Human Services Certificate at Trinity Western University

Programme overview

The Human Services Certificate offers a wide range of courses in the social sciences, psychology and sociology that prepare students for the helping professions. Completion gives eligibility for select course waivers in the regular standing track of Dordt University's Master of Social Work, subject to that program's admission requirements and the partnership agreement.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Location: Langley, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Focus areas include child and family development, criminal justice, faith-based social services, general human services and global social issues, with practicum options in helping professions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

TWU undergraduate admission: Applicants from Canadian high schools (British Columbia): graduation from a university-preparatory high school program with a 70% average in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 and three additional Grade 12 academic courses (English, science, language, math and social studies courses count; physical and health education, career education, applied design, skills and technology and religious studies do not). Alberta, NWT and Nunavut: 70% in English 30-1 plus three additional Grade 12 academic courses. Saskatchewan: 70% in English A30 plus three additional 30-level academic courses. Early admission is possible on in-progress grades; final admission requires the official final transcript.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall semester: first day of classes September 9, 2026. Spring semester: first day of classes January 5, 2027. Summer session begins April 26, 2027.

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