Build on your Human Services certificate and gain knowledge and skills to work in human service agencies providing community support, education assistance, social services and behavior interventionism. You will make employer connections and gain practical skills as you participate in workplace practicums, community-based partnerships and research opportunities.
Program Highlights
NIC's human services department and its programs are part of a provincial network that ensures not only high-quality instruction and programming, but also transferability throughout the province. The program has links with Vancouver Island University, Camosun College and the University of Victoria through a Vancouver Island Collaborative Agreement, which fosters collaboration related to post-secondary education and training needs throughout the region. The human services department at NIC also works closely with community agencies to ensure that course content is current, relevant, and valued by employers in the field.
During the diploma program, you can choose from a variety of university transfer courses, including but not limited to criminology, sociology, psychology, women's studies, First Nations studies and equity and social justice.
Career Opportunities
The Human Services diploma prepares you for employment in human services agencies that require two years of education and training.
If you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree, the Human Services diploma may provide you with transfer credit toward education, social work or child and youth care programs in the province. If you are planning to continue on to a university degree program, speak with an educational advisor to ensure your elective choices are transferable.