This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.
The Youth & Family Support Worker Certificate is designed to familiarize students with the ability to recognize symptoms associated with the most frequently encountered issues in children and adolescents today. Evidence-based methods of cognitive and behavioural interventions will be reviewed and practiced in case studies.
Note: This program is not eligible for the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP).
Good news for any students who are thinking of undertaking further education and are interested in the Counselling Psychology MEd or MA Program at UBC.
The following VCCT courses have been approved as equivalent to the following prerequisites for the CNPS MA Program:
UBC Prerequisites | VCCT Equivalent Prerequisites |
|---|---|
CNPS 362 (Basic Interviewing Skills) | = CCS 600 (Clinical Counselling Skills) |
CNPS 363 (Career Counselling) | = CCO 600 (Introduction to Career Counselling) |
CNPS 365 (Theories of Counselling) | = MOD 600 (Models of Counselling) or CSM 600 (Case Study Approaches to Models of Counselling) |
Abnormal or Behavioural Disorders | = IPP 600 (Introduction to Psychopathology) |
This means that students at VCCT who have undertaken the above courses at VCCT will be eligible to apply to the UBC masters programs if they fulfill the other admission criteria specified by UBC.
SFU Prerequisites | VCCT Equivalent Prerequisites |
|---|---|
EDUC 323 | MOD 600 Models of Counselling CSM 600 Case Study Approaches to Models of Counselling |
EDUC 423 | CCS 600 Clinical Counselling Skills BSC 600 Basic Counselling Skills |
Developmental Psychology | PSD 600 Psychosocial Development |
Other Relevant Course Requirement | CCO 600 Introduction to Career Counselling IPP 600 Introduction to Psychopathology |
Students who have completed the VCCT diploma program will receive 36 credits towards their BA in Psychology at Trinity Western University.
The Breakdown is as follows (this can be explained to students who require further information):
VCCT & Trinity Western University Transfer Credits | |
|---|---|
For PSYC Majors: | 30 Lower Level PSYC credit; PSYC 331 (3); and PYSC 340 (3). 36 Credits total. |
Students still need to complete the required psychology courses for a psychology major as listed in the calendar. | |
Students who have completed the VCCT Diploma of Professional Counselling will receive credits for the following Rocky Mountain College programs:
Rocky Mountain College Credits | |
|---|---|
BA in Human Services in Counselling: | 24 – 33 credits |
BA in Human Services in Child & Youth Care: | 15 – 27 credits |
Diploma in Counselling – Counselling Focus: | 12 – 21 credits |
Diploma in Counselling – Child & Youth Care Focus: | 9 – 15 credits |
