OpenFieldSettlement Studies & Community Development Certificate
One-year specialized certificate training professionals to assist newcomers, refugees, and immigrants through case management and systemic advocacy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Successful completion of high school with English 30-1 or 30-2
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Brief narrative explaining commitment to immigrant settlement sector
- Recommendation letters
- One reference from a community agency or educator
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Immigration and settlement sector bursaries up to CAD $2,500
- Application fee
- CAD $155
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $5,100 total program tuition (Domestic) or CAD $14,200 (International)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official NorQuest College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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