Overview
Eligible students take six Education Assistant and Community Support Worker (EACSW) courses from Selkirk College to receive their CSW Associate Certificate and they then have the opportunity to ladder into the EACSW regular certificate program if they choose to continue their education.
Further Education Opportunities
CSW Associate Certificate can lead to entrance into the EACSW Program. After completing the EACSWrequirements, graduates can then continue towards a second year in the Human Services Diploma, laddering into University Degree programs in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or Community Rehabilitation.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Support Strategies
- Person-Centered Planning
- Health and Wellness
- Family Dynamics
- Augmentative Communication
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Most programs accept applications 12 months before the start date.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work SociologyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
- Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
- Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
- English 12, or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% or higher or a minimum LPI score of Level 4.
Applicants will submit
- A letter from their employer stating their current position and employment history
- A current resume
- Official transcripts from previous educational settings and demonstration of college level English requirement (unless special consideration)
- 2 letters of reference
- A 250 word (1 typed page) summary stating why they are interested in entering the program
Tuition Fee
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.