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Family Literacy Certificate

Vancouver Community College, in partnership with Literacy BC, the Centre for Family Literacy, 2010 Legacies Now, and Conestoga College is excited to continue our very successful online Family Literacy Certificate Program.

The first of its kind in Canada, this Certificate offers the knowledge and skill base for those who are currently looking or wish to work in the family literacy field. Courses are designed to provide expertise to individuals who will be well prepared to design, develop, implement and administer community-based and school-based family literacy programs.

Past participants have said:

"The content and facilitation of this course was superb!"

"The curriculum was excellent, practical and immediately useful in my work."

"Our instructor was amazing - so knowledgeable, supportive and inspiring."

The program is designed to integrate theory, best practices and experiential learning, and evaluation is based on engagement, participation and assignments. Designed for those who currently work or wish to work in family literacy, the program will also be of interest to those in related fields who want to learn more about family literacy. We welcome all interested participants who have the ability to speak, read and write English at a Grade 12 level or equivalency or instructor approval.

To apply, submit a completed VCC Application Form and $30 Application Fee by August 31.

You will be contacted by email or mail to confirm registration details.

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Program Description

A College Certificate will be awarded to those who successfully complete:

- Fundamentals of Family Literacy (offered in fall term)

- Literacy Work with Adults and Children (offered in fall term)

- Child Development and Emergent Literacy (offered in winter term)

- Family Literacy in the Community (offered in winter term)

- Family Literacy Across Contexts (offered in spring term)

- Leadership in Family Literacy (offered in spring term)

Required Courses:

Please note: Fundamentals of Family Literacy is a prerequisite for all other courses.




Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
Convention refugees as designated by the federal government;

Foreign live-in caregivers;

Individuals with work permits valid for at least one year, covering the duration of studies; or those with Approval in Principle letters from Citizenship and Immigration Canada;

Legal dependents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents (certain conditions apply);

Diplomats and their direct dependents;

International exchange students.

VCC will require proof of citizenship, residency, diplomatic or refugee status. Please see VCC's policy relating to admission for non-citizens and non-residents for more information.

International students
VCC welcomes international students from around the world to the college's academic or career programs.

To learn more about the English-language requirements for your program of interest, please contact VCC International; to learn more about how to apply, please see the VCC International website.

We look forward to meeting you.


As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Program Specific:

Grade 12 English or equivalent



Apply to this Program

Contact Information:

Senior Program Coordinator: Gyda Chud

Program Assistant: Monica Hegberg, 604.443.8428

    Fax     In Person
Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604-443-8393. Visit the Registration Desk at our Downtown campus, 2nd floor, 250 West Pender Street, Vancouver [map].

Business hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

- Refund and course cancellation policy


Courses

Currently scheduled:
Course Name Course Code Course Type
Fundamentals of Family Lit FAML 1109 required
Leadership in Family Literacy FAML 1107 required
Literacy - Adults & Families FAML 1110 required


Note:

* All course/program information including course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

* Published fees for Continuing Studies programs and courses include GST (if applicable) as well as a College Initiative Fee, which varies depending on the individual course. Student Union Fees will be assessed at time of registration. Please note: fees displayed on the web do not include Student Union Fees.


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