Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Faculty:
School of Social and Community Services
Degree:
Diploma
Field of Study:
Family and Community Services
Social Work
Description:
A fast tracking opportunity for university students is offered by the Developmental Services Worker program. Earn a two-year diploma in 10 months including fall and winter academic semesters and a spring internship semester. This program will be of particular interest to individuals with a degree in the social sciences.
A university degree, or community college diploma. Also required: attendance at an information/interview session, which includes: written documentation from employers of at least 60 hours of secondary school co-op, volunteer or paid work experience preferably with people with developmental disabilities. Experience in other social service areas will be considered. The letter of reference should comment on your performance during your work experience. You can provide more than one letter of reference if applicable. Completion of a written questionnaire and testing in English, sentence skills and reading comprehension, and a Computerized Placement Test (CPT) are also required.
Applicants living a great distance from the Metropolitan Toronto area may request a telephone interview.
* 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.
