ObjectivesAcquire the knowledge and skills needed to work in social service agencies and institutions that deal with individuals, families, groups and communities. A major focus of this program is the application of the skills and knowledge learned, to promote social justice through social change.
Practical experienceClassroom instruction is combined with field placement experience in year two. You will spend several days each week working with clients under the supervision of experienced service providers in social agencies. The practical experience gained during placements will help to reinforce classroom learning and provide grounding for full-time work after graduation.
Academic titleSocial Service Worker Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionSemester 1 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
SS-115 Power, Privilege and Oppression
SS-116 Practice Skills and Communication
SS-121 Social Service Work & Pathways to Practice
SS-122 Applied Social Research & Data Management
COMM-160/161 College Communication 1 / (ESL)
GNED-144 Developmental Psychology Semester 2 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
SS-118 Social Policy 1
SS-119 Social Service Work with Groups
SS-203 Fundamentals of Interviewing & Counselling
SS-221 Community Development
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2 / (ESL)
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action Semester 3 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
SS-220 Social Policy 2
SS-222 Power and Social Movements
SS-225 Advanced Interviewing & Counselling
ELECT Elective
SS-229 Field Placement I Semester 4 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
SS-224 Field Seminar
SS-230 Field Placement 2
ENGL-206 Report Presentation for Community Service Workers
NOTE
** Minimum C grade required
** Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results.