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undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma - Social Service Worker

Course code: #SSWK

undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma - Social Service Worker

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $14,150 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

Highlights
Field-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-January 08-January-2023 2023-01-08
Summer-May 07-May-2023 2023-05-07
Fall-September 04-September-2023 2023-09-04
Winter-January 08-January-2024 2024-01-08

Overview

College Diploma - Social Service Worker

In this program at Georgian, students are given the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills required to effectively assume the role of a helping professional in the diverse and complex social services field. 

Students are challenged to examine their beliefs and values, develop interpersonal communication skills, and promote social justice, human dignity, and equity values. 

Students develop their knowledge and skills in interviewing, communication, and relationship building; effective membership and leadership in groups; working with families, and utilizing evidence-based decision-making. 

Faculty continue to be committed to a teaching and learning practice that embraces and promotes equity and inclusion, with a current emphasis on Indigenous awareness and gerontological issues. 

There are opportunities to engage in the community through community service learning and field placement.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$22,150

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $5,208
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,000
Tuition 1 person $14,150

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

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

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

TOEFL

79
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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

170
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • Duolingo Language Test (temporary option): 105-110
  • Graduate of Level 8 of Georgian’s GAAS – English for Academic Purposes
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)/CAEL Online: 60

This English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program provides you with the skills you need for success in higher education, work and life in Canada. It combines intensive study with social and cultural activities and fast and efficient progression.

Georgian College EAPC Entry LevelTOEFL ScoreIELTS Score
10-9 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 2.5)2.5 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 3)
210-18 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 4 & 5)3.0 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 3.5)
319-25 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 6 & 8)3.5 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 4)
426-30 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 8 & 11)4.0-4.5 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 4.5)
531-39 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 15-17)5.0 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 4.5)
640-49 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 18-19)5.0 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 5.0)
750-61 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 20-21)5.5 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 5.0)
8+62 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 22)5.5 (Writing and Speaking Requirements Minimums: 5.5)

Note: International students applying through the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, or Vietnam should note that the SDS IELTS requirements are 6.0 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands. 


Education pathway


Academic background and requirement

  • OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U)

 

India:

  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate Certificate / Pre-University Certificate
  • Statement of Marks (Please note that the School Record is not sufficient)
  • Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study *Please note that the College Record is not sufficient*

 

China:

  • Senior middle school diploma and Senior middle school transcript
  • Transcripts for all years of study in Senior middle school
  • Equal to a high school diploma, we accept graduates from secondary vocational training schools

 

Iran:

  • High School Diploma / Pre-University Certificate Transcript of study
  • Diploma Transcript of study

Career opportunities

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

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