Courses offered next semester
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For more information about our programs, see the following pages: Canon Law – Conflict Studies – Counselling –Psychotherapy and Spirituality – Public Ethics and Philosophy – Social Communication – Theology - Social Innovation
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Canon Law

Spring / Summer 2020
![]() Supreme authority of the Church: Roman Pontiff, College of Bishops and Ecumenical Council. Synod of Bishops, College of Cardinals, Roman Curia, legates. Groupings of particular Churches: ecclesiastical provinces and regions, metropolitans, particular councils (plenary and provincial), conferences of bishops. (cc. 330-367; 431-459)
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![]() Common norms. Religious institutes: religious houses, governance of institutes, admission of candidates and formation of members, obligations and rights of the institutes and of their members, apostolate of institutes, separation of members from the institute, religious who are bishops, conferences of major superiors. Secular institutes. Societies of apostolic life. (cc. 573-633; 641-717, 719-740, 742-746)
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![]() Study of interdisciplinary problems with a large canonical component or of specialized questions not covered by the Code of Canon Law. Each academic year the details of the course will be made available in advance to the students.
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![]() Study of interdisciplinary problems with a large canonical component or specialized questions not covered by the Code of Canon Law.
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Fall 2020
![]() Basics of ecclesiastical Latin.
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![]() Sanctifying function of the Church and the sacraments. Communicatio in sacris. Baptism. Confirmation. Holy Eucharist. Penance. Anointing of the Sick. Order. Other acts of divine worship: sacramentals, liturgy of the hours, funerals, veneration of saints, sacred images and relics, vows and oaths. Sacred places: churches, oratories, private chapels, shrines, altars, cemeteries. Sacred times: feast days, days of penance. (cc. 834-1054, 1166-1253) ¬Excluded: DCA 5204|
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![]() Fundamental concepts in canon law. Ecclesiastical laws. Custom. Statutes and rules of order. Physical and juridic persons. Juridic acts. Power of governance. Prescription. Computation of time. (cc. 1-28, 94-144, 197-203) ¬Excluded: DCA 5102
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![]() The Christian Faithful, their obligations and rights. Obligations and rights of the laity. Clergy: formation, incardination, obligations and rights. Personal Prelatures. Associations of the Christian faithful, public and private. (cc. 204-327) Excludes; DCA 5208
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![]() General decrees and instructions. Singular administrative acts: singular decrees and precepts, rescripts, privileges, dispensations. Ecclesiastical offices. Presentation and drafting of singular and general decrees, precepts, and rescripts for routine and exceptional matters. Practical application: internal and external diocesan structures, sacraments, finances, civil law. (cc. 29-93, 145-183) Exclusion: DCA 5306, DCA 6322
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![]() Methodology for canonical research and writing. History of canonical sources. History of canonical institutions. Excluded: DCA 5512, DCA 5121
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![]() Loss of ecclesiastical office: resignation, transfer, removal, privation. Loss of the clerical state. Declaration of the nullity of sacred ordination. Methods of avoiding trials. Administrative recourse. Procedure in the removal or transfer of pastors. (cc.184-196, 290-293, 1708-1716, 1732-1752)
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![]() Ecclesiastical goods. Acquisition of goods. Administration of goods, ordinary and extraordinary. Contracts: alienation, threatening transactions, leases. Pious wills. Pious trusts. Pious foundations: autonomous and non-autonomous. Goods of institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life. (cc. 1254-1310, 634-640, 718, 741)
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![]() Punishment of delicts. Penal laws and penal precepts. Subjects of penal sanctions. Penalties and other punishments: censures, expiatory penalties, penal remedies, penances. Application of penalties. Cessation of penalties. Penalties for individual delicts. Penal process: preliminary investigation, development of the judicial and extrajudicial process, action to repair damages. (cc. 1311-1399, 1717-1731)
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![]() Study of interdisciplinary problems with a large canonical component or of specialized questions not covered by the Code of Canon Law.
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![]() Ministry of the Divine Word: preaching the word of God, catechetical instruction. Missionary activity. Catholic education: schools, Catholic universities and other institutes of higher studies, ecclesiastical universities and faculties. Instruments of social communication and books in particular. Profession of faith. (cc. 747-833) Excludes: DCA 5208
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![]() Study of interdisciplinary problems with a large canonical component or of specialized questions not covered by the Code of Canon Law. Each academic year the details of the course will be made available in advance to the students.
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![]() Étude de problèmes interdisciplinaires avec une forte composante canonique ou de questions spécialisées qui ne sont pas couvertes par le Code de droit canonique. Le programme précis sera communiqué à l’avance aux étudiants pour chaque année académique.
