Comments about Community Social Service Work Diploma - 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. The diploma program has one additional practicum.
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Academic title
Community Social Service Work Diploma
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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
Semester IV
- CFCS 2410 Advanced Issues: Reflection and Integration 3
- CSSW 2422 Specialized Interventions 2
- CSSW 2433 Advanced Family Issues 2
- CSSW 2440 Practicum III 6
- CSSW 2462 Gerontology 2
Diploma exit point 15
Total credits for diploma: *60
