Native Education

Family and Community Counselling Diploma

The Family and Community Counselling Diploma Program provides specialized training for individuals seeking to provide personal counselling and social services within Indigenous communities while respecting their cultural values and beliefs. Students are encouraged to explore their history and incorporate traditional knowledge and skills into their practice.

Upon completion of the program, graduates can apply for the 11-month Diploma program, which includes a 200-hour practicum in the Social Services field. Emphasizing an Indigenous worldview, students further develop critical thinking in social welfare and counselling, while also focusing on self-care and increasing self-awareness as helpers or allies to Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit Peoples.

Admission Requirements

High School Applicants
Mature Applicants
Tuition and Fees
  • Graduated from NEC’s Family and Community Counselling Certificate Program a minimum of “C” grade average (GPA 2.0)
  • English 110 with “C” grade or higher
  • FCC 150 with “B” grade or higher
  • Interview with Program Manager
  • 18 years old or older
  • Graduated from NEC’s Family and Community Counselling Certificate Program a minimum of “C” grade average (GPA 2.0)
  • English 110 with “C” grade or higher
  • FCC 150 with “B” grade or higher
  • Interview with Program Manager

 

Program Tuition: $5,950.00 
Registration: $75.00 
Graduation: $30.00 
Student Association: $30.00 
Student Record and Student Card Fee: $15.00 
Transportation – Upass $506.00 
*Books & Supplies (w/tax) $1,112.00 
*Laptop (w/tax - optional) $1,050.00 
*Backpack (w/tax – optional) $85.05 
TOTAL: $7,718.00 
TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack) $8,853.05 

Career Path

Our graduates find jobs with different employers including Children & Family Service agencies, Community Health Agencies, First Nation communities, or provincial agencies. Various positions may include:

  • Case Manager
  • Mental Health and Addictions Worker
  • Crisis Support Counsellor
  • Family Violence Support Worker

The Family and Community Counselling Diploma can transfer to the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology’s Bachelor of Social Work program.

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scholarships are available for Indigenous Peoples, Canadian citizens and permanent residents

Transferable credits to university

FCC-C graduates may further their post-secondary studies through block credit transfer agreements with our academic partners. Transferable credits: 39

Gain skills in real-world experience

Graduates of this program leave with skills that will improve your resume and therefore better job opportunities.

200-hour practicum placement in the Social Services field.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Family & Community Counselling Diploma, learners will be proficient in the following areas:

Introduction to special areas of interest include child welfare, recovery from substance abuse, and intervening in traumatic situations that affect Indigenous families

Able to deliver social services within the cultural values and beliefs of the Indigenous Community

Get real-world experience before you graduate during a practicum placement.

Course Descriptions

Term 1 – September

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

ENG 210

Academic Writing and Research

3

FCC 210

Social Work Practice

3

FCC 230

Legal Advocacy

3

FCC 235

Recovery and Rehabilitation

3

FCC 265

Mental Health

3
Term 2 – January

Course Code

Course Name 

Credits

FCC 220

Introduction to Social Welfare

3

FCC 225

Issues in Counselling

3

FCC 240

Child Welfare

3

FCC 245

Crisis Support Counselling

3

FCC 260

Ableism / Disability

3
Term 3 – April

Course Code

Course Name 

Credits

FCC 250

FCC Practicum

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