Join the Fast Track Social Service Worker Diploma at Mohawk College! Support communities and gain hands-on experience. Apply now for international students!
Program Description Graduates of this program will support individuals, groups, families and communities to become stronger, healthier and happier. Program Highlights: Complete 600 hours of supervised clinical placement. Advocate for and get involved in social justice opportunities and become an anti-oppressive practitioner Meet like-minded people and network with current professionals. Learning outcomes: Current theories, models and interventions used in social service agencies to build healthy, positive relationships and connections within communities. Value of self-reflection and how to engage in critical self-awareness to increase student's ability to help others and respect the uniqueness and dignity of all people. Develop core values of helping others such as the right to choose, the right to equality, justice and access to services. Acquire helping skills such as interviewing, assessing the needs of others, working effectively with groups and assisting communities to change. Understand how to document and work within legal, ethical and professional frameworks. Fast Track allows students to complete a two-year Diploma program (non co-op) in 16 months. Students will study for the 16 months consecutively, without a summer break.
