Program Overview

Strength-Based Practices - SETT 2050

This course will examine strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches to problem-solving that can be applied along the settlement continuum. Learners will explore strategies for mediating conflict and developing client action plans when working with newcomers struggling with trauma and culture shock.

Course details

Course code

SETT2050

Credits

3

Format and length

Lecture: 45 hours

To take this course, you must be enrolled in Settlement Studies

Delivery options

• In person
• Hyflex

This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.

Term and schedule

Edmonton

• Fall | Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 | Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm | 42342 | AS01 | No
• Fall | Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 | Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm | 42343 | AS02 | No
• Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | Wed: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm | 12385 | AS01 | No
• Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm | 12386 | AS02 | No

For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.

Edmonton

• Fall | Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 | Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm | 42344 | HS02 | No
• Winter | Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 | Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm | 12387 | HS02 | No

Prerequisites

• SETT 1010 or completion of COSW 1200 or permission from the Settlement Studies program.
• Restricted to Settlement Studies.