Human Services Foundation

Please note:

To effectively participate in this program, students must have reliable Internet access and a device that meets these requirements.

Program description - January 2023

This one-year certificate program is designed to support students as they prepare to enter a variety of career-based academic programs in the human service fields. The program will strengthen students’ academic skills and assist them in developing greater knowledge and awareness of the range of human service career options. Through intentionally designed program activities, students will engage with relevant career programs in order to develop a fuller understanding of the professional requirements of those programs and determine personal suitability and fit.

 

Note:

  • Upon successful completion of the Human Services Foundation program (diploma stream), students may apply to a number of Conestoga College programs, such as: Early Childhood Education; Recreation and Leisure Services; Social Service Worker; Educational Support; Police Foundations; and Protection, Security and Investigation.
  • Upon successful completion of the Human Services Foundation program (degree stream), students may apply to Conestoga's Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice or Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development degree programs.

Program details

Code: 1053
Delivery: Full-time
Length: 1 year
Start: January 2023
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Credential: Ontario College Certificate

Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2022-2023 year are listed below. Books and supplies are additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2023 and later will be available Spring 2023.

Tuition
$13750.00
Ancillary Fees
$2535.74
Total Fees
$16285.74

Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit OSAP & aid.

Awards & scholarships

Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.

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    University

    Conestoga College

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    Country

    Canada

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    Program Discipline

    Miscellaneous

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    Duration

    1 year

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    Tuition fee

    CAD 16285.00 / Per Year

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    Cost of Living

    CAD 10000

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    Average processing time

    1 month

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    Program Category

    Undergraduate Program

IELTs Requirements:
  • Total score

    6.5

  • Writing band score

    6.5 (min)

  • Listening band score

    6.0 (min)

  • Reading band score

    6.0 (min)

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