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undergraduate

Degree

Diploma - Social Services Worker

Course code: #SSPG

undergraduate

Degree

Diploma - Social Services Worker

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $16,337 CAD

  • Application fee

    $110 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Highlights
Field-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01
Winter-January 08-January-2024 2024-01-08
Fall-September 01-February-2024 2024-02-01
Winter-January 08-January-2025 2025-01-08

Overview

Diploma - Social Services Worker

In this program, you will learn to work with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing barriers to stable housing, education, employment, health care, and social services. 

Through intensive coursework, skills practice, and field experiences, you will be provided with opportunities to learn effective communication skills, develop supportive helping skills, to better understand the context of social services work, and situate yourself within this context. 

Cambrian's program is recognized by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). 

Graduation from this program qualifies you to register as a Social Service Worker in Ontario.

You may also be eligible to fast-track if you have a degree or diploma in a related field.

Program Highlights

  • 2 years – 4 semesters (with part-time and fast-tracking options)
  • 2 field placements
  • Dynamic course delivery that includes experiential learning, case studies, theoretical concepts, and real-world experience
  • Hands-on learning with many opportunities to observe and practice skills

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$24,037

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,104
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,700
Tuition 1 person $16,337

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

PTE

58
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo: 110-115

Those requiring English may take the first-class English for Academic Purposes Program: EAPP program. 

Once you complete the program, you will be accepted into Cambrian Diploma or certificate programs.


Academic background and requirement

To qualify for admission to the SSPG program, students must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or they must qualify for mature student status, including:

  • Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)

Recommended:

  • Computer competency in relevant software

Career opportunities

  • Social Service Worker
  • Child & Youth Care Worker
  • Community Development Worker
  • Employment Counsellor
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Caseworker
  • Family Service Worker
  • Women's Shelter Supervisor

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