Family & Community Counselling Certificate

Program Description

The Family and Community Counselling program offers specialized training for delivering personal counselling and social services within the cultural values and beliefs of Indigenous community. Students are encouraged to understand their history, and to integrate traditional knowledge and skills into their practice

The Family & Community Counselling Certificate (FCCC) Program is 11 months of study or a total of 39 credits, which includes a 200-hour practicum placement in the Social Services field.

Explore the issue of power and oppression based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, race, and culture. You’ll develop the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for an entry-level position focusing on the relationship between client problems and public issues, and the promoting of social justice and human well-being.

Upon completion of this certificate, you can apply to the Family and Community Counseling Diploma Program at NEC.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Introduction to Psychology and Trauma Counselling

2. Develop skills Building and Program Planning

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

If you are interested in being a positive force in the lives of those around you, FCCC is a great option to start your career!

Classes start on January & September 2023, in Vancouver B.C.

Occupation upon Completion

FCCC graduates can apply to the Family and Community Counseling Diploma Program at NEC.

Upon completion learners can find employment in the Social Services field. Various positions may include:

Outreach worker
Shelter/safehouse/residential worker
Community support worker

Program Summary

This program is Full-time, Monday to Friday

Course Descriptions

Term 1 – September

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
ENG 110	English Composition	3
FCC 105	Basic Counselling Skills	3
SOC 110	Family Dynamics	3
PSY 120	Traditional Health Practices	3
FCC 115	Interpersonal Communications	3

Term 2 – January

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
FCC 110	Human Development I	3
FCC 135	Capacity Building and Program Planning	3
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSY 140	Introduction to Trauma Counselling	6

Term 3 – April

Course Code	Course Name	Credits
FCC 120	Human Development II (Intensive)	3
FCC 150	FCC Practicum	6

Admission Requirements, Fees & Tuition

High School Applicants

Mature Applicants

Tuition and Fees

Successful completion of the FCC Certificate or similar program with a “C” or 60% average or higher.
Successful completion of ENG 110 with “C” grade or higher.
Successful completion of FCC 150 with a “B” grade or higher.

18 years old or older
Literacy Assessment
Letter of Intent
2 reference letters

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)	$1,303.70
*Laptop (w/tax - optional)	$1,050.00
*Backpack (w/tax – optional)	$85.05
TOTAL:	$7,909.00
TOTAL:(with laptop & backpack)	8,959.70

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