Human Services Foundations Algonquin College

Overview

This programme is Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible either by meeting IRCC’s field of study criteria (as of November 1, 2024) or by being a degree programme exempt from these requirements (as of March 11, 2025). Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

In this Human Services Foundations programme at Algonquin College , you develop core skills that are common to all areas of human services such as relationship building, team work and stress management. You increase your own awareness of issues of diversity and inclusion in Canada and how social issues influence human and community development. 

Quick Facts:

• Human services supports individuals, families and communities to attain a higher quality of life. As a student, you examine how different human services professionals collaborate to contribute to a better society.
• You develop a strong understanding of client and community needs and the impact that systemic barriers have on marginalizing specific populations. This exploration empowers you to select a population group and industry that you would like to focus on. You develop academic skills and career planning skills to support you through the next stages of your academic study.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of professionals in human services and the impact of these contributions on the health and wellness of individuals and communities.

• Develop collaborative skills that support the development and maintenance of positive working relationships and inclusive team environments.

• Apply major psychological and sociological theories of developmental growth and mental health to respond to client needs.

• Select a variety of human services support strategies to meet the needs of diverse populations for inclusion and participation in civic life.

• Identify the professional requirements and opportunities in various human services fields to inform academic and professional goals.

• Develop academic strengths and strategies to support success and wellness in lifelong learning and career development.

• Develop written and verbal interpersonal communication and research skills specific to human services to convey messages clearly and concisely.

• Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Post-Graduation Work Permit

• This programme is Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible either by meeting IRCC’s field of study criteria (as of November 1, 2024) or by being a degree programme exempt from these requirements (as of March 11, 2025). Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.