The Social Service Worker undergraduate diploma at Centennial College is designed for aspiring professionals committed to fostering individual and collective well-being within diverse communities. You will explore the expanding roles and responsibilities of social service workers, examining critical practice, advocacy, and social change through an anti-oppressive and social justice framework. This program is ideal for those who wish to develop the essential knowledge, skills, and values needed to support individuals, families, and groups effectively, preparing you for a meaningful career dedicated to enhancing societal well-being.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over two years, integrating principles, philosophies, skills, and theories of social service work. You will engage with themes including professional competencies, group dynamics, interpersonal communication, counselling, community development, advocacy, social movements, and social policies. Through critical thinking and reflective practice, you will gain hands-on experience, culminating in two field placements. You will graduate with the practical skills and ethical grounding to excel as a social service worker, ready to make a tangible difference in people's lives.