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
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In the News
A collision of creativity and cool is now on display in Nelson's downtown as Selkirk College Human Services Instructor Matty Hillman joins the artist brigade taking part in the annual Nelson International Mural Festival.
Members of the Class of 2019 will gather on the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus on April 30 for the annual convocation ceremony that celebrates achievement in all programs. More than 350 of the eligible 950 graduating students will take a walk across the stage to receive their certificate, diploma or degree that will launch them into a bright future.
A group of students from a variety of different Selkirk College programs have channeled their artistic energy into a new public installation on the Castlegar Campus that puts focus on leading a healthy lifestyle and what that means to learners.
The Selkirk College Early Childhood Care & Education Program is a valued contributor to a sector which has recently received plenty of attention from senior levels of government who are looking for solutions to a more affordable and accessible system that will benefit both families and those choose a career in this vital field.
The challenges post-secondary students face as they work toward a desired education are varied and relative. Some hurdles are greater than others, but those who embark on a journey at Selkirk College have the option of seeking financial relief through bursaries that help ease the strain.
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