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Explore current social issues and understand the challenges faced by vulnerable populations so you can learn how to deliver impactful services, such as counselling and mediation. Build strong clinical skills that exceed the industry standard for undergraduate education. Learn basic communication competencies to more in-depth therapeutic interventions while gaining the transferable skills to improve lives and change society.

Areas of emphasis (AOE)

You may choose to focus on one of two areas of emphasis: Mental Health & Addictions or Youth & Families. You can start taking AOE courses as early as your first year (winter semester). For graduation, you will declare the AOE in your third year, heading into your final year of studies.

1st year

Focus on understanding human behaviour and issues related to individuals, families and groups.

2nd year

Engage in theoretical and practical studies in counselling, ethical and professional issues, and working with various client populations.

3rd/4th years

Work with diverse groups and learn theory and techniques in areas such as family therapy, case management and crisis intervention. If you鈥檙e interested in research, you may complete an undergraduate thesis project in your 4th year with the support of a CSS faculty member.

Mental health education

During your studies, you have an opportunity to complete the Mental Health Commission of Canada鈥檚 Mental Health First Aid Certification at no additional cost.

Clinical focus

With many courses in counselling for different populations, our program has a distinct clinical focus. Your toolkit for social services work. Graduate with important skills in social services鈥攈ow to listen, how to support someone, understanding boundaries, professionalism, cultural awareness, compassion, global citizenship and self-care.

Global issues

Grab the opportunity to strengthen your research, analytical, communication, critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills through the investigation of historical and contemporary international issues related to social justice in the Leadership & Advocacy for Global Issues course. The course includes participation in an international conference!