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Social Work and Human Services
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Health and Human Services certificate
Health and Human Services is a large and growing field. Programs are offered in this field at UFV and elsewhere in disciplines such as nursing, social work, dental hygiene, kinesiology and physical education, early childhood education, and child and youth care. The certificate program will provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the challenges and opportunities available in this demanding and dynamic field.
Health and Human Services students enter at the Grade 11 level and complete both high school and a one-year UFV Health and Human Services certificate over two and a half years.
Location
This program is jointly operated by UFV and School District #34 (Abbotsford). Phone 604-504-4618, or see abbotsfordcareerprograms.com.
Program outline
In addition to the courses listed below, students are also encouraged to complete the entrance requirements for any subsequent programs they may wish to take.
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| RSS 098 |
Introduction to Reading, Writing, and Study Skills |
3 |
| HHS 100 |
Introduction to the Health and Human Services Field |
4 |
| HSER 120 |
Introduction to Interpersonal Communications
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3 |
| KPE 160 |
Contemporary Health Issues |
3 |
| ECE 160 |
Introduction to Disabilities |
3 |
| CIS 100 |
Introduction to Computer Information Systems
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3 |
| SOC 101 |
Introductory Sociology
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3 |
| PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology I
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3 |
| ENGL 105 |
Academic Writing
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3 |
| or CMNS 155 |
Introduction to Workplace and Academic Communication |
3 |
| HSER 160 |
Introduction to Gerontology |
3 |
Course listings
For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.
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