School: George Brown College
Program:Social 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/