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Program Overview
The social services field is incredibly diverse and allows students to choose a specialty that best suits their career goals. Building on the Social Services Worker Foundations program, the Youth Worker program introduces courses focusing on Canada’s social welfare systems, violence, gangs and addiction in youth. After two practicum placements in the community, graduates will be well-prepared to enter this emotionally gratifying career.
Graduates of the Social Services - Youth Worker program are able to move on to jobs in a diverse range of settings such as child, youth, and family social service agencies, and programs concerned specifically with alcoholism, drug abuse, and family violence. Additional work environments may include group homes, correctional and community mental health centres, school programs, and Aboriginal agencies.
Admission Requirements:
Students must meet all of the pre-requisites listed below, meet their financial obligations with the college, and acknowledge their understanding of the college’s policies and procedures provided in the student handbook, prior to starting classes.
Academic Requirements for Admissions:
- Proof of high school graduation or equivalent (General Education Development or BC Adult Basic Education)
- Mature student status (19 years of age upon starting classes)
- Proof of English Language proficiency
*Note: Transcripts from an institution outside of Canada must be verified by an international education credential evaluation service, such as WES or ICES.
Administrative Requirements for Admissions:
Complete the ‘Student Declaration – Social Services Worker Programs’ form (provided by the college)
Meet the English Language Proficiency Policy
Practicum, Clinical Placement or Preceptorship Requirements:
- Criminal record check (in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act)
- Up-to-date immunization report (form provided by college)
Note: Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training.
The Social Services Worker - Youth program is offered in a combined (hybrid) format, with both in-person and online components, at the Vancouver and Surrey campuses
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