Social Service Worker Certificate

Thompson Rivers University

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Advanced

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

If you are looking to enrich more than your resumé, the Social Service Worker Certificate program can be your way into this field or to a promotion. From social work theory to counselling skills and real-life practice, you learn about and experience situations you may encounter in your career.

Use this program to get you started in your career in social services, or transfer credits from this program into an undergraduate degree in social work. Increase your opportunties for employment or promotion.

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

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About this course

Careers
As a social service worker, you will work with vulnerable populations, assisting them in a variety of areas, including:

Aboriginal outreach
Addiction support services
Child and youth support
Community outreach
Crisis intervention
Family service and support
Group and transition homes
Women's shelters

Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)
Two letters of reference

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Subjects

  • Social
  • Social Worker
  • Social Work
  • Social Skills
  • Public Relations

Course programme

Core knowledge (27 credits)
  • HUMS 1541
  • HUMS 1561
  • HUMS 1581
  • HUMS 1771
  • HUMS 2231
  • CYCA 2001
  • ENGL 1101
  • HUMS 1601 — practicum
  • Six credits of Arts courses
Practicum (3 credits)
  • HUMS 1601, Human Service Field Practicum (3)
The practicum is 190 hours minimum. It is usually offered part-time, although may be arranged in alternate formats. Practicums are held during three annual placement periods (fall, winter, and summer) and have required pre-requisites.

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