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![]() Advanced level of ecclesiastical Latin. Translation of canonical texts: Codex iuris canonici, Codex canonum ecclesiarum orientalium, other canonical sources. (Prerequisite: DCA 3109 or equivalent knowledge in the judgment of the Dean of the Faculty of Canon Law; passive knowledge of French)
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![]() Seminar on the Roman Curia involving on-site interchange with personnel from a variety of Roman congregations, tribunals, and pontifical councils. (Prerequisite: passive knowledge of French)
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Winter 2021
![]() Intermediate level of ecclesiastical Latin.
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![]() Canonical notion of marriage. Marriage preparation. Impediments: in general and specific. Matrimonial consent. Canonical form. Mixed marriages. Marriages celebrated secretly. Effects of marriage. (cc. 1055-1140) Exclusion: DCA 5125
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![]() Trials in general. Competent forum. Different grades and kinds of tribunals: first instance, second instance, tribunals of the Apostolic See. Discipline to be observed in tribunals: duties of judges and tribunal ministers, order of adjudication, time limits and delays, place of the trial, persons to be admitted to the court, manner of preparing and keeping the acts. Parties in a case. Actions and exceptions. Oral contentious process. (cc. 1400-1500, 1656-1677)
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![]() Separation of the spouses with the dissolution of the marriage bond (dissolution of ratified and non-consummated marriages, dissolution in virtue of the Pauline privilege, dissolution in favour of the faith). Separation of the spouses with the bond remaining. Convalidation of marriage. Procedure in presumed death of a spouse. (cc. 1141-1165, 1692-1707) Exclusion: DCA 5133
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![]() Introduction of a case: the libellus, citation and notification of judicial acts. Joinder of the issue. Trial of litigation. Proofs. Incidental cases. Publication of the acts. Conclusion of the case. Discussion of the case. Pronouncements of the judge. Challenge of the sentence: complaint of nullity, appeal. Res iudicata and Restitutio in integrum. Judicial expenses and gratuitous legal assistance. Execution of the sentence. The documentary process for marriage cases. (cc. 1501-1655, 1678-1691)
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![]() Study of interdisciplinary problems with a large canonical component or of specialized questions not covered by the Code of Canon Law. Each academic year the details of the course will be made available in advance to the students.
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![]() Interpreting canonical sources in the original Latin. (Prerequisite: DCA 6921 or equivalent knowledge in the judgment of the Dean of the Faculty of Canon Law; passive knowledge of French.)
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![]() Canonical notion of marriage. Marriage preparation. Impediments: in general and specific. Matrimonial consent. Canonical form. Mixed marriages. Marriages celebrated secretly. Effects of marriage. (cc. 1055-1140) Exclusion: DCA 5125
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![]() Study of interdisciplinary problems with a large canonical component or specialized questions not covered by the Code of Canon Law.
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![]() Study of interdisciplinary problems with a large canonical component or specialized questions not covered by the Code of Canon Law.
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Spring / Summer 2021
![]() Study of jurisprudence focusing on the grounds of nullity of matrimonial consent, with special focus on the jurisprudence of the Roman Rota. Excluded: DCA 6321
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![]() Jurisprudence. Practical application: introduction of a marriage nullity case, instruction, conclusion, decision, appeal. Drafting of decrees, advocate s pleas, remarks of the defender of the bond, sentences.
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![]() Research on a particular canonical subject resulting in its presentation to the seminar group and director, and in submission of a written project.
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![]() A six-week (minimum 18 hours per week) of supervised internship in canonical practice at an approved site. Assessment based on a written report as well as the evaluation of the internship supervisor. Graded S/NS.
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School of Conflict Studies

Spring / Summer 2020
![]() A multidisciplinary examination of trauma: Disruption of responsive mechanisms. Decision making in crises. Contributing factors affecting the impact of trauma. Conflict and psychological transformation.
Prerequisites: PSY1101 and PSY1102 or IPA1121 and IPA1122.
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![]() Prerequisites: ECS2191, ECS2192.
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![]() Theoretical concepts to understand the dynamics of religious and ethnic conflicts. Application of these concepts to particular situations. Religion, ethnicity, gender, class, and other identity signifiers. Human identity needs, mimetic theory, and structures of domination. Ethno-nationalist movements and victimization.
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![]() Dégénérescence des conflits en atrocités inoubliables et impardonnables. Causes, mécanismes et attitudes qui mènent à des formes de violence collective extrêmes. Rôle de la foi dans la guérison de la mémoire. Étude de cas de génocide en Allemagne, en Afrique du Sud, au Ruanda, ainsi qu en Amérique parmi les populations indigènes.
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![]() Analyse des conflits appliquée à l'élaboration de stratégies d'intervention. Évaluation de projets et programmes en résolution de conflits. Études de cas. Questions éthiques reliées à la planification et l’évaluation des interventions en résolution de conflits.
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![]() Préalables : ECS2591, ECS2592.
