Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker (Fast Track)

Fanshawe College

The Social Service Worker (Fast Track) is a 10-month Ontario College Diploma program for graduate students to start serving the community. You will build on your knowledge of human behaviour, social problems, and gain proven techniques to prepare you for social service work. Graduates will be prepared to work in community development, crisis intervention, and anti-violence, corrections, addictions and education settings. The Social Service Worker (Fast Track) program provides an opportunity for university graduates (Psychology, Sociology or Social Work related) and community college Community Studies diploma graduates to complete the requirements for graduation from the Social Service Worker program in three levels. Over 10-months, you will build a sound knowledge of human behaviour and psychology, individual and social problems, and learn proven techniques to prepare you for social service work in social agencies and social welfare programs. You’ll work with supportive, friendly and experienced faculty and advisors who are committed to help you succeed, and you’ll take part in role-plays, counseling labs and case studies, and take in presentations from professional social workers and clients. You’ll gain invaluable experience in a variety of field placements in London, with its extensive social service and health community resources. When you graduate, you will begin your career with the practical skills and hands-on experience required to be successful in this in-demand field.

School of Community Studies