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Dual Credit Courses Offered to Secondary School Students

Taking a dual credit course at Humber means you have the opportunity to earn both a college course credit and a credit towards your secondary school diploma – a great way to learn more about Humber’s programs and college life.

Courses Offered (Winter 2024)


Introduction to Business

(Credit towards Business Management Program, 4 semesters)

Course Code BMGT 100
Academic Year 2023-2024

Students enrolled in this course are assigned the role of business manager, and are responsible for acquiring the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for success in business. Students will participate in a business simulation where they will experience the challenges of managing a small business in a competitive environment. Throughout the simulation, students will examine what managers do to establish and achieve business goals, and the interrelationship between functional areas within the organization. Beyond business concepts, students will develop an important foundation of professional behaviours necessary to manage their own success. Students will grow their confidence and ability to work effectively in groups, take ownership of their learning, manage their time, practice effective communication skills, and develop and deliver purposeful business presentations. The essential business skills, knowledge, and behaviours developed throughout this course will establish the foundation of future academic success, while preparing students for the professional demands of a career in business. 


Positive Psychology

(Credit towards General Arts and Science Program, 4 semesters)

Course Code GPSY 100
Academic Year 2023-2024

This course is intended to assist students in the successful transition to a post-secondary environment through the study and application of positive psychology principles. This unique introductory course provides 1:1 support for each student to learn about positive psychology and meet with an advisor for individual academic and career goals and planning. Through exercises, workshops, projects, and discussions, students will explore their own academic and personal challenges and strengths and develop strategies for meeting the academic expectations of post-secondary institutions. Connections with services at Humber and how to access services as a new student is integrated for personalized learning. The course will be delivered with in-class and online components as well as advising sessions.


Visual Literacy

(Credit towards Media Foundation Program, 2 semesters)

Course Code MSFP 108
Academic Year 2023-2024

Visual literacy is the ability to see, to understand, and ultimately to think, create, and communicate visually. This course is designed to provide students with the skills to decode, analyze, comprehend, and construct meaning to images in media and in their world. Students will be encouraged to use images as tools for self-expression and in communication. This course will help provide the knowledge of visuals produced through electronic and other media and the understanding of elements of visual design, technique, accessibility, and media. With individual social geography in mind, students will learn about the emotional and psychological elements of visual images, comprehend abstract and symbolic imagery, and become informed viewers, critics, and consumers.


Counselling Skills 1

(Credit towards Social Service Worker Program, 4 semesters)

Course Code SSW 153
Academic Year 2023-2024

Counselling Skills I will introduce students to theoretical concepts and practical skills necessary to assist clients in defining their concerns/issues and identifying desired outcomes. Students will be introduced to the theoretical foundations of various models of counselling, as well as basic active listening skills. Focus will be placed on learning how to help clients identify and emphasize their strengths, through searching for positive assets related to concerns, issues and problem resolution. Learning to facilitate client self-empowerment and development will be done by acquiring additional skills in the effective use of questions, observation and reflection of feelings, and a broader understanding of the client's behaviour and communication style. Learning outcomes will be achieved through the use of lecture, discussion, experiential exercises and presentation of audio - visual resources.


Children, Play and Creativity

(Credit towards Early Childhood Education Program, 4 semesters)

Course Code ECE 113
Academic Year 2023-2024

Children learn naturally through play. This is a well-documented and evidenced understanding of children’s development. This course supports students in understanding the value and complexity of play in children’s lives. Students are better able to understand how learning environments and experiences meet professional standards once a foundational understanding of play is established.


Studio Production 1

(Credit towards Broadcast Television/Videography Program, 4 semesters)

Course Code BRTV 100
Academic Year 2023-2024

This course introduces students to the functions and operation of each piece of equipment associated with a professional television studio. They will understand the different shot requirements involved with a 3-camera setup while learning how to shoot using the director's vision and guidance. Using an assortment of projects, the students rotate through all of the crew positions and understand the importance of each member of a production team in a television studio setting. Students are also instructed regarding production positions and their roles. 


Life Drawing for Animation 1

(Credit towards Animation Art 3D Program, 6 semesters)

Course Code ANMN 101
Academic Year 2023-2024

This is a drawing fundamentals course that introduces students as to how to properly interpret and record visual information. Establishing a solid foundation in theory tools, and skills that any artist would need to truly master their craft, students will be well equipped to solve any visual problem they may be presented with.


Safety

(Credit towards Carpentry and Renovation Technician Program, 3 semesters)

Course Code HMRN 103
Academic Year 2023-2024

This course will allow the student to recognize the dangers and become aware of safety in the workplace. By investigating W.H.M.I.S., M.S.D.S. and the Ontario Safety Act, students will identify harmful environments and situations. The student will recognize legal and personal responsibly in the construction industry as it relates to safety. The course will examine Ministry of Labour requirements and procedures for work refusal in unsafe conditions.


Group Exercise Leadership 1

(Credit towards Fitness and Health Promotion Program, 4 semesters)

Course Code FITM 152
Academic Year 2023-2024

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. 

SWAC TDCSB/DPCDSB Courses


Fitness Assessment

(Credit towards Fitness and Health Promotion Program, 4 semesters)

Course Code FITM 109
Academic Year 2023-2024

This course takes place in the fitness assessment laboratory and introduces health screening and fitness assessment methodologies. Students develop skills and practice techniques to evaluate health and fitness status for exercise/sport participation and exercise prescriptions. The course involves components of fitness assessments such as body composition, muscular strength and endurance and cardiorespiratory capacity. 


Canadian Criminal Justice

(Credit towards Police Foundations Program, 4 semesters)

Course Code PFP 101
Academic Year 2023-2024

This introductory course provides students with an overview of the Canadian criminal justice system, with a particular emphasis on the function, role and organization of Canadian law enforcement services. The operation of the criminal justice system will be examined and analyzed in light of contemporary issues affecting the system. Each of the major components from enforcement through the courts and correctional services will be explored.

SWAC TDSB Courses


Fitness Assessment

(Credit towards Fitness and Health Promotion Program, 4 semesters)

Course Code FITM 109
Academic Year 2023-2024

This course takes place in the fitness assessment laboratory and introduces health screening and fitness assessment methodologies. Students develop skills and practice techniques to evaluate health and fitness status for exercise/sport participation and exercise prescriptions. The course involves components of fitness assessments such as body composition, muscular strength and endurance and cardiorespiratory capacity.


Canadian Criminal Justice

(Credit towards Police Foundations Program, 4 semesters)

Course Code PFP 101
Academic Year 2023-2024

This introductory course provides students with an overview of the Canadian criminal justice system, with a particular emphasis on the function, role and organization of Canadian law enforcement services. The operation of the criminal justice system will be examined and analyzed in light of contemporary issues affecting the system. Each of the major components from enforcement through the courts and correctional services will be explored.