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In 5 easy steps, discover your career preferences — then find programs that could be a great fit! Make a difference. Help young children reach their potential. Help students with Individual Education Plans achieve academic and social success. Updates on Potential Academic Strike. Learn more. Social Service Worker. Duration 2 yrs 4 semesters. Check Availability. Admission Requirements. Degree Completion. Learning Outcomes.
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Clinical Placements. Articulation Agreements. Gain skills to work in a wide range of community service environments. Things you'll learn to do Conduct effective assessments.
Hands-on experience The Social Service Worker program maintains connections with hundreds of organizations — including community-based organizations, group homes, children's aid organizations and youth centres — that welcome our students for their Year 2 practicum placements. Additional information You'll learn through: Seminar presentations with class interaction Laboratory practicum that simulates the Year 2 practicum situation to give students a solid skills foundation for their upcoming experience in the field Guest speaker presentations from those active in the field Success in the program requires that you be open to the specific issues and contexts of people with various racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Apply today. Our Digital Viewbook is here! Explore our Digital Viewbook. Semester 1. Semester 2. Semester 3. Semester 4. Please note that not all program electives listed here will be offered every semester. Courses subject to change. Applicant Selection Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of previous academic achievement the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses.
Career Opportunities. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available. The Social Service Worker program consists of courses that are delivered in a variety of formats including face-to-face in a classroom, hybrid combination of classroom and online learning and online courses.
Students participate in all three types of learning. Students also participate in field placement learning activities. Class schedules vary from term to term and courses may be scheduled between the hours of 8 a. Monday through Thursday and 8 a. There is no flexibility in the assigned timetable. There is a significant workload in the program and students need to be prepared to make a full-time commitment to their studies and field placement in order to be successful.
Students may apply for transfer of academic credits from Algonquin College internal transfer or from other institutions external transfer. For more information visit: www. Students pay a fee for each course they wish to be exempt from and, through either a portfolio or challenge examination, a PLAR may lead to the acceptance of work and life experience in lieu of taking certain courses.
Please note we do not PLAR any of our placements. The social service worker field requires mature, flexible workers who commit to personal wellness and self-care as well as the principles of social justice and anti-oppression. This demanding program places students in learning environments and in contact with emotionally challenging situations.
This may be unsettling to those who are in current recovery for mental health, abuse or addiction problems. As such, we encourage prospective students to reflect upon their readiness to meet these demands. This full-time day program is also offered on the Pembroke Campus.
While the learning outcomes at the Woodroffe and Pembroke Campuses are the same, subject delivery is reflective of the local circumstances which affect program delivery. There is also an Intensive offering delivered at the Woodroffe Campus. This latter program is for individuals who have completed a degree or diploma from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology in the humanities.
Degrees outside of the humanities may be considered on an individual basis. Visit www. For program information, contact the Program Coordinator, Vicky Green at ext. Choosing a program that suits you is the first step to a great career. This quiz might help you decide. This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Find out more on how we use cookies and how you can change your settings.
Site Index Maps. Winter Fall Activities in which college staff indirectly or directly supervise students and for which college staff undertake one or more of the following activities: Ensure that assignments given to students and the work being done by students are suitable for the program.
Help address problems encountered by students in the service-learning project activity. Activities in which college staff do not directly supervise students and for which college staff undertake one or more of the following activities: Make periodic site visits. Ensure that assignments given to students and the work being done by students are suitable for the program. Help address problems encountered by students in the field or work placement activity. Apply Now.
International Students Apply Here. Overview Pursue a fulfilling career working on the front line of social services. Through theory and practical experiences, the program prepares you to support a wide range of client groups and communities who are in the process of change or growth, including those impacted by issues such as: loss and separation family crisis poverty violence homelessness addiction disability unemployment oppression resettlement issues As a student, you complete three semesters in field placement experiences totaling almost hours.
Graduates may secure employment as Social Service Workers in provincial, municipal and private social service agencies including: social service departments long-term care facilities addiction and mental health services schools and youth services community health and resource centres shelters residential treatment programs SUCCESS FACTORS This program is well-suited for students who: Have effective interpersonal skills.
