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Diploma of Social Service

About the program

A two-year full-time diploma preparing graduates for social and community service work.

Develop subject knowledge in Diploma in Social Service and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
Assess competing perspectives
And construct reasoned arguments.

Two-year full-time diploma. Year one covers interpersonal communication
Social work practice and social policy with electives such as sociology and psychology
Year two covers family dynamics
Mental health
Addictions
Conflict resolution and community development. Practicum and weekly seminars link theory to practice.

Age 18+ in the year of application
Meet the admission requirements shown on the programme page and the NIC English requirement (or complete a language pathway)
Programme-specific prerequisites apply.

High school graduation or equivalent plus programme-specific prerequisites (programme requirement tabs not readable).

Check the programme page entry requirements
English requirement and deadlines
NIC suggests applying at least six months before the start term. Apply online through EducationPlannerBC as a new international student and pay the 100 CAD non-refundable fee. Upload passport
High school and post-secondary transcripts
English test results and programme documents. Take a math placement assessment if required (paid by NIC). Receive the offer and pay the 10
000 CAD non-refundable deposit
Applied to tuition. Receive the letter of acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
Then apply to IRCC for the study permit. Review NIC arrival supports.

Campus	Comox Valley
Faculty or school	Faculty of Health and Human Services
Department	Social Service
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	North Island College publishes program-specific scholarships and bursaries, Available awards depend on major and academic performance, And international eligibility must be checked for each award.