Community Service (Cert)

You have practical work experience in the social services sector and you’re looking for additional training and practice in your chosen field. As a student in our program, you’ll acquire the knowledge and skills that help bring about effective change in special needs groups, organizations and communities.  

This certificate can be completed with an emphasis in Community Intervention, Health Promotion or Organizational Leadership.

Program option

• Certificate in Community Service (30 credits)

The program is designed for those, although qualified in their own profession, who wish to obtain additional training and practice in their chosen field. The educational approach of the Certificate is experience-based learning, or learning-by-doing. Experiences in groups, both inside the class and outside, are integrated into the program. The Certificate can be completed with an emphasis in one of the following: Community Intervention, Health Promotion, Organizational Development.

Courses

Graduates of the Certificate program in Community Service are encouraged to apply to the following types of employers:

• Social service agencies
• Hospitals
• Geriatric centres and residences
• Drug and alcohol treatment centres
• Schools; mental health institutions
• Women's centres
• Community recreation centres
• Religious organizations

Self-employment as a Community Service Worker is also a career option.