Build a Career That Makes a Difference
The Social Service Worker Program prepares you to become a skilled and compassionate professional ready to support individuals, families, and communities through life’s challenges. With a strong foundation in mental health, advocacy, crisis intervention, and community development, this program combines academic learning with real-world experience to help you launch a meaningful career in the social services field.
What You'll Learn
Throughout this comprehensive diploma program, you will:
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Develop practical counselling and communication skills in interactive lab settings
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Gain hands-on experience through two field placements in community agencies
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Learn to assess client needs and deliver appropriate therapeutic and support interventions
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Explore topics like trauma-informed practice, anti-oppressive frameworks, and mental health supports
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Study the Social Service Worker Code of Ethics and professional standards
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Understand how to incorporate Indigenous knowledge, cultural humility, and inclusive practices into your work
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Apply evidence-based decision making to real-world social issues
Real-World Experience
Students participate in experiential learning opportunities, where they:
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Facilitate groups and support services
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Advocate for clients and underserved populations
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Design and implement community change projects
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Collaborate with social service agencies, shelters, schools, and outreach programs
Career Opportunities for Social Service Worker Graduates
Graduates of this program are well-prepared for a wide range of careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, including:
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Case Worker or Case Manager
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Mental Health Support Worker
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Addictions or Harm Reduction Worker
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Youth and Family Support Worker
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Community Outreach Worker
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Crisis Intervention Specialist
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Housing and Homelessness Support Worker
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Advocacy and Human Rights Coordinator
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Settlement and Immigration Support Worker
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Rehabilitation or Correctional Services Worker
You may also pursue further studies in social work, psychology, or community development to advance into roles such as Registered Social Worker (RSW) or Program Manager.
- Academic Requirement: The applicant completed grade 12 with English as one of their subjects.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 in each section PTE: 58 in each section TOEFL (iBT): 79 Duolingo: 110 (Duolingo will send your test results directly to Georgian College.)
If you decide to cancel your enrollment, here’s a clear explanation of how tuition fee refunds and deferrals are handled at Georgian College.
LOA Deposit: $2,500 CAD
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The $2,500 CAD deposit is refundable only if your visa is refused.
❌ Refunds for Visa Refusal
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If you request a refund within 14 days of your visa refusal:
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You will get a full refund.
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If you request a refund after 14 days of the visa refusal:
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$2,500 CAD will be taken from your refund.
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It’s the agent’s responsibility to inform the college about the visa refusal within 14 days.
✅ Withdrawal Refunds
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If you withdraw within the first 10 working days of the term, you will get a partial refund.
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If you withdraw after 10 working days, no refund will be given.
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Fees paid for future terms will be fully refunded.
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If your study permit is refused, you can get a full refund if you submit the refusal letter within the first 10 working days.
⏳ Deferral Policy
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You are allowed one deferral with a valid reason.
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For any additional deferrals, you will need to pay a $100 CAD application fee.
- Application Fee: $100
- LOA Deposit: $2,500
- Annual Tuition Fee: $17,499.30
- Total Tuition Fee: $35,000
- Course Duration: 2 years
- Credentials: Diploma
- Intake: September 2025
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Copy of passport
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All academic transcripts
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All academic certificates
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IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
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Student Email ID:
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Student Contact No:
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Student Address:
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Emergency Contact details:
• Name:
• Email ID :
• Contact no. :
• Relation with student:
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
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Stamped copy of visa
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LOI
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Study permit
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Canadian Address:
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Canadian Contact No: