Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning
Social Service Worker
| School: | Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning |
| Faculty: | Health and Human Services |
| Degree: | Certificate; Online |
| Field of Study: | Human Services, General
|
| Description: | 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. |
| URL: | Social Service Worker at Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning |
| Length: | 1 Year(s) |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants must complete the course ENGL 106 or equivalent. Students who have completed Grade 12 English with a B average may complete the voluntary English Language and Writing Assessment or the Language Proficiency Index and are exempt from ENGL 106 if they obtain a writing level score of 5 or 6. Currently, PSYC 102, Introductory Psychology II is an entrance requirement. Applicants must supply proof of 60 documented hours of people-oriented volunteer or paid work experience in public or private social service agencies in the last five years; satisfactory current criminal records search; a personal statement; completion of a situational questionnaire; and a phone interview with the program coordinator. Completion of a Grade 12 program or the Adult Graduation Diploma is recommended. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | If you are admitted to the program, you must complete a Consent to a Criminal Record Check form before you start a practicum placement. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.