Prepare for a career as a Social Service Worker through a program grounded in community-based learning, Indigenous Knowledge systems and relational approaches to wellbeing. The program is designed for Indigenous learners, and those committed to working with and serving Indigenous people, families, and communities. Learn to build effective helping relationships, respond to individual and community needs, and practice within legal, ethical and professional frameworks. Develop the knowledge, skills and professional competencies required for social service practice and eligibility for registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Program of Study
Semester 1
- SSWK 1100 Interviewing and Counselling Skills
- SSWK 1101 Systems and Social Service Work
- SSWK 1102 Professional Practice and Field Placement Preparation
- CMSV 1100 Group Process, Models, & Dynamics
- SSWK 1104 Documentation and Case Management
- COMM 1100 Communications
Semester 2
- SSWK 1200 Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Safety
- PSYC 1201 Understanding Addictions and Mental Health (Elective)
- SSWK 1202 Working with Children and Youth
- FLDP 1210 Field Placement 1
- FLDP 1211 Integrated Seminar 1
Semester 3
- SSWK 1300 SSW Methods of Intervention
- SSWK 1301 Advocacy for Social Service Work
- INDS 1100 Learning from the Land (Elective)
- FLDP 1310 Field Placement 2
- FLDP 1311 Integrated Seminar 2
- SSWK 1302 Working with Families
Semester 4
- SSWK 1400 Capacity Building with Communities
- SSWK 1401 Social Service Administrative Practices
- SSWK 1410 Field Placement 3
- SSWK 1411 Canadian and Indigenous Legal Systems
- INDS 1101 Traditional Roles in Hodinohsó:ni Community (Elective)
- SSWK 1402 Decolonizing SSW Practice and Policies
Secondary school diploma or equivalent, with Grade 12 English (C or U or equivalent).
1st-year fees total $3,571.00 *Approximate cost, subject to change
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Ancillary Fees | $ 385.50 | $385.50 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Compulsory Program Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Domestic Tuition | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $1,785.50 | $1,785.50 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $3,571.00 | |
Complete an application online through SNP apply.snpolytechnic.com ($40.00 non-refundable application fee)
- Social Service Worker
- Mental Health Worker
- Case Manager
- Employment
- Counsellor
- Community Worker
- Residential and Transitional Housing
- Wellness and Family Support
Next Steps
Details
Contact
Address:
411 Elgin St.
Brantford, ON N3S 7P5
General Contact:
226-493-1245
Program Contact
For program questions or application support, contact admissions@snpolytechnic.com