Diploma - Community Worker

2 years: Duration

17,905 CAD/year: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Diploma: Degree

Campus: Format

Toronto / Canada: Location

George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology: School

Program description

The Ontario College Diploma in Community Worker is a two-year, four-semester program that integrates local and global perspectives within a multi-level understanding of the historical, social, political, economic, and systemic ways in which social issues have developed and are experienced by communities. We provide students with the critical analyses, knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to work with diverse and historically marginalized individuals and communities on a variety of issues.

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is currently reviewing this program for accreditation (OCSWSSW). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the additional designation of RSSW (Registered Social Service Worker). Additional charges may apply.

Program structure

Semester 1

Introduction to Community Work
Human Rights in Community Work Practice
Interpersonal Communication
Sociology: Understanding Power and Anti-Oppresion
Indigenous Studies
College English

Semester 2

Climate Justice
Fieldwork Seminar I
Fieldwork I
Community and Campaign Organizing
Canadian Politics: A Critical Approach
Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Semester 3

Counselling
Community Based Project Design
Canadian Social Policy
Fieldwork Seminar II
Fieldwork II

PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION COURSE

Community Legal Issues
Immigration and Settlement: Working with Immigrant and Refugee Populations
Urban Aboriginal Peoples: Perspectives in Community Development

Semester 4

Global Politics
Fieldwork Seminar II
Fieldwork II
Proposal Development & Funding
Group Leadership

PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION COURSE

Housing & Homelessness
Food Justice
Environmental Justice

Price

Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):

17,905 CAD for international students

Additional fees:

Application Fee - 110 CAD
Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage

Requirements for applicants

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
grade 12 English (C or U)

English language proficiency

George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
Duolingo English Test - 105;
MELAB - 80;
PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
CAEL - 60 (overall);
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).

About the university

George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.

Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.

About George Brown College

The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.

George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.

Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.