Social Service Worker
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Field placement opportunity in community agency setting.
Overview
Upcoming Intakes:
Fall 2023: College Drive – North Bay
Winter 2024: College Drive – North Bay
This program will give you the knowledge and skills you need to enter this rewarding career field. Learn skills and methods that will prepare you to work in different settings and challenging situations. Themes include social justice, empowerment of marginalized citizens and ethics. You will also be introduced to Indigenous history and culture through the Canada's First Peoples Course. Graduates can go on to work with individuals or groups in a variety of community settings.
Your Future Career
- Residential facilities
- Social Service departments
- Addictions and mental health services
- Schools and youth services
- Community health and resource centres
- Transition houses and shelters
What You Learn
- Trauma informed practice and crisis intervention
- Human development
- Effective leadership in group settings
- Substance abuse training
- Canada's First Peoples
- Client interviews and assessment
- Advocacy related to intimate personal violence
Note: Graduates may apply to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1 - Fall
CLT100 | First Peoples of Canada |
CMM125 | College Communication |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (SSW Sem 1) |
HSP105 | Interviewing & Helping Skills I |
PSY200 | Lifespan Development |
SOC100 | Foundations of Sociology |
SSW101 | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice I |
Semester 2 - Winter
ENG200 | Creative Writing |
HSP155 | Family Dynamics |
HSP160 | Interviewing & Helping Skills II |
HUM219 | Group Work |
SSW103 | SSW Methods: Community Organization |
SSW104 | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice II |
SSW165 | Mental Health and Addictions |
Semester 3 - Fall
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (SSW Sem 3) |
SSW225 | SSW Methods of Intervention |
SSW238 | SSW Methods: Intimate Personal Violence |
SSW290 | Trauma Informed Practice and Crisis Intervention |
SSW292 | Fieldwork Preparation |
SSW294 | Accountable Professional |
SSW296 | Introduction to Gerontology |
Semester 4 - Winter
SSW293 | Fieldwork Integration |
SSW295 | Fieldwork Placement |
Semester 1 - Winter
CLT100 | First Peoples of Canada |
CMM125 | College Communication I |
GENED | General Education Elective- Online (SSW Sem 1) |
HSP105 | Interviewing & Helping Skills I |
PSY200 | Lifespan Development |
SOC100 | Foundations of Sociology |
SSW101 | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice I |
Semester 2 - Fall
ENG200 | Creative Writing |
HSP155 | Family Dynamics |
HSP160 | Interviewing & Helping Skills II |
HUM219 | Group Work |
SSW103 | SSW Methods: Community Organization |
SSW104 | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice II |
SSW165 | Mental Health and Addictions |
Semester 3 - Winter
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (SSW Sem 3) |
SSW225 | SSW Methods of Intervention |
SSW238 | SSW Methods: Intimate Personal Violence |
SSW290 | Trauma Informed Practice and Crisis Intervention |
SSW292 | Fieldwork Preparation |
SSW294 | Accountable Professional |
SSW296 | Introduction to Gerontology |
Semester 4 - Fall
SSW293 | Fieldwork Integration |
SSW295 | Fieldwork Placement |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2023-24 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $2720.24 | $1320.38 | $70 | - | $4110.62 |
2 | $2720.24 | $1165.38 | - | - | $3885.62 |
2023-24 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $14807.18 | $1900.38 | $70 | - | $16777.56 |
2 | $14807.18 | $1745.38 | - | - | $16552.56 |
What You Need
What You Need
Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:
Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Technology/Devices:
Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
You will also need:
- First Aid / CPR (2nd year) - apx. $80.00 (may be required for some placements)
- CPIC (2nd year) - apx. $25.00
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) - apx. $20.00 - $45.00
- Business Casual Clothing (2nd year) - up to $100.00
- Clearance Card (2nd year) - $35.00
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Ontario College Diploma
Students can apply to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!
Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.