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Social Service Worker Diploma

Description

Designed to meet the needs of those who wish to pursue a career as a Social Service Worker (SSW) or who are already working in the field and wish to upgrade their qualifications.

The provincially-approved curriculum has been created to develop the aptitudes, knowledge and skills an SSW needs to support individuals and families working through various types of challenges and help them enjoy more stable and fulfilling lives. Through a carefully designed program of studies that combines theory and hands-on practice in community based field placements, candidates prepare for their careers by applying their skills in a variety of competencies such as advocacy, crisis intervention, documentation, counseling and case management. You will address the challenges and limitations of individuals, groups, families and communities in real life situations. 

This program is also offered through Full Time Studies. The part-time format enables students to learn while continuing with current full-time employment and/or personal responsibilities.

Admission and Registration
 
Intakes are available in the Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring (May).
 
You must submit an Official Grade 12 transcript showing Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (GED, College and Career Preparation) including Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent (70% guideline).

All applicants who do not meet or are missing the academic eligibility requirements for this program may take a pre-admission test. The pre-admission test is done on a referral-basis only. You need to indicate on your application that you require a pre-admission test, included your date of birth, and our admissions secretary will send a referral to the testing centre for you and let you know your next steps once a referral has been made. Please do not indicate that you require a pre-admission test if you plan on submitting an original transcript.
All applicants submitting prior academic history completed outside of Canada must provide confirmation of equivalence to an Ontario Secondary Diploma. This can be coordinated through any of the following:
  • International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) (opens in new window)
  • University of Toronto Comparative Education Service (CES) (opens in new window)
  • World Education Services (WES) (opens in new window)
Applicants should note that some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards must be met as a condition of employment

Financial Assistance

OSAP funding may be available. Learn more about Financial Assistance Options for Continuing Education Students.

Semester 1 – Complete all 6 courses:

COMMSO226   Interviewing Skills
HIST10015       The History & Ethics of Social Work
HMNS10100     Intro to Social Service Worker
HMNS10101    Community Awareness and Field Placement Preparation
HMNSSO127   Introduction To Group Dynamics
SSCI10047      Sociology for Social Service Workers

Semester 1 - Complete 1 of the next 2 courses:

COMM11000   Essential Communication Skills
COMM10382   Business English Skills

Semester 2 – Complete all 8 courses:

COMM10260   Case Management and Documentation
CREDSO123   Professional Development
HMNS10155   SSW Interviewing Skills II
HMNSSO232   Privilege & Oppression in SSW
OPELXXXXX   General Education Elective 1
PSYCSS156   Introduction to Psychology
WORK10120   Integrative Seminar 1
WORK10121   Field Placement 1

Semester 3 – Complete all 7 courses:

HMNS10097   SSW Methods of Intervention
HMNS10098   Advocacy for SSW
HMNS10099   Working with Children & Adolescents
OPELXXXXZ   General Education Elective 2
PSYCAS407    Abnormal Psychology
WORK10122   Integrative Seminar 2
WORK10123  Field Placement 2

Semester 4 – Complete all 7 courses:

HMNS10095   SSW Community Change
HMNS10096   Issues Related to Family
HMNS10156   Crisis Intervention for SSW
INDS10029     Decolonizing Social Service Worker Practices
LAWS10112   Social Policy & Law
WORK10124   Integrative Seminar 3  
WORK10125  Field Placement 3 

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: Mohawk College
  • Program type: Diploma
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: 215
  • Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning

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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.