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Program description - May 2024

This one-year certificate program is designed to support students as they prepare to enter a variety of career-based academic programs in the human service fields. The program will strengthen students’ academic skills and assist them in developing greater knowledge and awareness of the range of human service career options. Through intentionally designed program activities, students will engage with relevant career programs in order to develop a fuller understanding of the professional requirements of those programs and determine personal suitability and fit.

 

Note:

  • Upon successful completion of the Human Services Foundation program (diploma stream), students may apply to a number of Conestoga College programs, such as: Early Childhood Education; Recreation and Leisure Services; Social Service Worker; Educational Support; Police Foundations; and Protection, Security and Investigation.
  • Upon successful completion of the Human Services Foundation program (degree stream), students may apply to Conestoga's Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice or Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development degree programs.

Program details

Code: 1053
Delivery: Full-time
Length: 1 year
Start: May 2024
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Credential: Ontario College Certificate

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Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2023-2024 year are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.

1 Term

Canadian

International

Tuition
$1348.00
$7081.50
Ancillary Fees
$738.87
$1288.77
Total Fees
$2086.87
$8370.27

Canadian fee details

Description Spring 2024
Full-time Program Tuition $1348.00
Administration Fee $25.00
Capital Development Fee $81.77
CSI Health Plan Fee $99.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI Legal Protection $20.10
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) $30.00
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) $4.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $2086.87

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International fee details

Description Spring 2024
International Program Tuition $7081.50
Administration Fee $25.00
Capital Development Fee $81.77
CSI Health Plan Fee $99.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI International Health Fee $174.90
CSI Legal Protection $20.10
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
ISR $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) $30.00
CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) $4.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $8370.27

Returning student tuition & fees

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Program device requirements

Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit OSAP & aid.

Awards & scholarships

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Delivery sequence - May 2024 - Kitchener – Doon

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