ObjectivesThis program gives you the basic skills and knowledge needed for work as a social service paraprofessional.
Practical experienceIt combines theory and classroom instruction with practical experience.
Academic titleSocial Service Worker Certificate
Course descriptionSemester 1 September to December
ENGL 103 Composition and Style
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I
SSWK 145 Communication and Interpersonal Relationship Skills
SSWK 171 Introduction to Social Services
SSWK 195 Issues and Principles of Fieldwork and Community: Seminar I
UT Elective One of PSYC 101, PSYC 102, CRIM 103, FNST 100, WMST 101, or other UT courses, chosen in consultation with the Social Work department and CNC Counselling and Advising.
Semester 2 January to April
SOC 206 Social Problems
SSWK 142 Helping Skills: Practical Applications
SSWK 151 History and Philosophy of Social Welfare Policy