Comments about Diploma in First Nations Community Studies - At the institution - Victoria - British Columbia
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Objectives
Get started in becoming a leader in your community and gain an in-depth understanding of Aboriginal culture and tradition. The First Nations Community Studies program is an exciting two-year (16-month) diploma program that provides you with knowledge and skills to pursue a career that involves leadership in Aboriginal communities.
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Academic title
Diploma in First Nation Community Studies
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Course description
Year 1
Academic Term 1 (Fall) Credits
ANTH 104
Introduction to Anthropology 3.0
ENGL 150
English Composition 3.0
FNCS 104
Indigenous Ways of Learning 3.0
FNCS 111
Circle Seminar 1 1.0
FNCS 116
Indigenous Studies in Canada 1 3.0
One 1st or 2nd year University Transfer elective 3.0
Total Credits 16.0
Academic Term 2 (Winter) Credits
ENGL 164
First Nations Literature 3.0
FNCS 112
Circle Seminar 2 1.0
FNCS 117
Indigenous Studies in Canada 2 3.0
FNCS 220
First Nations Art Studies 3.0
SOC 106
First Nations (Canada Present) 3.0
One 1st or 2nd year University Transfer elective 3.0
Total Credits 16.0
Year 2
Academic Term 3 (Fall) Credits
CRIM 135
First Nations and Justice 3.0
FNCS 211
Circle Seminar 3 1.0
HIST 214
BC History 3.0
SOC 230
Aboriginal Research Methodology 3.0
One (1) 1st or 2nd year University Transfer elective 3.0
One (1) of:
FNCS 243
Comparative Indigenous Issues 3.0
or
FNCS 244
Language Revitalization 3.0
Total Credits 16.0
Academic Term 4 (Winter) Credits
FNCS 204
Special Individual Projects 3.0
FNCS 212
Circle Seminar 4 1.0
FNCS 232
Indigenous Political Science 3.0
FNCS 234
Language and Land 3.0
One 1st or 2nd year University Transfer elective 3.0
One (1) of:
FNCS 241
Gender Roles in FN Communities 3.0
FNCS 242
First Nations & the Environment 3.0
Total Credits 16.0
You must complete four (4) electives as part of the program. These electives can be any first or second year university transfer courses, and can be taken any time during the program, including during the spring or summer semesters. If relevant, you may use transfer credit or Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit toward elective requirements. You will be coached and encouraged to choose electives that help you meet your personal educational goals.
To qualify for the Diploma in First Nations Community Studies, you must successfully complete all program courses, including four (4) university transferable electives, with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
