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Social Service Worker

Description

Program Details: CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Diploma PROGRAM CODE: 0107 AREA OF INTEREST: Community Services LOCATION: Distance Education, Dryden, Fort Frances, Greenstone Campus, Kenora, Marathon, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay, Wawa DURATION: 2-year Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes: Fall Start (September): 0107
 
Overview 
 

Empower Communities Through Social Service Work

Social service work is a diverse field with one core purpose: helping people. If you're passionate about making a difference in your community and supporting individuals facing various challenges, Confederation College's Social Service Worker program is your gateway to a rewarding career.

Our comprehensive program equips you with essential knowledge and skills in social welfare, mental health, interpersonal effectiveness, communications, addictions, and applied professional practice. Through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on work placements, you'll gain practical experience and start building your professional résumé before graduation.

Learn to leverage community resources and your own abilities to create meaningful change in people's lives across various population groups, from children to seniors.

Top Highlights
  • Professional Recognition: Graduates can apply for membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
  • Diverse Experience: Work with all population groups, from young children to senior citizens
  • Broad Skill Set: Gain experience in many different areas of social service work
  • Flexible Options: Available as an accelerated program for those with a related college diploma or university degree
  • Real-World Application: Reinforce classroom learning with valuable work placements

Admission Requirements
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels with Grade 12 English (C/U) Level.
  • or successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment.
  • or successful completion of the General Education Development Test (GED).
  • or appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE).
Courses
Semester 1
           
CS 050           College Writing                                
SS 115           Interpersonal Effectiveness                                   
SS 116           Social Welfare                                 
SS 117           Foundation of Social Service Work Practice                              
SS 118           Intimate Personal Violence                        
SS 119           Family Dynamics                            
SY 125           Introduction to Sociology                           

Semester 2
           
CS 223           Communications for Community Services                                  
PY 199           Introductory Psychology                            
SS 223           Addictions                            
SS 224           Community Practice                        
SS 228           Counselling Skills                           
SS 229           Case Management                         
SS 231           Mental Health                                  

Semester 3

SS 337           Group Process and Practice                     
SS 338           SSW Theory and Methods I                                  
SS 350           Field Placement I & Seminar                                
Elective        View General Education Elective Options
 

Semester 4
           
SS 437           Diversity in SSW Practice                          
SS 438           SSW Theory and Methods II                                 
SS 451           Field Placement and Seminar II                            

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
 

Overview

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  • Institution: Confederation College
  • Program type: Diplôme
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: 0107
  • Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.