Canadian Imperial College
CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY SUPPORT
What can I do with a Community Support Certificate?
Successful completion of this Certificate will set students up in a
number of community service related professions and prepare
students for entry-level positions in the social and community
work fields and undergraduate degrees at any University.
Graduates of this program will have acquired a platform to
pursue further academic endeavors and provide them with job
roles and opportunities such as child and youth worker,
outreach worker, pregnancy worker, addiction worker,
newcomer services, shelters, adult care, case management and
community access worker.
Program Details
This one-year Community Support Certificate program will
provide students with the knowledge and skills to offer safe
and competent support to individuals in need. With the
opportunity to pursue meaningful and significant differences
in the lives of individuals in the public and private sectors.
Some core skills covered include: Interpersonal communication,
Receding and Reporting, Introduction to Community Support,
Introduction to Indigenous World Views, and Community
Service learning.
Campus
11525 – 23 Ave NW Edmonton, AB, CA T6J-4T3
Program Length
Two Semesters (1 year) Hours 20 hrs/week x 34 weeks
Dates Starts
Fall, Winter, and Spring
International Students Fees
| Application fee | $150 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,000 |
| Material fees | $1000 |
Admission Requirements
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- Alberta Grade 12 English Language and Mathematics completion or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test with a minimum score of 450 in each of the five tests.
- Students from non-English speaking countries should provide proof of English Proficiency; IELTS with an overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band, CELPIP with an overall band of 6 and none less than 6, or a minimum TOEFL score of 78 (CBT), with nothing less than 19 in each band.
In my two years at CIC I have not only thoroughly enjoyed my course but have gotten really involved in many of the student-run clubs and societies on campus.
I chose to study at CIC because it is the most acclaimed university in CANADA.