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Diploma in Indigenous Community And Social Development

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Indigenous Community And Social Development is a diploma in Social Sciences & Education programme offered by Georgian College in Barrie, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,619 per semester (CAD 1,387 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Social Sciences & Education

Duration: 4 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 1,387 / semester

International tuition: CAD 7,619 / semester

Last checked September 2026 · Source: georgiancollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This four-semester diploma centres on how social and health care programs and services for Indigenous communities and organizations are planned, run and evaluated. Coursework spans business and community development, health and wellbeing, and language and culture, drawing together the cultural, social and health concerns facing Indigenous peoples across the country. Each semester weaves cultural teachings and smudging into daily academic life, appearing in social activities, individual courses, and visits from Traditional Teachers and Elders.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This diploma requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status; the programme's own page states no Grade 12 subject prerequisite beyond the OSSD. Mature applicants aged 19 or older, non-secondary-school applicants, and home-schooled applicants may also be considered through completed upgrading, GED, or equivalency testing, and relevant post-secondary coursework or life experience can be credited via Georgian's Credit for Prior Learning process. The page states no test-score table, portfolio, or interview requirement; applicants whose first language is not English fall under Georgian's general diploma-level requirement instead: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 79 overall.

Application Details

Start Date: September

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: 1 February 2027 is the equal-consideration date for Georgian's highly competitive programs, which now covers Fall 2027, Winter 2028 and Summer 2028 entry, and later applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats last; offers of admission for this 2026-2027 cycle must be accepted by 1 May 2027. Programs outside the highly competitive list carry no equal-consideration date and are assessed on a rolling basis year-round. International applicants apply directly through Georgian's own portal with no published closing date and are assessed on a rolling basis while seats remain, though Georgian warns a program open when applied to may close before assessment. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Georgian College

Type: College

Founded: 1967

Students: 13,544

Programs: 172

Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Indigenous Community And Social Development award?

Georgian College awards a Diploma in the field of Social Sciences & Education on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Indigenous Community And Social Development take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Indigenous Community And Social Development cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 7,619 per semester (CAD 1,387 per semester for local students).

Can Diploma in Indigenous Community And Social Development be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Georgian College.

What language is Diploma in Indigenous Community And Social Development taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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