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This program is offered by the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology through First Nations and Inuit Education.
This 30-credit program is designed to provide Aboriginal school personnel advisers with a training program which will enable them to learn about the principles and practice of personnel services as generally applied in educational settings, to help Aboriginal student personnel advisers develop their personal skills, and to modify or adapt their services and the content to best suit the cultural and educational needs of Aboriginal students; to encourage Aboriginal student personnel advisers to take leadership in developing educational programs which address the social needs of their communities, to upgrade their academic qualifications and professional development; and to develop and make available, in English and the languages of instruction, collections of professional and scholarly knowledge about students' needs, and services in First Nations and Inuit communities.
Bearers of this Certificate will be qualified to work as Educational and School Personnel Advisers within the employ of an Aboriginal educational authority.
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
9 credits selected from the list below or any other suitable course approved by the Program Coordinator.
Registration in EDEM 202, EDKP 204 or any other courses offered by departments other than Educational and Counselling Psychology, or in other programs of this Department is dependent on availability (e.g., through a concurrently offered program) or through an arrangement made with that department or program. The Program Coordinator will attempt to make these contacts whenever required.
| EDEM 202 | (3) | Native Family Dynamics & Supporting Institutions |
| EDKP 204 | (3) | Health Education |
| EDPC 206 | (3) | Group Leadership Skills |
| EDPC 207 | (3) | Aboriginal Adolescent Development |
| EDPC 211 | (3) | Special Topics in Student Personnel Services |
| EDPI 211 | (3) | Social and Emotional Development |
Admission to Certificate in First Nations and Inuit Student Personnel Services
Admission to Certificate in First Nations and Inuit Student Personnel Services
- Speak, read, and write fluently the language of instruction as agreed upon between First Nations and Inuit Education and the contracting school board.
- Hold a student adviser position in an Aboriginal community. This may be a new appointment concurrent with registration in the program. The position must be sufficient to meet the practicum requirements of the program.
- Be recommended by the local education authority.
- Be at least 21 years of age (except for special permission). By this means students will qualify for admission as Mature Students under 苹果淫院 regulations, and thereby not be required to have a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC).
- Be recommended and selected by the school administration in collaboration with 苹果淫院 personnel.
The right of final decision for acceptance of candidates rests with 苹果淫院.
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Faculty of Education—2010-2011 (last updated Apr. 22, 2010) (disclaimer)
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Faculty of Education—2010-2011 (last updated Apr. 22, 2010) (disclaimer)