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Diploma of Social Service Worker

Sault College

Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

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

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent at college level with programme-specific subjects (usually Grade 12 English ENG4C; math
biology or chemistry for some)
or mature student status; at least 18 by the end of the first semester; certified translations required.

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma at college-preparation level or higher; programme-specific subjects (e.g. ENG4C and MAP4C for Computer Programming); at least 18 by end of first semester

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge 169
Duolingo 110
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,825 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Sault Ste. Marie
Faculty or school	Community Services
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Scholarships and bursaries are advertised for qualified students; each award has its own eligibility criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.