Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Social Service Worker in Vancouver Canada | Langara College
Langara College
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Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,424
(c. USD16,812.48)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This program equips students with the skills needed for direct employment in various social service areas, while also laying the foundation for advanced studies in Social Work and related helping fields. Engaging in this program and working in social services demands both physical and emotional dedication. Students progress through the curriculum as a cohesive group. All essential Social Service Worker courses are delivered by dedicated program instructors, fostering a hands-on learning atmosphere and creating lasting professional connections that extend beyond graduation.
To earn the Diploma in Social Service Worker (Co-ordinated), students must first complete the Certificate in Social Service Worker, then achieve at least 30 credits. This includes a minimum of 24 credits from university-transferable courses in science, social science, or humanities disciplines, plus 6 credits from any course counting toward a Langara College qualification.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students must have a BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent).
Additional Requirements
A minimum 'C' grade in three credits of university-transferable courses.
Social Service Worker supplemental application form
Interview with a program faculty member
Volunteer or paid experience
Two letters of reference
English Language Requirements
- A minimum 70% in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, or Literary Studies 12;
- Langara English Test (LET) with a score of 3;
- An 'S' grade in ENGL 1107 or 1110; or a minimum 'C' grade in ENGL 1120;
- A minimum 'C-' grade in an English (Post-Secondary Transfer) course;
- IB English A (HL or SL) or IB English Literature and Performance (SL) with a score of 3;
- AP English Literature and Composition or AP English Language and Composition with a score of 2; or
- A minimum 'C' grade in GCSE O-Level English, GCSE English Language B.
Tuition
CAD
23,424