Overview

Key features

This entry-level Social Service Worker (Gerontology) certificate program from Langara College does not require applicants to have previous post-secondary experience. The program also ladders directly into the existing Diploma in Gerontology program at Langara College for those who would like advanced certification.

This one-year program is the only certificate program in British Columbia that equips graduates with the necessary skills and competencies needed to support older adults and their families using a strengths-based and social justice approach.

The program is ideal for individuals without experience in the field who want to enhance their knowledge and engage in direct service with older adults, as well as individuals with current or prior experience wishing to complete a specialized credential. Working from a holistic perspective, and drawing on the disciplines of social work, gerontology, psychology, and recreation, students develop advocacy skills and strategies to support and respond to individual and systemic issues to improve the lives of older adults. Students also gain direct experience working with older adults through completing over 200 practicum hours in a field practicum setting.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Gerontology

Communication Skills with Older Adults

Social Policy and Aging

Gerontology Practicum

Biological, Cognitive, and Developmental Psychology

Academic Writing

Essay Writing and Short Prose Selections

Short Prose Selections and Composition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

31 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Social Work Gerontology View 120 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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110

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88

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6.5

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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)
Additional Requirements
Completed gerontology supplemental application form
Interview with a program faculty member
Volunteer or paid experience in the human service field
Two letters of reference

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20574 CAD / full

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3403 CAD / full

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Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

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Programme Structure

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