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Rooted in social justice values, the Community, Family & Child Studies diploma equips you to advocate for and enhance the welfare of individuals and families. Graduates emerge as compassionate, principled practitioners who respond to evolving community challenges. The Community, Family and Child Studies (CFCS) program guides you toward becoming a dedicated professional across diverse social service environments.
Throughout this intensive two-year program, you'll develop the competencies and ethical foundation necessary to empower and assist individuals and families.
CFCS graduates enjoy numerous career pathways. You may practice independently or collaborate within interdisciplinary teams while serving individuals or community agencies.
Potential work settings span family support systems, educational institutions, resource centers, skill-building initiatives, youth and women's services, job training programs, community engagement efforts, and various residential care environments.
High school graduation or be 19 years old on the first day of classes.
English proficiency (one of):
BC high school English 12 or English Studies 12 or equivalent with final grade of C+ or better
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 overall (no sub-score less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT score of 78 overall (no sub-score less than 19)
PTE Academic score of 54 overall (no sub-score less than 50)
Cambridge Assessment of English: C1 Advanced score of 174 overall (no sub-score less than 169)
CAEL CE score of 60 overall (no sub-score less than 60)
GTEC CBT score of 1200 overall (minimum sub-scores: Reading 325; Writing 270; Speaking 260; Listening 335)
Deadlines:
Fall term (September) - June 30