revision skills.
GSCI1127 Anatomy and Physiology
With emphasis on the anatomy and physiology of the eye, ear and
central nervous system, students investigate a variety of disabilities
secondary to deaf-blindness.
Year One: Semester Two
INTV1008 Field Work Practice
This course gives each participant 140 hours of guided and supervised
work experience during the course of the semester. Students are
placed in programs/agencies that provide experience in both the
congenital and adventitious areas of deaf-blindness.
Prerequisite: INTV1006.
Corequisite: INTV1007.
INTV1007 Field Work Seminar
Through examination of issues, skills and values, the seminar supports
integration of classroom theory with field practice and fosters
peer support among intervenors. Students get an opportunity to discuss
all aspects of their field work practice in a supportive, confidential
atmosphere.
Corequisite: INTV1008.
INTV1009 Deaf-Blind Communication I
This course, a continuation of INTV1004, explores communication
with persons who are adventitiously deaf-blind. Students increase
their receptive and expressive adapted ASL skills as well as speed
and accuracy with two-hand manual and large print notes.
Prerequisite: INTV1004.
INTV1010 Deaf-blind Communication II
This course, a continuation of INTV1005, explores communication,
theories and skills required in the area of congenital deafblindness.
Prerequisite: INTV1005.
GSSC1151 Human Growth and Development
This course takes a lifespan perspective that addresses the
growth and development of the person. Some emphasis is on the impact
that deaf-blindness has at different points in the lifespan.
INTV1011 Assistive
Devices
Students gain an understanding of adaptations of and appropriate
teaching methods for skills of daily living. The course demonstrates
and makes available for practice a variety of both high and low
tech devices.
GNED General Education Elective
COMP1082 Computer Skills and Applications
This introduction to basic computer applications and the Internet
in a Windows-based environment includes program and file management,
using a Net browser and basic word processing, and spreadsheet
operations.
Prerequisite: none.
Year Two: Semester Three
INTV2017 Values, Ethics and Professional Issues
Students explore the development of personal values and ethics
and their application to the profession of intervention. The class
investigates codes of ethics of other professions and the responsibilities
of consumers, agencies, society and oneself. Ethical issues current
in the field make up a significant portion of the course.
INTV2001 Field Work Seminar
This is the second of three field seminars in this two-year
program, following INTV1007. Students discuss issues, skills and
theory relating to their practicum.
Prerequisites: INTV1007, INTV1008.
Corequisite: INTV2002.
INTV2002 Field Work Practice
This is the second of three practicum in this two-year program,
following INTV1008. This practicum is in a different area of intervention
(congenital or adventitious) than a student's first placement.
Prerequisites: INTV1007, INTV1008, INTV1009, INTV1010.
Corequisite: INTV2001.
INTV2003 Deaf-Blind Communication I
This course, a continuation of INTV1009, explores communication
used with persons who are adventitiously deaf-blind. Students further
develop skills related to the interpreting component of intervention
and practice them in a variety of situations.
Prerequisite: INTV1009.
INTV2004 Deafblind Communication II
This course, a continuation of INTV1010, explores communication,
theories and skills required in the area of congenital deafblindness.
Students develop and practice various communication systems as
they
pertain to individuals who are congenitally deafblind.
Prerequisite: INTV1010.
INTV2006 Deaf-Blind Communication III
Students learn to read and write uncontracted Braille.
INTV2013 Intervention with Medically Fragile
Persons
Many individuals who are deafblind also present
with additional disabilities and/or medical conditions. This
course will address the knowledge and skills required by an intervenor
in order for them to appropriately adapt and implement intervention.
Year Two: Semester Four
INTV2008 Field Work Practice
This is the third and final practicum of the program, following
INTV1008 and INTV2002. The student gets 140 hours of guided and
supervised work experience with a greater degree of independence.
The student chooses to work in either area of intervention, congenital
or adventitious, in preparation for entrance into the profession
of intervention.
INTV2009 Field Work Seminar
This is the third and final seminar in conjunction with field practice,
following INTV1007 and INTV2001. Students have the opportunity to
discuss all aspects of their field work practice, offer peer support
and examine issues in a completely confidential atmosphere.
Prerequisites: INTV2001, INTV2002.
Corequisite: INTV2008.
INTV2010 Deaf-Blind Communication I
This course, a continuation of INTV2003, explores communication
with persons who are adventitiously deaf-blind. The course focuses
on a complete understanding and expertise of the communication process
from the perspective of the intervenor and the individual who is
deaf-blind.
Prerequisite: INTV2003.
INTV2011 Deaf-Blind Communication II
This course, a continuation of INTV2004, explores the communication,
theories and skills required in the area of congenital deafblindness.
In addition, the course develops the understanding of the additional
components considered when working with adults who are congenitally
deafblind.
Prerequisite: INTV2004.
INTV2014 Advanced Communication
Concurrent
with Communication I, students will increase mastery in small window
signing, tactile signing, relay interpreting and related communication
methods used by individuals who have acquired deafblindness.
INTV2015 Activity & Program Planning
This
course will provide an opportunity to research and develop a comprehensive
list of activity and program options for a wide range of ages,
vision and hearing losses and levels of independence. It will provide
a hands-on experience and an opportunity to practice implementing
theories and information through the use of case studies within
a variety of situations.
GNED General Education Elective
For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
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