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2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
(Brampton)
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
For the Winter 2021 semester, this program will be delivered entirely through remote learning. View delivery modes for all programs.
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.
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.
You'll learn through:
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 of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Once you’ve applied for admission to this program, we’ll automatically consider you for this award.
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
Courses subject to change.
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
or
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.
Related volunteer and/or part-time employment in a social service setting or with older adults is highly encouraged.
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.
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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:
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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.
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.
To apply for Degree Completion, visit ontariocolleges.ca and submit an application using the program code PBCMS.
Have a question about Degree Completion? Please get in touch – we're happy to help!
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
By the end of the program, graduates will be able to:
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
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 2020–2021 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.
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
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 2020-2021 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.
The fees shown here are for Fall 2020, 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.
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:
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 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 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.
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Ontario College Diploma
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Full-time 2 years Program code: PSSWK
Start date | Campus | Status |
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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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