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The Human Services Diploma builds on knowledge and skils learned through the Human Services certificate. Focusing on courses in community support, education assistance, social services or behaviour interventionism, students will be able to integrate theory with practical experience in the community through a practicum. 

Human Services Diploma (NIC)

North Island College

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1. Complete one of (within the last five years):
    - NIC's Education Assistant/Community Support Certificate (C in each course)
    - NIC's Education Assistant/Community Support Certificate - Indigenous Focus (C in each course)
    - Equivalent Human Services Certificate with at least a "C" grade in each course

Note: if your credential is older than 5 years or from another institution, you are required to have a minimum "C" grade in each course.

Academic Admission Requirement


1. If your credential is older than 5 years or from another institution you must provide: 
    - 20 volunteer hours
    - Signed Professional Reference Form 
    - Signed human services requisite skills and abilities form
    - 300-word letter of intent of reasons for entering the program and career goals



Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. After being accepted into the program and before classes begin, you will be required to:
    - Attend a mandatory group information session
    - Hold a Standard First Aid Certification with CPR Level C (must remain valid to the end of the program)
    - Submit a Criminal Record Check permission form (see Intake Package for details)
    - Complete a Personal Immunization form (must be validated by the public health nurse at your local health unit)

Admission Advice

Applications may be submitted starting 11 months before the intended program start date. Early application is recommended. Applications are open on the first business day in October. Students are accepted on a first applied, first qualified basis. Early application is encouraged.

Verify dates and deadlines directly with NIC.

Human Services Diploma (NIC)

North Island College

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