Diploma in Social Service Worker in Abbotsford Canada | University of the Fraser Valley

The Social Service Worker diploma is a two-year, 62-credit program equipping students for careers in social service organizations and educational institutions. Graduates pursue roles across diverse fields such as correctional facilities, family assistance programs, Indigenous support services, mental health care, residential treatment centers, immigrant settlement programs, addiction recovery, and women's support services.

Explore the program curriculum for the Social Service Worker diploma

Indigenous Specialization
The Indigenous-focused Social Service Worker diploma trains students to provide culturally appropriate services to Indigenous communities within social service agencies and schools. Graduates learn to approach their work with cultural sensitivity while gaining insight into how historical colonization continues to affect Indigenous populations.
Both program options within the Social Service Worker diploma combine practical career skills with transferable academic credits applicable toward a Bachelor of Social Work or related degrees. Those aspiring to become social workers can gain valuable experience in social service roles before pursuing further education.