A career with impact
At the School of Social and Community Services, we strive to train agents of change. We encourage students to become a voice for their future clients by participating in political action and supporting law reform. But, more importantly, we want our students to empower their clients to have their own voices.
Whether you're interested in community work, social services or child and youth work, all of our programs are based in social justice and taught through an anti-oppression lens. In addition, these programs include some form of field education experience so you'll be able to practice what you've learned in a real-world work environment.
You can explore our programs below to find the right fit for you.
Ready to apply?
Apply now and start in September 2024
- Assaulted Women's & Children's Counsellor/Advocate (C137) - Apply to this two-year Diploma program if you want to build a career as a Counsellor/Advocate for survivors of gender-based violence.
- Child and Youth Care (C133) - Apply to this Advanced Diploma program to learn how to work effectively with children, youth and their families. This program is nationally accredited by the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada.
- Community Worker (C101) - Apply to this Diploma program if you want to learn how to work in solidarity with communities toward lasting social change. You will study the systemic issues that marginalized communities face from a rights-based and empowerment approach. This is an approved education program by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Graduates of this program may apply to receive the additional designation of RSSW (Registered Social Service Worker). Extra fees may apply.
- Social Service Worker (C119) - Apply to this Diploma program to learn how to work with individuals, families, communities or government. This is an approved education program by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Why choose the School of Social & Community Services?
- 100% of programs in this school offer some form of field education experience
- You'll be able to work at the community or individual level
- Our Assaulted Women's & Children's Counsellor/Advocate (C137) program is unique in Canada and has over 30 years of experience in the industry
- We have partnerships with over 300 external organizations
- Our teaching methodology reinforces lively debate on current issues and topics, so you'll be well-versed in issues facing your clients
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