Social Service Worker Ontario College Diploma

Comments about Social Service Worker Ontario College Diploma - At the institution - Thunder Bay - Ontario

• Objectives
  The 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 experience
  We 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 title
  Social Service Worker Ontario College Diploma
• Course description
  First 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
  
  Total
      34