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Introduction to Community Services

Description

Foster community collaborations with an Introduction to Community Services certificate
 
Have you ever wanted to make a difference in your community but aren’t sure where to start? Community services have never been more important and a Certificate in Introduction to Community Services from The Chang School is the perfect way to kickstart a meaningful career in this sector.
 
You’ll learn how to work collaboratively to assess needs, and plan and evaluate community projects through case-based learning and analysis. You’ll also learn about key issues and life experiences affecting contemporary families and community life, and how community services can become more in tune with the needs of Indigenous communities, older adults, children, and youth.
Our certificate is fully online, so you can complete your community services courses at your own pace and on your own schedule so you don’t have to worry about choosing between work and school.
 
Looking to transition into community services from a related field or become a community services manager? You can also customize your community services courses to upskill in different expertise areas you may need, from conflict resolution and disability issues to local economic development and health promotion.
 
We’re here to help you begin your journey, so start your Introduction to Community Services certificate, today.
 
Who should take this Introduction to Community Services certificate?
  • You have experience in the community services sector locally or internationally but want additional training
  • You want to change careers and develop new skill sets in the community services sector
  • You’re a recent graduate who’s looking to work in the community services sector.
Admission Criteria
 
Recommended:
  • OSSD with six Grade 12 U or M credits (including English), with a minimum average of 60 percent, or equivalent  OR
  • Mature student status with relevant work experience
Certificate Requirements:
  • One required course
  • Three electives
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 1.67
Required Course
  • CINT 920 Community Collaborations
 
Food Security Stream (select 3)
  • CFNY 403 Food Security Concepts and Principles
  • CFNY 408 Urban Food Security
  • CFNY 510 Indigenous Food Systems in Canada
Aging and Gerontology Stream (select 3)
  • CINT 901 Gerontology: Critical Issues and Future Trends
  • CINT 930 Aging: From Cells to Society
  • CINT 945 Technology and Aging Populations
 
Community Engagement Stream (select 2)
Select 2 electives from this stream and 1 elective from another stream or a general elective. 
  • CSWP 934 Community Engagement Foundations
  • CSWP 936 Community Engagement Practices
 
General Elective
Select any 3 electives across any stream or general electives.
  • CCLD 231 Families in Canadian Context I
  • CINT 902 Disability Issues
  • CINT 904 Health Promotion and Community Development
  • CINT 905 Conflict Resolution in Community Services
  • CINT 907 Team Work for Community Services
  • CPLE 795 Local Economic Development Fundamentals
Career Options
 
This certificate can prepare you for jobs like:
  • Adult community resource facilitator
  • Behaviour support worker
  • Crisis intervention worker
  • Case or intake worker
  • Community service or support worker
  • Developmental support worker
  • Drop-in or shelter worker
  • Family service worker
  • Health support worker
  • Home or residential support worker
  • Probation office or community youth worker
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

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