The rapid social and economic changes that characterize North American society have created a demand for social welfare services and for trained personnel. The Social Service Worker Program provides a two-year orientation to the field of social welfare and professional helping, with an emphasis on providing opportunities for practical experience in various agencies operating in Thunder Bay. The Social Service Worker Program shares a common first year with Child and Youth Worker, Community Gerontology, Developmental Services Worker, and Recreation and Leisure Services programs. The Early Childhood Education Program has a common first semester and four common courses in the second semester.
Applicants apply directly to their program of choice.
For details on program transferability, please refer to Human Services Core , page 31. Criteria for continuation into semester 2 is as required for the Human Services common first year. A graduate of the program may expect employment with public welfare agencies at various levels of government, as well as with private agencies in the fields of Child and Family Services, Substance Abuse, Group Homes, Community Development, Services for Aboriginal people, Domestic Violence and many others. Admission Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma Courses must be completed at or above the General Level. Mature Student definition .