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Learning to transform ourselves and our world: making a difference
One of the Sencoten teachings that guides our university’s Indigenous Plan is ə’sacʔəy’xw meqw tə’sa tečel: Be prepared for all work to come. Learn about HSD students, faculty, staff, donors and partners who take this teaching to heart through learning, research, service and support that nurtures health in people, advances social justice in communities and creates a more sustainable planet in our annual review.
Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to make a positive impact on your community?
Our professional education programs will prepare you for a career doing work that improves the quality of people's lives. Here, you'll find community-engaged learning that can change the world.
Flexible distance education and robust student support programs will help you succeed, and practicums, co-op placements and field experiences will give you the opportunity to make a real impact before you graduate.
We're at the heart of a vibrant Pacific Rim community, rich with Indigenous and international perspectives. Our programs honour and appreciate Indigenous scholarship and knowledges for their distinct contributions.
Acknowledgement of the Territories
The University of Victoria and the Faculty of Human and Social Development acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
