Fleming College

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Social Service Worker

Fleming College

Faculty:School of Health and Community Services
Degree:Diploma; Co-op; Online
Field of Study:Social Work
Course Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,224

Plan to spend approximately $1,350 for year one and $700 for year two for books and supplies.

Scholarships:3
Careers:Social WorkersCommunity and Social Service WorkersSocial and Community Service Workers

Description:

Want to make a difference in the community? As a Social Service Worker you can be on the front line of positive change.

Social Service Workers build and maintain relationships with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities; recognize and respond to individual, group, organizational and community injustices and inequalities; and provide direct services and/or a bridging to resources to improve the quality of peoples’ lives at the personal, cultural, and system levels. Social Service Workers provide these services in a range of residential and community settings while working with other professionals such as child and youth workers, addiction counsellors, teachers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and doctors.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
Students applying to Social Service Worker must meet the following requirements: OSSD including Gr 12 C English.

* 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.

Modified on March 14, 2024