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Diploma in Social Service Worker
Diploma in Social Service Worker

Diploma in Social Service Worker

  • ID:SLC010017
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

High school diploma or at least 19 years old prior to start of the program

English Requirement

  • TOEFL : A minimum score of 78 on the internet-based or TOEFL Home Edition test, or 213 on the computer-based test
  • IELTS : A minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section
  • PTE: Pearson Test of English Language scores of 55
  • Cambridge English: Test scores of 173
  • Duolingo will be temporarily accepted. Minimum score of 105

Course Information

This two-year Ontario College Diploma pro­gram prepares students to work as practical front-line service providers in a variety of social service settings.

The SSW program gives students the opportunity to learn about and to work with many different people including individuals with mental health and addiction problems, seniors who require extra support, children with behaviour problems, women who have been abused, people who live in poverty and / or who are homeless and adolescents who live in group homes.

Our program includes:

  • Two field placement opportunities
  • Professors with experience in the field
  • Relevant courses emphasizing active learn­ing, skill-based learning, hands-on activi­ties, practical assignments
  • Eligibility to join the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and to use the title, Registered Social Service Worker.

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Semester 1

GENE General Education Course
PSYC 25 Developmental Psychology
SSWO 1 Introduction to Social Service Practice
SSWO 8 Addictions
SSWO 9 Social Welfare
COMM 110 Communications for College
SSWO 13 Interviewing and Counselling

 

Semester 2

CASE 4 Introduction to Field Placement
GENE XX General Education Election (online)
PSYC 3 Mental Health and Practical Pharmacology
SSWO 15 Community Resources and Case Management
SSWO 16 Diverse Populations
WRIT 5 Documentation and Professional Communication

 

Semester 3

BEHA 5 Non-violent Crisis Intervention
CASE 6 Social Service Worker Seminar I
INTN 3 Social Service Worker Field Placement I
SSWO 2 Group Work
SSWO 3 Intervention Strategies
SSWO 10 Legislation

 

Semester 4

BEHA 86 Family Violence
CASE 7 Social Service Worker Seminar II
INTN 4 Social Service Worker Field Placement II
GENE General Education Course
SSWO 5 Community Development

 

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Field Placement Experience: Practical training is provided through field placement opportuni­ties. Field placement choices are made with the students’ professional growth in mind.
 
Some examples are placements with:
• families on social assistance
• seniors and their families
• women who have suffered abuse
• new immigrants
• adults with addiction problems
• consumers of mental health services
• unemployed adults
• children in schools or group homes

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