Social Service Work Fundamentals
- 8 Weeks Part-Time/48 Hours
- Certificate
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Provide a history of social service work in Canada.
- Define the roles and function of community-based social work practice.
- Describe the effect of the person, agency, and society on the social work process.
- Identify the key social work values, knowledge, principles and skills within an ethical framework as described by the CASW Code of Ethics.
- Describe the role of relationship building and maintenance in practice with individuals, families and communities.
- Identify the phases of practice with individuals, families, and communities.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the factors related to populations at risk.
- Describe the inequities in the healthcare delivery and social workers’ roles in addressing the inequalities.
Basic Requirements
- High School Completion: Applicants must have a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
- Age Requirement: Minimum 19 years of age.
- Mature Student Status*: Applicants who have not completed high school and are at least 19 years of age, may apply as a mature student.
*Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and have not completed high school or equivalent. The applicants will be considered for admission based on the skills and experience they have acquired since leaving school. The applicant is required to provide the most recent transcripts or proof of academic accomplishments, a resume or summary of professional accomplishments, and two letters of recommendation from both their current and previous employers. The applicant may be interviewed by the Registrar’s or Academic office to further assess their suitability for admission to the program of study.
- Throughout the year
- Certificate
- Student will be assessed by daily attendance, assignments, and completion of in class activities.
To successfully complete this course, students must:
- Pass the final exam
- Attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled classes
- Achieve a minimum overall score of 50%
- Assignments, participation, attendance and exams.
| Fee Type | Domestic Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | CAD 850 | CAD 850 |
