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Social Services Professional Diploma

Columbia College

Columbia College

www.columbia.ab.ca
Contact

802, 803, 805 Manning Road NE
Calgary, Alberta, T2E7N8, Canada

  • Program Type Occupational
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 1 Year or Less 1140 Hours (50 Weeks)
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning Available
Admission Requirements
Standard Admission:  Alberta High school diploma, verified by transcript, on non-Alberta equivalent  English 30-1, English 30-2 with a final mark of 60%, or equivalent Mature Admission: Students who do not meet the academic requirements listed above (either fully or partially) can apply through academic assessment. Academic assessment students must meet the following:  Be 19 years old of age or older  Out of high school for 1 year  Successfully meet the entry levels on Columbia College's Accuplacer assessment test o equivalent ( See Academic Proficiency Requirements) Passing mark: 55 - 85, RC-80, WR-6+ Additional Requirements:  Attend Columbia College's Program Orientation prior to the start of the program  Admissions interview(s) to determine suitability for the profession and opportunity for success in the program.  Evidence of the application for a Police Information Check, Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check must be submitted prior to the start of the program.  Standard First Aid and CPR Training Level C delivered as part of the program

Distance Delivery Options

Combined (onsite and online)


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Total Tuition $14,464.00

* Tuition and fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated July 24, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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