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![]() Influence of development and allocation of economic resources on political conflict, including ethnic and religious strife. Influence of globalization on the propensity of societies toward violence.
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![]() Introduction à la recherche multidisciplinaire sur les conflits et la paix, surtout en ce qui concerne les conflits ethniques et religieux. Les exemples seront tirés du niveau local au niveau mondial. Le cours inclut des notions d’anthropologie, de sociologie, de psychologie, d’histoire, de science politique, de droit, de relations industrielles, de théologie, de philosophie, d’études des femmes et d’études stratégiques.
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![]() Ce cours comprend deux volets: (1) l’examen des relations variées et changeantes entre les inégalités économiques, sociales et politiques et le conflit et la violence; (2) une étude des efforts dévoués à la création d’environnements humains caractérisés par l’égalité, l’équité, la justice et la paix.
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![]() Théorie et pratique des habiletés d'écoute nécessaires pour participer à des processus de résolution de conflit. Développement des capacités de synthèse, de recadrage et de réponses appropriées aux situations difficiles. Attention à la communication non verbale, aux émotions et aux styles de communication. Exploration de quelques différences culturelles dans la communication. Un minimum de dix heures de laboratoire sera exigé dans ce cours.
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![]() Étude approfondie de sujets particuliers en études des conflits.
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![]() Prerequisites: ECS9997 and ECS9998
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![]() Les conséquences physiques, psychologiques et spirituelles des abus sexuels ainsi que les modes d’accompagnement des victimes.
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![]() Étude d’un thème particulier dans le domaine de la protection des personnes mineures et des personnes vulnérables.
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Fall 2020
![]() Concepts and foundations. Difference between mediation and negotiation. Case Studies. Ethical considerations. Role playing and practical exercises. Specificities of negotiation among ethnic and religious groups. A minimum of ten laboratory hours will be required in this course.
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![]() Preparation of comparative and quantitative research projects. Use of data sets, surveys and polls. Statistical analysis: correlation, regression analysis, trends, statistical inference. Examples taken from the study of ethnic and religious conflicts.
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![]() A multidisciplinary introduction to research in the evolving field of peace and conflict studies, with emphasis on ethnic and religious conflict. Cases are drawn from local to global levels. Includes anthropology, sociology, psychology, history, political science, law, labour relations, theology, philosophy, gender studies and security studies.
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![]() Explorations of the political sources of conflict, including power and ideologies. Respective roles of the state, public institutions, parties, and interest groups in conflicts. Management and resolution of conflicts in different political regimes.
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![]() Theory and practice of the listening skills crucial for participating in conflict resolution processes. Development of synthesis, reframing, and appropriate responses to difficult situations. Attention to non verbal communication, emotions, and communication styles. Exploration of some of cultural differences in communication. A minimum of ten laboratory hours will be required in this course.
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![]() Concepts et postulats de base. Différence entre médiation et négociation. Études de cas. Considérations éthiques. Mises en situation et exercices pratiques. Caractéristiques de la négociation entre groupes ethniques et religieux. Un minimum de dix heures de laboratoire sera exigé dans ce cours.
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![]() Introduction à la philosophie des sciences et à l’épistémologie. Éthique de la recherche. La création d’un plan de recherche : questions, hypothèses, variables, données et méthodes d’analyse. Les méthodes documentaires et qualitatives : la recherche bibliographique, la recherche historique, l’entrevue, l’étude de cas, l’observation. Problèmes spécifiques de l’étude des conflits ethniques et religieux.
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![]() Introduction à la recherche multidisciplinaire sur les conflits et la paix, surtout en ce qui concerne les conflits ethniques et religieux. Les exemples seront tirés du niveau local au niveau mondial. Le cours inclut des notions d’anthropologie, de sociologie, de psychologie, d’histoire, de science politique, de droit, de relations industrielles, de théologie, de philosophie, d’études des femmes et d’études stratégiques.
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![]() Exploration des sources politiques des conflits comme le pouvoir et les idéologies. Rôles respectifs de l’État, des institutions publiques, des partis et des groupes d’intérêt dans les conflits. Gestion et résolution des conflits dans différents régimes politiques.
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![]() Théorie et pratique des habiletés d'écoute nécessaires pour participer à des processus de résolution de conflit. Développement des capacités de synthèse, de recadrage et de réponses appropriées aux situations difficiles. Attention à la communication non verbale, aux émotions et aux styles de communication. Exploration de quelques différences culturelles dans la communication. Un minimum de dix heures de laboratoire sera exigé dans ce cours.
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![]() Overview of relations between English- and French-speaking groups in Canada with emphasis on their identity components. Review of efforts undertaken at various levels to address tensions related to language differences. Dialogue and elaboration of proposals for improving linguistic relations. Bilingual course. Students are expected to work in both official languages.
