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Canadian Firearms Safety: Restricted Firearms
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This course is required to obtain your Restricted Possession and Acquisition License (RPAL). Prerequisite: Non-Restricted Firearms. Additional fee from the Government office when submitting your application.
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Same manual used for non-restricted.
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Pre-reading required.
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18 years + with photo ID.
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Health Care Assistant - Diploma
Get the qualifications and confidence you need to contribute positively to health care and community support services.
Program at a Glance
Length
2 years
Credential
Diploma
School
Delivery Method
On Campus
Campus
Castlegar
Intake Dates
Fall
Contacts
Selkirk International
Overview
This two-year diploma program for international students is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of health care and community support.
Tailored to meet the unique needs of international students, this program combines theoretical learning with practical, hands-on experiences to foster a holistic understanding of health care practices and community engagement. Participants will gain expertise in providing assistance to individuals in various health care settings, including long-term care facilities and community organizations.
The curriculum emphasizes cultural competence and an understanding of diverse health care systems, preparing students to thrive in multicultural environments. Graduates of this program emerge with the necessary qualifications and confidence to contribute positively to health care and community support services.
*This program may be eligible for the post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
English Language Requirements
Applicants for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate proficiency in English as outlined by the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry, including standardized proficiency assessments and required scores in all four language skills areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Minimum Program Entry Requirements
Special Costs and Travel
Students are required to have uniforms and footwear that comply with WorkSafeBC standards. This can be purchased after arrival in Canada. In addition, students must be prepared to travel to clinical practice agencies. Access to a reliable vehicle is necessary. Students are required to possess a valid BC driver’s license by the start of HCA 107.
Clinical and practicum placements are arranged on the basis of student learning needs and available learning experiences. It is not possible to comply with the personal and travel requirements of individual students.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Provide person‐centred care and assistance that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual client.
2. Use an informed problem‐solving approach to provide care and assistance that promotes the physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual health and well‐being of clients and families.
3. Provide person‐centred care and assistance for clients experiencing complex health challenges.
4. Provide person‐centred care and assistance for clients experiencing cognitive and/or mental health challenges.
5. Interact with other members of the health care team in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
6. Communicate clearly, accurately, and sensitively with clients and families in a variety of community and facility contexts.
7. Provide personal care and assistance in a safe, competent, and organized manner.
8. Recognize and respond to own self‐development, learning, and health enhancement needs.
9. Perform the care provider role in a reflective, responsible, accountable, and professional manner.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant must meet the following Health Care Assistant Program requirements to be considered qualified for conditional acceptance and receive a seat offer:
a) Proof of Grade 12 completion
b) Proof of meeting HCA Program Entry English Language Competency Requirements
(i) For applicants with proof of three years of full-time instruction in English* they must also provide proof of one of the following:
(a) English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with 60% or higher or acceptable equivalent high school course.
(b) Completion of college courses determined to be equivalent to English 12 at 60% or higher.
(ii) For applicants with less than three years of full-time instruction in English*: Standardized English language proficiency test score as described below:
(c) For applicants with less than three years of full-time instruction in English*: Standardized English language proficiency test score as noted below.
Applicants who cannot provide evidence of three years of full-time instruction in English are required to provide proof of one of the following standardized proficiency tests from an authorized assessment agency. All testing must be completed in person.
a) Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT). Test in the last year, Listening 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7 and Writing 7.
b) Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General. Test in the last two years. Listening 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7 and Writing 7.
c) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic, IELTS General is not accepted. Test in the last two years. Overall score of 6 with a minimum of 6 in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.
d) Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL). Test in the last two years. Overall Score of 60, with no section less than 60.
e) The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) (TOEFL iBT Home Edition not accepted). Test in the last two years. Overall score of 80 with no score lower than 18 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 18 in Reading and Writing.
f) Pearson Test of English (PTE). Test in the last two years. PTE Academic - Overall score of 56 with no score lower than 54 in Speaking and Listening and no score lower than 54 in Reading and Writing.
*Defined as three (3) years of full-time secondary and/or post-secondary education at a recognized institution on the list of Approved English-Speaking Countries. Secondary education will be considered starting from grade 8. English as a Second Language (ESL) courses will not be considered.
