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Aboriginal Child and Family Services (Keyano College)

Trevor Duplessis

Phone: (780) 484-0303

Extension 245

Program Description

The Aboriginal Child and Family Services program addresses the concerns of First Nations, Metis and Urban Natives as they respond to the redesign of Family and Social Services for children and families as well as the move by First Nations People to provide local control for social programs. All courses will emphasize the influence which family, education, health and culture have on child development. The curriculum will be culturally relevant with practical solutions for meeting the needs for qualified child and family services employees. The Aboriginal Child and Family Services program is designed as a two-year diploma program; however, participants will be provided with the option of exiting with a certificate after successfully completing one year. Graduates of this program will be able to fill employment opportunities with First Nations agencies and provincially funded agencies.

Admission requirements

Applicants must possess an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 50% in English 30/30-1 or 65% in English 33/30-2 or YTC English 90. A program admission interview questionnaire is required and will be reviewed by the program chairperson. Mature students (over 21 years of age) without English 30/30-1 or 33/30-2 may be considered for admission based on high school level competency reading and a writing pre-admission test. Students entering the program without the English 33 or 30 equivalent must complete ACFS 099 Communications I (YTC English 90) prior to exiting the program with a certificate and/or a diploma. A program admission interview questionnaire is also required and will be reviewed by the program chairperson. Prior to beginning the program students must obtain a current CYMS (formerly CWIS) check and a current RCMP/Police check.