Employment and Community Studies

EACS is open for students with diverse learning needs that hinder educational success, and who meet the admission requirements for this program.

Yes, the EACS courses can be taken independently.

Each class may have up to 12 students, except the EACS 0021 Work Experience course which accepts up to 16 students per section.. The number of classes will vary in each semester both online or on campus.

Attend an EACS Program Information Session (in-person or online)

Interview with one of our program instructors to determine:

• Fit for the academic program
• Satisfactory English ability as assessed according to departmental guidelines

What are the departmental guidelines?

• Able to travel in community independently
• Able to navigate the university campus independently
• Able to complete assignments and activities
• Able to use email and course learning platforms (e.g. Moodle, Pebble Pad, Zoom)
• Able to understand and respond to directions and questions

• If you wish to take 15 credits to achieve a Citation (Certificate) in the Employment & Community Studies (EACS) Program, tuition fees are approximately $2,800.
• Base Tuition fees for a 3-credit course are approximately $560 and a 6-credit course is approximately $1,120.
• Additional Student fees are also charged.  See KPU's Tuition Estimator link.

Please note that you are only required to pay for the courses that you are registered into for the semester that you are taking. Our courses are classified as "upgrading courses", so you may be eligible to be approved for the Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) which will cover all your tuition fees. We can help you apply for this AUG grant if you wish to apply.

Eligible students have access to the Adult Upgrading Grant to cover program fees.  The Student Awards and Financial Services Department and the Access Programs Department will assist in the student's application.

Step 1 - Attend an EACS Information Session

Step 2 - Apply to KPU for the Employment & Community Studies Program - you will receive instructions once you have attended an EACS Information Session

Step 3 - Once you have applied you will receive an invitation to attend an interview with one of our EACS instructors - it more like a conversation to check that this program is a good fit for the student.

Step 4 - If accepted, then the Admissions Department will contact you to let you know of a deadline date to either:

• Pay a $500 Confirmation Deposit     OR
• Apply for the Adult Upgrading Grant to cover all your tuition fees - we will be sending you instructions on how to do either of these tasks

Step 5 - Students will receive an email from the Office of the Registrar informing when they can register for their classes

              We will send you instructions on how to register online or you can contact Student Enrolment Services at 604.599.2000 Option 2 Option 4 Option 2

YOU ARE NOW READY TO START CLASSES!

Through this program students will gain knowledge that will strengthen their employability skills. They may have the opportunity to complete a work experience in one or two of these areas:

• Community Service
• Retail and Customer Service
• Personal Service – ex. Child care
• Manufacturing and Warehouse Service
• Restaurant and Food Service
• Business and Administration
• Entrepreneurship
• Landscaping and Gardening

If you have further questions following attending one of our EACS Information Sessions, please call either our Access Programs Department Assistant, Malvis Okika at 604-599-3095, apd@kpu.ca or the Future Students Office at 604-599-3030, or connect directly with the Student Recruitment Coordinator, Brooks Lewis at 604-599-3101, brooks.lewis@kpu.ca

Successful applicants will receive an email from KPU letting them know when they can register for their courses. The Access Programs Department will assist with registration if needed. Or you can go to the KPU.ca website and select the Registration Guide https://www.kpu.ca/registration

KPU has a policy and procedure for anyone wishing to withdraw from their program.

Our Employment & Community Studies (EACS) Program seeks to reduce any financial barriers that our students may face and so no, our EACS courses do not require textbooks.