Courses offered via distance learning at Yukon University

In this course, students explore the written and oral skills needed to communicate in diverse organizational and cultural contexts.

This course will introduce students to the concept of organizational and community wellness in a First Nation community and government settings.

The course is designed to introduce students to the study of public policy and the policy process through a Northern and Indigenous lens. The first part of the course explores fundamental theories of policymaking and the stages of the policy cycle.

The course is designed to introduce students to the study of public policy and the policy process through a Northern and Indigenous lens. The first part of the course explores fundamental theories of policymaking and the stages of the policy cycle.

This course introduces the institutional and constitutional structure of government in Canada and its relationship to a variety of issues in civil society.

Introduces students to the profession of social work, its theory and practice. Students examine the philosophy and practice of social work in Canada, both in First Nation and non-First Nation communities.

PREREQUISITES: ENGL 100 (3 credits) and 6 credits of university studies.

An introduction to economic analysis of natural resource issues and environmental management, including understanding of resource valuation, the role of economic incentives, and the implications of market failure in natural resource use and policy.

What role does economic development play in Yukon communities? What do new business owners need to think about when designing and developing their ventures? What considerations are specific to Yukon?

This course provides an overview of economic development issues in Indigenous communities and among Indigenous individuals in Canada.

This course introduces students to critical reading, critical thinking, and academic writing through the study and application of the principles of university-level discourse. English 100 focuses on expository writing.

This 27 hour course is designed to prepare you to write your Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) certification for Water Treatment Level 1 or 2. You will go at your own pace through online modules and you will have access to an instructor to answer any questions you may have.

The role of a caregiver often involves grief - both our own and the grief of those we care for.

Developing awareness of the complex and often hidden losses that affect caregivers can help you feel more confident and satisfied in your role.

Introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the region. It examines the geography, biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, then turns to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region.

This 4.5 day course is designed to prepare the participants to write their Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) exam for Water Distribution Level 1 or 2 (required by the Yukon Government Drinking Water Regulation).

Delivered in partnership with National Project Management Inc, participants receive a comprehensive overview of project management techniques to effectively plan, manage, and control projects based on the standards of the Project Management Institute.