Additional Requirements
All applicants must submit:
- Completed HCA program application form
- Completed computer knowledge self-assessment form. To be successful in coursework and support job readiness, students need to possess basic computer skills including navigation of the internet, file management, accessing online information, email, and word processing.
- Three completed personal references from counsellors, employers, instructors, or supervisors.
- Official transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary education; an interim transcript statement is acceptable if the applicant is currently taking a prerequisite.
- Domestic students must submit a Criminal Record Check (CRC) clearance letter by the Criminal Record Check from the Criminal Records Review Program, including clearance to work with vulnerable adults.
- International students must submit a clear police certificate from the country of origin prior to acceptance given that HCA students provide care to vulnerable clients within the practice education portion of the program. To avoid potential hardship for students arriving from another country, the police certificate is an admission requirement. For further information, see information provided at: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/policecertificates/how.html
A. PRE-PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS
Evidence of completion of the following must be submitted to the Admissions office or program designate prior to the first practice education experience. All Evidence must be current and valid.
a) First Aid Certification
b) CPR Level "C" Certification or "Basic Life Support (BLS)" Certification
c) Foodsafe Level 1 Certification (or a certificate course deemed equivalent
d) Completion of the Student Practice Education Core Orientation (SPECO) checklist including Provincial Violence E Modules, WHMIS, HCA Practice in BC and Recognizing and Responding to Adult Abuse Course
e) Completion of the Selkirk College Health & Human Services immunization form
f) Completion of the HCA Practice in BC and Recognizing and Responding to Adult Abuse Learning Hub modules/courses
Graduation and Promotion
PROMOTION
- Promotion to Semester 2 requires satisfactory completion of all courses in Semester 1. Semester 3 requires satisfactory completion of all courses in Semester 2, Semester 4 requires satisfactory completion of all courses in Semester 3.
Courses
Term 1
Required Courses
ENGL110 - College Composition
ENGL 110 introduces students to the world of scholarly writing -- reading it, thinking about it, and producing it as academic researchers. Students will explore how professional and/or academic writers across disciplines communicate to a variety of audiences. Students will practice active reading, writing and critical thinking skills by conducting scholarly research on a topic. This course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to write effectively within academic contexts.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 60 with a minimum grade of 60%
Credits
3.00
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EASL066 - College Preparation - Research Writing
EASL 066 College Preparation - Research Writing is an advanced writing course that focuses on various forms of writing that can be found in the academic and the work world. In addition to formal academic research techniques, this course will also explore practical technical writing skills needed for clear, timely, concise and accurate communication. The writer must focus on the purpose and audience as well as the form, style and organization. In this class, students will produce a variety of practical and academic forms of writing, including correspondence, summaries, instructions, proposals, reports etc.
Prerequisites
EASL 056A with a minimum of 60% or equivalent
Credits
3.00
HCA100 - Program Foundations
HCA 100 Program Foundations introduces learners to the Health Care Assistant Program structure and how to navigate the learning management system and other pieces of technology utilized in the program. An overview of the curriculum, teaching and learning approaches and strategies are introduced and discussed. Students are introduced to the function of the BC Care Aid and Community Support Worker Registry and supported by instructors in learning threshold concepts to prepare them for the course requirements.
Credits
1
HCA101 - Concepts for Practice
HCA 101 Concepts for Practice provides students with the opportunity to develop a theoretical framework for practice. Students will be introduced to the philosophical values and theoretical understandings that provide a foundation for competent practice as an HCA. The course focuses on concepts of caring and person-centred care; basic human needs and human development; and family, culture, and diversity as they relate to health and healing. Students will also be introduced to a problem-solving model that will be critical to their practice.
Prerequisites
Admission to HCA Program
Credits
5.00
HCA102 - Introduction to Practice
HCA 102 Introduction to Practice provides an introduction to the role of the HCA within the British Columbia health care system. Students will be introduced to the health care team and the roles and functions of HCAs within the team. Students will also have opportunities to develop self-reflective skills required for competent practice and will be introduced to effective job-finding approaches.
Prerequisites
Admission to HCA Program
Credits
2.00
HCA103 - Interpersonal Communications
HCA 103 Interpersonal Communication focuses on the development of self-awareness, increased understanding of others, and development of effective interpersonal communication skills that can be used in a variety of caregiving contexts. Students will be encouraged to become more aware of the impact of their own communication choices and patterns. They will have opportunities to develop and use communication techniques that demonstrate personal awareness, respect, and active listening skills.
