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School: Centennial College

ProgramSocial 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/