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Diploma of Social Service Worker

Georgian College

  • Owen Sound, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A two-year diploma preparing students to support individuals, Families and communities.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Social Service Worker and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
  • Assess competing perspectives
  • And construct reasoned arguments.

Career outcomes

  • Social service worker
  • Social service and government agencies
  • Mental health agencies
  • Group homes
  • Shelters
  • Substance abuse centres
  • School boards
  • Correctional facilities

Curriculum

  • Four semesters. Professional practice skills
  • Social welfare in Canada
  • Power
  • Privilege and oppression
  • Clinical practice skills
  • Social policy and legislation
  • Working with Indigenous peoples
  • Interviewing and counselling
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Addiction and mental health
  • Interpersonal violence
  • And a 500-hour fieldwork placement with seminar.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school transcripts with proof of graduation
  • Subjects taken and grades received
  • Grade 12 English and Math credits
  • Programme-specific prerequisites are listed on each programme page
  • English proficiency proof required unless exempt (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/international/admissions/). IB diploma courses can meet Grade 12 requirements.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation with Grade 12 English and Math credits (programme-specific requirements), IB diploma courses accepted.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • TOEIC 800
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 170

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Review the current entry requirements and availability for Diploma of Social Service Worker at Georgian College. Submit the online international admissions application for an eligible Georgian College intake. Upload the requested qualifications and English proficiency evidence and check additional program entry conditions. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
  2. Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$29,415 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusOwen Sound
Faculty or schoolSchool of Human Services
DepartmentDepartment of Social Service Worker
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteScholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    9 Mar 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jan 2027

    48 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    9 Mar 2027

    115 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    5 Apr 2027

    142 days left

  • Program starts

    May 2028

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2028

    444 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.