Program Overview

Social Service Worker Intensive (accelerated)

Overview

This 10-month intensive program is intended for graduates of university degree programs in the Humanities or Social Sciences or diploma programs in a related human services field. [Mental Health and Addictions, Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Nursing, Gerontology, Early Childhood Education, Recreation, Community and Justice Services or others to be determined by the Program Co-ordinator.]

Applicants must have completed 40 hours of direct experience with clients in a social agency.

Following the eight month in-class portion, students will have a two-month field placement opportunity in a community agency.

Admission Requirements

• University Degree or an Ontario College Diploma or advanced diploma in one of the following human services programs: Mental Health and Addictions, Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Nursing, Gerontology, Early Childhood Education, Recreation, Community and Justice Services or others to be determined by the Program Coordinator.
• Must have a minimum of 40 hours of direct experience with clients in a social service agency. An evaluation form attesting to the satisfactory completion of these hours must be submitted by an agency representative.
• If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• SSW105 | Social Service Worker Interviewing I
• SSW155 | Social Service Work with Families
• SSW219 | Group Work for Human Services
• SSW101 | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice I
• SSW165 | Mental Health and Addictions
• SSW238 | SSW Methods: Intimate Personal Violence
• SSW296 | Introduction to Gerontology

Semester 2

• SSW160 | Social Service Worker Interviewing II
• SSW103 | SSW Methods: Community Organization
• SSW104 | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice II
• SSW225 | SSW Methods of Intervention
• SSW290 | Trauma Informed Practice and Crisis Intervention
• SSW292 | Fieldwork Preparation
• SSW294 | Accountable Professional

Semester 3

• SSW400 | Fieldwork Integration
• SSW401 | Fieldwork Placement

Tuition Fees

College Drive Campus – Domestic

• Year 1:
  • Tuition: $4080.36
  • Ancillary Fees: $1587
  • Material Fee: $70
  • Trip Fee: -
  • Total: $5737.36

College Drive Campus – International

• Year 1:
  • Tuition: $23321.31
  • Ancillary Fees: $1975.5
  • Material Fee: $70
  • Trip Fee: -
  • Total: $25366.81

What You Need

• Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:
  • Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts.
• Textbooks:
  • Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
• Technology/Devices:
  • Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
• You will also need:
  • Business Casual Clothing (2nd year) - up to $100.00

Certification/Accreditation

• Ontario College Diploma
• Students can apply to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Learning Outcomes

• Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

Further Your Education

• There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
• Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
• Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!
• Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.