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Frequently Asked Questions:
Is the school accredited?
Yes! The Kelowna College of Professional Counselling is
accredited and registered with the Private Career Training
Institutions Agency of BC. Students may be eligible for Federal
and/or provincial student loans and other types of tuition
assistance.
What can I expect after I enroll?
Education at the College of Professional Counselling is
based on the belief that experience is the greatest teacher.
Students learn through hands-on skill development exercises
in simulated counselling settings. Self-awareness is also
an important part of the classroom experience. The course
curriculum includes guest speakers, films and field trips.
Who are the instructors?
Instructors are highly trained professional counsellors with
Masters' and Ph. D. degrees who bring years of education and
experience into the classroom. They create a safe learning
environment which promotes the sharing of ideas. Students
are encouraged to develop their natural abilities and interests,
while learning to apply a wide variety of effective counselling
theories and skills.
Who are the students?
The adult students at KCPC come from varying backgrounds:
some have been out of school or the job market for a number
of years, others may be recent graduates of high school or
university seeking the job-related skills necessary to begin
a new career. The common bond between all the students is
their genuine desire to help others and a strong motivation
to find employment as professional counsellors.
How does a diploma offered through the Kelowna College
of Professional Counselling compare with an undergraduate
degree from a university?
The instructors, courses and textbooks at the Kelowna College
are comparable to those offered a the undergraduate University
level; at KCPC the one year Diploma
program (1,000 hours) is devoted to teaching the
theories and skills required for entry-level employment. A
University degree requires a minimum of four years to complete
and focuses on a broad range of subjects rather than vocational
skill development. Transfer credits for courses taken at KCPC
may apply toward a BA degree at other colleges and universities
at the discretion of their Admissions Departments.
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