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| School | Athabasca University | | |
| Location | Athabasca, AB, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 7,800
Full-time Graduate: 1,003 | | |
| Degree | Certificate | | |
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| Length | 1 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | As an Open University, Athabasca University’s only admission requirement is that a student must be 16 years of age or older. In special cases, students under the age of 16 may be admitted by petitioning the Office of the Registrar. However, past academic performance may restrict students from enrolling in specific undergraduate programs. | | |
| Cost |
Fees are calculated on a per credit basis. This fee is per 9 credits. | | |
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| Description | The University Certificate in Career Development is a versatile addition to professional credentials. The certificate is a 30-credit program offered at the senior undergraduate level of university study. It is intended primarily for practitioners who have some related work experience in a human services field. The certificate builds on competencies already developed to enhance the practitioner's effectiveness.
The certificate is beneficial to human services professionals such as social workers, counsellors, health professionals, and corrections officers, as it provides them with insights into how career development affects all facets of a client's life. Athabasca University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating. | | |
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
