SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER (FAST TRACK)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Social Service Worker (Fast Track) is a 10-month Ontario College Diploma program for graduate students to start serving the community. You will build on your knowledge of human behaviour, social problems, and gain proven techniques to prepare you for social service work. Graduates will be prepared to work in community development, crisis intervention, and anti-violence, corrections, addictions and education settings.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Program Code
SSW2
Credential:
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
40 weeks
Canadian StudentsInternational Students
START DATES
LOCATIONS
AVAILABILITY
Full Time Offerings
2023 May
Simcoe
Open
2023 September
London
Open
2023 September
Simcoe
Open
YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE
The Social Service Worker (Fast Track) program provides an opportunity for university graduates (Psychology, Sociology or Social Work related) and community college Community Studies diploma graduates to complete the requirements for graduation from the Social Service Worker program in three levels.
Over 10-months, you will build a sound knowledge of human behaviour and psychology, individual and social problems, and learn proven techniques to prepare you for social service work in social agencies and social welfare programs. You’ll work with supportive, friendly and experienced faculty and advisors who are committed to help you succeed, and you’ll take part in role-plays, counseling labs and case studies, and take in presentations from professional social workers and clients. You’ll gain invaluable experience in a variety of field placements in London, with its extensive social service and health community resources. When you graduate, you will begin your career with the practical skills and hands-on experience required to be successful in this in-demand field.
- 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".
- Students who graduate from this program and wish to transfer to another Community Studies program at Fanshawe College, may qualify for some internal credits that have already been achieved.
- This program is offered at more than one campus for your convenience. Learn more about the programs and services of Fanshawe’s campuses in London and Simcoe.
I left the program feeling fully prepared to enter the field and, most importantly, confident that I was ready to best support the most vulnerable people in our community. I carry and constantly refer to the lessons I learned from my time at Fanshawe College in my everyday work.
Phillip Mock
Graduate, Social Service Worker (Fast Track)
RELATED PROGRAMS
Academic School
Program Coordinators:
London Campus:
Robert Owens
Simcoe/Norfolk Regional Campus:
Larry Cavan
Pathways
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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
SHOWENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
SHOWAPPLICANT SELECTION CRITERIA
SHOWPOST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
COURSES
| LEVEL 2 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take two 3 credit General Education elective | ||||
| courses | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
Group 1 |
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| SOCW-1044 | Community Resources | 2 | ||
| BSCI-1248 | Group Dynamics | 3 | ||
| SOCW-1055 | Community Development & Social Change 1 | 3 | ||
| SOCW-1036 | Community Mental Health 1 | 3 | ||
| SOCW-3033 | Social Work With Families | 3 | ||
| SOCW-1042 | Social Welfare Policy | 3 | ||
| FLDP-1028 | Field Preparation | 1 | ||
TUITION SUMMARY
London
CANADIAN COSTS
$4,243.15
TOTAL COST OF PROGRAM
INTERNATIONAL COSTS
$18,686.14
TOTAL COST OF PROGRAM
Simcoe
CANADIAN COSTS
$3,908.32
TOTAL COST OF PROGRAM
INTERNATIONAL COSTS
$18,351.31
TOTAL COST OF PROGRAM
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.
