Community and Social Services Management - 987
OSAP Eligible
Overview
Note: This program is delivered through Continuing Education and Online Learning using MyCanvas. Applicants need to select only one option (full-time or part-time) when applying at ontariocolleges.ca. You will receive an offer to only one option if you apply to both. You will be able to determine your study timeline (full-time or part-time) based on your course schedule. Your status will be determined at the time of course registration.
Visit the Community and Social Services Management program page for more information about program delivery.
Program Highlights
- Executive style delivery designed for working professionals.
- Work with industry partners during integrated learning projects.
- Project management structure for the industry.
- Solution-based learning assignments.
- Social entrepreneurship opportunities.
- Opportunity to participate on the Mohawk College Enactus Team
What you'll learn
- Examine and apply market-based strategies to achieve a social purpose.
- Explore key dimensions of the relationships between business, government, and wider society.
- Understand relationships between business, government and society.
- Develop and apply leadership competencies and develop a vision and values-based management approach.
- Social entrepreneurship.
- Corporate responsibility.
Program Length
1 academic year or less (periods of 8 months)
Admission
Admission
- An Ontario College Diploma (two-year or longer) or University Degree
OR - An acceptable combination of related work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the College)
- Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges.
If English is not your first language or you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or post-secondary education outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 80, no band less than 20
- TOEFL Paper-based, overall score 550
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), 70
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic 58
- CLBPT (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test), overall score 7, no band less than 7
- Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program. Placement in the GAS-EAP program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS
Don't have the necessary requirements?
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
Visit the Community and Social Services Management program page for more information.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.
As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Available Financial Assistance Resources:
- OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)
- Working on Campus
- Additional Sources of Funding
- Financial Assistance Home Page
Apply for Awards:
By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.
Financial Literacy:
Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mohawk College is dedicated to helping students improve their financial literacy and become more confident in managing their money.
- Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
- Financial Resources and Calculators
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Test and apply course concepts through current software in our computer labs
- Apply cumulative program knowledge through a capstone research project
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Your future career options
- Case Worker
- Supervisor of Community Justice Programs
- Community Development Worker
Where you could work includes:
- Individual and family services
- Civic and social organizations
- Local and municipal public administration
- Retirement and nursing care facilities
Educational Pathways
Educational Pathways
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. To start a new program at Mohawk, you must apply via ontariocolleges.ca.
Transfer from
You can transfer to the Community and Social Services Management - 987 from the following programs:
Autism and Behavioural Science
Business Administration
Business Administration - Marketing
Child and Youth Care
Community and Justice Services
Mental Health and Disability Management
Police Foundations
Protection, Security and Investigation
Social Service Worker
Social Service Worker (Intensive)
Receiving Program
Community and Social Services Management
Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.
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Tech Requirements
Tech requirements
Laptop Requirements
Community and Social Services Management students may use any personal computer of their choice. This program does not have any specific hardware or software requirements that use a large amount of storage.
Additional Requirements:
- stable, high-speed internet
- webcam
- headset
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