Stó:lō Studies Certificate at University of the Fraser Valley

Programme overview

The UFV Stó:lõ Studies certificate program is an opportunity for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners to get immersed in the history, language, and culture of the Fraser Valley's Stó:lõ people. You can complete the UFV Stó:lõ Studies certificate as a stand-alone credential part-time over two years, or take it concurrently while earning a diploma or bachelor's degree.

Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: January, September | Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

As part of the curriculum, you complete courses in the Halq'eméylem language, Stó:lõ Nation development and history, Stó:lõ traditional ways of healing, Stó:lõ communication and worldview, and Stó:lõ social structure. It also provides an excellent professional development opportunity for current and future teachers, social workers, or community services providers working with Indigenous communities.

Career pathways

Indigenous people are Canada's fastest-growing demographic. According to Statistics Canada, they currently accounts for 4.9% of the Canadian population.

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Application information

Entry requirements

B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or minimum 19 years of age before the first day of classes. Applicants must meet the Entry-level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar. This certificate is intended for students who wish to complete it at the same time as they pursue another program. Students must ensure that they meet course prerequisites.

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.

UFV has three semesters: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Summer (May to August; two sessions, May-June and July-August). Some programs accept new students only at specific times (for example Fall only); others accept students in all semesters.

Domestic applicants: programs with continuous application accept applications any time; programs with specific intakes accept applications for set start dates only, listed on the programs open for application page.

International applicants: application period for Fall (Sept to Dec) is Oct 1 to June 1, for Winter (Jan to Apr) is May 1 to Nov 1, and for Summer (May to Aug) is Oct 1 to March 1. Tuition deposit deadlines are June 15 (Fall), Nov 15 (Winter) and Mar 15 (Summer). Some programs may close early due to high demand.

Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC. Grade 12 students graduating in June may apply for continuous-application programs starting October 1 of their grade 12 year; final high school grades for Fall are due by August 3. The application fee is paid by credit card when applying, or by debit card or cheque at the Office of the Registrar on any campus.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufv.ca/admissions/apply/

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