Heritage and Culture

School of Liberal Arts
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Program Overview

Combining theory and practice, the Heritage and Culture certificate (HCC) prepares students for work in the heritage and culture management field, with a specific focus on Yukon First Nations heritage and culture management. Topics covered in the HCC include the history of Yukon First Nations; public administration; archives and collections management; the preservation of traditional knowledge, language and culture; and anthropology. Students develop a foundation of professional ethics and values, self-awareness, critical thinking, and an understanding of heritage issues within their communities.

The HCC is available to students in the communities through distance-learning technologies.

Required Courses

Certificate (30 credits)

ANTH 140: Introduction to the Fields of Anthropology (3 credits)
ARCV 140: Archives and Collections Management (3 credits)
ENGL 100: English Composition (3 credits)
FNPA 100: Intro to First Nations Governance and Public Administration (3 credits)
FNST 140: Preservation of Traditional Knowledge (3 credits) OR LANG 140: Language and Culture Preservation (3 credits)
HIST 140: History of Yukon First Nations and Self-Government (3 credits)
Practicum OR ANTH 144: Heritage and Culture Field School (6 credits)
2 Electives (6 credits)

NOTE: Excepting Multimedia Communication and Visual Arts, all School of Liberal Arts programs require completion of ENGL 100: English Composition. Students are encouraged to take ENGL 100 in their first term of study. Students can enrol in ENGL 100 if they have ONE of the following:

ENGL 090: Bridging English for University (min. B); OR
English 12 (min. 80%); OR
Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test (min. Level 4 with 24/40 on SS, EU & RC)

Admission Requirements

High School graduation with English 12; OR
Mature Student Status with eligibility to take ENGL 090: Bridging English for University; OR
Acceptance into a post-secondary program comparable to HCC; OR
Mature Student Status with acceptable scores on Yukon College assessments; OR
5 years of manager-level work experience with 4-5 writing samples (eligibility assessment to be conducted by Liberal Arts faculty)

If students do not meet any of these admissions requirements, they should explore other entry options with the HCC coordinator (867.668.8879) or the Liberal Arts main office (867.668.8770).

Other Requirements

maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C average)
complete 50% of the coursework at Yukon College

Transferability

With the exception of FNST 140 (transfer negotiation still in progress) and FNPA 100, all HCC core courses are transferable to institutions affiliated with the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT). For transfer details, click on the course in Required Courses list, then follow the course page’s link to the BCCAT online transfer guide.

Duration

Minimum one year - the HCC can be taken on a full- or part-time basis.

Ancillary Fees

For information on program fees and ancillary fees related to courses, please see the Tuition & Fees page.