Social Service Worker
Credential
Certificate
Duration (Minimum)
9 months
Delivery
Full-time
In-person
Start Date
September
Study Type
Regular Studies
Department
Enrolment
Limited
Work-integrated Learning
Work Experience
Contact
Why Langara
Program outcomes
The Social Service Worker Program aims to provide graduates with:
- excellent interpersonal communication skills
- a professional manner
- a respect for diversity
- empathy and a caring attitude
- an understanding of problems and issues of individuals and families in the social environment
- knowledge of community resources
- social work principles and ethics
- problem solving abilities
- an ability to work effectively in groups
- a knowledge of social policy
- a combination of academic, experiential and community-based learning that focuses on the theory and practice of delivering basic social services
- skills for self-care
Social Service Worker Certificate
A Social Service Worker Certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the two four-month terms and subsequent five-week full time practicum.
Social Service Worker Co-ordinated Diploma
A Social Service Worker Co-ordinated Diploma is awarded to students who have also completed an additional 10 courses (minimum 30 credits) of Arts & Science academic studies at Langara College.