Humber Polytechnic

Social Service Worker

Humber Polytechnic

Faculty:Faculty of Social and Community Services
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Social Work
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,063
International: $18,755

Fees are subject to change.



Scholarships:4
Careers:Social WorkersCommunity and Social Service WorkersSocial and Community Service Workers

Description:

Humber’s Social Service Worker 2-year diploma program, including 600 hours of field placement, prepares you to work with individuals, families and communities in a professional helping role. Approaching your education from an anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and strength-based perspective, you will learn how to empower and advocate for people to meet their goals and to access needed services and programs.

This program will help you develop an understanding of systemic barriers that impede people’s access to social and economic resources and learn how to work with individuals and communities to address these barriers.  

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses: 
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
    • Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

    OR

    OR

    Test Scores:
    • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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