Dual Credit Courses Offered to Secondary School Students

Courses Offered (Summer 2025)

The courses we are running for Summer 2025 are:

Baking and Pastry Arts Level 1

In Part A - Theory Knowledge of the course, the student cook is introduced to the fundamental ingredients, techniques and procedures used in the bakeshop. Emphasis will be on the need to understand and connect the function of ingredients to a range of basic baked products. Areas covered will include measurements and formulas, understanding the functions of baking ingredients, safety and sanitation, yeast doughs, quick breads, pastry doughs and a variety of cakes. In Part B - Practical Application of the course, the student cook practises the skills required to operate in a safe and sanitary manner in the bakeshop. Emphasis is on accurate measuring and following methods correctly to achieve positive results with a team approach. Students will produce quick breads and cakes, assorted yeast items and a variety of pies, flans and tarts.

Course Rationale

This foundational baking course for culinary students introduces them to baking and pastry applications and the related theoretical concepts. Knowledge acquired in this course will be used throughout the student’s career training and professional habits acquired in this course will be utilized in future work environments.

*Students will be required to wear the appropriate uniform to every class

Cosmetic Applications

This course has been designed to demonstrate the importance of using professional tools and colour in the application of cosmetics to achieve the desired results. Through demonstration and practical assessment, students will have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with cosmetic and skincare ingredients learned in Professional Skin Care and practical skills of correctional make-up techniques, including colour theories and relationships of symmetry in face, brow, eye and lip applications.

Course Rationale

This course builds on the foundation for the practical skill of cosmetic application. As well, it familiarizes the community of learners with the tools of the trade.

Psychology: Introduction

How many times in the course of a day do we wonder about human behaviour? We shake our heads and ask why the person in the car ahead of us cut us off. We try to explain why our boss blew up at a co-worker over an insignificant issue. We are challenged to explain the behaviour of those around us and, indeed, ourselves. Most often we do so using "common sense" based on our limited experience, our socialization and our own biases. Psychology examines human behaviour scientifically. This course will introduce students to psychological theories and a variety of psychological research topics, including the biological bases of behaviour, learning and memory, psychopathology and social attitudes and behaviour. Students will be encouraged to be introspective and to apply what they learn to their personal behaviour in order to gain a better understanding of themselves and others.

Course Rationale

Psychology is all about the study of people– understanding the behaviour, thoughts, actions and reactions of people, including ourselves. What we learn from Psychology can be widely applied, both on personal and professional levels. It helps us understand why we act the way we do and can show us ways of dealing with life's challenges more effectively.

Students who take PSYC 150 as part of their program of studies (see Academic Progress in MyHumber) may not take this course as General Education elective.

Courses Offered (spring 2025)

The courses we are running for Spring 2025 are:

Principles of Emergency Services

Students learn about emergency services while exploring elements of emergency response, fire services, and public safety. Students discover the philosophy and principles of emergency response and service including commitment, integrity, objectivity, respect for others, and customer service. Students relate personal experience with the principles of public service. Students explore the importance of a strong team-based culture in the fire service including mental awareness and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

This course provides an introduction and a strong foundation for success in the public emergency response profession. Students use their personal experiences and learned skills to connect with serving the public during emergency and non-emergency situations. Their exposure in this course to cultural and personal challenges within the profession permit them to enter the field as stronger contributors. Students gain an understanding of career and further educational opportunities in fire protection and other public safety fields.

Group Exercise

This course provides students with the skills required to plan and instruct a group exercise class. Topics include class formats, use of music, cueing, and successful instructional techniques. Students gain experience in instructing warmup, cardiovascular, group strength, and flexibility/mobility training routines. This active course takes place in a dedicated group exercise studio where students practice teaching sessions and learn from their peers and their instructor.

Video Production

This course introduces students to the many facets of digital video production. Students go through all stages of planning, scripting, storyboarding, shooting, editing, and distributing digital video work. Students will become familiar with video editing tools, planning and executing a shoot schedule, proper lighting techniques, and learn industry standards to all tasks and activities covered in the course.

This course gives students a basic understanding of the underlying techniques and tools for digital video production from creation to distribution. Students will also engage with emerging video technologies to prepare for what may lie ahead in the field.

Sustainable Horticultural Practices

This course introduces students to basic horticultural skills required to develop and maintain commercial, public and residential landscapes. Bed layout and construction, maintenance, basic pruning, planting techniques and turf maintenance are covered. Students develop a professional and safety conscious work culture which will prepare them for the workplace. Conventional, sustainable and organic land management practices are taught and carried out in a lab-oriented environment. Students develop a basic competency level in the use and care of tools and equipment commonly used in the industry.