The Non-degree in Human Service Work Diploma at
Okanagan College
is a
1
year
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Okanagan College is a public college located in British Columbia, Canada. It offers a wide range of programs and courses across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, health, and technology. The college is known for its commitment to student success and providing practical, hands-on learning experiences. It has modern facilities, experienced faculty, and strong industry connections to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed for their future careers.
Learn how to build and maintain healthy relationships, communicate effectively and increase inclusion for vulnerable individuals within your community.
📖Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 1 PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology: Basic Processes HSW 100 - Professional Skills for Human Service Work HSW 107 - Introduction to Mental Health HSW 111 - Interpersonal Relationships HSW 114 - Families SOCW 200A - An Introduction to Social Work Practice Students must also complete one of the following courses: ENGL 100 - University Writing ENGL 150 - Critical Writing and Reading: Poetry and Drama ENGL 151 - Critical Writing and Reading: Short Fiction and the Novel ENGL 153 - Critical Writing and Reading: Narrative Semester 2 PSYC 121 - Introduction to Psychology: Personal Functioning HSW 102 - Augmentative Communication HSW 106 - Practicum Preparation I HSW 108 - Health Care Skills HSW 122 - Emotional Support HSW 124 - Supporting Positive Change Notes: PSYC 111 and PSYC 121 are prerequisites for PSYC 220 Intersession HSW 130 - Practicum I Year 2 Semester 3 HSW 205 - Groups HSW 211 - Politics and Perspectives on Inclusion Students must also complete one of the following courses: PSYC 220 - Lifespan Development Or SOCW 355 - Human Development Semester 4 SOCW 200B - An Introduction to Social Welfare in Canada HSW 206 - Practicum Preparation II HSW 210 - Introduction to Child and Youth Mental Health HSW 220 - Principles of HSW Practice Intersession HSW 230 - Practicum II
Okanagan College is a leading public college located in British Columbia, Canada. With a history dating back to 1963, the college offers a wide range of programs in diverse fields such as arts, sciences, business, health, and technology. It prides itself on providing quality education through experienced faculty, modern facilities, and a supportive learning environment. Okanagan College focuses on hands-on, experiential learning, equipping students with practical skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers. The college also maintains strong industry connections, offering valuable networking opportunities and co-op placements to enhance students' employability.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
English Language Certificate
Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
Your Passport Copy
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
