At Université Laval in Québec, Canada, Social Work (Certificate) is offered as a certificate in Social Work programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 903 per credit (CAD 134 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Social Work
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 134 / credit
International tuition: CAD 903 / 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 Certificate in Social Work introduces students to the theoretical and practical foundations of social work intervention. The 30-credit programme covers human behaviour, social environments, social policy, and the social security system, alongside course units on ageing, poverty, disability, immigration, diversity, exclusion, and substance abuse. Students examine how social and economic structures shape individual and community wellbeing and develop analytical tools for assessing social problems. The curriculum combines core courses in social work theory with elective units that let students focus on specific populations or issues. Courses are delivered through a mix of in-class and distance formats, with a fully online option available for part-time study. The programme is designed to be completed in one year of full-time study across two sessions of five courses each, though it can also be taken part-time. It serves as an entry point to social work knowledge for students who hold a pre-university diploma or equivalent and do not require a full bachelor's degree.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Open to Quebec residents holding any pre-university diploma (DEC); applicants from outside Quebec need a secondary school diploma plus one year of university study, assessed on academic file. International applicants need a pre-university diploma (13 years of schooling), a 12-year diploma plus one year of post-secondary study, a French baccalaureat, or a Belgian certificate, evaluated on academic merit. Non-francophone applicants must meet the university's French-language policy, typically a TCF tout public score of at least 361/699 with at least 8/20 in written expression.