Prerequisites
Admission to HCA Program
Credits
3.00
HCA104 - Lifestyle and Choices
HCA 104 Lifestyles and Choices introduces students to a holistic concept of health and the components of a health- enhancing lifestyle. Students will be invited to reflect on their own experience of health, recognizing challenges and resources that can impact lifestyle choices. Students will be introduced to a model that can be applied in other courses to understand the multi-faceted aspects of health and healing.
Prerequisites
Admission to HCA Program
Credits
2.00
Term 2
Required Courses
EACS155 - Foundations Of Practice
EACS 155 Foundations of Practice introduces students to the theory and philosophical perspectives necessary for working with individuals who are challenged by a disabling condition. Values regarding service delivery are explored through an historical review of the disability movement and an examination of new initiatives and trends. This course also examines the role of unions, advocacy and policy and procedures in support services and introduces students to professionals from various professional infrastructure sectors including licensing and ministry personnel. Through personal reflection and research, the roots of person centered support will be explored and students will develop their own personal and professional philosophy of support work.
Credits
3.00
HCA105 - Common Health Challenges
HCA 105 Common Health Challenges introduces students to the normal structure and function of the human body and normal bodily changes associated with aging. Students will explore common challenges to health and healing in relation to each body system. Students will also be encouraged to explore person- centred practice as it relates to the common challenges to health and, in particular, to end-of-life care.
Prerequisites
Admission to HCA Program
Credits
8.00
HCA106 - Cognitive and/or Mental Health Challenges
HCA 106 Cognitive and/or Mental Health Challenges builds on content from other courses to assist students to explore concepts and caregiving approaches that will allow them to work effectively with individuals experiencing cognitive and/or mental health challenges. The emphasis in this course is on supporting clients with dementia, recognizing responsive behaviours, and identifying person-centred intervention strategies.
Prerequisites
Admission to HCA Program
Credits
4.00
Term 3
Required Courses
EACS170 - Augmentative Communication
EACS 170 Augmentative Communication explores the alternative forms of communications for people with little or no speech. Non-speech communication programming is examined through review of normal and disordered language and the strengths and weaknesses of various augmentative communication systems. Communication systems studied include sign language and other manual systems, pictogram/ideogram communication and electronic systems.
Credits
2.00
HCA107 - Personal Care and Assistance
HCA 107 Personal Care and Assistance is a practical course that offers students the opportunity to acquire personal care and assistance skills within the parameters of the HCA role. The course comprises class and supervised laboratory experiences, which assist the student to integrate theory from other courses to develop caregiver skills that maintain and promote the comfort, safety, and independence of clients in community and facility contexts.
Prerequisites
Admission to HCA Program
Credits
5.00
HCA108 - Practice Experience in Home Support, Assisted Living, and/or Group Home Setting
HCA 108 Practice Experience in Home Support, Assisted Living, and/or Group Home Setting is a practice course that provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from all other courses with individuals and families in a community setting. Opportunity will be provided for students to become more familiar with the role of the HCA within a home support agency, assisted living facility, or a group home to gain abilities that will prepare graduates for employment in these settings. It is important that students understand the philosophy of community care settings and the importance of client choice and independence.
Prerequisites
HCA 100 with a CRG and HCA 101, HCA 102, HCA 103, HCA 104, HCA 105, HCA 106 and HCA 107 all with a minimum grade of 70%
Credits
2.00
HCA109 - Practice Experience in Multi-Level and/or Complex Care
HCA 109 Practice Experience in Multi-Level and/or Complex Care is a supervised practice experience provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills from all other courses in the program with individuals in a multi-level or complex care setting. A portion of this clinical experience will be devoted to working with individuals with dementia. Opportunity will be provided for students to gain expertise and confidence with the role of the HCA within a complex care facility.
