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Diploma of Ontario College in Social Service Worker
- Toronto, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year diploma preparing social service workers with strong field experience.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Social service agencies
- Organisations and centres serving at-risk women and youth
- People experiencing homelessness
- Newcomers
- People with disabilities
- Mental health and addiction supports
Curriculum
- Four-semester diploma emphasising applied learning and field experience. Courses include human growth and behaviour
- Reorientation to human services
- Interpersonal and group communication
- Counselling skills 1 and 2
- Sociology
- Family dynamics
- Professional practice and field preparation
- And critical communications.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent including Grade 12 English and
- By programme
- Grade 11 or 12 mathematics or other courses
- Mature applicants 19+ considered
- Admission equivalency set by country of study
- English Language Proficiency Policy applies
- Some programmes need a portfolio or audition.
- No minimum grade published at level
- Programme-specific prerequisites and country equivalency apply.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (secondary school completion, Mature applicants 19+), Programme prerequisites vary.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 80 (20 in each skill)
- PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 550
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo Cambridge 169 (no subscore below 162)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Portfolio (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,249 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Lakeshore Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Social & Community Services |
| Department | Department of Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,249 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 80 (20 in each skill), PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 550, Cambridge PTE Academic 53, Duolingo Cambridge 169 (no subscore below 162).