Northern Lights College
Campus: British Columbia
Duration: 60 Weeks
Intake: January, May and September
*Fee: CAN $295.05 per credit
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Description:
The Social Services Worker Diploma program provides opportunities for students to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and qualifications to enable them to work in the human services worker field.
Courses
Academic Writing
Aboriginal Peoples of Canada / Contemporary Canadian Native Peoples
Canada, Post-Confederation /The Government of Canada
Introduction to Psychology I
Introduction to Psychology II
Developmental Psychology
Structure and Dynamics of the Family/The Family in Canada /Building Professional-Family Partnerships
Introduction to Social Work Practice
Introduction to Social Welfare
Introduction to Human Services Work
Ethics and Practice
Methods of Intervention and Practice Areas
Interpersonal Communications /Interpersonal Communications / Interpersonal Communications
Practicum and Seminar
Women and Gender Studies
TWO of the following:
Cultural and Social Anthropology I
Cultural and Social Anthropology II
Introduction to Criminology
Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions
Introduction to Sociology I
Introduction to Sociology II
ONE of the following:
Nonfictional Prose
Introduction to Workplace Communications (Online)
Poetry and Drama
Prose Fiction
TWO open electives:
Students must choose two additional elective courses (6 credits) in any area at the baccalaureate level.
Career Outcomes:
Paraprofessionals in a variety of social service and health agencies can work as:
Financial Assistance Worker
Youth Probation Officer
Residential Service Worker
Social Work Assistant
Mental Health Worker
Family Support Worker
Supported Employment
Community Living Worker
Transition Houses
Aboriginal Support Worker
Family Violence Worker
Eligibility Requirement:
Academic
The students who’ve completed Bachelors are eligible to enrol themselves for Diploma in Social Services Worker at Northern Lights College in British Columbia.
English Proficiency Requirement
- IELTS (Academic): Overall Band Score of 6.0 or higher with no band less than 5.5.
Disclaimer:
The courses provided on the West Highlander website are for information purpose only. The above information can change with the period of time. We are not responsible for any of the change in the fee or any other information.