Are committed to addressing social issues, such as poverty, homelessness, oppression and human rights. Understand the importance of effective communication with clients and community partners. Are team-oriented and enjoy working with others. Deal effectively with stressful situations. Match my Career Interests Career Coach.
Level: 01 Code. Communications I Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study.
Preparation for Field The ability to understand one's professional roles and responsibilities in the workplace is foundational to success. Social Service Work Interviewing Gathering information through the interview process helps identify the strengths, resources and challenges of individuals, families, groups Addictions Addictions affect people of all walks of life, in virtually all practice areas.
Social Welfare in Canada Students study the historical progress of the social welfare system in Canada. Developmental Psychology I Success in ascertaining the needs of children and parents and our ability to work with them is inexorably intertwined with our knowledge of Level: 02 Code.
Communication for Social Service Workers A social service worker creates and maintains a variety of records and documents related to their interactions with colleagues and clients. Group Work Working in groups is part of many social service work settings. Placement I Practical learning experiences support the integration of theory and professional expectations in social service agencies.
Legislation and Advocacy Legislation and Advocacy provides invaluable exposure to governance, courts, legislation and advocacy in Canada.
Crisis Intervention One's ability to function in a professional manner in crisis situations is essential in the field of social service work. Placement Seminar I Professional development of social service worker students continues with the extension of the learning opportunities that integrate theory Developmental Psychology II Consideration and application of developmental stages from adolescence to the time of our death is essential when supporting the needs of pe Level: 03 Code.
Mental Health Mental health is an increasing concern in Canada today and impacts all areas of social service work. Placement II Practical learning experiences support the integration of theory and professional expectations in social service agencies. Community Development Community development focuses on systemic issues that create social problems.
Applied Social Service Work Practice Social service work practice is the foundation for meeting human needs in our society. Working with Families Understanding family systems is essential to providing optimum support to families. Placement Seminar II Professional development of social service worker students continues with the extension of the learning opportunities that integrate theory Level: 04 Code. Placement III Practical learning experiences support the integration of theory and professional expectations in social service agencies.
Assessment, Planning and Practice in Social Service Work Assessment and intervention are core skills for qualified social service workers and are fundamental learning requirements for practice in t Aging in Society This course is designed to provide the student with a better understanding of the challenging aspects of growing older.
Placement Seminar III Professional development of social service worker students continues with the extension of the learning opportunities that integrate theory Choose one from equivalencies: Code.
General Education Elective Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following five theme requirements: Arts in S Sorry - at the moment we can't seem to find a description for that course, try looking on the General Education website. DSN History of Design Visual communications and graphic design have played a key role in the evolution of communication through a number of historical and social art movements.
Graphic design has had a major impact on civilizations over the ages. Students explore graphic design's many influences, including the invention of writing and alphabets, the origins of printing and typography, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Modern Art, and Postmodern design, to the present-day computer revolution and its influence on the many forms of contemporary visual communication that surround us every day. ENLS Communications I Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study.
Using a practical, vocation-oriented approach, students focus on meeting the requirements of effective communication. Students practise writing, speaking, reading, listening, locating and documenting information, and using technology to communicate professionally. Students develop and strengthen communication skills that contribute to success in both educational and workplace environments.
ENV Environmental Citizenship Environmental citizenship is based on the principles of national citizenship, yet it goes beyond political borders to emphasize global environmental rights and responsibilities. An environmental citizen is committed to learning more about the environment and to taking responsible environmental action.
Through a combination of interactive activities, assignments and discussions, students learn how they are personally connected with current environmental issues. Students are also encouraged to adopt attitudes and behaviours that foster global environmental responsibility. FAM Preparation for Field The ability to understand one's professional roles and responsibilities in the workplace is foundational to success.
Students explore their own beliefs and values as they relate to professional relationships and ethical principles in social service work practice. Students identify current social issues and research social networks that support meeting the diverse needs of the community. FAM Social Service Work Interviewing Gathering information through the interview process helps identify the strengths, resources and challenges of individuals, families, groups and communities to assist them in achieving their goals.
