Community Service Educational Programmes in Canada

A career in community services is the best choice for those candidates who are good in interpersonal skills and who love to work in a much interactive social environment. A pleasant personality and good communication skills are the most important traits needed by a person to become a successful professional in this career sector.

Many Canadian universities are world renowned for their Community Service Educational Programmes which are well designed to train the career aspirants on the important personality aspects, along with a well structured industry-oriented course curriculum.

Brandon University is popular for its degree programme, BA in Rural and Community Studies. Cape Breton University also conducts a Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS). Another reputed university, Kwantlen Polytechnic University conducts two programmes, Certificate in Community Support Worker and Diploma in Community Support Worker.

Certificate of Continuing Education – Indian Community and Career Counselling is a much demanded certificate programme among ethnic communities and is offered by two Canadian universities, University of Regina and First Nations University of Canada

Other Canadian universities that are known for their Community Service Educational Programmes are as follows:

University of Guelph

University of Guelph awards Honours Bachelor of applied science (family and community social services) along with a social service workers’ diploma (BASC) for all eligible candidates.

Vancouver Island University

The master course offered by the Vancouver Island University in this field is titled as ‘School and Community Support Worker Certificate’. This is a short term duration certificate programme.

University of Calgary

Calgary University offers a three year duration degree, Bachelor of community rehabilitation for all career aspirants.

University of the Fraser Valley

A short term Community service certificate, i.e. Community Support Worker Certificate is available at the University of the Fraser Valley

Brock University

A three year duration degree programme, BA in Distinct and Diverse Communities is available at the Brock University

Concordia University

Concordia University offers a short term certificate titled Certificate in community service. Duration of this course ranges between 3 and 6 months.