School: Fanshawe College

Program：Social Service Worker

Program Description:

They are the elders who teach us. The voices of our history. The link to our past. And it's our r If your default setting is compassion, and if your natural inclination is to help, and you want to offer support in the face of adversity, the Social Service Worker program will give you the education and skills you need to make your empathy make a true difference in the lives of people who need help.

You'll build a sound knowledge of human behaviour and psychology, individual and social problems, and learn proven techniques to prepare you for social service work in social agencies and social welfare programs.

You'll work with supportive, friendly and experienced faculty and advisors who are committed to help you succeed, and you'll take part in role-plays, counselling labs and case studies, and take in presentations from professional social workers and clients. You'll gain invaluable experience in a variety of field placements in London, with its extensive social service and health community resources.

Social work is a competitive field. You'll graduate with practical skills and hands-on experience that will help you work in this in-demand field, whether it's in public or private social agencies and social welfare programs. You see the need. You see the problems. You can help.

Advantages:
This two-year program is designed to prepare students for basic social work practice in social agencies and social welfare programs, both public and private, by providing them with a sound knowledge of human behaviour, of individual and social problems and of the necessary helping techniques and skills.

Admission Requirement:

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) 
OR
Human Services Foundation Ontario College Certificate*
(Note: minimum final average required is 2.0 GPA) AND:
- standing in the required course stated above
OR
General Arts and Science Ontario College Certificate**
(Note: minimum final average required is 2.0 GPA) AND:
- standing in the required course stated above
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required course stated above

Tuition Fees:

Canadian students

International students

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Career

Graduates have found employment in a wide variety of social agencies and departments of government. The search for social work positions is competitive and the graduate must be prepared to search diligently on his/her own behalf. Additional job search assistance is provided by the College's Career Services Department.

Credits Transfer

Fanshawe has pathway partnerships with over 60 institutions worldwide.  From degree completion to Master's Program admissions pathways – we have it covered.

Pathways database

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