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![]() Introduction to the resolution of conflicts related to labour relations and policy differences in large organizations, especially in the public sector, with emphasis on ethnic and religious conflict. Roles of employers, workers, unions, third parties, mediation mechanisms, arbitration, and administrative tribunals.
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![]() Initiation to personal support to people involved in conflicts. Presentation of various models of personal and group coaching. Development of some basic abilities in this kind of intervention (including self-awareness, emotional intelligence, active and empathic listening, communication, overcoming resistance, etc.) through simulations and exercises.
Prerequisites: ECS2103, ECS2104.
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![]() Initiation à la résolution des conflits reliés aux relations de travail et aux contentieux politiques dans les grandes organisations, en particulier celles du secteur public, avec accent sur les conflits ethniques et religieux. Rôles respectifs des employés, des cadres, des syndicats, des organes de médiation, des arbitres et des tribunaux administratifs. Mises en situation et exercices pratiques.
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![]() Ce cours étudie différentes approches de la résolution pacifique des conflits violents comme la médiation et la négociation internationales, le maintien de la paix, la consolidation de la paix et les autres opérations de paix. Contribution des religions à la consolidation de la paix. On tentera de comprendre pourquoi les tentatives de résolution des conflits réussissent ou échouent dans leurs objectifs.
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![]() Théories sociales et philosophiques sur le genre. Théories féministes sur la discrimination. Structures de domination de genre et leurs impacts en situation de conflit. Facteurs ethniques et religieux dans les conflits de genres. Mesures réparatrices et mouvements sociaux.
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![]() Examination of the many factors affecting conflict and violence including social classes, unequal resource distribution, culture, religion, institutions, decision making. Introduction to game theory in conflict studies.
Prerequisites: ECS2111, ECS2112, ECS2192, ECS2201.
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![]() In depth study of particular topics related to conflict studies.
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![]() Étude de plusieurs causes possibles des conflits et de la violence comme l’agressivité, l’instinct, la personnalité, l’apprentissage, la socialisation, les troubles de la personnalité, l’influence du groupe, le comportement des foules, les perceptions.
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![]() Conflict resolution approaches and institutions created over time in different regions of the world. Traditional dispute resolution mechanisms. State and law. Democratic institutions. Third party involvement and promotion of peace.
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![]() National and international policies and programs designed to eliminate the causes of violent conflict and prevent their re-emergence. Dialogue and reconciliation. Political and economic reforms. Local development and empowerment.
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![]() Study of theoretical models of conflict drawn from the social and behavioural sciences. Applications to the analysis of different types of conflict.
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![]() Conceptual and procedural ethical issues concerning norms of social justice and reconciliation. Relation of ethical issues to self-other dialectics, dynamics of discourse and power, gender and class, memory and agency.
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![]() Approches et institutions de résolution de conflit créées au cours de l histoire dans différentes régions du monde. Mécanismes traditionnels de résolution des conflits. L État et le Droit. Institutions démocratiques. Implication des tierces parties. Promotion de la paix.
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![]() Aspects théoriques et empiriques de divers processus et stratégies de médiation et de négociation. Analyse critique des principales approches contemporaines de la médiation et de la négociation. Cas de négociations réussies ou non. Rôles, capacités et motivations des personnes impliquées.
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![]() Étude de modèles théoriques des conflits tirés des sciences sociales et des sciences du comportement. Applications à l’analyse de différents types de conflits.
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![]() Problématiques éthiques conceptuelles et procédurales liées aux normes de la justice sociale et de la réconciliation. Liens des thèmes éthiques à la dialectique du soi et de l'autre, à la dynamique du discours et du pouvoir, au genre et à la classe, à la mémoire et au rôle des agents humains.
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![]() Examen multidisciplinaire de cas de domination et de marginalisation. Les rapports sociaux de sexe comme construction sociale et culturelle. Rôle de ces constructions dans des structures de domination. Défis particuliers aux tentatives de transformer ces structures.
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![]() Seminar aimed at enabling students to gain expertise in Conflict Studies, from a multidisciplinary approach. Epistemologies of Conflict Studies.
Prerequisite: Active knowledge of English or French and passive knowledge of the other language.
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![]() Seminar aimed at enabling students to gain expertise in Conflict Studies, from a multidisciplinary approach. Exploration of the field in connection with the student’s research interests.
Prerequisites: ECS8901. Active knowledge of English or French and passive knowledge of the other language.
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![]() Social and ecological challenges facing humanity today, and related issues of social justice. These questions will be examined from a perspective of community building and efforts towards ecological and social transformations for a hopeful future.
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![]() Development of abilities to critically read and understand academic works. Focus on formal writing skills: techniques of clear expression and construction of texts, argument development and organization. This course also includes a library laboratory component with focus on research skills, citations, and academic integrity.
