- Diploma
- 24 months
College Diploma - Social Service Worker (SSWK)
Georgian College - Barrie · Barrie, Canada
Tuition
CA$14,290
Application fee: CA$102
Submit by May 1, 2027 · 191 days left · starts May 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- May 1, 2027
- IELTS
- 6 overall
- Post-study work
- Available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Application fee
- CA$102
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Overview
In this program, students gain knowledge and skills to become helping professionals in social services. They examine beliefs, develop communication skills, and promote social justice, human dignity, and equity. Skills in interviewing, relationship building, group leadership, family work, and evidence-based decision-making are emphasized. Faculty promote equity and inclusion, focusing on Indigenous awareness and gerontological issues, with community engagement through service learning and field placements. Graduates understand the values and ethics that empower individuals and communities, meeting educational requirements for Social Service Worker registration in Ontario. Employment opportunities exist in community mental health, government, and non-profit agencies, covering areas like children and families, shelters, mental health services, employment resources, seniors’ programs, housing, and education services.
Entry requirements
As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.
- English
- PTE: 58 overall or above
- IELTS: 6 overall or above
- TOEFL: 79 overall or above
- Duolingo: 110 overall or above
- Prior study
- Secondary school
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- CA$14,290
- Application fee
- CA$102
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Published as Georgian College - Barrie publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
May 1, 2027
Starts May 1, 2027 · apply by May 1, 2027
Applications opened July 4, 2026
September 1, 2027
Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by September 1, 2027
Applications opened August 22, 2026
January 1, 2028
Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by January 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school
May 1, 2028
Starts May 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
not confirmed by the school
September 1, 2028
Starts September 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
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