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These programs offer the second year of specialized training in human services, equipping students for careers across diverse interdisciplinary environments. Your client population will vary based on the diploma specialization you select:
Child & Youth Care (CYC)
Social Service Work (SSW)
Early Childhood Care & Education (Infant & Toddler)
Field placements with community organizations strengthen your practical understanding of collaborative relationships, provide real-world experience in interpersonal dynamics, and reveal job prospects within your chosen client demographic.
Advance your competencies to better support individuals in your community through this compassionate vocation. Develop expertise, build self-assurance, and refine your analytical abilities.
Selkirk College's Admission Requirements:
Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
Human Service Diploma Academic Admission Requirements
Completion of English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or higher or minimum of LPI level 4
Applicants who have previously completed a related certificate and are returning for entry into the second year of a Human Services Diploma are required to provide evidence of completion of a certificate in ECCE, EACSW, SSW or equivalent within the last five years. Acceptance for those who graduated prior to five years will be based on evidence of work in the human service field and/or professional development.
Applicants with 30 university transfer credits related to human services work, work experience in a related field, and the personal suitability requirements of the certificate programs will be considered for entry into the second year of a Human Services diploma on an individual basis.
Submission of a TOEFL score of IBT 80 or better; or
Submission of an IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5 or better; or
Submission of an acceptable score on the Language Proficiency Index score of 4 or better.