Welcome to the Human Services program. The following information is provided to help you prepare for your first semester at Holland College. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact one of us.
Course registration is open to all first year students! To complete course registration
Please review your course map below to find your required classes.
| 2025 PS Fall | |||
| Course Code | Class | Credits | Prerequisite |
| COMM-1120 | Workplace Communications in Human Services | 3 | |
| COUN-1030 | Counselling Techniques and Personal Wellness I | 4 | |
| HSER-1000 | Supporting Health I | 3 | |
| HSER-1100 | Understanding Exceptionalities I | 3 | |
| PSYC-1021 | Human Development Throughout the Life Span | 2 | |
| NCPR-1006 | Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) | ||
| NCPR-1010 | Musculo-Skeletal Injury Prevention for Healthcare Students | ||
| SAFE-1005 | PEI Occupational Health and Safety | ||
| 2026 PS Winter | |||
| Course Code | Class | Credits | Prerequisite |
| HSER-1050 | Behavioural Support I | 3 | COMM-1120 |
| HSER-1200 | Understanding Exceptionalities II | 3 | HSER-1100 |
| PROF-1205 | Ethics and Legislation in Human Services | 3 | |
| PRAC-1005 | Human Services Practicum I | 6 | HSER-1000, HSER-1100, PSYC-1021, COUN-1030 |
Please check SAM for additional 2025-2026 program information.
Title / Edition |
Author |
ISBN |
Notes |
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Participant Workbook |
Crisis Prevention Institute |
PWKB20NCI |
Required for NCPR-1006 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention |
SORRENTINO’s Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker |
Mary J. WILk |
9780323709392 |
5th edition |
Open Future Learning Subscription |
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Available through Samuels Campus Book Store |
Before attending any practicum portions of the program, a student must submit a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check. If the check indicates that a record exists, the student may not be able to complete portions of their program that are required for graduation.
Any associated costs are the responsibility of the student.
The Human Services program offers extensive theoretical training as well as opportunities for Practicum placements in all three sectors: Educational, Residential, Vocational.
Graduates of the Human Services program at Holland College are well recognized for their high level of competence and are in demand/employed across the country.
For graduates wishing to further their education, this program has degree pathways with universities near and abroad, enabling interested individuals to receive both a diploma and a degree in a condensed timeframe.
Tracy Craig
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221E, Charlottetown Centre
Amanda Rollins
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103E, Charlottetown Centre
Eryn Callin
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220E, Charlottetown Centre
