Human Services Diploma: Social Service Worker (SSW) Specialty

A Human Services Diploma Program is available at Selkirk College:

To provide access to all prerequisites for entry into the third year of the four-year degree program from the School of Social Work (SSW) at the University of Victoria, Okanagan University College 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 as prerequisite.

The Child and Youth Care Program (CYC) at the University of Victoria, University College of the Fraser Valley or Malaspina University College may also grant third year of a four year degree program with addtional courses.

To provide 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.