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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
Start: May 2024
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Delivery: Hybrid
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Certificate

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Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) 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 Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $99.00
CSI Legal Care Fee $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 Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00
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 Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $174.90
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $99.00
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $8370.27

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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 eligible 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 (grants and loans) for educational costs and living expenses. The amount of funding you are eligible for depends on your program, course load, educational and living expenses, and financial situation. Apply for assistance on the OSAP website and visit OSAP & aid for more information.

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Delivery sequence - May 2024 - Kitchener – Doon

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