Community and Social Services Management - 987

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

One year or less

OSAP Eligible

Develop the skills to manage community organizations, including those in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

How to Apply

Overview

Note: This program is delivered through Continuing Education and Online Learning using MyCanvas. Applicants need to select only one option (full-time or part-time) when applying at ontariocolleges.ca. You will receive an offer to only one option if you apply to both. You will be able to determine your study timeline (full-time or part-time) based on your course schedule. Your status will be determined at the time of course registration.

Visit the Community and Social Services Management program page for more information about program delivery.

Program Highlights

Executive style delivery designed for working professionals.
Work with industry partners during integrated learning projects.
Project management structure for the industry.
Solution-based learning assignments.
Social entrepreneurship opportunities.
Opportunity to participate on the Mohawk College Enactus Team

What you'll learn

Examine and apply market-based strategies to achieve a social purpose.
Explore key dimensions of the relationships between business, government, and wider society.
Understand relationships between business, government and society.
Develop and apply leadership competencies and develop a vision and values-based management approach.
Social entrepreneurship.
Corporate responsibility.

Program Length

1 academic year or less (periods of 8 months)

Admission

An Ontario College Diploma (two-year or longer) or University Degree
OR
An acceptable combination of related work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the College)
Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language or you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or post-secondary education outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
TOEFL iBT 80, no band less than 20
TOEFL Paper-based, overall score 550
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), 70
PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic 58
CLBPT (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test), overall score 7, no band less than 7
Completion of level 8 of the General Arts and Science - English for Academic Purposes (GAS-EAP). Placement in the GAS-EAP program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS

Questions?

Don't have the necessary requirements?

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Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Tuition and Fees

Visit the Community and Social Services Management program page for more information.

Financial Assistance

When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.

As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

Available Financial Assistance Resources:

OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)
Working on Campus
Additional Sources of Funding
Financial Assistance Home Page

Apply for Awards:

By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.

Financial Literacy and Money Coaching:

Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mo' Money is committed to helping our students improve their money skills and become more confident with their money.

One-on-One Money Counselling
Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
Financial Resources and Calculators
Events and Workshops

Program of Studies

Course Overview & Descriptions

Click on the course title for a course description.

Experiential Learning

How you'll gain skills

Test and apply course concepts through current software in our computer labs
Apply cumulative program knowledge through a capstone research project

To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

Review the program learning outcomes for Community and Social Services Management (987)

In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options

Case Worker
Supervisor of Community Justice Programs
Community Development Worker

Where you could work includes:

Individual and family services
Civic and social organizations
Local and municipal public administration
Retirement and nursing care facilities

Educational Pathways

Pathways to Mohawk

If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.

Pathways within Mohawk

If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. *

This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.

See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.

Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.

Additional Information

Laptop Requirements

Community and Social Services Management students may use any personal computer of their choice. This program does not have any specific hardware or software requirements that use a large amount of storage.

Additional Requirements:

stable, high-speed internet
webcam
headset

Contact us

Domestic Canadian Students

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Canadian Domestic Students

Online Learning

Sep 2023

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Jan 2024

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May 2024