Diploma
24 months
Application deadlines: March 31
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: CA$106
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: CA$17,519
Domestic tuition: CA$6,432
Program overview
The program provides advanced-level training for working in the social services field and is available on a full-time or a part-time basis. The program includes the following components:
courses in addictions and addiction treatment, conflict resolution, leadership and supervision, community development, interpersonal skills, and special topics;
elective courses drawn from a wide-ranging selection of elective options in many different disciplines relevant to the human services field.
The program uses workplace-based projects and assignments to help students integrate and apply classroom learning in practice.
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL PBT
- Duolingo English Test
- TOEFL iBT
- IELTS
General admission requirements apply.
English 12 with a minimum "C" grade, or equivalent.
Volunteer or paid employment in the human services field.
Résumé and two current letters of reference.
Submit a Personal Profile.
Interview may be required.
The Duolingo English Test (only For Fall 2020 and Spring 2021) - 110
Career opportunities
Graduates of the diploma program will gain skills to prepare them for work in a broad range of social services positions, including supervisory/administrative roles and more specialized direct service roles with community agencies, private service providers, and some government services.
Campus location
Nanaimo
,
Canada