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Diploma in First Nations Language at University of Northern British Columbia

University of Northern British Columbia, Canada

Programme overview

A diploma for individuals pursuing a concentrated program in a particular First Nations language, including those who do not wish to commit to a full Bachelor's major and people working in Aboriginal education. It offers flexible scheduling, a progression mechanism and a short-term exit or pathway into the bachelor's program.

Faculty: Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities  |  Department: First Nations Studies  |  Duration: 30 credit hours beyond the certificate (60 credit hours in total)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Ten courses (30 credit hours): two First Nations Language courses, Introduction to Linguistics, three courses on the structure of First Nations languages, two First Nations Language Mentoring/Advanced Immersion courses and two First Nations Studies courses.

Career pathways

Aboriginal education and language work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Builds on a First Nations language certificate; up to 30 credit hours from other institutions may be applied.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate application fee: CAD 76.50 for domestic applicants and CAD 153.00 for international applicants, non-refundable and paid at submission online or through the Cashier's Office.

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