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Diploma in Social Service Worker

2 Years On Campus Diploma Program

Durham College

Program Overview

The Social Service Worker program combines academic study with practical experience to provide graduates with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to work in the diverse and complex field of community and social services. The program focuses on the development of front-line interviewing and counselling skills that will prepare students to work with individuals and groups in a variety of social service settings, including group homes, women s shelters, addiction and mental health facilities, employment programs and services for seniors.

Program Key Stats

$15600 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with a minimum grade of 60 per cent in two chemistry courses (one chemistry course must have a lab component), Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5 / IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20 / Pearson PTE: 50-57 / CAEL: Overall score of 60, no section below 60, High school (secondary school) transcript, High school (secondary school) diploma, Grade 12 English (C or U),Three additional senior level credits

Career Options

  • Addictions counsellor
  • Case manager
  • Crisis worker
  • Disability support worker
  • Employment counsellor

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