Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years, includes 2 field placements
Study language	English
Course code	1230

Tuition fee	CA$17,343 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,693), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements

English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests

More information	centennialcollege.ca/..ty-development-work

Overview

If you’re passionate about social and environmental justice, enjoy working with groups, and want to help connect people to and create services and opportunities in their community to improve their quality of life, this program will help you launch your career.

You’ll build critical thinking skills in matters such as social change, anti-oppressive practice, sustainable development, community engagement, community asset-mapping, fundraising and resource mobilization, collaborative leadership and project management. Expert guest speakers, field trips, and collaborative projects with local and international NGOs and other professionals will all be program components. During semesters 3 and 4, you’ll also participate in two field placements with organizations engaged in community development work.

Note: This program is taught using a combination of modalities. Courses may be taught face-to-face, online or in blended/hybrid combination of both online and traditional classroom teaching.

Career opportunities

• Community Engagement Worker
• Community Outreach Worker
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Program Facilitator
• Youth Development Coordinator
• Community Service Worker
• Crisis Intervention Worker
• Family Service Worker
• Community Development Worker
• Community Development Officer.