School of Health, Human Care and Wellness

Social Service Worker

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

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Code: 010206
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start, January Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Code: 010206
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start, January Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Social Service Worker

Field placement opportunity in community agency setting.

Overview

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
Children’s programs and services
Programs and services for youth
Mental health and developmental services
Transition houses and shelters

What You Learn

Trauma informed practice and crisis intervention
Human development
Group dynamics
Substance abuse training
Canada's First Peoples
Ethics
Methods for dealing with personal violence

Note: Graduates may apply to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. Notwithstanding the above, the English proficiency standards required to obtain Study Permits and Temporary Resident Visas from Canadian Embassies vary around the world. The higher English language proficiency standard will apply.

Curriculum

Intake: September Start

Semester 1 - Fall

CMM125	College Communication I
MHA180	Introduction to Substance Use
HSP105	Interviewing & Helping Skills I
PSY200	Lifespan Development
SOC100	Foundations of Sociology
GENED	General Education Elective - Online
SSW101	Introduction to Social Service Work Practice I

Semester 2 - Winter

CMM230	Workplace Communications
SSW104	Introduction to Social Service Work Practice II
CLT100	Canada's First Peoples
HSP160	Interviewing & Helping Skills II
HSP165	Mental Health Across the Lifespan
HUM219	Group Work
SSW103	SSW Methods: Community Organization
HSP155	Family Dynamics

Semester 3 - Fall

SSW296	Introduction to Gerontology
SSW290	Trauma Informed Practice and Crisis Intervention
GENED	General Education Elective - Online
SSW225	SSW Methods of Intervention
SSW238	SSW Methods: Intimate Personal Violence
SSW294	Accountable Professional
SSW292	Fieldwork Preparation

Semester 4 - Winter

SSW293	Fieldwork Integration (1st 7 wks)
SSW295	Fieldwork Placement

Intake: January Start

Semester 1 - Winter

CMM125	College Communication I
MHA180	Introduction to Substance Use
HSP105	Interviewing & Helping Skills I
PSY200	Lifespan Development
SOC100	Foundations of Sociology
GENED	General Education Elective - Online
SSW101	Introduction to Social Service Work Practice I

Semester 2 - Fall

CMM230	Workplace Communications
SSW104	Introduction to Social Service Work Practice II
SSW103	SSW Methods: Community Organization
CLT100	Canada's First Peoples
HSP160	Interviewing & Helping Skills II
HSP165	Mental Health Across the Lifespan
HUM219	Group Work
HSP155	Family Dynamics

Semester 3 - Winter

SSW296	Introduction to Gerontology
SSW290	Trauma Informed Practice and Crisis Intervention
GENED	General Education Elective - Online
SSW225	SSW Methods of Intervention
SSW238	SSW Methods: Intimate Personal Violence
SSW294	Accountable Professional
SSW292	Fieldwork Preparation

Semester 4 - Fall

SSW293	Fieldwork Integration (1st 7 wks)
SSW295	Fieldwork Placement

Tuition Fees

2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$2720.24	$1046.72 - 1186.72	$70	-	$3976.96
2	$2720.24	$911.72 - 1051.72	-	-	$3771.96

2019-2020 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$12422.97	$1696.72 - 1773.72	$70	-	$14266.69
2	$12422.97	$1561.72 - 1638.72	-	-	$14061.69

What You Need - Recommended

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

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You will also need:

First Aid / CPR (2nd year) - apx. $80.00
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

Ontario College Diploma
Students can apply to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

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.

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