Humber Polytechnic

Social Service Worker

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Program Information

School:Humber Polytechnic
Faculty:Faculty of Social and Community Services
Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Social Work
Description:Humber's Social Service Worker 2-year diploma program, including 600 hours of field placement, prepares you to work with individuals, families and communities in a professional helping role. Approaching your education from an anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and strength-based perspective, you will learn how to empower and advocate for people to meet their goals and to access needed services and programs.
URL:Social Service Worker at Humber Polytechnic
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $17,223

Cost is an approximation for a single year of study.
Careers:Social WorkersCommunity and Social Service WorkersSocial and Community Service Workers

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:


- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:


- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)


- Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above


or


Mature student status


or


College or university transfer status

Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0]
Additional Admission Requirements:

    • Throughout the program, employers who provide field placement opportunities may require students to undergo a vulnerable sector check for criminal offences.
    • Mandatory bonding is a requirement for some sectors of the corrections field.

    * 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 November 11, 2024