Human Services Diploma: Child and Youth Care (CYC) Specialty

2-Year Diploma at Castlegar

Delivered with the following methods: On Campus

Program Calendar

2012

• January 3 - Winter semester instruction begins
• February 13 - 17 - Reading break
• April 5 - Winter semester instruction ends
• April 23 - Spring semester begins
• September 4 – Get Connected student orientation
• September 5 – Fall semester instruction begins
• December 7 – Fall semester instruction ends
• December 10 – 21 – Fall semester examinations

 2013

• January 2 – Winter semester instruction begins
• February 11-15 – Reading Break
• April 5 – Winter semester instruction ends
• April 8-16 – Winter semester examinations

Program Objectives

A Human Services Diploma Program is available at Selkirk College:

1. This program meets the admission requirements for entry into the third year of the four-year degree program from the School of Child and Youth Care (CYC) at the University of Victoria, University College of the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island University or Douglas College. The University of Victoria may require additional courses.
2. This program also meets requirements for entry into the third year of a four year degree program from the School of Social Work (SSW) at the University of Victoria or Thompson Rivers University. The Schools of Social Work at the University College of the Fraser Valley and University of Northern BC (UNBC) may accept the diploma for admission, with additional courses.
3. This program provides more advanced training and recognition to certificate level and experienced practitioners in a specific human service field whose goal is to continue their learning and career advancement in a specific practice realm.

Additional Information

• The Diploma program may be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Full-time students will be given priority status.
• Students attending full- or part-time with the intent of completing the full Diploma program are required to attend a program orientation in early September.
• Some practicum sites may require an up-to-date criminal records check.
• Students entering the second year without a Selkirk College Human Services certificate program must schedule an interview with the School Chair.
• Students must be computer literate.

Elective Courses

In addition to the required courses listed, students must take two additional electives from University Arts and Sciences and/or Human Services courses.  Consult your faculty advisor to develop your course schedule.