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![]() The issue of sexual abuse in the society and Church. Definitions, causes and prevention.
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![]() Introduction à des approches théoriques dans les sciences humaines et aux méthodes qui sont appliquées pour interpréter les expressions multiples de l'expérience humaine, en particulier celles exprimées dans d’importantes œuvres d'art et de littérature.
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![]() Développement des habiletés à lire de façon critique et à comprendre des travaux universitaires. Mise en valeur des compétences d'écriture formelles : techniques d'expression claire et construction de textes, développement d'arguments et organisation. Ce cours comprend également une composante de laboratoire à la bibliothèque axée sur les compétences de recherche, les citations et l'intégrité scolaire.
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![]() Ethical analysis of the concepts of power and vulnerability in the context of working with vulnerable people.
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![]() L’intelligence émotionnelle comme outil de développement personnel et professionnel, qui s’insère dans un ensemble de compétences transférables qui rehaussent la capacité de bien fonctionner dans un milieu professionnel.
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![]() Epistemological and methodological implications of interdisciplinary research on contemporary social issues, especially in relation to the students’ thesis topics.
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Winter 2021
![]() Concepts and foundations. Objectives of mediation, importance of third parities. Mediation and post-modernity. Ethical considerations. Role playing and practical exercises. Specificities of mediation among ethnic and religious groups. A minimum of ten laboratory hours will be required in this course.
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![]() Introduction to the philosophy of science. Research Ethics. Development of research projects: questions, hypotheses, variables, data and analysis. Textual and qualitative research methods: bibliographic research, historical research, interviews, case studies, and observation. Problems related to the study of ethnic and religious conflicts.
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![]() This course consists of two components: (1) the examination of the variable linkages between inequality (economic, social, political), injustice, and violent conflict; and (2) the examination of efforts to create environments characterized by equality, equity, justice and peace.
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![]() Broad review of many international conflicts, their causes, and the factors that may contribute to their escalation. Roles of diverse international actors in the aggravation or the resolution of conflicts. Analysis of violent conflicts. Ethical and moral questions related to the use of violence.
Prerequisite: ECS2201.
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![]() Concepts et postulats de base. Objectifs de la médiation, importance de la tierce partie. Médiation et postmodernité. Considérations éthiques. Mises en situation et exercices pratiques. Caractéristiques de la médiation entre groupes ethniques et religieux. Un minimum de dix heures de laboratoire sera exigé dans ce cours.
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![]() Préparation de projets de recherche comparatifs et quantitatifs. Utilisation des banques de données. Les enquêtes et sondages. L’analyse statistique : corrélations, régression, tendances, covariance et inférence statistique. Exemples tirés de l’étude des conflits à caractère ethnique et religieux.
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![]() Tout conflit est vécu au niveau de la communauté locale, que sa source soit locale ou internationale. Ce cours identifie et analyse les différentes façons qu’ont les acteurs locaux et communautaires de comprendre et de réagir aux conflits violents ou non violents et à leurs conséquences.
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![]() Ce cours comprend deux volets: (1) l’examen des relations variées et changeantes entre les inégalités économiques, sociales et politiques et le conflit et la violence; (2) une étude des efforts dévoués à la création d’environnements humains caractérisés par l’égalité, l’équité, la justice et la paix.
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![]() Tour d’horizon de divers conflits internationaux, de leurs causes et des facteurs pouvant contribuer à leur escalade. Rôles des acteurs internationaux dans l’aggravation et la résolution des conflits. Analyse des conflits violents. Questions éthiques et morales reliées à l’utilisation de la violence.
Préalable : ECS2601.
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![]() This course compares and contrasts different approaches to the pacific resolution of violent conflict, such as peace building, peacemaking, and peace operations. Contribution of religions to peace building. An effort is made to understand when, why, and how such approaches are effective or ineffective for managing and resolving conflicts.
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![]() Social and philosophical theories of gender. Feminist theories of discrimination and power relations as they apply in conflict situations. Ethnic and religious factors in gender-related conflict issues. Constructive responses and social movements.
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![]() Examination of dialogue as a means of exploring hidden beliefs and the exchange of ideas between participants. Practical exercises that explore the use of dialogue as a means of resolving and transforming conflicts. Training in the use of structured dialogue in professional activities. Specificities of dialogue among ethnic and religious groups.
Prerequisite: ECS2321.
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![]() Introduction à certaines notions pertinentes à l'analyse et à la résolution des conflits : normativité juridique, rapports contractuels, forces obligatoires des jugements, organisation judiciaire, processus formels de médiations et négociation. Ce cours abordera aussi certaines notions de droit international, de même que les principes qui guident la réglementation des conflits dans des domaines-clefs (travail, services, etc.).
Préalables : ECS 2591, ECS2592.