As a major component of the field of Social Service Work, students review and recognize the essential elements of a social service work interview, including the skills of active listening, open and closed questioning, awareness of body language and using empathy to build trust. Attention is also paid to relationship building and the facilitation of change while recognizing diversity.
Students practice with role-play scenarios to develop and fine tune these skills in preparation for work with clients. Making use of a simulated exercise, students have the opportunity to practice skills involved in the planning and facilitation of topic based support groups.
Emphasis is placed on the co-leadership model, self-awareness and group process skills. FAM Placement I Practical learning experiences support the integration of theory and professional expectations in social service agencies. Students may practice observation skills, information gathering, interviewing skills, documentation and preliminary assessment skills through supervised practice in an agency setting.
FAM Addictions Addictions affect people of all walks of life, in virtually all practice areas. Students gain basic knowledge regarding substance abuse and addiction recovery. Students learn the issues involved in dependency and how to work with clients who are using or misusing substance. Emphasis is placed on the student's capacity to examine their own attitudes towards people who use substances, so that they can help without judgment.
FAM Mental Health Mental health is an increasing concern in Canada today and impacts all areas of social service work. For additional information, contact Athabasca's Transfer Credit Services. Humber and Seneca Colleges have entered into an agreement that increases student opportunities for degree completion at both institutions. Students must complete a summer bridge term and achieve a final grade of 2. Unless otherwise specified, all applicants to Seneca degree programs are required to have successfully completed the related Humber program with a minimum overall Grade Point Average GPA of 3.
All applicants may apply through the Ontario College Application Service and must submit an official academic transcript for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
The application must be received no later than the stated deadline for the given term being applied for in order to qualify for admission. For further information, please contact: academic.
All applicants to Seneca degree programs are required to have successfully completed the related Humber program with a minimum overall Grade Point Average GPA of 3. Humber students who have successfully completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in any field at Humber College and meet the requirements, will be considered for admission into the University of Gloucestershire's Bachelor of Law LLB program.
International students should demonstrate and must provide evidence that they have attained a level of English equivalent to IELTS 6. Students will be expected to attend an Academic Induction preceding entry to the program. Students admitted to the UoG program will pay the appropriate annual tuition fee rate. Students admitted to UoG from Humber will be eligible to receive the international bursary.
This award, and its ruling terms and conditions, is subject to change on an annual basis. Please note that the bursary is only available to students who are studying full-time at the UoG on campus in the UK, and completing a full degree not available for distance learning or master's stage students.
Contact us for more information:. Social Service Worker graduates can now apply for conditional admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program at the University of Waterloo. By taking a specialization in social work as part of the SDS degree, students will complete 10 social work pre-requisite courses. Students will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree and move seamlessly into the month Bachelor of Social Work program.
The School of Social Work prepares students to participate in positive social change through the principles of justice, equity, and respect for diversity. In the BSW program students will take a total of 8 courses and complete a hour practicum in a social service agency.
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Sign-up Now. Lisa Morris, program co-ordinator Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.
Admissions Road Map. Apply through Ontario Colleges. Apply through the International Centre. Additional information will be made available to students from their program before the beginning of the Winter term. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components.
The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. You can find a complete list of programs with downloads including program and course details at Current Student Resources. View program and course delivery details here. Showing program information for start dates between Sept - Aug Sept - Aug Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will: Develop respectful and collaborative professional and interpersonal relationships that adhere to professional, legal, and ethical standards aligned to social service work.
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Additional requirements may apply. Program Availability Domestic International. Start dates between Sept - Aug Human Services Program Video Watch the video to find out why our graduates entered the program and how it prepared them for a career in the Human Services sector. Humber More. Scroll down to close. Admission Requirements Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility.
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements: Academic To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following: Ontario Secondary School Diploma OSSD or equivalent including these required courses: Grade 12 English ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above or Mature student status or College or university transfer status Mature Applicants Diplomas and Certificates An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes.
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