School: Centennial College
Program:Social Service Worker
Program | Social Service Worker | Faculty | School of Community and Health Studies |
Credential | Diploma | Duration | 2 year/ 4semesters |
Starting Month | Fall, Winter | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The Centennial College Social Service Worker program prepares you to be a critical practitioner, advocate, problem solver and agent of social change as you examine the expanding professional roles and responsibilities of social service workers within a rapidly changing society.
Advantages:
The Social Service Worker Program curriculum is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure courses are current, relevant and based on evidence-based research and best practices in the field.
Program faculty are all trained in social service work and social work practice, and have extensive knowledge, expertise and field experience.
You have the opportunity to obtain a Stackable Certificate in Aboriginal Studies: First Peoples in Canada during your two years in the program.
Two specialized field placements provided you with a valuable opportunity to integrate classroom learning, knowledge and skills in professional practice. Facilitated two days per week in the third semester and four days per week in the fourth semester, these experiences may include a variety of settings, such as governmental services, community centres, settlement agencies, social service agencies, shelters, residential group homes, employment counselling agencies and educational institutions, among others.
As a Social Service Worker student, you have the opportunity to apply for an International Field Placement experience in your final semester. The program has a history of strong partnerships with international organizations in countries such as Ghana, Costa Rica and Peru.
You enjoy experiences in assessing communities, developing and writing funding proposals, social action plans as well as simulated client interviews and assessments.
You have the opportunity to engage in interprofessional collaboration and practice with other programs within the college community, such as Early Childhood Education, Police Foundations,Community and Justice Services and Nursing.
Admission Requirement:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission
Tuition Fees:
Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Incidental Fees
| Total
|
Canadian | $2935.5
| $973 | $3908.5
|
International | $13283 | $2256 | $15539 |
Career:
Graduates may find career opportunities in areas such as:
Social service worker
Child and youth care worker
Group home worker
Community development worker
Employment counsellor
Mental health worker
Community facilitator
Case worker
Family service worker
Community outreach worker
Women's shelter supervisor
Credits Transfer
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for entry into Ontario college graduate certificates and university degree programs at institutions such as McMaster University, University of Guelph and Northern Alberta Institution of Technology.
Link to Centennial College Official Website
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/