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![]() Définitions du traumatisme : approches multidisciplinaires. Perturbations des fonctions adaptatives. Prises de décisions en situation de crise Répercussions du traumatisme en fonction de certaines variables déterminantes. Conflit et transformation psychique.
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![]() Introduction à l’intervention auprès de groupes afin de gérer et de résoudre des conflits. Examen des dynamiques de groupe et comportements sous-jacents. Revue des différentes approches de processus de groupes. Exploration des exigences et habiletés pour la direction et la facilitation des groupes. Études de cas. Exercices pratiques en salle.
Préalables : ECS2503, ECS2504.
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![]() Examination of the many possible causes of conflict and violence such as aggression, instinct, character traits, learned behaviours, socialization, personality disorders, group influences, mob behaviour, and perceptual issues.
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![]() Étude de plusieurs facteurs explicatifs des conflits et de la violence comprenant les classes sociales, la distribution inégale des ressources, la culture, la religion, les institutions, les contraintes décisionnelles, le comportement rationnel. Initiation à la théorie des jeux dans l’étude des conflits.
Préalables : ECS2511, ECS2512, ECS2592 et ECS2601.
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![]() Étude approfondie de sujets particuliers en études des conflits.
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![]() Theoretical concepts to understand the dynamics of religious and ethnic conflicts. Application of these concepts to particular situations. Religion, ethnicity, gender, class, and other identity signifiers. Human identity needs, mimetic theory, and structures of domination. Ethno-nationalist movements and victimization.
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![]() Critical evaluation of research findings in the human sciences. Qualitative and quantitative methods of gathering, validating, and interpreting evidence. Issues in research ethics. Applications in graduate research projects and theses.
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![]() Multidisciplinary examination of cases of domination and marginalization. Social and cultural constructions of gender. Role of these constructs in structures of domination. Challenges met in transforming these structures.
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![]() Évaluation critique concernant les résultats de la recherche en sciences humaines. Méthodes qualitatives et quantitatives pour la collecte des données, leur validation et leur interprétation. Aspects éthiques de la recherche. Application à des projets de recherche universitaires et à la rédaction de thèse.
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![]() Analyse des conflits appliquée à l'élaboration de stratégies d'intervention. Évaluation de projets et programmes en résolution de conflits. Études de cas. Questions éthiques reliées à la planification et l’évaluation des interventions en résolution de conflits.
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Prerequisite: Active knowledge of English or French and passive knowledge of the other language.
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![]() Seminar aimed at enabling students to gain expertise in Conflict Studies, from a multidisciplinary approach. Exploration of the field in connection with the student’s research interests.
Prerequisites: ECS8901. Active knowledge of English or French and passive knowledge of the other language.
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![]() Évaluation critique des résultats de la recherche en sciences humaines. Méthodes qualitatives et quantitatives pour la collecte des données, leur validation et leur interprétation. Aspects éthiques de la recherche. Applications à des projets de recherche au niveau des projets de recherches et des thèses au niveau des études supérieures. Critical evaluation of research findings in the human sciences. Qualitative and quantitative methods of gathering, validating, and interpreting evidence. Issues in research ethics. Applications in graduate research projects and theses.
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![]() Prerequisites: ECS9997 and ECS9998
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![]() Conflict is always experienced at a community level, whether its source is local or international. This course identifies and examines the many different ways in which local or community level actors respond to the causes and effects of violent and non-violent conflict in their midst.
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![]() Social and philosophical theories of gender. Feminist theories of discrimination and power relations as they apply in conflict situations. Ethnic and religious factors in gender-related conflict issues. Constructive responses and social movements.
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![]() Introduction to theoretical approaches in the Humanities and to the methods that are applied to interpret the multiple expressions of human experience, particularly those expressed in important works of art and literature.
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![]() Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives on the First Peoples of Canada, cultural diversity, traditional practices and beliefs, relationship with the environment, changing roles and structures influenced by colonization. Contemporary issues faced by First Nations, Métis and Inuit, including cultural genocide and trauma.
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![]() Les défis sociaux et écologiques auxquels l’humanité doit faire face aujourd’hui, ainsi que les questions de justice sociale qui en découlent. Ces questions seront abordées dans une perspective de développement communautaire et d’efforts favorisant des transformations écologiques et sociales en vue d’un avenir plus prometteur.
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![]() Les Premiers Peuples du Canada, la diversité culturelle, les pratiques et croyances traditionnelles, les relations avec l'environnement, l'évolution des rôles et des structures influencés par la colonisation, le tout de points de vue autochtones et non autochtones. Problèmes contemporains des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits, y compris le génocide culturel et les traumatismes.
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![]() The physical, psychological and spiritual consequences of sexual abuse as well as the means of care for victims.
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![]() Ethical considerations in helping relationships. Risk factors and factors that contribute to the well-being of the person seeking help, from the perspective of the ethics of care.
