Fanshawe College

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Social Service Worker - Fast Track

Fanshawe College

Faculty:School of Community Studies
Degree:Diploma; University Transfer
Field of Study:Social Work
Course Based:Yes
Length:10 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,243
International: $18,686
Careers:Social WorkersCommunity and Social Service WorkersSocial and Community Service Workers

Description:

The Social Service Worker (Fast Track) program provides an opportunity for university graduates (Psychology, Sociology or Social Work related) and community college diploma graduates (Human Services) to complete the requirements for graduation from the Social Service Worker program in 3 semesters (ten months). Graduates from the Social Service Worker program are eligible for admission to The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and must be members of this regulating body to use the professional title "Registered Social Service Worker".

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    An Ontario College Diploma from the School of Community Studies with a minimum 2.0 GPA from Fanshawe College

    OR

    An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College

    OR

    A University Degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related Social Sciences area
    Test Scores:
    • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 5.5] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 79]
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      The following items are applicable to the program and are time sensitive. Please refer to www.fanshawec.ca/preplacement for important information about preparing for placement by the due date.

      -Possession of a Standard First Aid course certificate (either St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross or equivalent) and a Basic Rescuer course certificate (Level "C" CPR)

      -Evidence of Good Health

      -Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening, including a check of the Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database

      -Placement Agreement

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on March 08, 2023