Ontario College Diploma Social Service Worker

Course Overview This program equips students with the essential knowledge and practical skills to become competent social service workers, prepared to support individuals, families, and communities. The curriculum emphasizes a commitment to social justice, equity, and anti-oppressive practice, challenging students to examine their own values while learning to uphold human dignity. Through hands-on counselling labs, community engagement, and two field placements, students develop expertise in assessment, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based intervention. Key Program Highlights Hands-on skill development in counselling labs for assessment, interviewing, and group facilitation Two field placements providing real-world experience and professional networking Curriculum grounded in social justice, anti-oppressive practice, and Indigenous knowledge Focus on critical areas including mental health, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention Faculty dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the learning environment