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![]() Study of a particular theme in the field of safeguarding of minors and vulnerable persons.
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![]() The emotional intelligence as a tool for personal and professional development, part of the set of transferable skills that enhance ability to successfully engage in a professional environment.
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![]() Étude avancée d’un sujet déjà analysé dans le cadre du programme, exploration d’un thème dans le domaine particulier de la protection des personnes mineures et des adultes vulnérables.
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![]() Epistemological and methodological implications of interdisciplinary research on contemporary social issues, especially in relation to the students’ thesis topics.
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Spring / Summer 2021
![]() A multidisciplinary examination of trauma: Disruption of responsive mechanisms. Decision making in crises. Contributing factors affecting the impact of trauma. Conflict and psychological transformation.
Prerequisites: PSY1101 and PSY1102 or IPA1121 and IPA1122.
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![]() In depth study of particular topics related to conflict studies.
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![]() Étude approfondie de sujets particuliers en études des conflits.
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![]() Influence of development and allocation of economic resources on political conflict, including ethnic and religious strife. Influence of globalization on the propensity of societies toward violence.
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![]() Conflict analysis applied to the elaboration of intervention strategies. Evaluation of projects and programs in conflict resolution. Case studies. Ethical questions related to the planning and evaluation of conflict resolution interventions.
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![]() Concepts théoriques utilisés dans l'étude de la dynamique des conflits religieux et ethniques. Application de ces concepts à diverses situations. Religion, ethnicité, rapports sociaux de sexe, classe sociale et d'autres signifiants de l'identité. Besoins humains d'identité, théorie mimétique, structures de domination, mouvements ethno-nationalistes et victimisation.
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![]() La violence et le traumatisme dans le contexte de conflits identitaires. Composantes affective, spirituelle, physique et cognitive de l'être humain. Réconciliation, pardon et guérison des traumatismes.
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![]() Préalables : ECS2591, ECS2592.
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![]() Introduction à la philosophie des sciences et à l’épistémologie. Éthique de la recherche. La création d’un plan de recherche : questions, hypothèses, variables, données et méthodes d’analyse. Les méthodes documentaires et qualitatives : la recherche bibliographique, la recherche historique, l’entrevue, l’étude de cas, l’observation. Problèmes spécifiques de l’étude des conflits ethniques et religieux.
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![]() Introduction à la recherche multidisciplinaire sur les conflits et la paix, surtout en ce qui concerne les conflits ethniques et religieux. Les exemples seront tirés du niveau local au niveau mondial. Le cours inclut des notions d’anthropologie, de sociologie, de psychologie, d’histoire, de science politique, de droit, de relations industrielles, de théologie, de philosophie, d’études des femmes et d’études stratégiques.
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![]() Ce cours comprend deux volets: (1) l’examen des relations variées et changeantes entre les inégalités économiques, sociales et politiques et le conflit et la violence; (2) une étude des efforts dévoués à la création d’environnements humains caractérisés par l’égalité, l’équité, la justice et la paix.
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![]() Théorie et pratique des habiletés d'écoute nécessaires pour participer à des processus de résolution de conflit. Développement des capacités de synthèse, de recadrage et de réponses appropriées aux situations difficiles. Attention à la communication non verbale, aux émotions et aux styles de communication. Exploration de quelques différences culturelles dans la communication. Un minimum de dix heures de laboratoire sera exigé dans ce cours.
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![]() Prerequisites: ECS9997 and ECS9998
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![]() Study of a particular theme in the field of safeguarding of minors and vulnerable persons.
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School of Counselling, Psychotherapy & Spirituality

Spring / Summer 2020
![]() Approfondissement de sa conception de la spiritualité et présentation des diverses méthodes d'accompagnement adaptées aux groupes de cheminement personnel : autoformation, rencontres de ressourcement, analyse du vécu, action planifiée. La concertation communautaire et les fondements psychosociaux sont abordés.
Ce cours était anciennement sous la cote ANI3512.
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![]() Hérédité, environnement et développement humain. Intelligence. Personnalité. Santé mentale, comportement anormal et approches thérapeutiques. Psychologie sociale. Introduction aux recherches empiriques contemporaines en psychologie de la religion.
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![]() The psychological, social, spiritual, and religious components of themes related to end of life. This course will enrich critical thinking of the professionals working with individuals who are at the end and with those close to them.
Prerequisites: IPA6151 and IPA6131. Equivalent to the course NSG6135 Palliative/End of Life Care: An Interprofessional approach.
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![]() The focus of this course is the critical analysis and discussion of the challenges that counsellors face in choosing and applying qualitative and quantitative methods to spirituality. In-depth study of design pitfalls that arise from the complexity and unpredictability of working with human subjects given the multi-cultural complexity of pluralistic societies. Potential topics include sampling issues, measurement issues, and special analytic techniques.
