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Cert in Certificat en intervention jeunesse

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Cert in Certificat en intervention jeunesse is a certificate in Social Work programme taught at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi in Saguenay, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Social Work
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus

We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqac.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Certificate in Youth Intervention at Universite du Quebec a Chicoutimi is a 30-credit, on-campus program with admission in fall, winter, and summer terms. It is aimed at anyone wishing to work with young people and interested in the social realities they face, providing foundational theoretical and practical training in social intervention across different youth contexts and issues. The program combines two complementary approaches: preventive intervention aimed at youth in general, and curative approaches for young people experiencing psychosocial difficulties. The 30-credit curriculum combines six required courses with four elective courses. Admission is open to DEC holders, to applicants who have completed at least 15 university credits with a cumulative average of at least 2.3 on 4.3, and to applicants able to show appropriate preparation together with at least six months full-time or 840 hours of relevant volunteer or paid experience in a public, private, or community social work organization, documented by an employer attestation.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.30 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission follows UQAC's base system, with intake in fall and winter for full-time study, and fall, winter, and summer for part-time study. Quebec DEC holders qualify with a DEC or its equivalent. University-route applicants qualify with at least 15 completed university credits and a cumulative average of at least 2.3 on 4.3. Applicants without these credentials may qualify under the sufficient-preparation base by holding an appropriate secondary credential and showing at least six months full-time, or 840 hours, of relevant volunteer or paid experience in a public, private, or community social work organization, documented by an employer attestation.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 6,500
Programs: 181
Location: Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Certificat en intervention jeunesse award?

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi awards a Certificate in the field of Social Work on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Certificat en intervention jeunesse take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

Can Cert in Certificat en intervention jeunesse be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

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