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LENGTH OF STUDY:
2 Years

ACCREDITATION:
Diploma

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

Our programs help you develop the knowledge and
skills required to launch your career working with
adults, children, youth and/or families.

These programs provide the second year of training

in a specific human services field, and prepare

students for work in a variety of multi-disciplinary

settings. The demographic that you will work with

depends on the diploma stream that you choose:

— Child & Youth Care (CYC)

— Early Childhood Care & Education (Advanced
Certificate - Inclusive Practice)(ECCE)

— Early Childhood Care & Education (Advanced
Certificate - Infant & Toddler)(ECCE)

— Social Service Work (SSW)

Practicum experience in community agencies

develops your working knowledge of

partnerships, hands-on training in the dynamics

of interpersonal relationships and employment

opportunities within your client group.

GAIN ENTRY INTO THE THIRD YEAR OF
FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS AT:

— University of Victoria
University of the Fraser Valley
Vancouver Island University
— Douglas College

— Thompson Rivers University
— Capilano University

PART-TIME STUDIES

The ECCE, EACSW, SSW Certificate programs and the
Human Services diploma program may be completed
on a part-time basis depending on number of spaces
available. Students choosing to complete a program
on a part time basis must meet with a School Chair or
designate at the time of acceptance to plan a course
of studies.

Admission Requirements

ACADEMIC

— Completion of English Studies 12 or equivalent
with a Grade of “C” or higher or minimum of LPI
level 4

— Aminimum of 40 hours paid or voluntary work
experience with appropriate groups

— Applicants who have previously completed a

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Human Services Diploma

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Child & Youth Care (CYC) Specialty (Human Services Diploma)
Once you have completed your one year certificate program, a range of electives are listed below to
obtain your two year diploma. Consult your faculty advisor to develop your course schedule. Infant
Toddler and Inclusive Practice offered in alternate years. For further information please contact the

Program Coordinator.

SEMESTER1
Course Name Credit
HSER 254 Core Concepts in Human Services On Campus 3
HSER 258 Fundamentals of Change I On Campus 3
HSER 267 or Supervision in Human Services Agencies On Campus 3
U/T Elective
HSER 276 or Issues in Youth OR Online 3
U/T Elective (Recommended Elective)
PSYC 101 or Introductory Psychology IT OR Blended 3
PSYC 240 Child Development
Total 6
SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
HSER 255 Professional Foundations for Human Services On Campus 3
HSER 259 Fundamentals of Change II On Campus 3
HSER 264 Introduction to Professional Child and Youth Care On Campus 3
FNST 287 or Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices On Campus 3
U/T Elective (Recommended Elective)
PSYC 241 Adult Development Blended 3
ENGL 111 or Introduction to Literature Blended 3
U/T Elective
Total 18
SEMESTER 3
Course Name Credit
HSER 270 Practicum in a Child and Youth Care Setting Practicum 6

related certificate and are returning for entry into
the second year of a Human Services Diploma

are required to provide evidence of completion of
a certificate in ECCE, EACSW, SSW or equivalent
within the last five years. Acceptance for those
who graduated prior to five years will be based on
evidence of work in the human service field and/
or professional development.

— Applicants with 30 university transfer credits
related to human services work, work experience
in arelated field, and the personal suitability
requirements of the certificate programs will be
considered for entry into the second year of a
Human Services diploma on an individual basis.

GENERAL

— An official copy of all secondary and post-
secondary transcripts

Two completed Human Services reference forms

A 40 hour work experience form completed by a
supervisor who has observed the applicant ina
volunteer or paid work situation is required

Proof of a negative tuberculosis test or of a clear
chest x-ray that is less than 6 months old old for
those who have been requested to have this from
our community partners

A current criminal record check from the Ministry
of Justice. Some types of criminal records may
limit or prohibit acceptance in field placement;
acceptance into field placement is a requirement
for program promotion

Current résumé

Personal Statement of interest (250 words)

An orientation session is required and will be
arranged by the program designate

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