Comments about Native Child and Family Services Ontario College Diploma - At the institution - Thunder Bay - Ontario
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Objectives
Native Child and Family Services Program will prepare graduates to work in a challenging, and dynamic environment reflecting the demands and changing trends in Aboriginal communities and Nations. The new 2-year program is congruent with individual family and community needs and current legislation. Graduates will continue to be exposed to a holistic approach to learning and human service training. Graduates will take to their employment a respect for, connection with, and understanding of traditions, values and beliefs of the community. They will be prepared to work in an intercultural, multilingual society where they can use all of their acquired knowledge, skills and experience to support families in the field of Child Welfare.
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Practical experience
There is also a co-op component associated with this program.
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Academic title
Native Child and Family Services Ontario College Diploma
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Course description
First Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 021 Communication Fundamentals I 3
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CS 007 Persuasive Writing 3
HU 024 Historical Impacts of Colonialism on Indigenous Communities 3
NC 101 Aboriginal Languages I 3
NC 102 Introduction to Human Services 3
NC 103 Child Welfare I 3
MC 110 Microcomputer Applications I 3
Total 18
Second Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 031 Communication Fundamentals II 3
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General Education Elective (if student has taken CS007) 3
NC 201 Aboriginal Languages II 3
NC 202 Human Services II 3
NC 203 Establishing Partnerships with First Nations 3
NC 205 Field Placement I 14
PY 063 Child and Youth Developmental Psychology 3
Total 29
Third Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 330 Professional Communications 3
NC 303 Advanced Seminar 3
NC 304 Working with Families 3
NC 305 Child Welfare II 3
NC 306 Contemporary Aboriginal Society 3
General Education Elective 3
Total 18
Fourth Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
NC 401 Cultural Competency in Aboriginal Child Welfare 3
NC 402 Field Placement Seminar 3
NC 403 Field Placement II 28
Total 34
Fifth Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
NC 550 Co-op Placement (optional 16 weeks x 35 hours/week) 34
Total 34
