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950-405-55808(China Direct)

School: George Brown College

ProgramSocial Service Worker

Program

Social Service Worker

 

Faculty

Social and Community Services

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Duration

2 Year

Starting   Month

September

Co-op   opportunities

No

 

 

Program Description:

Social Service Worker (SSW) is an innovative two-year program designed to guide you in developing the knowledge, values and skills to work directly with a wide range of people confronting the full breadth of social issues and challenges. You will have the opportunity to learn to identify and understand systemic barriers that can impede access to social and economic justice in today's society, and work with those most affected to break down those barriers.

Students will examine the expanding professional roles and responsibilities of Social Service Workers in large urban centres and within a rapidly changing society.

In addition to the theoretical models, methods and skills of social service work practice, you will learn about:

  • group facilitation

  • advocacy and anti-oppressive practice

  • proposal writing

  • life skills methodology

  • community development

  • mental health

  • substance use

  • counselling skills

Apply to this program if you:

  • have strong communications      skills

  • are committed to working in the      social service profession

  • enjoy working with a wide range      of individuals, groups and communities

Many of the faculty have professional experience with:

  • federal, provincial and      municipal governments

  • hospitals

  • marginalized communities

  • institutional health and social      service organizations

  • a range of not-for-profit      associations and agencies

  • clinical practice

 

 

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) -      Must have a Grade 12 English (4C/4U) grade of 65 or higher

** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

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

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) -      Must have a Grade 12 English (4C/4U) grade of 65 or higher

** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)

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.

 

Website

http://www.georgebrown.ca/C119-2017-2018/