Social Service Worker Intensive (accelerated)

University Degree or an Ontario College Diploma or advanced diploma in one of the following human services programs: Mental Health and Addictions, Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Nursing, Gerontology, Early Childhood Education, Recreation, Community and Justice Services or others to be determined by the Program Coordinator.

Must have a minimum of 40 hours of direct experience with clients in a social service agency. An evaluation form attesting to the satisfactory completion of these hours must be submitted by an agency representative.

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Semester 1

HSP105	Interviewing & Helping Skills I
HSP155	Family Dynamics
HUM219	Group Work
SSW101	Introduction to Social Service Work Practice I
SSW165	Mental Health and Addictions
SSW238	SSW Methods: Intimate Personal Violence
SSW296	Introduction to Gerontology

Semester 2

HSP160	Interviewing & Helping Skills II
SSW103	SSW Methods: Community Organization
SSW104	Introduction to Social Service Work Practice II
SSW225	SSW Methods of Intervention
SSW290	Trauma Informed Practice and Crisis Intervention
SSW292	Fieldwork Preparation
SSW294	Accountable Professional

Semester 3

SSW400	Fieldwork Integration
SSW401	Fieldwork Placement

2024-25 – 10 months – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic

2024-25 – 10 months – Ontario College Diploma

College Drive Campus – International

Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:

Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.

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Textbooks:

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 

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Technology/Devices:

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD

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You will also need:

• First Aid / CPR (2nd year) - apx. $80.00 (may be required for some placements)
• CPIC (2nd year) - apx. $25.00
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) - apx. $20.00 - $45.00
• Business Casual Clothing (2nd year) - up to $100.00
• Clearance Card (2nd year) - $35.00

Ontario College Diploma
Students can apply to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

View course outlines

There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.

Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school,  continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!

Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!

Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.