Georgian College

The program This program is focused on the planning, development, evaluation and administration of social/health care services within the Aboriginal community. It includes business and community development studies with an emphasis on integrating cultural, social and health issues relevant to Aboriginal people in Canada. Cultural teachings and smudging are integrated daily throughout each academic semester in social activities, individual program courses and traditional teacher/elder visits. Please note: Aboriginal includes First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. Graduate career opportunities Entry-level administration and support staff positions within organizations such as community health centres, school boards, social service organizations, healing lodges, and mental health centres Admission requirements OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older) and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/ Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited postsecondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission. Refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/ Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 2 communications courses • 18 mandatory courses • 4 general education courses to be chosen from the college list • 2 co-op work terms Future study options Graduates of this program may be granted credit toward degree studies at other institutions including Algoma University, Davenport University (U.S.A.), Laurier Brantford, University of New Brunswick, Saint John and University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Changes to articulation opportunities occur on a regular basis. For the latest information, please visit GeorgianCollege.ca/articulations. Students are also advised to check with the articulating/transfer institution for current information before applying to a program. Start: September Location: Barrie Length: 2 years (4 semesters) Practical experience: 2 co-op work terms Credential: Ontario College Diploma, Co-op Articulation: Yes Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: ACSD) Contact: 705.728.1968, ext. 1326 Communications courses To be chosen at time of registration Mandatory courses may include Microcomputer Applications Ojibwe Language and Culture 1 Ojibwe Language and Culture 2 Ojibwe Language and Culture 3 Ojibwe Language and Culture 4 Aboriginal Community and Family Life Personal Growth and Development Aboriginal Heritage, Tradition and Culture Introduction to Psychology: An Aboriginal Perspective Holistic Health and Healing Aboriginal People/Politics and Health Care Introduction to Counselling Aboriginal Proposal Development Family Counselling Community Administration and Human Resource Practices Community Growth and Program Development Aboriginal Treaties, Rights and Laws Proposal Writing for Economic Development Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $2,685.76 Student fees: $870.22 One-time fee: $112.46 Co-op fee:/term $195.00 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (CO-OP) ACSD ABORIGINAL STUDIES GEORGIAN PROGRAM GUIDE 2015 / 2016 32

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