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Algonquin College

Social Service Worker

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School:

Algonquin College

Faculty:

School of Health & Community Studies

Degree:

Diploma

Field of Study:

Social Work

Description:

Pursue a fulfilling career working on the front line of social services.

In the two-year Social Service Worker Ontario College Diploma program, you gain the skills and knowledge to work effectively with individuals, groups and communities dealing with personal and social problems.

Through theory and practical experiences, the program prepares you to support a wide range of client groups and communities who are in the process of change or growth, including those impacted by issues such as: loss and separation, family crisis, poverty, violence, homelessness, addiction, disability, unemployment, oppression, resettlement.

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Social Service Worker at Algonquin College

Course Based:

Yes

Length:

2 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

National:	$3,984
International:	$15,927

Information on tuition and fees can be found on the Algonquin College website.

Scholarships:

Careers:

Social Workers Community and Social Service Workers Social and Community Service Workers

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English Applicants are required to have: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged. Applicants are required to have English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 65% or higher.
Test Scores:	International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 88]
Application Notes :	Applicants are required to have: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22.
Additional Admission Requirements:	Information on requirements can be found on the Algonquin College website.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on February 28, 2023

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