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31 Education Programs for Social and community service workers

The following programs are available for this occupation:

  • Native Community Worker

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    2 Years 4 Semesters Full Time In Person

    OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

  • Public Administration

    University of Windsor

    Full Time In Person

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%
    Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 77%

  • Women's & Gender Studies

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time In Person

    Cost: $33,688

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%
    Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 77%

  • Sociology

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time Online & In Person

    Cost: $33,688

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%
    Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 77%

  • Social Work for University Graduates or CAAT Diploma Holders

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time In Person

    Cost: $34,320

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U

  • Social Work & Women's Studies

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time Online & In Person

    Cost: $34,320

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%
    Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 80%

  • Social Work

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time Online & In Person

    Cost: $34,320

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%
    Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 80%

  • Developmental PSYCHOLOGY for Child & Youth Care CAAT Diploma Holders

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time Online

    Cost: $33,295

    Course Requirements: Completion of the Child & Youth Care Diploma program. English/ENG4U.
    Minimum Average: Grade of B or 73%.
    Note: Students are strongly advised to enroll in this program in the summer semester so they can complete at least two of the required Year 1 courses before the Fall semester.

  • Psychology for Child & Youth Care CAAT Diploma Holders

    University of Windsor

    4 Years Full Time Online

    Cost: $33,295

    Course Requirements: Completion of the Child & Youth Care Diploma program. English/ENG4U.
    Minimum Average: Grade of B or 73%.
    Note: Students are strongly advised to enroll in this program in the summer semester so they can complete at least two of the required Year 1 courses before the Fall semester.

  • Psychology

    University of Windsor

    4 Years Full Time Online

    Cost: $33,295

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%
    Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 79%

  • Political Science with French Specialization

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time Online

    Cost: $33,295

    Course Requirements: French/FSF4U. English/ENG4U.
    Recommended: Entry from French immersion program or French high school.
    Minimum Average: 70%

  • Philosophy

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time In Person

    Cost: $33,295

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%

  • International Relations and Development Studies

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time In Person

    Cost: $33,295

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%
    Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 83%

  • Family and Social Relations

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time In Person

    Cost: $33,295

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%

  • Business Administration & Women's & Gender Studies

    University of Windsor

    4 Years Full Time Online

    Cost: $45,450

    Course Requirements: One of Advanced Functions/MHF4U, Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U, Math of Data Management/MDM4U. English/ENG4U.
    Minimum Average: 73% (70% in at least one grade 12 U math course (or equivalent))
    Note: Offering of the program is subject to Senate approval

  • Social Work & Disability Studies (BSW)

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time Online

    Cost: $33,923

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%
    Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 80%

  • Disabilities Studies

    University of Windsor

    4 Years Full Time Online

    Cost: $33,295

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%
    Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 80%

  • Sociology & CRIMINOLOGY

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time In Person

    Cost: $33,295

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%
    Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 80%

  • Social Service Worker - Gerontology

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    2 Years 4 Semesters Full Time In Person

    Cost: $7,857

    OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

    • Grade 12 English – ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4U or EAE4C
  • Personal Support Worker - Accelerated

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    1 Years 2 Semesters Full Time Online

    OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

  • Liberal Arts

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    2 Years 4 Semesters Full Time Online

    Cost: $7,857

    OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

  • Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Social Justice & Legal Studies

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time Online

    Admission to the bachelor program requires at a minimum, an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, six University or University/College courses at the Grade 12 level, and a minimum average of 65%. Program-specific admission requirements include:.

    Required:

    • English, Grade 12(ENG4U or equivalent)
    • Five other Grade 12 credits (U or M or equivalent)
    • The applicant must achieve an overall average grade of at least 65% in the above requirements.  In addition, the applicant must achieve a grade of at least 65% in ENG4U (or equivalent), with no grade less than 60% in the remaining courses used to qualify for admission.

    Recommended:

    • Grade 12 Math (MDM4U or equivalent)
  • Fitness & Health Promotion

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    2 Years 4 Semesters Full Time Online & In Person

    Cost: $9,328

    OSSD with the majority of courses at the College(C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

    • Grade 12 English – ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U

    Senior level Biology is strongly recommended.

  • Educational Support

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    2 Years 4 Semesters Full Time Online

    Cost: $7,855

    OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

    • Grade 12 English – ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U.
  • Community & Justice Services

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    2 Years 4 Semesters Full Time Online & In Person

    Cost: $7,880

    OSSD with the majority of courses at the College(C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

    • Grade 12 English – ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4U or EAE4C.
  • Child and Youth Care

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    3 Years 9 Semesters Full Time Online

    Cost: $11,708

    OSSD with the majority of courses at the College(C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

    • Grade 12 English – ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4U or EAE4C.
  • Personal Support Worker

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    1 Years 2 Semesters Full Time In Person

    Cost: $4,003

  • Political Science

    University of Windsor

    4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time In Person

    Cost: $34,362

    Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
    Minimum Average: 70%
    Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 77%

  • Child and Youth Care - Accelerated

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    1 Years 3 Semesters Full Time In Person

    Cost: $3,843

    Admission Requirements

    A University Degree in Social Sciences with at least one course in Introductory Psychology as well as Developmental Psychology or a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker or Educational Support program. Educational Support graduates who have graduated prior to 2018 and other BA graduates are required to take an additional bridging program offered in the summer prior to admission to this program. Please contact the Coordinator for details.

    Field/Clinical Placements

    Employers who provide our field practicum require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the field placement setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student at the student’s expense. Detailed information on dates to apply for police clearance will be given throughout the semester. Some agencies may require a driver’s license, additional liability insurance and a clean driving abstract. Students will require a police clearance for their job shadow experience in the fall and a second police record check for their final field placement in June, July and August.

    NOTE:

    • CPR and First Aid Certification must be obtained PRIOR to final Field Placements.
    • Students must successfully complete each semester before advancing to the next.
    • You must be available to perform your placement or internship duties on off hours, which may include evenings and weekends. Students are required to make themselves available for full-time placement over June, July and August.

    Health Requirements

    Accepted applicants must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to entry into the field practicum.

    • Medical Requirements Form

    Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

  • Autism & Behavioural Science (Alternate Delivery)

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    1 Years 3 Semesters In Person

    Cost: $4,002

    Admission Requirements

    Post Secondary graduates from a related discipline such as college diploma, college advanced diploma or applied degree in a related discipline (e.g. Behavioural Science, Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Developmental Services Worker, Educational Support).

    Field Placement

    Employers who provide our field placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the field placement setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student at the student’s expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by mid September, you jeopardize the opportunity to complete either of your field placements.

    Health Requirements

    Accepted applicants must supply proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to program entry.

    • Medical Requirements Form

    Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

  • Autism & Behavioural Science

    St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

    1 Years 2 Semesters Full Time In Person

    Cost: $4,326

    Admission Requirements

    Post Secondary graduates from a related discipline such as college diploma, college advanced diploma or applied degree in a related discipline (e.g. Behavioural Science, Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Developmental Services Worker, Educational Support).

    Field Placement

    Employers who provide our field placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the field placement setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student at the student’s expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by mid September, you jeopardize the opportunity to complete either of your field placements.

    Health Requirements

    Accepted applicants must supply proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to program entry.

    • Medical Requirements Form

    Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

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