Academic Advising Centre
This guide has been prepared with the information you need to successfully register for your first year at UFV. Please review the information provided on this page thoroughly before contacting your academic advisor with questions.
This one-year, 31-credit program prepares students to work with children and adults with diverse abilities. Under the supervision of classroom teachers, graduates work in schools as Education Assistants to support students’ academic goals, address behavioural issues, and assist with personal care. Working in community and residential settings, graduates work with clients to develop and facilitate goals that increase community inclusion and support daily living activities.
The program can be taken on a full- or part-time basis. Part-time students may enroll in any available program course provided they meet the stated prerequisite and there is space. Part-time students may not be able to access all required courses in sequence. Qualifying Studies students and students in other programs may be able to enroll in some required courses if they meet the stated prerequisite and there is space.
Some credits are applicable to the Social Service Worker diploma program. Consultation with an Academic Advisor is recommended.
Assessment of prior learning is available for qualified students.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
CMNS 125 |
Communicating Professionally to Academic and Workplace Audiences |
3 |
|
or ENGL 105 |
Academic Writing |
|
|
SOWK 110 |
Introduction to Social Work and Human Services |
3 |
|
HSER 120 |
Interpersonal Communications for Human Services |
3 |
|
HSER 190 |
Introduction to Community and School Support |
3 |
|
HSER 192 |
Supporting Students in Schools |
3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
HSER 131 |
Practicum |
7 |
|
HSER 194 |
Education Assistants and Inclusive Schools |
3 |
|
HSER 195 |
Relationships and the Community |
3 |
|
SOWK 225 |
Human Behaviour and the Social Environment |
3 |
|
or PSYC 250 |
Introduction to Developmental Psychology |
You can access a list of all approved and required courses for your program in two ways:
First time using MyGRADplan?
Visit MyGRADplan website to get login instructions and review tutorials. Specifically, you will want to learn about the 'What if' and 'Look ahead' features as they will be most helpful in your course planning.
Pick
4-5 courses per semester
Expect
15 hours per week in class
And at least
15 hours per week
for homework
You may take this program part-time, but this will create a delay in practicum and graduation.
As part of the program, you also have one practicum to complete:
Note: You must complete prerequisites and submit the required documents to take practicum.
Questions about the practicum?
Visit the student practicum page or email hserinfo@ufv.ca.
Note: HSER and SOWK courses are only offered certain semesters.
| Fall (Sept-Dec) | Credits |
|---|---|
|
ENGL 105 or CMNS 125 |
3 |
|
SOWK 110 |
3 |
|
HSER 120 |
3 |
|
HSER 190 |
3 |
|
HSER 192 |
3 |
|
Total credits |
15 |
| Winter (Jan-Apr) | Credits |
|---|---|
|
HSER 131 (Practicum) |
7 |
|
HSER 194 |
3 |
|
HSER 195 |
3 |
|
SOWK 225/PSYC 250 |
3 |
|
Total credits |
16 |
Practicum orientation is held in June. If you do not receive an invitation, please email hserinfo@ufv.ca.
The School of Social Work and Human Services will also have a welcome gathering in the fall for your specific program. An invitation will be sent to your UFV student email.
Make sure to check your UFV student email regularly for updates.
Book an appointment with an academic advisor or email your questions to advising@ufv.ca.
If you are starting in the fall, book your next appointment prior to the winter registration (October).