Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker (Intensive)

Building on previous academic work, students can complete a Social Service Worker diploma with a field placement experience in 8 months.What you'll learnDevelop awareness of yourself, gain greater insight into who you are and experience personal growth.Discover how Social Service Workers facilitate positive changes in the lives of others.Focus on the relationships that people have with each other and the world around them as a way of supporting others and promoting community and social change.Core values required to be effective and ethical social service workers such as the right to choose, the right to equality, justice and access to service.Helping skills such as interviewing, assessing the needs of others, working effectively with groups and assisting communities to change.Develop the ability to document, work within legal and ethical frameworks and understand the importance of respecting the uniqueness and dignity of all people.Learn about anti-oppressive theory and practice as it relates to advocacy and case management.

International students applying to Mohawk College must provide proof of their academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12 High School). The specific certificate or proof required depends on what country you are applying from. Your Market Specialist can help you understand what documentation we will require from your country. For some students, it may be necessary to successfully complete one or more upgrading courses at Mohawk College before entering a post-secondary program. Your acceptance letter from Mohawk will list any academic conditions that we may require.