Nicola Valley Institute Of Technology
Indigenous Language Advanced Diploma
Merritt, Canada
Advanced Diploma
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Indigenous Language Advanced Diploma at MISSION is a one-year program for Indigenous Language Diploma graduates. It combines pedagogy and practicum to prepare students to teach in BC. Graduates may receive the Developmental Standard Term Certificate (DSTC) from the BC College of Teachers and apply to Bachelor of Education (BEd) at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). The program centers Indigenous culture, tradition and Knowledge; requires a minimum GPA of 2.33.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as language teachers, curriculum developers or language revitalization coordinators in schools, First Nations organizations, cultural centres and language programs. They may pursue study or certification.
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). This advanced diploma program combines theoretical and pedagogical study in the areas of language education with school practicum experiences. The program enables students to articulate personal and professional ethical conduct consistent with Aboriginal values and beliefs and consistent with professional and teacher codes of ethics. Students must complete all courses in the program with a minimum GPA of 2.33 in order to qualify for the advanced certificate and for the BC College of Teachers to issue the DSTC.
