Social Service Worker (Gerontology) Certificate is a certificate in Health Sciences programme offered by Langara College in Vancouver, Canada. The programme runs for 8 months, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition is CAD 219 per credit for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 8 months
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 219 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Social Service Worker (Gerontology) Certificate, offered by Langara College's Department of Social Services, prepares graduates for employment in the community-based seniors' services sector. It is an entry-level, one-year certificate that does not require prior post-secondary experience and ladders directly into Langara's Diploma in Gerontology for students seeking further credentials. The interdisciplinary curriculum draws on social work, gerontology, psychology, and recreation to build a critical understanding of aging processes and the social policy issues affecting older adults and their families, using a strengths-based and social justice approach. Students complete over 200 practicum hours in a field placement, gaining direct experience working with older adults. The program is offered full-time, part-time, and hybrid, with a September intake. Enrolment is limited; applicants must meet Langara College's general admission requirements. As of the Fall 2026 intake, admission to this Certificate has been suspended until further notice.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: This entry-level certificate program does not require applicants to have previous post-secondary experience; admission requires meeting Langara College's general admission requirements. Enrolment is limited. As of the Fall (September) 2026 intake, applications for admission have been suspended until further notice.
