About Social Service Worker in Niagara college

Are you passionate about social equity and want to have a meaningful impact on disadvantaged individuals, groups and communities in a variety of social service settings?

As a social service worker you will assist clients in dealing with personal and social problems by delivering counselling, community services and social support programs.

Interested in the Social Service Worker program? Attend a presentation to meet and greet with current students, learn about articulation agreements and the types of activities that the program features. Check the Info Sessions tab for the schedule.

Highlights

• Over 650 hours of practical field placement experience, supported by a field placement officer and often leading to employment.

• Hands-on experiential learning through case studies, video simulations and small group discussions.

• Program responds to changes in the social services field using an anti-oppressive approach.

• Unique bridge opportunities to Bachelor’s Degree in social work pathways through Niagara University, University of Waterloo and Wilfred Laurier University.

• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention is available.

Career Opportunities

• Addictions centre
• Community mental health agency
• Correctional facility
• Child welfare agency
• Department of health and human services
• Hospital or medical clinic
• School/youth setting
• Seniors’ home

Academic qualification equivalents

• An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :    6 (No Individual band under 5.5)
• TOEFL    :    79 with 20 in Writing and 20 in Speaking
• PTE         :    53-57

Niagara college Highlights

Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

• Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
• Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

All new and returning students need to pay mandatory non-refundable 500 CAD tuition deposit. This deposit is essential to secure a place in the program. This fee is a part of the tuition fee which will thus reduce the tuition owed.

Applying for Admission at Niagara College

Priority is given to those candidates who qualify for Early Admission (subject to program capacity). Those who are unable to meet Early Admission Criteria may be qualified for admission under the Competitive Admission Process. However, no admissions are guaranteed to those who meet the minimum criteria.