Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Studies
E'yemstexw te shxwlalis ye ts'elhxwelmexw t'ot elexw teli ye selyo'lexwetset
Strengthening Family Spirit: learning from our elders
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Is it your dream to work with Aboriginal children, youth and families?
Are you already working in the community and want to further your education?
Douglas College's Child, Family & Community Studies (CFCS) Aboriginal stream can help you do both.
Program Highlights
This unique, 16.5 -credit stream allows you to:
- learn directly from First Nations and Métis elders from different territories
- study part-time while you work
- get hands-on learning with a 145-hour practicum in the field
How does it work?
The CFCS Aboriginal Stream offers four courses and a practicum. You can earn credits toward these programs:
- Child and Youth Care Diploma
- Classroom and Community Support Program
- Early Childhood Education Certificate
Innovative learning
Courses are taught by First Nations and Métis faculty with elders' support - read their biographies here. Courses have been developed with the guidance of our partners at Vancouver Native Health, Elders and our Advisory Circle members. For detailed course descriptions, see the College Calendar.
Stream Admission Requirements
In order to apply to the CFCS Aboriginal stream, you must:
- Meet the Douglas College General Admission Requirements.
- Complete grade 12 English (minimum "C" grade) or equivalent. If you need to strengthen your reading and writing skills the College can help you develop a plan to do this.
- complete volunteer or work experience. The number of hours required ranges from 50-100 depending on the program you are interested in. If you have not yet done this, find a community setting where you can volunteer.
More information
- See the College Calendar for program details
- Contact the Instructional Facilitator, Wendy Sashikata at 604 527 5612 or email at sashikataw@douglas.bc.ca.