Loyalist College - Belleville Campus

Loyalist College - Belleville Campus

376 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville, Ontario, Canada

College Diploma - Social Service Worker (SSWP/SSDJ)

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summery

Social Service Workers help individuals and families deal with broad and complex issues such as poverty, access to needed social supports, reduction of oppression and social prejudice, educational challenges, mental health, addictions, abuse, illness and loss. This program will prepare students for the rewards and challenges of supporting people as they change and grow.

Through experiential learning of the program, students will:
  • Incorporate theory and practice with extensive group work.
  • Develop essential skills in human relations, interpersonal communication, needs assessment and critical thinking.
  • Practise interviewing and counselling skills in a soundproof lab with a two-way mirror for observation and feedback.
  • As well as faculty instruction, the opportunity to learn from guest speakers working in probation and parole, crisis shelters, seniors' facilities, Ontario Works and other community agencies.
  • Rate their strengths and areas of greater focus with ongoing self-assessment.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Literacy

90

Conversation

90

Comprehension

90

Production

90

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year college diploma including a field practicum

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$110 CAD

Application fee

$15900 CAD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Ancillary Fee: $2,662 per year
Health Insurance Fees: $600 per year

Program Intakes

Open date

June 14, 2024

Submission deadline

February 22, 2025