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North Island College (Comox Valley Campus)

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School:North Island College (Comox Valley Campus)
Faculty:Health Care and Community Well Being
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Human Services, General
Description:Gain insight into social justice to support and empower individuals, families and communities. Community-based partnerships and research opportunities support you to develop an understanding of current and emerging areas of best-practice. You will also take part in workplace practicums to gain hands-on experience in the social service field while also building your professional network.
URL:Social Services at North Island College (Comox Valley Campus)
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $5,670
International: $18,945

Cost shown is for Year 1 of the program and includes auxiliary fees.
Careers:Social and Community Service Workers

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 English 

Applicants are required to have: C+ in one of Provincial English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, NIC ENG-060, ENG-096, ENG-098, ESL-090, or equivalent; or English assessment.

Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Work Experience
Applicants must have completed 20 hours volunteer work and HSW Professional Reference Form, signed a Human Services Requisite Skills and Abilities document, and submit a 300 word HSW Letter of Intent for coming into the program and career goals.

* 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.

Modified on June 05, 2019
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