Social Service Worker Certificate

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.

Professional development

Not a program student? You can register in all Social Work (SOCW) and Human Services (HUMS) courses other than HUMS 1601, Human Service Field Practicum.

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

Program requirements

Admission requirements

• 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

Admitted students

• If you are admitted to the program, you must complete a Consent to a Criminal Record Check before you start a practicum placement.

Residency requirements

• Six or more TRU credits (distance or on-campus)

Certificate requirements

30 credits total, with a GPA of 2.00 for each course required for completion of this credential, as follows:

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.