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.