Diploma in Human Service Worker
Introduction
Human Service Worker is a Diploma program taught at College of the Rockies, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.
The Human Service Worker Certificate Program at College of the Rockies gives you practical skills and foundational knowledge to support people facing diverse challenges. You study helping strategies, communication tools, and systems of support, with course work covering conflict resolution, crisis intervention, child and youth mental health, addictions, and issues in adolescence.
The program runs for 10 months and includes hands-on learning through practicums in local community agencies. Programs are offered asynchronously online, and the certificate is awarded after required first-year courses totaling 44 credits. After completion, you can enter the work field or enroll in the second-year diploma program.
Modules
- HSWR-211 – Conflict Resolution
- HSWR-212 – Crisis Intervention
- HSWR-213 – Introduction to Mental Health Issues for Children and Youth
- HSWR-214 – Introduction to Addictions
- HSWR-215 – Issues in Adolescence
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Human Service Worker at College of the Rockies for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by College of the Rockies.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by College of the Rockies as pre-requiste for admission in Human Service Worker.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Grade 12 graduation with a minimum of C+ in English 12, ENGL 090 or 091, or First Nations English 12 or assessment to acceptable level to determine eligibility.
- Current or previous employment in the human/social service field is recommended.
- Coordinator permission is accepted in special circumstances.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://cotr.bc.ca/programs/human-service-worker/
More Information
- Supported living for people with disabilities
- Housing crisis support
- Mental health and substance use services
- Family support programs
Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.