ObjectivesThe two-year Social Service Worker Program focuses on a generalist approach to social service education as an introduction to the field of social work. Upon graduation students are ready to work as a professional in the community. It is strongly recommended applicants have previous volunteer experience in community service.
Practical experienceWe offer a large field placement component in a variety of agencies where students gain experience working with all population groups - from young children to senior citizens.
Academic titleSocial Service Worker Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionFirst Semester 2 Year Diploma Program
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 021* Communication Fundamentals I 3
HN 200 Families and Parenting 3
HS 118 Windows for Service Professionals 3
PY 299 Developmental Psychology 3
SS 115 Interpersonal Effectiveness I 3
SS 116 Social Welfare I 3
SS 121 Family Violence 3 Total 21
Second Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 031* Communication Fundamentals II or General Education Elective 3
SS 214 Community Development 3
SS 215 Interpersonal Effectiveness II 3
SS 216 Social Welfare II 3
SS 217 Practice Techniques 3
SS 223 Addictions 3
SS 250 Field Placement Preparation 3 Total 21
Third Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
PY 399 Abnormal Psychology 3
SS 200 Social Services Seminar I 3
SS 320 Social Services Methods I 3
SS 350 Field Placement I 21 Total 30
Field placement – 3 days/week
Fourth Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
SS 300 Social Services Seminar II 3
SS 420 Social Services Methods II 3
SS 451 Field Placement II 28 Total 34