Prerequisites
HCA 100 with a CRG and HCA 101, HCA 102, HCA 103, HCA 104, HCA 105, HCA 106 and HCA 107 all with a minimum grade of 70%
Credits
6.00
Term 4
Required Courses
EACS156 - Support Strategies
EACS 156 Support Strategies focuses on support strategies used with individuals who have disabilities. The analysis and understanding of behaviour as a means of communication is explored. Strategies are learned and practiced in context to support individuals with the development of pro-social skills, life, vocational, and academic skills. An awareness of issues related to healthy sexuality and the ethics of touch are explored. Emphasis is placed on the ethics of support work and effective implementation of strategies to support individuals with disabilities to be as independent as possible.
Credits
3.00
EACS161 - Person-Centred Planning
EACS 161 Person-Centered Planning focuses on the need for planning, advantages and disadvantages of planning and the key elements of the planning process. The course examines how to identify and obtain information relevant to planning, formulation of long and short-term objectives, prioritization of objectives, and translation of objectives into action. Emphasis is placed on viewing, planning as a dynamic process, and analysis of human interaction as part of the planning process. Models for structuring positive interaction of all planning team members are reviewed.
Prerequisites
Completion of All EACSW course work with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
EACS165 - Health and Wellness
EACS 165 Health and Wellness is designed to introduce the essential concepts of health and wellness with emphasis on six dimensions of wellness including: emotional, intellectual, spiritual, occupational, social and physical. Students will examine health and wellness from two perspectives. The first includes the examination of wellness in the students' lives with emphasis on developing strategies to increase resiliency and well being in the work place. The second dimension will focus on ways in which the wellness of others can be enhanced in a respectful, person-centred way that values personal choice and preferences. The course will emphasize the importance of lifestyle changes being self-directed and on understanding ways in which we can support change in others and ourselves. Lecture, interactive exercises and group discussions will be used to explore a variety of topics including: stress management, diet and nutrition, ageing, intimacy and relationships, immunity, safety, lifestyle, developing relationships and quality of life. The importance of professional accountability and authenticity in supporting the wellness of others will be emphasized.
Credits
3.00
FAM180 - Family Dynamics
FAM 180 Family Dynamics is designed to provide students with a variety of theoretical perspectives to understanding families. It considers the diversity of families through the lenses of the life course perspective and political policies. Family formation, parenting, separation and divorce and aging are all examined. Family issues are also considered, including marriage and death rituals, work and poverty, same sex relationships, disabilities and immigrants. Policies that affect families are explored through an examination of violence in the family and political trends. The course is intended to be a foundation for further study of families.
Prerequisites
Must be done concurrently with or after completing ENGL 110.
Credits
3.00
HSER174 - Interpersonal Communications
HSER 174 Interpersonal Communications provides the student with an opportunity to examine personal goals, values and attitudes; develop and practice listening and responding skills, and become more aware of personal strengths and limitations. This course is designed to help students gain self-understanding in order to be more effective in working with people.
Credits
3.00
Policy
Effective Term:
Fall
Effective Year:
20240801
Advanced Standing:
- Advance or Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment
- A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof. See Policy 8614: Advanced Standing - Course Challenge, PLA, and Transfer Credit.
Re-Entry Instructions:
- Students in good standing who are required to withdraw for personal or compassionate reasons may apply for re-entry the next time the program is offered; admission is subject to seat availability.
- Students must complete the entire program within 48 calendar months of initial entry. Re-entry applicants who cannot meet this deadline will not be readmitted.
- As per the BC Care Aid & Community Support Worker Registry, no more than 3 months may elapse between the completion of lab skills coursework and the start of practice education. In cases where there is a period of more than 3 months, students would be required to re-take the HCA 107: Personal Care & Assistance course (i.e., in cases of leaves of absence, part-time students, etc.)
Assessment:
- Grading
- The Standard Academic and Career Grading Table is used for EASL 066 or ENGL 110, HCA 101, 102, 103, 104, 105,106, 107, EACS 155, 170, 156, 161, 165, FAM 180, and HSER 174.
- The Competency Based Grading Table is used for HCA 100, 108 and 109.
- To pass each of the following courses, students need to earn a minimum grade of 70%: HCA 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107
- To pass each of the following courses students need to earn a minimum grade of 60%: ENG 110, EASL 066, EACS 155, 156, 161, 165, 170, FAM 180 and HSER 174.
