* Ancillary Fees
International applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Grade 12), along with transcripts from any post-secondary education (if applicable).
The following certificates are acceptable for admission:
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: 10 + 12 with marks over 50%, Bachelors – less than eight backlogs
England, Wales, West Africa and Middle East: GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
West Indies: General Certificate of Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects, or Caribbean Examinations Council with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Certificate of Education with credit standing in five academic subjects, or pass standing in six academic subjects, or the Chinese University of Hong Kong Entrance Examination with a pass in five academic subjects
All applicants to Loyalist whose first language is not English, or whose previous education was in another language, will be expected to provide an English proficiency assessment for admissions approval.
Please forward test scores from one of the following tests with your application:
TOEFL: (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 550 (paper-based test)80 (iBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)
IELTS (International English Language Test Service), 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS)6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)6.5 overall with no bands less than 6.0*7.0 overall with no bands less than 6.5**
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), Overall band of 60, writing 60
Cambridge English Exam, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Duolingo English Test***, 95 – 100
105 – 110* (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
115 – 120** (equivalent to IELTS 7.0)
*For the following programs: Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker, Fitness and Health Promotion, Recreation & Leisure Services – Sports
**For the following programs: Care of Vulnerable Populations, Personal Support Worker
***The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which will be shared with Loyalist College when you send your results.
Experiential learning
Incorporate theory and practice with extensive group work.
Develop essential skills in human relations, interpersonal communication, needs assessment and critical thinking.
Practise interviewing and counselling skills in a soundproof lab with a two-way mirror for observation and feedback.
As well as faculty instruction, the opportunity to learn from guest speakers working in probation and parole, crisis shelters, seniors' facilities, Ontario Works and other community agencies.
Rate your strengths and areas of greater focus with ongoing self-assessment.
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First Year - Semester One
COMM1048 College Writing Skills
SSWP1002 Delivering Human Services
PSYC1015 Development Across the Lifespan
SSWP1000 Relational Approach to Awareness
SOCI1007 Sociological Foundations of Social Service Work
SSWP1010 Theory of Relationship Development
First Year - Semester Two
COMM1055 Diversity, Marginalization & Oppression
ETHI1017 Ethical Considerations & Professional Development
COUN1030 Foundational Concepts in Interviewing & Counselling
COMM1078 Professional Communications
SOCI1008 Social Engagement & Advocacy
PSYC1005 The Mental Health Continuum
GNED General Education Elective
General Education Courses
Second Year - Semester Three
COUN2022 Applied Concepts: Interviewing & Counselling
SSWP2006 Case Management
WKPL2069 Field Practicum 1
SOCI2005 Working with Families
GNED General Education Elective
General Education Courses
Second Year - Semester Four
SSWP2010 Building Community Capacity
COUN2023 Counselling for Social Service Work
WKPL2070 Field Practicum 2
GNED General Education Elective
General Education Courses
Social Service Workers work with adults, seniors, children, families and youth in need of support. Prepare for a variety of job opportunities:
Case workers.
Social service positions with municipal, provincial and federal governments.
Front-line workers in group homes, employment offices, corrections, residential treatment programs, community agencies, business and industry.
| Health Insurance for one calendar year (mandatory): | $600 |
