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Overview
If you have a desire to support people in times of need and crisis, a career in social services may be for you. Up to 90% of our Social Service Worker (SSW) from Selkirk College graduates find stable, satisfying work. A shortage of workers is predicted over the next five years.
Choose Social Service Work If You
- Want to help build healthy communities
- Have a strong desire to support others
- Believe in caring for others
- Feel a sense of duty to your community
- Want to work with marginalized populations
Program Benefits
- Practical interviewing and counselling skills
- Development of written and oral communication
- Promotion of self awareness, personal growth and readiness for practice
- Critical thinking, team building and problem solving skills
- Individual, group and family strategy skills
- Feminist and Indigenous approaches to practice are introduced
- Anti-oppressive perspectives are a foundation of the program
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Courses included:
- Family Dynamics
- Community Resources
- Group Skills
- Application of Theory to Practice
- Addictions
- Literature
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Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Most programs accept applications 12 months before the start date.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
43 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology View 3 other Short Courses in Social Work in CanadaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 80
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
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International
14688 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14688 CAD for the full programme during 9 months. -
National
5072 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5072 CAD for the full programme during 9 months.
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.
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