- In HCA 107, students must demonstrate competence in psychomotor skills in order to pass HCA 107 and progress to practice education courses. If a student is not successful in demonstrating competency upon the first attempt, they may attempt the skills test one additional time after individual remediation. If a student is unsuccessful on the second attempt, they are not eligible to pass HCA 107 and will be required to repeat this course.
- To receive credit in HCA 108 and HCA 109, students must demonstrate competency in the program outcomes identified on page 1 of this document and complete scheduled practicum shifts according to the requirement of the HCA Program Provincial Curriculum (2023).
Grading Table:
Other
Types of Assessments:
- Assessments may include written papers, small group projects and presentations, debate, case study, online and in person discussions/forums, in person and recorded or virtual simulation and/or psychomotor skill testing.
- Quizzes are completed online within the learning management system, LEARN, within the time frame as described in the course outline calendar. Students may have two attempts at each quiz with the highest mark being recorded in the gradebook.
- The Practice Appraisal Form (PAF) is an assessment document used in practice courses and is based on the HCA Program Learning Outcomes and their associated indicators. The PAF is used to provide an opportunity for student self-reflection, formal instructor feedback and guides the student and instructor in the collaboration of a student learning plan for success.
- Supplemental Assessment(s)
- A student may request a supplemental assessment if they earn under 70% on an assignment and they follow the guidelines below:
- Within 48 hours after the instructor posts marks, the student will provide the instructor with an email request, identifying the assignment they would like to redo.
- Applications for supplemental assessments are approved at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the Program Coordinator and/or School Chair.
- Students must have maintained an average grade of 70% or better in the course.
- The result of the supplemental assessment cannot exceed 70% and is used in calculation of the final grade.
- Supplemental assessments must be written within seven calendar days of the final examination schedule.
- A student may request a supplemental assessment if they earn under 70% on an assignment and they follow the guidelines below:
Attendance:
- Student attendance in class supports their progression toward meeting the course learning outcomes and contributes to the learning community as a whole. They will gain valuable insights and opportunities that would not be possible without the conversations and activities they will participate in. If a student finds themselves in a situation where they aren't able to get to class or will be late, they will need to contact the relevant instructor so that they can collaborate on a plan for continued student success. When students miss class, the chances of successfully meeting the learning outcomes may be reduced and/or prevent the student from passing the class.
- Students absent from any class or learning experience, for any reason, are responsible for the course material they have missed. As part of the plan for success, they may be required to make up missed assignments, activities, lab and/or practice education hours to successfully meet the learning outcomes. Absence from learning experiences may impact the student’s ability to meet the learning outcomes for that course and in turn, progression to the next semester.
- If 2 or more classes are missed, the relevant instructor will check in with the student to ensure they are set up with appropriate resources and to collaborate on a plan for success. Plans will be documented on record of advisement and/or learning plan forms.
- Written and competency/skill-based assessment schedules are shared with students at the beginning of the course in order for students to plan and organize themselves accordingly. If a student is absent from a written or competency/skill-based assessment for reasonable cause (e.g., illness, family emergency, adverse weather conditions, etc.), they may contact their instructor to determine if they are eligible to make-up the assessment at another time (please check the course outline for specific details). A physician's note for illness, or a note substantiating the family emergency, may be required prior to assess eligibility.
- A student who must be absent from a practice or simulated learning experience must notify the instructor at least one hour prior to the experience's scheduled time. Missed hours may be rescheduled if learning outcomes are not being met and/or if the student has exceeded the allowable absences as described in course outlines. Absence for reasons that are not deemed professional (i.e., vacation, personal choice) will be noted as "unsatisfactory" or "needs improvement" in the Practice Appraisal Form. Students missing more than 10% of a practice experience may be required to repeat the course or complete extra hours at an additional cost to the student.
- The School of Health and Human Services cannot undertake to provide substitute or "make up" learning experiences outside of regularly scheduled practice education courses when students have been absent, for any reason.
Professional Requirements:
- Students in the Health Care Assistant Diploma program shall:
- Acknowledge that Indigenous specific racism and colonialism exist and that students will integrate trauma-informed practice and work towards reconciliation of Indigenous health and wellness. (See also In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous- specific Racism and Discrimination in BC Health Care, 2020).
- Conduct themselves in an informed way to be inclusive, culturally safe, and always striving towards cultural humility. (See also Selkirk College Policy 6040: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity).
