Faculty of Human and Social Development.
The Faculty of Human and Social Development (HSD) is a vibrant place to learn and prepare to contribute to the health of society. Our students enter professions that support children, families, elders, communities and governments.
We are leaders in health and community education, community-based research, Indigenous partnership, distance education delivery, and innovative graduate programs. We bring UVic to your community and value our collaborative partnerships.
Undergraduate and graduate programs
| Child and Youth Care | ||
| Health Information Science | ||
| Indigenous Governance | ||
| Nursing | ||
| Public Administration | ||
| Public Health and Social Policy | ||
| Social Work | ||
Professional and applied programs
Our professional programs are directly applicable to the workplace, and flexible for working professionals like you. Study full-time or part-time, on campus or by distance, depending upon your schedule and the program you choose.
Looking for academic advice?
Contact one of our advisers (see tab below) or sign up to the UVic email list to stay connected.
Featured
video
Get to know HSD in this overview video.
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Leaders in
online (distance) learning
Learn from leaders in the delivery of online learning programs. For over 30 years our schools and programs have offered full programs and specialized courses through distance education.
Our online programs let you combine studies with work and family responsibilities. You'll study with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and locations without leaving your community. Learn more about distance learning and support for distance students.
Tammy Thielman is a 3rd year Distance Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) student from Salmon Arm, BC, where she lives with husband John and their three children on 20 acres. Tammy's area of interest is mental health and she plans to complete her BSW and obtain a Master's degree - all from UVic, her favourite university. Tammy is just one of the many mature students with families who is able to complete a meaningful degree while staying in her home community, where her family has deep roots. Tammy's blog
Supporting our
Indigenous students
Our programs and services are here to help make your journey as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Support in Human and Social Development (HSD) includes the HSD Indigenous Advisor, Roger John (on leave until April 2014). Please contact 250-472-5963 is you need assistance. The Indigenous Student Liaison is Crystal Seibold. The Indigenous Counsellor is Sylvie Cottell. Learn more about support for Indigenous students.
We're the leading faculty on campus for numbers of Indigenous faculty, Indigenous students, support staff, programming and collaborative research involving Indigenous peoples. We originated many Indigenous initiatives at UVic, such as the First Peoples House and the Indigenous students graduation ceremony. Good things start here.
Academic Advice
Academic advisers are an invaluable resource for students. They can help you plan your program, decide which courses to take and advise on which courses may be transferable to UVic.
Child and Youth Care
Child and Youth Care
Vicki Ziegler, undergraduate adviser, phone 250-721-7984
Kathy Harrison, undergraduate adviser, phone 250-721-7984
Sandra Curran, assistant, graduate program, phone 250-472-4857
Shelley Henuset, assistant, graduate program, phone 250-472-4857
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Tara Ney, graduate student adviser, phone 250-721-8199
Bonnie Keleher, graduate program assistant, phone 250-721-6446
Health Information Science
Health Information Science
Andre Kushniruk, undergraduate adviser, phone 250-472-5132
Abdul Roudsari, graduate adviser, phone 250-721-8576
Shawna McNabb, graduate secretary, phone 250-721-6459
Indigenous Governance
Indigenous Governance
Jeff Corntassel, graduate adviser, phone 250-721-6438
Indigenous student adviser
Indigenous student adviser
Roger John, (on leave until April 2014) Please contact 250-472-5963 if you need assistance
Nursing
Nursing
Lori Klear, undergraduate adviser, phone 250-472-4702
Nadja Pearce, undergraduate program assistant, phone 250-472-4361
Lynne Young, graduate adviser, phone 250-472-5678
Sophie Cote, graduate program assistant, phone 250-721-8994
Public Administration
Public Administration
Tara Da Silva, undergraduate and diploma program assistant, phone 250-721-7046
Jim McDavid, graduate student adviser, phone 250-472-4293
Judy Selina, graduate program assistant, phone 250-721-6448
Public Health and Social Policy
Public Health and Social Policy
Joan Gillie, undergraduate and graduate student adviser, phone 250-853-3845
Social Work
Social Work
Marian Simmonds, undergraduate (child welfare, Indigenous or Indigenous child welfare specialization)adviser, phone 250-721-8042
Michelle Osborne, undergraduate admissions coordinator (BSW), phone 250-721-8047
Susan Strega, graduate adviser, phone 250-721-8333
Jamie Ready, graduate program assistant, phone 250-472-5622
