Social Service Worker Niagara College

About this Program

Level: Diploma in Social Service Worker

Discpline: Social Work

Length: 4 semesters

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Application Fee: $100.00 waived

Welland Campus

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Program Description

As a Social Service Worker, you assist clients in dealing with personal and social problems by delivering counselling, community services and social support programs. Highlights : Over 650 hours of practical field placement experience, supported by a field placement officer and often leading to employment. Hands-on experiential learning through case studies, video simulations and small group discussions. Program responds to changes in the social services field using an anti-oppressive approach. Unique bridge opportunities to a Bachelor’s Degree through universities in Canada, USA and Ireland. Certification in non-violent crisis intervention is available.

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Study and Work in Canada

Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.