Year 2 Course Offerings

Please note: All Bridge Program community courses are non-credit bearing. Bridge Program community classes are open to the larger campus community and not specific for students with disabilities. Any Mount Saint Vincent undergraduate student may enroll in Bridge Program community classes and workshops.

Year 2
Semester 1 | Fall I	Semester 2 | Spring II
Employment Topics I Mindfulness I Intimacy & Adult Relationships I Peer Social Skills III Adult Living I Student Forum III Fitness III Internship Seminar II CMSV College-Level Elective**	Employment Topics II Mindfulness II Intimacy & Adult Relationships II Peer Social Skills IV Adult Living II Student Forum IV Fitness IV Internship Seminar III College Life Cooking I CMSV College-Level Elective**

**Students are encouraged to register for CMSV college-level courses for credit or for audit. 

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Fall Community Course Descriptions

EMPLOYMENT TOPICS I
The course addresses an individual’s career plan. The students will create a career portfolio including: Career Skills-Summary and Action Plan, updated resume, template of a cover letter and updated list of references.  Students will strengthen the workplace etiquette skills developed in Introduction to Employment I & II. Students will begin developing their hard skills such as practicing interview skills and Students will become self-advocates by learning about workplace disclosure and how to ask for workplace accommodations. In collaboration with Internship Seminar II, this course includes opportunities for personal reflection to discuss each students’ current work experiences.  

^{Prerequisite: Introduction to Employment I & II}

MINDFULNESS I
The course helps students pay attention to the present moment and offer alternative stress reduction strategies.  Understanding and implementing a variety of techniques to help deal with challenging emotions and behaviors, is a critical component of the course, with the outcome of reducing mental and physical issues.

^{Prerequisite: None}

INTIMACY & ADULT RELATIONSHIPS I
The course addresses student’s understanding of intimate relationships and sexual health. The concepts addressed are anatomy, emotional closeness, connectedness, mutual trust, caring, acceptance, taking emotional risks, and varying degrees of sexuality.

^{Prerequisite: None}

PEER SOCIAL SKILLS III
This practicum is designed to create meaningful relationships and strengthen social skills within the campus community and identify areas of interest and engagement within student life.  The objective is to help participants socialize in the future and present in various environments.  The practicum provides opportunities for campus and social engagement, as well as building knowledge of the offices, supports and activities available.

^{Prerequisite: Peer Social Skills I & II}

ADULT LIVING I
This course is designed to maximize independence and self-determination in students.  The first part of this course supports students in managing their own affairs, gaining independent skills, ensuring their choices are respected and providing equal opportunities and access in life.

^{Prerequisite: None}

FITNESS III 

Fitness class focuses on Cardio & Strength Training, with the intention of building overall physical fitness, endurance, flexibility, and aerobic exercises.

^{Prerequisite: Fitness I & II}

STUDENT FORUM III
Student Forum is a workshop intended for students to connect with peers and engage in activities.  The activities include discussing topics of interest, providing useful information about the program and college offerings, participating in student-led presentations, and listening to guest speakers.

^{Prerequisite: Student Forum I & II}

INTERNSHIP SEMINAR II
This practicum builds upon skills learned in Employment Topics I.  This seminar connects the classroom to the workplace, allowing students to transfer theory to application. Students participate in experiential internships on campus to develop and strengthen their hard and soft skills for their future careers. Such experience allows students to explore various career industries, enhance their resumes, and establish professional connections.

^{Prerequisite: Internship Seminar I}

CMSV College-Level Elective(s)
Students can register for a college-level course for credit or audit. Auditing a course means that students receive no academic credit for it and are not responsible for tests or homework. Students taking a CMSV college-level class for credit will be expected to successfully complete the coursework with college-level accommodations. Students have taken classes in the following subjects: communication, media studies, psychology, art history, sociology, math, fine arts, music, astronomy and more.

^{Prerequisite for audit: None | Prerequisite for credit: Varies by class}

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Spring Community Course Descriptions

EMPLOYMENT TOPICS II
This course applies the tools and strategies developed in Employment Topics I to support students in their search for different jobs in their communities and prepare for interviews. In collaboration with Internship Seminar II, this course includes opportunities for personal reflection to discuss each students’ current work experiences. 

^{Prerequisite: Employment Topics I}

MINDFULNESS II
The course helps students pay attention to the present moment and offer alternative stress reduction strategies. Understanding and implementing a variety of techniques to help deal with challenging emotions and behaviors, is a critical component of the course, with the outcome of reducing mental and physical issues.

^{Prerequisite: Mindfulness I}

INTIMACY & ADULT RELATIONSHIPS II
The course builds upon the student’s understanding of intimate relationships and sexual health. The concepts addressed are types of relationships, dating, romantic relationships, bullying, online dating, safety in relationships, consent, and healthy relationships.

^{Prerequisite: Intimacy & Adult Relationships I}

PEER SOCIAL SKILLS IV
This practicum is designed to create meaningful relationships and strengthen social skills within the campus community and identify areas of interest and engagement within student life.  The objective is to help participants socialize in the future and present in various environments.  The practicum provides opportunities for campus and social engagement, as well as building knowledge of the offices, supports and activities available.

^{Prerequisite: Peer Social Skills III}

FITNESS IV
Fitness class focuses on Cardio & Strength Training, with the intention of building overall physical fitness, endurance, flexibility, and aerobic exercises.

^{Prerequisite: Fitness III}

STUDENT FORUM IV
Student Forum is a workshop intended for students to connect with peers and engage in activities.  The activities include discussing topics of interest, providing useful information about the program and college offerings, participating in student-led presentations, and listening to guest speakers.

^{Prerequisite: Student Forum III}

INTERNSHIP SEMINAR III
This practicum builds upon skills learned in Employment Topics II.  This seminar connects the classroom to the workplace, allowing students to transfer theory to application. Students participate in experiential internships on campus to develop and strengthen their hard and soft skills for their future careers. Such experience allows students to explore various career industries, enhance their resumes, and establish professional connections.

^{Prerequisite: Internship Seminar II}

COLLEGE LIFE COOKING I
This seminar explores the basics and fundamentals of cooking nutritious and affordable meals. Students will understand preparing a meal from start to finish, including selecting a new recipe each week and purchasing necessary ingredients within their budget. Students will practice and demonstrate light cooking techniques while understanding safety skills in the kitchen.

^{Prerequisite: None}

CMSV College-Level Elective(s)
Students can register for a college-level course for credit or audit. Auditing a course means that students receive no academic credit for it and are not responsible for tests or homework. Students taking a CMSV college-level class for credit will be expected to successfully complete the coursework with college-level accommodations. Students have taken classes in the following subjects: communication, media studies, psychology, art history, sociology, math, fine arts, music, astronomy and more.

^{Prerequisite for audit: None | Prerequisite for credit: Varies by class}