Do you want to support and empower newcomers to Canada? Start your career as a settlement service worker through this two-year diploma program. Learn how to help newcomers integrate into their communities while advocating for their rights.
Have you taken the Community Support Worker program at NorQuest? If so, you have received transferable credits and can enter Year 2 of the Settlement Studies program.
During this program, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills necessary to help newcomers to Canada access the services they need to thrive, such as housing, schooling, employment, transportation, healthcare, and more.
After completing this program, you’ll be able to:
This program is offered in two different delivery options: in person at our downtown Edmonton campus or Hyflex, meaning you can choose if you’d like to attend class in person or online.
At NorQuest College, we believe hands-on training and real-world experience provides our students with the education they need to succeed in their careers. In our Settlement Studies program, you’ll take part in two field experiences where you will:
After completing the field placements, you’ll have settlement experience you can use in your resume and cover letter. You’ll also have the chance to work with clients and gain confidence in understanding the complex needs of newcomers and supporting their integration into Canada.
The Canadian Settlement in Action: History and Future textbook is a high-quality, interactive resource that focuses exclusively on the field of settlement work in a Canadian context.
Developed at NorQuest by our in-house subject-matter experts and external community partners, this textbook was designed with NorQuest learners in mind and is written from the perspective of settlement workers, for settlement workers. It is available online (and free of charge) to anyone with access to the internet, and can be accessed here.
As a settlement service worker, you’ll play a crucial role in Canada’s immigration system. You can explore career opportunities in the non-profit sector, settlement sector, and various departments within the municipal and provincial governments. You may also be employed by agencies that have partnerships with schools and public libraries.
Some job titles you can explore include:
By taking this program, you can also gain transferable credits to several Athabasca University’s degree programs to advance your career and increase your earning potential. Learn more by visiting the future education page.
This program qualifies for a study permit, and a post-graduate work permit in Canada. Learn more about obtaining your study permit, and how to apply for a post-graduate work permit along with other important immigration information.
Have a question about the Settlement Studies program?
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We appreciate your interest in NorQuest’s Program name! However, this program is not open to international students at this time. For a full list of programs available to international students, please visit the Programs and Courses page.
If you’re not sure which program is perfect for you, NorQuest’s International Student Recruiters can help. Contact international.recruitment@norquest.ca or book a meeting.
