About University Arts And Sciences-indigenous Human Service Worker Certificate in Northern Lights College
This program will prepare graduates for employment as a Human Service Worker, with a focus on serving Indigenous people on or off a reserve. Students will acquire culturally appropriate knowledge, skills, and values while working with individuals, groups, and communities. Indigenous Human Service Worker (IHSW) Certificate graduates will earn course credits that can be applied to NLC's Early Childhood Education and Care Diploma, Education Assistant Diploma, and Social Service Worker Diploma. Conversely, graduates from these diploma programs may apply relevant course credits to completion of the IHSW Certificate.
Career Prospects
Band Social Worker, Community Wellness Worker, National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) Workers, Aboriginal Patient Liaison Worker or Aboriginal Patient Navigator (APN), Native Courtworker, Youth and Cultural Worker, Cultural Connections Coordinator, Aboriginal Support Workers. Certificate graduates may also ladder into NLC's Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Assistant, and Social Services Worker diploma programs.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 55% or higher in relevant subjects.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
- TOEFL: 78 IBT
Northern Lights College Highlights
University Type |
Community College |
Establishment Year |
1975 |
Location |
Dawson Creek, British Columbia |
No. of Campuses |
7 |
No. of Programs |
571 programs |
Campus accommodation capacity |
310 students |
Mode of Program |
Full-time/ Online |
Mode of Application |
Via email |
Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS, CAAT |
Academic Fee (international students) |
332 CAD/ credit (for 2020-21);
359 CAD/ credit (for 2021-21) |
Financial Aid |
Available |
International Students - Program Tuition/Costs
International applicants are responsible for all program and living costs while studying at Mount Royal University.
Here are the estimated costs you can expect:
Program Fee Type |
International |
2020/21** |
2021/22** |
Academic |
$332.00 /credit |
$359.00 /credit |
Career & College Prep |
$11.06 /contact hour |
$11.96 /contact hour |
Trades/Apprenticeship |
$10.32 /contact hour |
$11.16 /contact hour |
Vocational/Career Technical |
$10.32 /contact hour |
$11.16 /contact hour |
Job Education & Training |
n/a |
n/a |
Practical Nursing Diploma |
$19.67 /contact hour |
$19.67 /contact hour |
English as a Second Language |
$15.00 /contact hour |
$15.00 /contact hour |
Student Services Fees Table
Student services fees are assessed for each semester or equivalent instructional period in which a student is enrolled. Full-time students are student enrolled in 9 or more credits per semester, or 18 or more contact hours per week. For programs that do not follow a semester, Student Services Fees cover up to five months (20 weeks).
Fee |
Full-time |
Part-time |
Library |
$ 6.52 |
$ 3.58 |
Facilities* |
$25.52 |
$14.02 |
Technology |
$19.70 |
$10.83 |
Other Fees and Charges
The following fees and charges are in effect from 01 September 2019 to 31 August 2020. For Testing/Assessment Service fees, see
Service |
Fee |
Application Fees |
$ 25.00 (domestic) |
$ 100.00 (international) |
Convocation Registration Fee |
$ 30.00 |
NSF cheque |
$ 48.00 |
Reissue of log books (Welding/AME) |
$ 50.00 |
Replacement credential |
$ 25.00 |
Student cards (replacement only) |
$ 10.00 |
Student Records Requests (incl. legal & FOIPOP requests; includes unofficial transcript) |
$10 each + $0.25/page |
Supplemental Exam Fees |
$ 75.00/rewrite |
Unofficial Transcript |
Free |
Transcript (5 business days service, per mailed or emailed copy) |
$ 10.00 + GST |
Transcript (Rush, next business day, per mailed* or emailed copy) |
$ 30.00 + GST |
Transfer credit assessment (BC public post-secondary) |
Free |
Transfer credit assessment (out-of-province including international) |
$ 20.00/request |
Verification of Enrolment |
Free |