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![]() Study of a particular topic in human relationships and spirituality. The content and format may change depending on the professor.
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![]() Étude d'un thème particulier en relations humaines et spiritualité. Le contenu et le format sont susceptibles de changer en fonction du responsable du cours.
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![]() Étude d'un thème particulier en relations humaines et spiritualité. Le contenu et le format sont susceptibles de changer en fonction du responsable du cours.
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![]() L’étude d’un secteur spécial de psychologie et religion.
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![]() The goal of this course is to provide an overview of the history and nature of theories of couple counselling. This course will introduce the central theories and concepts guiding couple therapy, including attachment, family systems, Emotionally Focused, experiential, and humanistic and the recent research related to couple therapy. There will be a particular focus on the skills, assessment and practice associated with Emotionally Focused therapy. Couple relationships both on the conscious and unconscious levels of functioning are examined and conceptualized.
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![]() The purpose of this course is to present the history and development of dysfunctions in the field of human sexuality and to survey various treatments for couples. This course will examine the human development of sexual expressions in their male and female dysfunctions; the biological and psychological determinants; sexual dysfunction and marital interaction and sexual assessment and applied treatment within individual; and couple therapy.
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![]() Deepening of clinical techniques and skills gained through IPA6135 and IPA6136. Graded P/F.
Prerequisite: IPA6136.
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![]() Approfondissement des techniques et habiletés cliniques acquises dans le cadre des cours IPA6535 et IPA6536. Noté P/F.
Préalable : IPA6536.
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![]() In this supervised field practicum, the student offers counselling services at a community centre or an agency located outside campus. Graded P/F.
Prerequisite: Obtaining the grade "S" (Satisfactory) to all evaluation items in the course IPA6221.
Corequisite : IPA6321 or IPA7221 or IPA7205
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![]() Dans le cadre d'un stage clinique supervisé, l'étudiant rencontre, dans la communauté, des personnes souffrant de diverses difficultés. Noté P/F.
Préalable : IPA 6621 et avoir obtenu la cote « S » (satisfaisant) à tous les items contenus dans le formulaire d'évaluation de ce cours.
Concomitants : IPA6721 ou IPA7621 ou IPA7605
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![]() The internal clinical practicum takes place in the Saint Paul University Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre. The goal of the practicum is to put into practice the theoretical knowledge of Counselling and spirituality. The professor coordinating the doctoral program will specify the goals, objectives and syllabus of practicum along with the clinical supervisors. Minimum number of supervised direct clinical contact hours: 300. Graded P/F.
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![]() Clinical practice in an external location that must be approved by the program director. Minimum number of supervised direct clinical contact hours: 400. Graded P/F.
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![]() Le stage clinique interne se déroule au Centre de counselling et de psychothérapie de l’Université Saint-Paul. L’objectif du practicum est de mettre en pratique les connaissances théoriques du counselling et de la spiritualité. Le professeur responsable de la coordination du doctorat définira les buts, les objectifs et le plan du practicum en collaboration avec les superviseurs cliniciens. Nombre minimal d’heures de contacts directs supervisés : 300. Noté P/F.
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![]() Pratique clinique dans un centre externe qui doit être approuvé au préalable par la direction du programme. Nombre minimal d’heures de contacts directs supervisés : 400. Noté P/F.
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![]() Présentation du projet de thèse devant un comité composé du directeur de la thèse, des membres du comité de thèse et d un ou deux autres professeurs./ Presentation of the thesis proposal to an examining committee composed of the supervisor, the members of the advisory committee and one or two other professors.
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![]() The comprehensive examination, which has a written and an oral component, allows students to demonstrate the depth and breadth of knowledge gained from course work, and their ability to integrate concepts, principles and theories, and apply these to Counselling and spirituality. In addition, the comprehensive exam provides students with the opportunity to defend their written work orally. The evaluation of the written and oral exam is on a Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory basis.
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![]() Les conséquences physiques, psychologiques et spirituelles des abus sexuels ainsi que les modes d’accompagnement des victimes.
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![]() Étude d’un thème particulier dans le domaine de la protection des personnes mineures et des personnes vulnérables.
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Fall 2020
![]() This course initiates participants to the group phenomenon and to different fundamental concepts, such as group typology, elements of group dynamics, as well as conditions and factors that are part of interpersonal and group communication. Participants learn to be aware of the quality of their participation and to develop their capacity to observe and to interact.
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![]() Initiation aux phénomènes de la vie de groupe. Étude des différents concepts de base: typologie des groupes, éléments de la dynamique d’un groupe, participation optimale, conditions et facteurs de la communication interpersonnelle et groupale. Prise de conscience de la qualité de sa participation. Développement de sa capacité d’observation d’un groupe et des habiletés relationnelles.
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