Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker in Collingwood Canada | Georgian College

Georgian College | Collingwood Canada
Visit institution website for more information
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 21,435
(c. USD15,368.02)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

This program equips students with the essential knowledge and abilities to become competent helping professionals in the multifaceted social services sector. Participants explore personal beliefs while honing communication skills and advocating for principles of fairness, human worth, and equal opportunity. The curriculum focuses on developing competencies in interviewing techniques, interpersonal dynamics, group collaboration, family support systems, and data-informed practices. Instructors maintain a dedication to educational approaches that foster diversity and belonging, with particular attention to Indigenous perspectives and aging-related concerns. Learners can participate in hands-on experiences through community initiatives and practical placements. Career Prospects Alumni acquire a foundation in ethical principles that support individual and collective growth while fulfilling the academic prerequisites for Social Service Worker registration in Ontario. Graduates find employment across various sectors including mental health organizations, public institutions, and charitable entities. Key professional pathways involve services for youth and families, shelter operations, mental health and accessibility support, career development initiatives, elder care programs, residential services, and educational support systems.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must hold OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U).

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing.

Applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria to meet Georgian’s language proficiency requirements:

  • TOEFL Internet-based test (IBT): 79
  • TOEFL Paper-based test: 550
  • IELTS Academic only: 6.0
  • YELT: 1-5
  • TOEIC: 800
  • Graduate of Level 8 of Georgian‚Äôs GAAS - English for Academic Purposes: 60% in certificate or completion of level 8 with 70% or higher
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): 60
  • Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE): 58
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 170

Tuition CAD 21,435
Barrie, ON, Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

Similar programs for you