The Social Service Worker Undergraduate Diploma at Fleming College is designed for individuals passionate about making a tangible difference in people's lives by addressing social injustices and inequalities. You will develop essential skills in building and maintaining relationships with diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities, providing direct services and connecting people to vital resources. This program equips you to work effectively in various residential and community settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to enhance the quality of life for those you serve.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over two years, with classroom-based learning in the first three semesters and a comprehensive field placement in the final semester. You will engage in applied learning activities, practising crucial skills like interviewing, group facilitation, research, and self-care strategies. Your final semester placement offers invaluable hands-on experience in a professional agency setting. Upon graduation, you will possess the practical skills and foundational knowledge required for employment as a Social Service Worker in Ontario and be eligible for membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services.