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The Family Resource Practitioner (FRP) Advanced Certificate provides education for personnel who support and assist parents of infants and young children in dealing with a wide range of challenges including child development, economic stress, adaptation to a new country and culture, separation and divorce, family violence, or mental wellness.
Certificate students will complete a unique offering of courses that will increase their ability to address family functioning and assist parents/caregivers with their children’s social, cognitive, emotional and physical development. The curriculum includes eight courses incorporating both cognitive and experiential learning, culminating in a final capstone project presented during the last course.
The Advanced Certificate is typically completed through a blended model of distance delivery, involving online, teleconference, and web/videoconference. Face-to-face course offerings may be available within the Northern Lights College region or other provincial regions depending on student enrollment or special-project funding.
Career Prospects
The FRP Advanced Certificate enhances the career prospects of Family Support Practitioners, particularly those in prevention-focused parent/child engagement programs.
Details
Intakes
No intakes are scheduled at this time.
Length
24 credits (360 hours), minimum.
This is a one year program taken over two semesters with minimum of 15 credits per semester plus a final capstone project course. Part-time studies will take longer.
Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Academic
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.
Domestic Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 2,865.12 | $ 199.44 | $ 782.71 | $ 3,847.27 |
International Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | International Medical Insurance | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 9,264.00 | $ 199.44 | $ 782.71 | $ 828.00 | $ 11,074.15 |
Still have questions?
Contact:
- info@nlc.bc.ca if you are in Canada
- info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are outside of Canada
- ece-ea-chair@nlc.bc.ca if you are currently an NLC student
Admission Requirements
English Requirement
One of:
- English First Peoples 12 with a C grade or higher
- English 12 with a C grade or higher
- English Literature 12 with a C grade or higher
- ENGL 050 with a C grade or higher
- ENGL 099 with a C grade or higher
- Any university-level English course with a C grade or higher
- NLC Writing Assessment with placement at the college level (100)
Additional Requirements
Either of:
- Three-years of work experience in family services or in a closely related field1
- Completion of a two-year human service diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution2
Document Requirements
All of:
- Copy of a government-issued photo ID with full legal name
- Personal profile3
- Two letters of reference4
1 Closely related fields include Education Assistant, Early Childhood Education, and Social Services Worker. Letters of reference for applicants qualifying under this criterion must address professional experience.
2 Students applying with a two-year human service diploma must verify, in writing, their knowledge of Family Support work in the Personal Profile.
3 See Instructions for preparing the Personal Profile.
4 The letters of reference must be written and dated within a year of application. Each must attest to the candidate’s personal suitability for working with vulnerable families.
Post-Admission Requirement
- A clearance letter from the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP), for a Schedule “B” Criminal Record Check (CRC), WORKS WITH Children and Vulnerable Adults within eight weeks of starting FRPC 200. For information and regulations, see Criminal Records Checks.
Important Notes
- The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
- Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements. Teleconferences require significant time on the phone; long-distance charges may apply if toll-free options are not available.
- This program is affiliated with Family Resource Programs of BC (FRP-BC)
Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 50% of all courses must be completed at Northern Lights College |
|---|---|
| Minimum Grade Requirements | 2.00 Grade Point Average (GPA); minimum grade of D in all courses |
*Please note the following semester break down is based on a student beginning their program in the Fall semester. Students starting in other semesters should consult with the course catalogue in Borealis and with a Program Advisor when selecting courses.
One of:
- FRPC 201 – The Skilled Practitioner: Communicating Effectively (3.0 credits)
- PSYC 220 – Interpersonal Communications (3.0 credits)
- SSWD 215 – Interpersonal Communications (3.0 credits)
And all of:
- FRPC 200 – Roots and Principles of Family Resource Programs in Canada (3.0 credits)
- FRPC 300 – Family Resource Program Approach to Practice (3.0 credits)
- FRPC 301 – Child Development (3.0 credits)
- FRPC 302 – Understanding Family Diversity (3.0 credits)
- FRPC 303 – Working With Vulnerable Families (3.0 credits)
- FRPC 304 – Supporting Families With Children With Diverse Abilities (3.0 credits)
- FRPC 305 – Program Planning and Evaluation (3.0 credits)
Credential
Advanced Certificate in Family Resource Practitioner