Certificate in Human Services Foundation

George Brown College - St. James Campus

Canada,Ontario

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 17,945/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 110 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 32,117 +

Int. Students: 4,900 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

200 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 3W8, Canada

Certificate in Human Services Foundation

Program Overview

George Brown College’s Human Services Foundations (A113) certificate program will give you the academic skills you need to thrive in human services programs and related career pathways.

This program will give you an in-depth understanding of human behaviour through psychology, sociology, and anti-oppressive practice––a foundation that will help you succeed in the classroom and in human services.

Working in small groups, you'll learn how to build positive relationships in a diverse and inclusive environment through activities that focus on collaboration and communication.

In the Human Services Foundations program, you'll learn:

  • To think critically by applying effective communication and research skills to present information in a factual, confident, and objective manner
  • To identify the systemic barriers that impact equity and inclusion for individuals and community groups in Canada
  • The role human services professionals play in removing systemic barriers
  • The many career pathway options in the human services sector
  • To make informed decisions about your future academic and professional goals
  • Academic and life skills that will help you succeed in college and beyond
  • Strategies for wellness, lifelong learning, and self-development

Support available for students in the School of Work and College Preparation includes:

  • Access to a Student Success Counsellor who can help you overcome any challenges you may face while at college
  • Meeting with a Pathway Advisor to discuss your specific academic and career goals and help you explore potential pathways.
  • Support from a weekly Peer Learning Group, facilitated by a graduate of the program who is a current student in one of our diploma programs.

For a list of George Brown’s human services sector–related programs that you may qualify for upon graduation from the (A113) program, click the Career and Postgraduate Study Opportunities tab on the left side of this page.

Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Discuss the roles, responsibilities, career opportunities, academic and personal requirements for success in the Community Services and Child Studies field.
  • Apply culturally sensitive communication and interpersonal skills to support team functioning in academic and professional settings with the ability to engage in self-reflection.
  • Explain major theoretical models of behaviour associated with the study of psychology.
  • Apply the appropriate client service strategies according to client behaviour/preference.
  • Select the Community Services and Child Studies field best suited to personal and career interest.
  • Explain how academic strengths, needs and personal health factors affect success and wellness in a college environment.
  • Utilize written and verbal communication skills specific to the Community Services and Child Studies field.