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Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
(Brampton)
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Co-op
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Degree Completion
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Learning Outcomes
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Internship
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Fees & Financial Aid
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FAQs
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Labs & Technology
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Virtual Workshop
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Financial Planning Certification
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Program Transition
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Earn your Masters degree
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Transfer Opportunities
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Clinical Placements
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Articulation Agreements
Gain skills to work in a wide range of community service environments.
Program Overview
Critical training
In this program, you’ll learn from professors and guest speakers who have considerable experience in family therapy, policy development, social work, social justice and other social service fields. You’ll gain a solid skills foundation through a laboratory practicum, and you’ll develop plans for starting and running a service organization.
Things you'll learn to do
- Conduct effective assessments.
- Manage interventions.
- Develop advocacy strategies relevant to a client’s needs.
- Work with government agencies to navigate regulations.
- Become fully aware of the services available and how to deliver them.
- Understand the scope of your practice and when (and where) to refer clients.
Hands-on experience
The Social Service Worker program maintains connections with hundreds of organizations – including community-based organizations, group homes, children's aid organizations and youth centres – that welcome our students for their Year 2 practicum placements. You'll complete more than 600 hours of field placement in a social service setting, reinforcing the practical skills you've learned in class.
Additional information
You'll learn through:
- Seminar presentations with class interaction
- Laboratory practicum that simulates the Year 2 practicum situation to give students a solid skills foundation for their upcoming experience in the field
- Guest speaker presentations from those active in the field
Success in the program requires that you be open to the specific issues and contexts of people with various racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
When you graduate from the Social Service Worker program, you’ll be eligible for admission to the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. As a member of this body, you can use the title “Registered Social Service Worker.” For additional details, visit the Ontario College of Social Workers website.
The Social Service Worker program maintains linkages with a number of universities, which offer further educational opportunities for our graduates.
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
International Student?
This program is part of our new two-year graduate certificate bundles! You may be able to qualify for a three-year post-grad work permit.
Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS CSRV17062 Community Development and Fundraising 3 CSRV17749 Social Service Practice 3 FLPL16886 Introduction to Social Services and Field Practicum 3 PSYC15065G Psychology Core Concepts 3 CSRV13672 Social Diversity in Contemporary Canada 3 COMM19999 Essential Communications 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS CSRV22987 The Helping Process 3 SOCS16732 Human Development Lifespan 3 CSRV21011 Introduction to Applied Research in Social Services 3 FLPL13672 Field Preparation: SSW 6 CSRV28263 Social Policy, Social Justice and Change 3 CSRV14178 Migration and Settlement Studies 3 Total: 21 -
Semester 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS CSRV21618 Crisis Intervention & Trauma Informed Practice 3 CSRV21425 Group Methods and Facilitation 3 FLPL25288 Professional Practice 1: SSW 11 GNED General Education Elective Total: 20 -
Semester 4
CODE TITLE CREDITS CSRV39402 Advanced Settlement Counselling 3 OR CSRV24947 Advanced Helping Skills 3 FLPL20065 Professional Practice 2: SSW 11 General Education Elective 3 Choose one of the following program electives. Please note that not all program electives listed here will be offered every semester. CRSV20065 Indigenous Ways of Knowing 3 CSRV24717 Engaging and Promoting Healthy Families 3 CSRV20261 Youth Justice and Social Service Practice 3 CSRV27028 Non-profit Services and Grant Writing 3 Total: 20
Courses subject to change.
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Courses subject to change.
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
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Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
Preparation for Application
Related volunteer and/or part-time employment in a social service setting or with older adults is highly encouraged.
Criminal Record Check and Immunization Requirements
Sheridan field placement agencies may require a police record check for criminal offences, a vulnerable sector check and/or a current record of immunization. Students will be required to provide this documentation directly to their field placement prior to the start of the placement and at their own expense. Students who cannot meet these requirements may have limited field placement opportunities.
*Course duration for September starts is two academic years. Course duration for January starts is 16 months continuous.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Career Opportunities
Sheridan is your key to a great career in social service work. When you graduate from the Social Service Worker diploma program, you'll be eligible for frontline positions in the field.
Here are some places you might work:
- Crisis centres
- Drop-in centres
- Employment centres
- Food banks
- Group home and mental health settings
- Homeless shelters
- Newcomer centres
- Women's shelters
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Co-op
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Degree Completion
Sheridan's Social Service Worker (MTCU 50721) graduates from 2018 or later who have a final GPA of 3.0 or greater, are eligible to apply to Year 2 of the Honours Bachelor of Community Safety Degree starting in the fall semester. Sheridan's Social Service Worker graduates who completed their studies prior to 2018 and any external Social Service Worker (MTCU 50721) graduates will be required to take one additional course in the first semester of the program.
Students on this pathway may complete the degree in three years.
Get your degree in less time
Degree Completion allows you to apply your diploma credits toward a Sheridan degree. You'll get significant credit for the courses you completed in your diploma, which means you can complete your degree and advance your career sooner.
How to apply
To apply for Degree Completion, visit ontariocolleges.ca and submit an application using the program code PBCMS.
Contact us
Have a question about Degree Completion? Please get in touch – we're happy to help!
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Develop and maintain professional relationships which adhere to professional, legal, and ethical standards aligned to social service work.
- Identify strengths, resources, and challenges of individuals, families, groups, and communities to assist them in achieving their goals.
- Recognize diverse needs and experiences of individuals, groups, families, and communities to promote accessible and responsive programs and services.
- Identify current social policy, relevant legislation, and political, social, and/or economic systems and their impacts on service delivery.
- Advocate for appropriate access to resources to assist individuals, families, groups, and communities.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners.
- Develop strategies and plans that lead to the promotion of self-care, improved job performance, and enhanced work relationships.
- Integrate social group work and group facilitation skills across a wide range of environments, supporting growth and development of individuals, families, and communities.
- Work in communities to advocate for change strategies that promote social and economic justice and challenge patterns of oppression and discrimination.
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Internship
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2021–2022 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Program Fees
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Program Fees
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
For Canadian Students
The fees shown here are for the 2021-2022 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website. For English Language Studies, depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
For International Students
The fees shown here are for Fall 2021, and are subject to change. The English Language Studies program is offered to international students in 7-week sessions. The fees displayed are for each 7-week session and include tuition and health insurance. Depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
Fees for Canadian students
$4,096.17
Fees for International students
$17,887.17Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
All new international students beginning their studies in the Fall 2021 or Winter 2022 semesters will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law
The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!
Applications close on May 26. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Frequently Asked Questions
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Labs & Technology
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Is Experiential Design the right program for me?
Date: Wednesday, May 26th, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Want to learn more about Experiential Design? This interactive workshop will explain what Experiential Design is and explore the many exciting career options in this rapidly-growing field.
Sheridan’s new Bachelor of Experiential Design is the first degree of its kind in Canada, teaching holistic approaches to wayfinding, public installation, placemaking, exhibition design, themed environments and event design. Our internationally recognized faculty, deep industry connections and renowned creative culture provide the ideal foundation for this ground-breaking program.
Workshop Schedule
- Overview of what Experiential Design is all about
- Interactive design activity exploring sensory communication
- Q&A with experiential designers working in the industry
Financial Planning Certification
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Professional Sales Certificate
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Program Transition
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Earn your Masters degree
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Transfer Opportunities
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Clinical Placements
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Articulation Agreements
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Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Helpful links
Program availability
Ontario College Diploma
Full-time 2 years Program code: PSSWK
| Start date | Campus | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| Sep 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
| Jan 2022 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| Jan 2022 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
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