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The Social Services Worker program offers a two-year Ontario College Diploma. Participants will study human psychology, societal challenges, and effective intervention methods. Graduates will be equipped with practical competencies and real-world training to launch careers in both governmental and non-governmental social service organizations.
This two-year diploma program readies students for entry-level social work positions across various public and private social service settings, delivering comprehensive understanding of psychological principles, societal issues, and essential intervention strategies.
For those naturally inclined toward helping others and seeking to create meaningful change, this program provides the training to transform compassion into professional action. Throughout this curriculum, you'll develop expertise in psychological principles, social challenges, and practical intervention methods for agency-based social work. You'll learn from dedicated faculty through interactive exercises, counseling simulations, case analyses, and guest lectures from industry professionals. The program includes valuable fieldwork opportunities within London's robust network of social service and healthcare providers.
The social services sector remains highly competitive. Upon completion, you'll possess the practical abilities and direct experience needed to thrive in this growing field, whether in public institutions or private organizations. You recognize the challenges. You understand the needs. Now you can make an impact.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant with the following course:
Grade 12 English (C or U)
This is a competitive program; we receive more applications from qualified applicants than we have seats available. Applicants may choose to do the one-year Human Services Foundation preparatory program. Graduates who have a final cumulative GPA of 2.0 will meet all the admissions requirements for this program, gain academic skills and make a future application more competitive.
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands
CAEL: Overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands. score of 80 in listening
PTE Academic: 53
Cambridge English: Overall score of 169 with no language skill less than 162
ESL4/GAP5: Minimum grade of 80% in Level 8, 75% in Level 9, or 70% in Level 10
Duolingo: Overall score of 105, with no score lower than 95