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Family & Community Counselling Diploma
Program Description
The Family and Community Counselling Diploma Program offers specialized training for delivering personal counselling and social services within the cultural values and beliefs of Indigenous community. Students are encouraged to understand their history, and to integrate traditional knowledge and skills into their practice.
After completing the Family & Counselling Diploma Program, learners can apply to the Diploma program. The program is 11 months, which includes a 200 hour practicum placement in the Social Services field. Students continue to learn from an Indigenous worldview and develop advanced critical thinking in social welfare and counselling skills. Students are strongly encouraged to continue practicing self-care and become more self-aware as a helper or an ally to Indigenous, Metis, or Inuit Peoples.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Family & Community Counselling Diploma, learners will be proficient in the following areas:
1. Introduction to special areas of interest include child welfare, recovery from substance abuse, and intervening in traumatic situations that affect Indigenous families
2. Able to deliver social services within the cultural values and beliefs of the Indigenous Community
3.Get real-world experience before you graduate during a practicum placement.
Upgrade your career through personal and professional development courses in Indigenous Counselling, Accessibility, Wellness and Reconciliation.
Occupation upon Completion
Our graduates find jobs with different employers including Children & Family Service agencies, Community Health Agencies, First Nation communities, or provincial agencies. Various positions may include:
- Case Manager
- Mental Health and Addictions Worker
- Crisis Support Counsellor
- Family Violence Support Worker
The Family and Community Counselling Diploma can transfer to the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology’s Bachelor of Social Work program.
Program Summary
This program is Full-time, Monday to Friday
11 Months
Get your certificate in less than 1 year
Real-world experience
200-hour practicum placement in the Social Services field.
39 Credits
Transferable credits to university
High Demand
Career with high demand & salaries
Course Descriptions
Term 1 – September
Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
ENG 210 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
FCC 210 | Social Work Practice | 3 |
FCC 230 | Legal Advocacy | 3 |
FCC 235 | Recovery and Rehabilitation | 3 |
FCC 265 | Mental Health | 3 |
Term 2 – January
Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
FCC 220 | Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 |
FCC 225 | Issues in Counselling | 3 |
FCC 240 | Child Welfare | 3 |
FCC 245 | Crisis Support Counselling | 3 |
FCC 260 | Ableism / Disability | 3 |
Term 3 – April
Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
FCC 250 | FCC Practicum | 6 |
Admission Requirements, Fees & Tuition
High School Applicants
Mature Applicants
Tuition and Fees
- Graduated from NEC’s Family and Community Counselling Certificate Program a minimum of “C” grade average (GPA 2.0)
- English 110 with “C” grade or higher
- FCC 150 with “B” grade or higher
- Interview with Program Manager
- Graduated from NEC’s Family and Community Counselling Certificate Program a minimum of “C” grade average (GPA 2.0)
- English 110 with “C” grade or higher
- FCC 150 with “B” grade or higher
- Interview with Program Manager
Tuition: | $5,950.00 |
Fees: | $150.00 |
Books: | $961.00 |
UPass: | $451.00 |
Total Cost: | $7,512.00 |
The sooner you apply, the better your chances of getting the fully funded program
Apply now for Winter Intake 2023
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