This two-year Ontario College Diploma program prepares students to work as practical front-line service providers in a variety of social service settings.
The SSW program gives you the opportunity to learn to work supportively with many different populations, such as persons experiencing mental health issues, substance dependence, settlement challenges, poverty, education challenges, homelessness, abuse and trauma.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Our program includes:
Two field placement opportunities
Professors with experience in the field
Relevant courses emphasizing active learning, skill-based learning, hands-on activities, practical assignments
Eligibility to join the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and to use the title, Registered Social Service Worker.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Program Leaders at Youth Centres, Residential Staff in Shelters and Group Homes, Recreation Staff in Retirement/Long Term Care homes, Housing Case Manager, Employment Counsellors, facilitating programs for persons with disabilities.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Cornwall Campus
2 St. Lawrence Drive,
CORNWALL,
Ontario (ON),
K6H 4Z1, Canada
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:
Grade 12 English at the C or U level
Grade 11 Math
English language requirements:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) or Home Edition 78; TOEFL Computer-based Test 213; Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL. In-person or Online) Overall 60; EIKEN (Test in Practical English Proficiency) Pre-1; The Michigan English Test Overall 58 with no individual score below 56; Pearson Test of English -Academic (Online & In-person) 60; Cambridge English Proficiency 173; Duolingo Overall 110 with no sub score less than 85.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
St. Lawrence College in South Eastern Ontario is ideal for international students looking for an immersive Canadian educational experience.
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