2023-2024 Full-Time Guidebook

Community and Child Studies Foundations 1232
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION
1 year/2 semesters Fall, Winter Ontario College Certificate Progress
Prepare to meet your career goal of a profession in community services or child studies. This
academic pathway opportunity helps you to succeed in applying to a diploma program in these
two areas. You develop a thorough understanding of the personal and professional requirements
of the varied available careers, and you have the opportunity to adopt skills and attitudes that will
be valuable as you advance your education. While engaging you in reflective practice that enables
professional and leadership skills development, this program also enhances your communication
competence in all language strands.
Notes:
1. This program is taught using a combination of modalities. Courses may be delivered face-to-face, online, or in a blended/
hybrid combination of both online and traditional classroom teaching.
2. The official Ministry name for this program is Community Services and Child Studies Foundations.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD),
or equivalent, or mature applicant status
(19 years or older)
• English language proficiency
Note: Applicants to Centennial College post-secondary
programs in the areas of community studies or child and family
studies, with scores of 140 or 141 on the Centennial College
English Skills Assessment, are advised to first take this program
as a pathway to their program of choice.
centennialcollege.ca/1232
communitystudiesprogress@
centennialcollege.ca
416-289-5000 ext. 52375
CAREER OUTLOOK
Childcare worker* / Developmental services worker* / Social service worker*
*With additional education
COMMUNITY AND
HEALTH STUDIES
Community and Justice Services 1206
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION
2 years/4 semesters Fall Ontario College Diploma Progress
From Correctional Services Canada to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services,
organizations need community and justice services professionals with the skill set to lead. These
professionals work in diverse settings, addressing youth and adult populations who are at risk,
currently incarcerated, or involved with the criminal justice system or with rehabilitation programs.
Our innovative approach emphasizes prevention, intervention, and rehabilitative strategies; practical
communication; treatment methods; group dynamics; program development and facilitation;
case management; and security skills. More than 400 field placement hours in jails, group homes,
community centres, courthouses, and schools are part of your well-rounded and hands-on learning.
Note: This program is taught using a combination of modalities. Courses may be delivered face-to-face, online, or in a blended/
hybrid combination of both online and traditional classroom teaching.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Youth worker / Correctional officer / Program facilitator
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD),
or equivalent, or mature student status
(19 years or older)
• Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent
(minimum grade required), or take the
Centennial College English Skills Assessment
for Admission
• English language proficiency
Note: Additional requirements apply prior to field placement.
Visit the program page on our website for details.
centennialcollege.ca/1206
communitystudiesprogress@
centennialcollege.ca
416-289-5000 ext. 52375
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Community and Child Services
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