Other Regulations:
- Required Withdrawal (See Selkirk College Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)
- Breaches in confidentiality are grounds for dismissal from the HCA program.
- Students who compromise the safety of clients in practice courses will be required to withdraw from the HCA program.
- Probation (See Policy 8619 Student Probation and Policy 3400 Student Code of Conduct)
Hunter Training (CORE)
Category
The Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program is British Columbia’s hunter education program. The BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) operates the CORE Program on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations. The CORE course covers safe firearms handling, conservation, ethics, law & regulations, first aid & survival, and bird and animal identification. This course is required for BC residents 18+ years to obtain a BC Hunting Licence.
The CORE includes both a practical firearm handling test, and a written exam. We strongly encourage students to pre-read the manual as well as complete the chapter reviews for the greatest likelihood of passing examinations.
The course fee includes tuition and one exam attempt. Manuals and BCWF licence fees are extra.
Youth: BCWF allows children as young as 10 to take the course, however, we request that a paying adult accompany children under the age of 14 years as the days are long and the student may need assistance with reading and comprehension of course materials. Regardless of age, all students receive the same examination. Parents are not allowed to assist with examinations. The course reading and comprehension level is a minimum of grade eight and in English. (Access more information about reading and comprehension minimum of grade eight.)
Student Requirements
- Pick up manuals ahead of time to pre-read. Review the chapter tests to assess knowledge before course attendance.
- Photo ID is required to be presented at the start of the course.
- Upon successful completion of the course, students will be provided with the documentation that they then must submit to BCWF along with $30 to obtain their license.
- Students from outside BC must show proof of 6 months of residency to obtain a BC hunting licence.
* Note: The practical exam may be waived with proof of a successful Canadian Firearms Exam Course Report. (Please note: a PAL is no longer accepted as proof of passing the Firearms Course.)
Learn more about the BCWF CORE Hunter process.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
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Liberal Arts and Sciences - Diploma
Program at a Glance
Length
2 years
Credential
Diploma
School
Delivery Method
On Campus
Campus
Castlegar
Intake Dates
Fall
Winter
Spring
Contacts
University Arts & Sciences Admissions
Dylan Sargent
Overview
Explore the possibilities. Choose from over 100 fully transferable university courses in arts and sciences to match your interests and degree path.
You can take one course at a time or select a full two years’ worth of credits to transfer directly into three- and four-year university degree programs within BC, Canada and abroad.
Meet Your Goal
Use the Liberal Arts and Sciences Diploma Planning Worksheet to help you figure out which courses you need.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of an Associate of Arts or Liberal Arts Diploma program, learners will be able to:
- Explain terms, concepts and theories of the discipline(s)
- Read, write and communicate effectively and creatively across academic disciplines
- Ask informed questions to deepen the level of enquiry
- Use quantitative and qualitative evidence to support claims
- Research and analyze evidence from scholarly and professional publications
- Synthesize and summarize literature and data
- Demonstrate developing critical, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Use current and emerging technology
- Demonstrate collaborative skills in a multicultural environment
- Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in an academic environment
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, as outlined in Policy 8600: Pre-Admissions Basic Skills Assessment (College Readiness Tool CRT), and Policy 8611: Admissions, Applicants to the University Arts and Sciences Program must meet the following requirements to be considered fully qualified:
Academic
a) Students entering UAS courses, with the exceptions in 2- below, require at least 60% or better in English Studies 12, or equivalent. Students who do not meet this requirement must write the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test and achieve a minimum of level 4 to attain equivalency.
b) French 102, Spanish 102, and English 51 do not require B.C. English Studies 12 or equivalent as a prerequisite. However, students enrolled in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program wishing to take English 51 will be governed by the relevant policies and procedures of the International Education Program.
c) The English Studies 12 prerequisite may be waived for exceptional grade 12 students in the Transitions Program. Credit for transitions courses will be withheld until a grade of 60% or better in English Studies 12 is achieved.
d) Students whose first language is not English must fulfill the College’s English language proficiency requirement. See Policy 8611: Admissions.
e) Additional admission requirements may be necessary for particular certificate programs, diploma programs or associate degrees. Course prerequisites and program admission requirements are defined in the appendices at the end of this document, in the Selkirk College calendar, and on the College website www.selkirk.ca
f) Mature students must meet the English Studies 12 requirement and additional course requirements as specified in the college calendar.
