Hamilton,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker (Intensive) in Hamilton Canada | Mohawk College
Mohawk College
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Hamilton Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
16,710
(c. USD11,980.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Expanding upon prior academic foundations, students can earn a Social Service Worker diploma through an 8-month program that includes hands-on field placement.
Key learning outcomes
Enhance self-awareness, deepen personal understanding, and achieve individual development.
Explore how Social Service Workers empower individuals to make meaningful life improvements.
Examine interpersonal relationships and societal connections as tools for supporting others and driving community transformation.
Essential principles for ethical social work practice, including choice, equity, fairness, and service accessibility.
Practical assistance techniques like conducting interviews, evaluating needs, group facilitation, and community development strategies.
Build competencies in documentation, legal compliance, ethical practice, and honoring individual dignity and diversity.
Study anti-oppressive approaches in advocacy and case management contexts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
University degree in Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Education) or college diploma related to Human Services (70% guideline) or equivalent. Please note that preference will be given to related degrees. Students must have a minimum of 1 Psychology course and 1 Sociology course.
Applicants who have completed post-secondary education in outside fields will be considered if they have multiple Psychology and Sociology courses.
Important Information
Significant volunteer experience is recommended
Applicants should note that some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards must be met as a condition of employment
For degrees from Countries other than Canada, a course by course evaluation can be completed through: ICAS/WES/CES
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language or you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or post-secondary education outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one of the following:
IELT S Academic overall band of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
TOEFL iBT 80, no band less than 20
TOEFL Paper-based, overall score 550
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), 70
PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic 58
CLBPT (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test), overall score 7, no band less than 7
Applicants who have completed post-secondary education in outside fields will be considered if they have multiple Psychology and Sociology courses.
Important Information
Significant volunteer experience is recommended
Applicants should note that some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards must be met as a condition of employment
For degrees from Countries other than Canada, a course by course evaluation can be completed through: ICAS/WES/CES
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language or you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or post-secondary education outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one of the following:
IELT S Academic overall band of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
TOEFL iBT 80, no band less than 20
TOEFL Paper-based, overall score 550
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), 70
PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic 58
CLBPT (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test), overall score 7, no band less than 7
Tuition
CAD
16,710