Human Services

Start Date: September
Length: 2 Years
Credential: Diploma
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I go home every day knowing that I've helped someone, whether it be teaching them to cook or assisting with daily routines. It's so fulfilling.

Candice Sylliboy

Mawita'mk Society

Create change in your community and enhance the quality of life of the individuals you serve.

Program Overview

Are you energized and motivated when working with others? Do you value healthy living and well-being? Are you interested in working to improve the quality of life for people with diverse needs, perhaps in a multicultural setting?


Through a career in human services, you can make a real difference in the lives of your clients and colleagues - and that difference will be reflected in your own life. Consider Human Services as your stepping stone to a rewarding career.


If you have a university degree, you may be admitted with advanced standing into the Human Services diploma and concentration of choice. This is a two year program in which the students take common first year and then choose a concentration of study in the second year. Please note that advanced standing students may be required to take spring semester courses prior to entering the second year concentration.


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  • This diploma offers students the opportunity to specialize in specific areas through the completion of a concentration, or they may select their own mix of courses to meet their personal career goals through the use of their portfolio. NSCC values hands-on experience, so students will be expected to practice what they learn in organizations and agencies throughout the province.

  • Faculty members have a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds with a number of years experience in their specific fields. NSCC's low student to teacher ratios offer effective learning environment for students with diverse learning styles.

  • NSCC University Articulation & Transfer Agreements – This program provides advanced standing for graduates who want to continue their studies beyond 2 years to complete a university degree.

Admission Requirements


  • High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

Program Requirements


  • Health & Human Service Student Requirements – Additional program Instructions on how to complete these requirements will be provided with your acceptance notification.

  • PDFAdditional Admission Requirements PDF (224KB)

Other Info


  • Because of the nature of this work, placement agencies may not be located in all geographic areas of the province.

  • Transportation to field placement is the responsibility of the student.

  • Many of the second level programs are physically demanding, requiring the learner to develop and use lifting and transferring skills when working with clients.

  • You may complete some courses online.

Concentrations


Courses May Include

Course descriptions
Code Course
COMP 1217   Computer Applications I
GDEV 1029   Developmental Psychology
HCOM 1005   Writing Skills for Human Services Practice I
HCOM 2005   Writing Skills for Human Services Practice II
HUSV 1000   Introduction to Sociology
HUSV 1001   Introduction to Psychology
HUSV 1003   Personal Awareness & Growth
HUSV 1004   Interpersonal Insight: Self & Others
HUSV 2003   Beginning Helper
HUSV 2004   Helping Applications
HUSV 2010   Career Exploration I
SAFE 1000   Introduction to WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems)
SAFE 1001   Introduction to NS OH&S Act
    Human Services - 1st Year open elective course requirement. Students must complete 1 units/credits of open elective courses consistent with goals outlined in their portfolio.

Additional Graduation Requirements

Code Milestone
  Criminal Record/Position of Trust
  Immunization form Completion
  Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
  Standard First Aid, CPR Level C
  Suicide Intervention

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