School: George Brown College
Program: Community Worker
Program | Community Worker
| Faculty | Social & Community Services |
Credential | Ontario College Diploma | Duration | 2 years |
Starting Month | September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
In the Child and Youth Care (Fast-Track) program, you will have the opportunity to learn how to support at-risk children, youth and families by developing therapeutic skills and abilities. Over the course of 16 consecutive months (4 semesters), you will learn how to build therapeutic relationships with clients and collaborate with your team as you evolve and create a professional identity as an agent of change.
Scope of practice includes:
age-specific focus (approx. 6-21 years old)
emotional-behavioural issues
mental health concerns including depression
developmental conditions such as Autism
The curriculum is supported by four distinct pillars:
resiliency
ecological perspective
anti-oppression and human rights framework
restorative practices
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U)
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
NOTE: Attending an information session is highly recommended.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
Recognized by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), CW graduates can apply to receive the additional designation of RSSW (Registered Social Service Worker).
The Community Worker Program is proud to continue a long tradition of graduating Community Workers into a range of professions, from shelter supervisors to international development workers, from settlement and community development workers to advocates on HIV/AIDS, food security, refugees, environment, etc.
Those wishing to further their education are eligible to apply for advanced standing in specified programs at York University, Ryerson University and the University of Algoma.
Credits Transfer
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for advanced standing in Community Economic and Social Development at Algoma University, as well as programs in Social Work at Algoma University, Ryerson University and York University.
Link to George Brown Official Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/C101-2017-2018/