Be a problem-solver, promote social change, and empower individuals, families and communities to improve their outlooks and well being. Learn and employ an understanding of social behaviour, social systems, principles of human rights and social justice.
Where do social workers work?
Social workers are found in many settingsincluding schools, family and child services, community care, non-government welfare agencies, correctional services, public welfare, private practice, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, general and psychiatric hospitals, agency administration, federal, provincial, and municipal government departments, social policy, planning and research, and charity and religious organizations.
People interacting with their environments
Social workers spend most of their time in an office or residential facility but may travel locally to visit clients or meet with service providers.
Program or individual courses
You can take Social Work courses within one of our two-yearprogramsor as individual courses part-time. If you plan to take Social Work courses independently, you will select University Transfer as your program option when applying online to ߴý.
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- Arts and Science Studies Diploma
- Associate of Arts Degree in General Arts
- Associate of Arts Degree in Pre-Social Work
- Associate of Science Degree in General Science
- University Transfer
Social Sciences Faculty
Learn more about the faculty who teach in the Social Sciences department.
Contact information
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