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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Public Service (Optional Co-op)

Course code: #1274

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate in Public Service (Optional Co-op)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $14,935 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2022 2022-02-01
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01

Overview

Graduate Certificate in Public Service (Optional Co-op)

Public service is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions, usually through employment in either a government or a non-profit organization. 

This graduate certificate program at Conestoga College provides students with the skills, knowledge and practical experience critical to a career in public service. 

Students will learn about the inner workings of government at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. 

The program will address issues such as public ethics, policy formulation, government and public sector structures, leadership, and management. 

Through the program, students will develop critical thinking, analytical communication and problem-solving skills to pursue a career as public servant. 

The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$22,135

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,224
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,200
Tuition 1 person $14,935

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

88
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • CAEL: 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
  • Conestoga English Language Test (CELT): Band 6

Conestoga offers a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but have met all other admission criteria.

You will be eligible for admission to the degree program after completing level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%

Your placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.

For more details, visit this page.

Conestoga English LevelIELTS Academic
Overall Band
TOEFL iBTPearson Test of English
(PTE) Academic
Level 10-2.50-29 
Level 2

3.0-4.0

No band less than 2

30-45 
Level 3

4.5-5.0

No band less than 4.5

46-6036-45
Level 4

5.0-6.0

No band less than 5

61-7946-52
 
Direct entry to most diploma & certificate programs*

6.0

No band less than 5.5

8053-57
Direct entry to graduate certificate and degree programs**

6.5

No band less than 6

8858-60

Academic background and requirement

Diploma or degree from an accredited college or university.

Career opportunities

  • Animal control officer
  • Correctional officer
  • Bailiff
  • Social worker
  • Mental health therapist
  • Substance abuse counsellor
  • Guidance counsellor
  • Principal
  • Superintendent
  • Homeless shelter manager
  • Domestic violence shelter advocate
  • Crisis line counsellor

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