Comments about Community Social Service Work Certificate - At the institution - New Westminster - British Columbia
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Objectives
The Community Social Service Worker (CSSW) program is designed to prepare new professionals for work in the field of social services.
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Practical experience
The program includes both classroom-based studies and field-related work (practicum) at social service agencies. A practicum involves placement in a community social service agency with an opportunity to practice skills learned in the program. The certificate program has two practicums, one in the second semester and one in the third.
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Academic title
Community Social Service Work Certificate
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Course description
Semester I
Course Title Credits
- CFCS 1110 Introduction to Community 3
- CFCS 1121 Personal and Professional Development 1.5
- CFCS 1130 Change and Development: Lifespan 3
- CSSW 1100 Community Social Service Work: Introduction 3
- CSSW 1122 Community Social Service Work: Counselling 3
13.5
Semester II
- CFCS 1221 Wellness: Self and Professional Practice 1.5
- CSSW 1200 Introduction to Social Welfare 3
- CSSW 1222 Counselling and Group Skills 3
- CSSW 1223 Inner City Social Service Work 1.5
- CSSW 1240 Practicum I 4.5
- CFCS 1260 Community Practice: Addictions 3
16.5
Semester III
- CFCS 2333 Change and Development Families: Working From a Family Perspective 3
- CSSW 2322 Employment Counselling 3
- CSSW 2340 Practicum II 6
- CSSW 2363 Mental Heath 3
Certificate exit point: 15
