Pre-Community Services
Post Secondary

Pre-Community Services

One Year | Ontario College Certificate
Program Code 0819
Welland Campus

...as a mature student the Pre-Community Services program helped me to reassimilate to an educational environment, as well as earn a lot of credits I needed for my next program.

Mirian A. MacLaren, Pre-Community Services graduate



Career Opportunities

If you know you want to work in community services but don't know which area, this program will help you clarify your goals and prepare you for academic success.

Graduates have increased preparedness for college community services programs such as:

  • Child and Youth Worker
  • Community and Justice Services
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Education Assistant - Special Needs Support
  • Fitness and Health Promotion
  • Recreation and Leisure Services
  • Social Service Worker

The NC Difference

  • Program is designed to meet individual needs and facilitate the transition into college
  • Students benefit from individual educational support and planning
  • Students benefit from participation in a supportive learning community
  • Students earn transferable credits to other college programs

Testimonials and Profiles

"...as a mature student the Pre-Community Services Program helped me to reassimilate to an educational environment, as well as earn a lot of credits I needed for my next program. I am currently in the Social Service Worker program. The staff are very patient and dedicated to helping students to discover, enjoy, and succeed in their College paths. I was extremely satisfied with my experience and happily recommend this program to anyone!"

Mirian A. MacLaren - Pre-Community Services graduate

 “My experience in the Pre-Community Services Program has given me the skills I need to move into the Child and Youth Worker Program as well as transferable credits. It has been very beneficial and I am happy I chose to go in this direction. I now have the foundation I need to reach my ultimate goal.”

Amanda Swartz, Pre-Community Services graduate


Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses:
  • English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.

Selection and Ranking Process:

  • For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the highest senior level final grade available at the time of ranking. Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes.
  • Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Note:

  • Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

General Information
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Tours

For more information please contact the InfoCentre.

Welland: 905-735-2211, ext. 7559
NOTL: 905-641-2252, ext. 4208

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Program Information

Term One
CAPL1199Computer Applications3
COMM1133Writing Strategies3
PSYC1100Introductory Psychology3
SOCL1430Multiculturalism and Diversity in Canada3
STDV1110The Effective Learner3
Special Elective - choose one
MATH1306Mathematics for Community Studies3
HDEV1203Developmental Psychology3
PSYC1102Communicating in Relationships3
PSYC1310Abnormal Psychology3
Term Two
 Completion of 12 or more credits12

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