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Duration
2 years
Tuition
$5,416
Hamilton
Sep 1-Sep 1
Commitment
Full-Time
Delivery
Classroom
Credential
Diploma
Year Founded
1966
Scholarships
yes
This Social Service Worker program emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning, including 600 hours of supervised field placement. Students build practical skills while advocating for social justice and connecting with like-minded peers and professionals in the field. Supportive faculty guide students through a curriculum grounded in ethics, self-awareness, and social change.
Students learn key counselling, group work, and community development skills, as well as documentation practices and ethical decision-making models. The program explores contemporary theories and interventions, the impact of Canadian laws and policies, and the importance of Indigenous ways of knowing—all rooted in core SSW values such as human dignity, empowerment, and the right to risk.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
- Grade 12 English.
What You’ll Learn
- Build respectful and collaborative professional relationships that align with legal, ethical, and professional standards in social service work.
- Work from an anti-oppressive, strengths-based practice to support the resilience and growth of marginalized individuals and communities through advocacy and allyship.
- Plan and deliver accessible, responsive services that reflect the diverse needs and lived experiences of individuals, families, and communities.
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Student Reviews (11)
I recently finished the Applied Artificial Intelligence program at Mohawk College, and it was an excellent experience. The program does a great job blending core AI concepts with hands-on projects, covering everything from data preparation and machine ...
Coming from an international student who graduated around two months ago. I went through the bridging programme at Mohawk and am now studying at Brock University in the Accountancy COOP programme.
PROFESSORS & PEERS
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