Penticton,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Human Service Work in Kelowna Canada | Okanagan College
Okanagan College
|
Kelowna Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
13,130
(c. USD9,441.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Human Service Work Diploma curriculum addresses the growing roles and changing professional expectations for graduates of non-degree social service programs. Developed through broad community input, its learning goals align with provincially recognized practice standards. This full-time program requires significant commitment, with approximately 18 weekly classroom hours plus daily independent study and assignments. Participants must take ownership of their education while engaging actively in class. Graduates will support vulnerable and marginalized populations, necessitating a client-focused approach, self-reflection, and adaptability. Prospective students should demonstrate emotional, physical, cognitive, and psychological readiness. The program teaches essential skills for fostering healthy relationships, effective communication, and community inclusion for at-risk individuals.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Regular Applicants
A regular applicant will have B.C. senior secondary graduation, or equivalent (Adult Graduation Diploma) or will currently be completing Grade 12.
English Requirement:
English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.
Mature Applicants
Applicants who do not have senior secondary graduation may apply for admission as a mature student provided that they are at least 19 years of age and have not attended secondary school on a full-time basis for a minimum period of one year.
English 12, English 12 First Peoples or TPC 12 (Technical & Professional Communications), or Provincial Level ABE English or equivalent is required, with a minimum grade of 60%. Communications 12 is not acceptable.
International Baccalaureate (IB) programs accepted.
Duolingo English Test - Overall score 105
IELTS - Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL - 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)
A regular applicant will have B.C. senior secondary graduation, or equivalent (Adult Graduation Diploma) or will currently be completing Grade 12.
English Requirement:
English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.
Mature Applicants
Applicants who do not have senior secondary graduation may apply for admission as a mature student provided that they are at least 19 years of age and have not attended secondary school on a full-time basis for a minimum period of one year.
English 12, English 12 First Peoples or TPC 12 (Technical & Professional Communications), or Provincial Level ABE English or equivalent is required, with a minimum grade of 60%. Communications 12 is not acceptable.
International Baccalaureate (IB) programs accepted.
Duolingo English Test - Overall score 105
IELTS - Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL - 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)
Tuition
CAD
13,130