Additional Requirements
- Students whose first language is not English must fulfill the college’s English language proficiency requirement. See Policy 8611: Admissions.
- Mature students must meet the English 12 requirement.
- If you are a student who lacks the admission requirements, you may still gain entry to the program by taking a combination of Academic Upgrading and university courses in your first year. This may extend the length of your program.
Graduation and Promotion
Selkirk College awards a Liberal Arts and Sciences Diploma to a student who completes at least sixty (60) credits of University Arts and Sciences courses with a “P” grade or better in each course, achieves a minimum GPA of 2.00, and whose course selection meets the following criteria:
- Two semester courses in first-year English.
- Six semester courses in Math, Science, or Computer Science at the 100 level or higher of which one must be a lab science. Geography 130 and Geology are considered lab sciences. Statistics, Math 180 and Math 181 all count toward this requirement.
- Six semester courses from second-year courses in University Arts and Sciences.
- A minimum of two additional courses from first- or second-year University Arts and Sciences.
- Up to a maximum of six courses may be from other subjects, as long as they are at the 100-level or higher and are transferable as per the BC Transfer Guide.
The following is a sample selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with an academic counsellor to discuss their course selection.
GRADUATION/CERTIFICATES
Diplomas
The School of University Arts and Science offers a number of diploma programs. Completion of the diploma program requires a student to complete at least sixty (60) credits of University Arts and Science courses in selected areas with a “P” grade or better in each course, and a minimum GPA of 2.00. The admission requirements, graduation requirements, and course of studies for each diploma program are defined in individual program pages in the Selkirk College calendar, and on the college website www.selkirk.ca
Courses
Program Courses
Term 1
Program Courses
Required Courses
ENGL110 - College Composition
ENGL 110 introduces students to the world of scholarly writing -- reading it, thinking about it, and producing it as academic researchers. Students will explore how professional and/or academic writers across disciplines communicate to a variety of audiences. Students will practice active reading, writing and critical thinking skills by conducting scholarly research on a topic. This course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to write effectively within academic contexts.
Prerequisites
English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 60 with a minimum grade of 60%
Credits
3.00
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options.
Take one (1) Lab Sciences 100-level course.
Take one (1) Math-Science 100-level course.
Take two (2) general elective 100-level courses.
See the UAS Courses by discipline page for course selections.
Term 2
Program Courses
Required Courses
ENGL111 - Introduction to Literature
ENGL 111 Introduction to Literature is about living more intensely. Rather than providing answers, literature prompts us to ask better questions of ourselves and each other. Drama, poetry, short stories, and novels will guide us in discussion, reflection, and writing about literature.
Prerequisites
English 110 with a minimum grade of 60%
Credits
3.00
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options.
Take two (2) Math-Science 100-level courses.
Take two (2) general elective 100-level courses.
See the UAS Courses by discipline page for course selections.
Term 3
Program Courses
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options.
Take one (1) Math-Science 100 or 200-level course.
Take three (3) General Elective 200-level course.
Take one (1) General Elective 100 or 200-level
See the UAS Courses by discipline page for course selections.
Term 4
Program Courses
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options.
Take one (1) Math-Science 100 or 200-level course.
Take three (3) General Elective 200-level course.
Take one (1) General Elective 100 or 200-level
See the UAS Courses by discipline page for course selections.
Tuition & Fees
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Policy
Effective Term:
Fall, Winter, SpringEffective Year:
20240801Advanced Standing:
A. ADVANCE CREDIT
1. Transfer credit in first and second year UAS courses will be given for equivalent courses taken in the last ten years (five years recommended for Biology) from an accredited post-secondary institution. All prerequisite courses require a minimum grade of 60%. Students who have completed such course(s) more than ten years earlier (five years recommended for Biology) require permission from the School Chair to receive transfer credit at Selkirk College.
B. PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA) Selkirk College Policy 8614 Advanced Standing: Course Challenge, and Transfer Credit.
1. Students may apply to prove their currency in an individual course by challenging the course(s) in question under the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process.
