Child and Youth Care First Nations Diploma at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

The Child and Youth Care First Nations program provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with individuals, their families and small groups across a variety of practice settings which provide support to First Nations children, youths and their families. The program reflects the needs of First Nations peoples and is continually developing with involvement from the First Nations communities of the Cowichan area, as well as from the First Nations students who bring the teachings of their communities into

Faculty: Indigenous | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Child Development I, Child Development II, Practicum I: Preparation & Intro to CYC Professional Practice, Practicum II: Introduction to Professional CYC Practice, Fundamentals of Change, Elder Teachings in Child and Youth Care, Communicating with Children, Practicum III & Professional Foundations for Child and Youth Care.

Career pathways

Graduates from the program are prepared for the general practice of child and youth care work in community settings with both First Nations and non-First Nations children, youths and their families.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General admission requirements apply.; English 12 with minimum “C” grade or equivalent.; Resume describing the applicant’s education and employment background.; Two completed reference forms. Blank forms will be mailed to applicant upon receipt of application.; An interview, following receipt of the above items.; Notes on Admission; Criminal Record Check. Fieldwork and/or practicums will require a satisfactory criminal record check prior to placement. Criminal Record Checks are requested through VIU. The Registration Centre at VIU will contact prospective students by mail regarding the requirements for a Criminal Record Check. Criminal Record Checks are processed through the Ministry according to the Criminal Records Review Act. A check completed through the RCMP is not sufficient to meet the requirements of the Act.; Electives must be approved by the CYC First Nations Coordinator in...

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

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

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

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