Certificate in Diversity and Families
The Certificate in Diversity and Families aims to provide students with a background in how ethnicity, immigration status, first language, socioeconomic status and more impact the lives of contemporary Canadian families and the individuals within them.
Family structure, development, dynamics and social context are among the aspects of family life that will be considered throughout your studies.
The Certificate in Diversity and Families can be completed concurrently with a degree as courses may count towards your undergraduate program. If you already possess an undergraduate degree, you may apply for the Diploma in Diversity and Families.
Admission Requirements
- Enrolment in third or fourth year of an Honours program, or a minimum modular average of 70% in a Major module
- Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Family Studies are ineligible to apply
- Applicants who already possess an undergraduate degree can apply for the Diploma in Diversity and Families
Module Outline
2.5 Courses: Family Studies and Human Development 1010A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 1015A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 2220A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 3320A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 3325A/B, or the former Family Studies 1010A/B, the former Family Studies 1015A/B, the former Family Studies 2220A/B, the former Family Studies 3320A/B, the former Family Studies 3325A/B.
0.5 Course From: Family Studies and Human Development 2250A/B or Family Studies and Human Development 2252A/B, or the former Family Studies 2250A/B, the former Family Studies 2252A/B.