9 Social Science Advanced Diploma Programs

The Child and Youth Care program teaches students the necessary skills to work effectively with children, youth, and families who are experiencing social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges. The program integrates a holistic approach embedding an ecological perspective and principles of human rights, anti-oppressive practice, resiliency, and restorative practice.

This one-year advanced (ADILT) diploma program is available to graduates of the Indigenous Language Diploma program and will prepare students to teach indigenous languages in any BC school setting. Graduates will be eligible to receive the Developmental Standard Term Certificate (DSTC) from the BC College of Teachers and may apply for transfer into the Bachelor of Education at Thompson Rivers University (TRU).

The three-year Child and Youth Care Ontario College Advanced Diploma program prepares you to support vulnerable children, youth, and families with complex needs. Learn a wide range of prevention and intervention strategies that foster positive change and healthy development. Assess the strengths and needs of young people and families and develop interventions to meet those needs. Apply the principles of relational practice, life space engagement, and anti-oppressive practice while working with children, youth, and families. In classes, you learn practical and theoretical concepts and then apply them in field placements.

This two-year course will provide you with advanced level skills to prepare you to work in the industry or progress to university to pursue a professional career. You will learn about communications, equality and diversity, health safety and security, life stages, anatomy and physiology, psychology and professional practice. You will complete block placements in an area of health and social care.

This qualification reflects the role of workers who are middle managers or managers across a range of community sector organisations. These people work independently and report to executive management, directors, or boards of management. They undertake a range of functions requiring the application of knowledge and skills to achieve results in line with the organisation's goals and strategic directions.

The EMTENDER research group, linked to the Value Added Network, has a history of seven years, in which it has stood out for the publication of books and research articles and for monitoring businessmen and entrepreneurs in the central subregion from Valle del Cauca. Researchers from the group have participated in the development of projects focused on strengthening marketing strategies for the commercialization of prototypes made by academic institutions. Additionally, the group stands out for carrying out activities for the transfer and social appropriation of the knowledge generated in its research, allowing ITA students to strengthen their competencies in research, development, and innovation (R + D + i).

The Liberal Arts program at Heritage is a pre-university program. Our students investigate the roles that various disciplines such as Literature, Science, Philosophy, Art, and Religion have played throughout history and into the modern era. As a student of Liberal Arts, you will learn about different types of knowledge, and how to integrate them, building a rich understanding of how humanity has arrived at the present moment. This prepares you to be a socially responsible and engaged citizen, who is knowledgeable about the world, but also ready to think outside of the box when needed. Our graduates of the Liberal Arts program become expert thinkers, ready to address the complicated challenges and opportunities of the day.

Digital Design and Development HND will teach you several contemporary skills needed to work in the modern digital-design workplace. The digital landscape is constantly changing and this course offers you an up-to-date award that reflects recent developments within the sector. This course leads to the second or third-year entry to university courses depending on your choice of university and course.

The HND in Sports Coaching and Development is a two-year course providing the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a professional within the sector. The topics covered range from human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to sports coaching, sports development and professional practice - including research skills.