Overview

In addition to a Social Service Worker Certificate, students can also complete a Coordinated Social Service Worker Diploma by adding 30 Arts and Sciences credits to the Certificate. Although enrolment in the SSW Certificate only occurs each Fall term, students can complete the additional 10 courses (30 credits) they need for the diploma as a general arts student in any of Langara's three semesters either before and/or after completing their certificate. Please see the program curriculum tab for more details.

These two courses from Langara College are university-transferable and are open to all students interested in possibly working in human services. These are required courses for a student wishing to apply to a Bachelor of Social Work degree program at a university in BC.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Langara Social Service Worker Program have an excellent track record in gaining employment in the fields of work that interest them. Graduates are prepared for entry level employment in a variety of social service and health-related agencies While some students may choose to continue with their education, many find immediate work at the entry level in a whole range of social and health services. The social service sector is dynamic and always evolving. Once graduates have found employment in an organization, many find that the development of new programs, staff turnover and changes in current funding priorities provide opportunities for advancement. Many graduates of the program who are considering continuing their education find that their Certificate or Coordinated Diploma opens doors to employment and helps them to gain important experience. It also helps them to fund future educational opportunities.

Programme Structure

To receive the Diploma in Social Service Worker (Co-ordinated), students must successfully complete the Certificate in Social Service Worker and a minimum 30 credits including a minimum 24 credits of university-transferable courses that have science, social science, or humanities attributes, and six credits of any course eligible to be used towards a Langara College credential. A link to course attribute information can be found in the course description.
Unless students transfer in courses earned before they began the social service worker program, they must complete the 30 credits at Langara. Refer to co-ordinated programs information for details.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

More details

We begin accepting applications 11 months before a program starts.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 112 other Bachelors in Social Work in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Domestic Applicants: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent) or 19 years of age or older
International Applicants: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent)
A minimum "C" grade in three credits of university-transferable courses.
Social Service Worker supplemental application form
Interview with a program faculty member
Volunteer or paid experience
Two letters of reference

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Tuition Fee

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International

19137 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19137 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

3229 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3229 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 CAD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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