Human Services Programs
The Human Service Diploma prepares students to work with people across the lifespan in a variety of Social Service a child and Youth Care settings. Students are prepared to support individuals facing a number of different challenges, both one on one or in group settings. They will learn skills and develop a knowledge base to become effective human service professionals and para-professionals.
For admission requirements and more detailed information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 250-392-8020 or the program coordinator Jay Goddard at 250-392-8164 or jgoddard@tru.ca.
Transferability and Laddering
These “employment ready” programs are designed to prepare men and women for job entry in a variety of human service positions. As there are continuing employment opportunities for persons in human services, training at theses levels prepare individuals to perform various helping services in a brad range of agencies and facilities. Certificate graduates from each of the Human Service programs my receive discretionary credits when laddering to diploma or specific degree programs at TRU and other colleges or universities. Students planning to use TRU courses to transfer to other institutions should confirm their transferability by contacting the institution to which they intend to transfer to. Students may also contact Jay Goddard at (250) 392-8164, or by email jgoddard@tru.ca or an Academic Advisor for assistance in determining transferability.