Requirements
Indigenous Human Services Career Access Program
Admission requirements
This program is open to people of Aboriginal ancestry. Camosun College welcomes 700 Aboriginal students each year. Camosun recognizes all Aboriginal students who are descendants of Indigenous peoples of what is now called North America including status and non-status Indians, Métis, Inuit and Native Americans.
When you apply you need to:
- submit proof of a letter grade of “C” or higher in English 10 or ENGL 033 or assessment.
If you’re missing some prerequisites, don’t worry! Alternative secondary school prerequisites and general upgrading are available right here at Camosun College. There are many options for you to consider:
Notes:
- Attendance at a program information session is highly recommended.
- Although it is not a requirement for this program, students may find a home computer beneficial for their studies.
- Upon entry in the program, you are advised to have basic computer literacy including experience with keyboarding and basic internet search and email skills.
- A TB skin test, Hepatitis B and flu vaccination are highly recommended for students who take the Indigenous Family Support Program or the Community Mental Health Program and are available at local health clinics or through a physician.
Participation requirements
- Students will be required to attend an orientation on the first day of class or risk losing their seat in the program.
- Due to new legislation that came into effect January 2011, every registered student who has
practicum/clinical placement involving work with children and/or vulnerable adults must undergo a Criminal Record Check (CRC) through the Criminal Record Review Program. A new process is presently being developed. Students will also be informed of the new process during program information sessions. Any CRC done outside the college will NOT be accepted and will result in additional cost to the student.
Completion requirements
Students must successfully complete BEST 041, HLTH 111 and HLTH 112, IFS 100, IFS 118, IFS 119 with a cumulative GPA of 2.0, and in Semester 3 successfully meet course completion requirements* in their chosen program, to qualify for the credential.
* Some courses in Semester 3 require the student to receive a minimum of a C or C+ in each course in order to be considered a successful completion. Students should refer to the Program Completion Requirements for their destination program of choice to verify the completion requirements.
