University of Northern British Columbia

Course Details

Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health

Course Description

The Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health Certificate program is open to Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Child and Youth Care Graduates. Those with related Bachelor-level degrees may also be eligible to apply, subject to the approval of the Chair of School of Social Work. Those with a Master of Social Work or related Masters-level degree are also eligible to apply. The Certificate is designed for students who see to practice in the area of Aboriginal child and youth mental health with a focus on working in northern and remote communities. In particular, this Certificate will provide the education and skills necessary to work with children and youth who are experiencing significant mental health issues or are at high risk. The certificate consists of 18 credit hours of 500-level course work. Admission into the Certificate program is limited and requires the approval of the Chair of the School of Social Work . Students must establish their course of student with approval from the Chair of the School of Social Work. Students wishing to audit coursework in the Certificate program may do so subject to the approval of the Chair of School of Social Work and to UNBC admitting and auditing regulations and policies set out in the undergraduate academic calendar. Note: Courses taken for audit only do not earn academic credit. Students are required to undergo a criminal records search prior to being admitted. (Refer to Academic Regulation 19)

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

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Aboriginal Child and Youth Mental Health University of Northern British Columbia