Family & Community Counselling Diploma

Credential: Diploma  Ι  Credits: 36.0  Ι  Offered: September to July

Program Description

In this diploma program, learners prepare to either advocate or deliver social service programs that help Indigenous people navigate through the social welfare or legal systems.  From an Indigenous perspective, learners apply their critical thinking and self-awareness skills to understand how to best support families with overcoming barriers in child welfare, substance abuse, or other traumatic situations.

Career Path

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

 

University Transfer

The Family and Community Counselling Diploma can transfer to the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in the Bachelor of Social Work program.

Program Summary

Length:

11 months

Offered:

September to July

Credits:

36.0

Credential:

Diploma

Format:

Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm

Practicum:

200 hours

Transferability:

50 Block Credit Transfer to NVIT
 

Admission Requirements

  

How to Apply
Prerequisites
  • 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
  

In-Person: 235 East 5th Avenue, Vancouver BC. (We are located just off Main Street)

By Fax: Fax your application to our admissions office at (604) 873-1440

Online: Complete and submit your Online Application

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Course Schedule

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

Tuition & Fees

Tuition:

$5,950.00

Fees:

$150.00

Books:

$890.00

UPass:

$451.00

Total Cost:

$7,441.00

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.


For more information, contact:

Admissions Department
(604) 873-3772 Ext. 328
[email protected]