Ontario College Certificate COMMUNITY AND CHILD STUDIES FOUNDATIONS (1232)
Program Overview
Our Community and Child Studies Foundations program provides you with an academic pathway for pursuing a career in the community services or child studies field.
In this college certificate program's courses, you develop a thorough understanding of the personal and professional requirements of the varied careers available in community services and child studies. While engaging you in reflective practice to facilitate professional skills development, this program also enhances your communication competence in all language strands. Firstly, though, you have the opportunity to develop academic and professional skills and attitudes that will facilitate success in your program of choice.
Upon successful completion of Community and Child Studies Foundations, you will be well-prepared to apply to your diploma program of choice in the areas of community and child studies.
This program is taught using a combination of modalities. Courses may be taught face-to-face, online or in a blended/hybrid combination of both online and traditional classroom teaching.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Centennial College was the first publicly funded college in Ontario, and opened its doors in 1966
There are almost 100 ethno-cultural groups represented on our campus, and over 80 languages spoken
TV show Degrassi High was filmed at our Story Arts Campus in 1989, along with these other films that were filmed at Centennial campuses: Robocop, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, and Man of the Year
The late comedic actor, John Candy, attended Centennial for Journalism and Acting in 1969
In 2016 we opened our new Residence and Culinary Arts Centre at Progress Campus, an eight storey building that houses students, and is the home of the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, complete with seven kitchen labs, eight new classrooms, a teaching restaurant and a conference and events centre located on the top floor
Centennial College offers a wide range of wellness programs to support not only our students but our staff
Centennial is the only Canadian College that has a campus in China
Centennial will implement bias- and barrier-free recruitment, selection, hiring and promotion at all levels. We will ensure that our employees’ skills and knowledge are respected, valued and used appropriately. We will provide equitable opportunities for professional development and advancement for all employees.
PSW Opportunity
Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.
Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.
Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.
Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.
Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.
Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
17779 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 125 CAD
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