2. The School Chair in consultation with the appropriate faculty member(s) will decide whether a student may undertake a course challenge through PLA. Students should be aware that some universities may not accept credits received through the PLA process.
3. Students must apply for transfer credit or PLA in a timely manner so that they may register for the course in question if transfer credit(s) is denied or PLA is unsuccessful.
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Assessment:
a) Grading will be as defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612. The grading table applicable to each course will be identified on the course outline.
a) Students need to complete all the components of a course as indicated on the course outline. Students failing to meet this criterion will receive a maximum grade of 49 percent.
b) Courses with a lab/seminar and lecture may require passing both lecture and lab/seminar in order to pass the course. If this requirement applies to a course, the requirement will be noted in the course outline.
c) For some online courses, students must pass the final exam to receive a passing grade in the course regardless of their grade to date, and students who fail the final exam will receive a maximum grade of 49%. If this requirement applies to an online course, the requirement will be noted in the course outline.
d) If an assignment is not submitted by the due date identified on the course outline, the mark for the assignment could be reduced by as much as 100%. Students seeking an extension must consult with their instructors. It is the right of individual instructors to implement this policy. All instructors will outline their policies with respect to missed or late assignments in their current course outlines.
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Grading Table:
Standard Academic and Career Programs
Types of Assessments:
Types of Evaluations (i.e., exams, seminar assignments, essays, reports, group projects, presentations, demonstrations, etc.)
a) Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the respective course outline.
b) Exams, essays, projects, reports, assignments, and other evaluative activities are weighted and averaged as indicated in the respective course outline.
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Program Specific Regulations:
A. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM (Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism)
The School of University Arts and Sciences values true academic endeavour, and believes that evaluative events including examinations, essays, reports, and other assignments should honestly reflect student learning. All students are governed by Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with content of this policy and to seek clarification from an instructor when needed.
B. ACADEMIC PROGRESS (Promotion)
Students academic progress is governed by Policy 8615:
a) Students must meet all course prerequisites.
b) Students who are found to be without the required grade in the prerequisite course or who have not received permission from the instructor and School Chair may be withdrawn.
C. PROBATION (Policy 8619: Student Probation)
Students may be placed on academic probation, behavioural probation, or both in accordance with Policy 8619: Probation is not intended to be punitive; however, the conditions of the probation must be met to be removed from probation and failure to meet the conditions will have consequences that may include withdrawal from a course or program.
D. WITHDRAWING
Students may choose to, or be required to withdraw from, the course(s), the program or the College as per Selkirk College Policy 8616: Withdrawal. This policy governs procedures, deadlines, refunds, and the consequences of withdrawing.
E. APPEAL (Policy 8400: Student Appeals)
The educational process at Selkirk College incorporates the joint efforts of students and the services provided to the students by the institution. Although in most instances students and the College faculty, administration and staff cooperate during the learning process, Selkirk College recognizes that occasional disputes between students and the College can arise. To every extent possible, disagreements should be resolved through informal discussions between the parties involved. If this discussion does not bring resolution, the procedures outlined in Policy 8400 apply.
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Attendance:
1. Attendance at scheduled lectures, laboratories, field trips, seminars, tutorials, and examinations is mandatory.
2. Students absent from class for any reasons are responsible for the work they have missed. They must make up assignments as required, usually within two weeks of the missed class. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor when an absence is required.
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Other Regulations:
Examination Policy
a) Final examinations are held in most courses during the examination period at the end of each semester. The dates of the examination period are listed on the Selkirk College Website.
b) Students will not be permitted to write final examinations at alternate times unless there is a compelling reason. Examples of compelling reasons include: illness (documented), death in the family (documented), jury duty and traffic accident. Examples of non-compelling reasons: family vacation/reunion, previously arranged travel plans (e.g., seat sales).
c) Academic honesty is expected. Therefore, the following will not be tolerated during exams:
(i) Making use of any books, notes or materials other than those authorized by the examiners.
(ii) Communicating with other candidates.
(iii) Exposing written papers to the view of other candidates.
(iv) Leaving the examination room unescorted during an exam.
(v) Unauthorized use of cell phones or other electronic devices.
(vi) Disciplinary action would, at a minimum, result in the examination paper being given a grade of zero.
(vii) Supplemental examinations are not available for School of University Arts and Science courses.
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