Social Service Worker
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Field placement opportunity in community agency setting.
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2021: 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
- 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)
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1 - Fall
CMM125 | College Communication I |
CLT100 | Canada's First Peoples |
HSP105 | Interviewing & Helping Skills I |
PSY200 | Lifespan Development |
SOC100 | Foundations of Sociology |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (SSW Sem 1) |
SSW101 | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice I |
Semester 2 - Winter
ENG200 | Creative Writing |
SSW104 | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice II |
HSP160 | Interviewing & Helping Skills II |
HUM219 | Group Work |
SSW103 | SSW Methods: Community Organization |
HSP155 | Family Dynamics |
HSP165 | Mental Health Across the Lifespan |
Semester 3 - Fall
SSW296 | Introduction to Gerontology |
SSW290 | Trauma Informed Practice and Crisis Intervention |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (SSW Sem 3) |
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 weeks) |
SSW295 | Fieldwork Placement |
Semester 1 - Winter
CMM125 | College Communication I |
CLT100 | Canada's First Peoples |
HSP105 | Interviewing & Helping Skills I |
PSY200 | Lifespan Development |
SOC100 | Foundations of Sociology |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (SSW Sem 1) |
SSW101 | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice I |
Semester 2 - Fall
ENG200 | Creative Writing |
SSW104 | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice II |
SSW103 | SSW Methods: Community Organization |
HSP160 | Interviewing & Helping Skills II |
HUM219 | Group Work |
HSP155 | Family Dynamics |
HSP165 | Mental Health Across the Lifespan |
Semester 3 - Winter
SSW296 | Introduction to Gerontology |
SSW290 | Trauma Informed Practice and Crisis Intervention |
GENED | General Education Elective - Online (SSW Sem 3) |
SSW225 | SSW Methods of Intervention |
SSW238 | SSW Methods: Intimate Personal Violence |
SSW294 | Accountable Professional |
SSW292 | Fieldwork Preparation |
Semester 4 - Fall
SSW295 | Fieldwork Placement |
SSW293 | Fieldwork Integration |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $2720.24 | $1234.09 | $70 | - | $4024.33 |
2 | $2720.24 | $1094.09 | - | - | $3814.33 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $12795.66 | $1813.09 | $70 | - | $14678.75 |
2 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | - | $14468.75 |
What You Need
What You Need
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
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
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student 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
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
Business Management – 8 months to complete
Human Resources Management – 8 months to complete
Mental Health and Addiction Worker (Intensive) – 10 months (condensed) to complete
Project Management – Information Technology – 8 months to complete
Recreation and Leisure Services (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Recreation Therapy (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Strength and Sport Conditioning (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
*Social Service Worker and Social Service Worker – Gerontology students can earn a second credential in 8 months into either program.
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