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Diploma of Social Service Worker

Mohawk College

  • Hamilton, 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

  • OSSD or equivalent including: Grade 12 English
  • C or U or equivalent Note: this is a Competitive Program. Entry grade detail: OSSD or equivalent incl. Grade 12 English (C or U) and programme-specific maths/sciences
  • No minimum average published
  • Mature-applicant options.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma equivalent to the OSSD with Grade 12 English, Programme-specific subjects.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 83
  • Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and intake deadline. Apply through the OCAS International Application Service (application fee 100 CAD). Upload your passport
  2. Academic transcripts
  3. English test scores and
  4. If under 18
  5. A custodian declaration. Accept the offer in the OCAS portal and pay the full tuition shown in the offer. Receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter
  6. Then apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds. Clear any conditions 30 days before classes
  7. Upload your permit approval and complete pre-registration.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,885 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$7,943 CAD

Program details

CampusFennell Campus
Faculty or schoolCommunity Services
DepartmentSocial Service Worker
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.