A Diploma allows a student who has completed a Certificate to
build on that qualification. After completing a Certificate, a Diploma
will require another 30 credit hours (for a total of 60 credit hours)
with a minimum of 15 credit hours being in upper division courses. A
maximum of 30 credit hours from other institutions may be applied to a
Diploma.
Aboriginal Health Sciences
The Diploma in Aboriginal Health Sciences offers a
multidisciplinary program allowing individuals to pursue their interest
in Aboriginal Health Science through a concentrated program of courses
on Aboriginal Health and Health Science subjects. Individuals working
with Aboriginal communities in a health related field or desiring to
pursue a degree in the health sciences with a concentration on
Aboriginal health will be especially interested in this program.
The Diploma in Aboriginal Health Sciences allows individuals to
receive a credential after 62 credit hours of study. The Diploma
especially complements a major in First Nations Studies, Anthropology,
Environmental Studies, Community Health, and Psychology. Students
desiring to complete a degree after completion of the Diploma are
strongly encouraged to speak with the relevant program Academic
Advisor.
The diploma program is based on existing undergraduate courses with
the addition of four new courses (Aboriginal Medicines II-Administering
and Ethics, Aboriginal Health Management, Aboriginal Health and Chronic
Illness, and Aboriginal Healing Practices).
Diploma Requirements
Successful completion of the Certificate in Aboriginal Health Sciences:
First Nations Language
The Diploma in First Nations Language offers a program that allows
individuals to pursue their interests in First Nations language through
a concentrated program of courses on a particular language.
This diploma program is directed towards individuals who may not
wish to commit to a full majors program in First Nations Studies, with
the associated requirements of a Bachelor's degree. Persons of First
Nations descent and people who are working in the area of aboriginal
education will be especially interested in this shorter term program.
The diploma program enhances public access to a university education
with a course of study that allows flexibility in scheduling individual
study programs, establishes a progression mechanism, and provides a
short term exit or the option of continuing into other programs,
including the Bachelor program.
The diploma program is based on existing undergraduate courses with
the addition of two additional levels of language courses (level 5 and
6) and two specific Advanced Immersion First Nations Language courses,
which may be delivered through language mentoring.
Diploma Requirements
Successful completion of 10 courses (30 credit hours):
- Six credit hours (two courses) of First Nations Language courses
- Three credit hours (one course) of Introduction to Linguistics
- Nine credit hours (three courses) in the structure of First Nations Languages
- Six credit hours (two courses) of First Nations Language Mentoring/Advanced Immersion
- Six credit hours (two courses) in First Nations Studies
