About this program
Start Date
September 2023
Campus
Fort Frances
Kenora
Program Length
Two years
Full-time
Fort Frances: Evenings and weekends
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Canadore College
About the program
The Social Service Worker program will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter this rewarding career field. Learn skills and methods that will prepare you to work in different settings and challenging situations. Themes include social justice, empowerment of marginalized citizens and ethics. Graduates can expect to work with individuals or groups in a variety of community settings. Graduates may apply to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Semester 1
| CMM125 | – | College Communication I | |
| CLT100 | – | Canada’s First Peoples | |
| HSP105 | – | Interviewing & Helping Skills I | |
| PSY200 | – | Lifespan Development | |
| SOC100 | – | Foundations of Sociology | |
| GENED | – | General Education Elective – Online | |
| SSW101 | – | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice I |
Semester 2
| ENG200 | – | Creative Writing | |
| SSW104 | – | Introduction to Social Service Work Practice II | |
| HSP160 | – | Interviewing & Helping Skills II | |
| HUM219 | – | Group Work | |
| SSW103 | – | SSW Methods: Community Organization | |
| HSP155 | – | Family Dynamics | |
| HSP165 | – | Mental Health Across the Lifespan |
Semester 3
| SSW296 | – | Introduction to Gerontology | |
| SSW290 | – | Trauma Informed Practice and Crisis Intervention | |
| GENED | – | General Education Elective – Online | |
| SSW225 | – | SSW Methods of Intervention | |
| SSW238 | – | SSW Methods: Intimate Personal Violence | |
| SSW294 | – | Accountable Professional | |
| SSW292 | – | Fieldwork Preparation |
Semester 4
| SSW293 | – | Fieldwork Integration (First seven weeks) | |
| SSW295 | – | Fieldwork Placement |
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Diploma and Grade 12 English (ENG4C/ENG4U), equivalent, or mature student test.
Are you missing program prerequisites?
Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses during the summer, or we can arrange for you to complete a test to enter the program. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.
Fees
- Tuition (Year 1): $3614.24
- Tuition (Year 2): $3554.24
Funding opportunities
If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more.
Meet your coordinator(s)
Our dedicated program coordinators are here to help you succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
Rhonda Miller
Kenora campus (807) 468-3096 rhondajm@7generations.org
Have questions? Connect with a coordinator!
Have questions about this program? Contact a coordinator directly or submit your question(s) below and a program coordinator will reach out to you.
Career options
Social Service Worker program graduates can expect to find work as a social worker or program worker in a variety of social services fields.
Where you might work
- Residential facilities
- Social Service departments
- Addictions and mental health services
- Schools and youth services
- Community health and resource centres
- Transition houses and shelters