Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 3 semesters, includes 2 field placements
Study language	English
Course code	SSIA

Tuition fee	CA$25,006 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$23,097), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for three semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification

High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible, you must possess: An Ontario university or college degree, or equivalent in social sciences. Note: Applicants with credentials from outside of Canada must provide a “course-by-course” credential assessment from a recognized agency such as WES (World Education Services) or ICAS (International Credential Assessment Service); including a Postsecondary English course or equivalent. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements

English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests

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Overview

This accelerated one-year Social Service Worker – Immigrants and Refugees program prepares you to succeed as a social service provider to support immigrants and refugees from diverse backgrounds. Throughout the fast-paced program, your success will be measured by your ability to grow, change and challenge your own beliefs. Based on a framework of equity, social justice and anti-oppression principles, this program will provide insight and understanding of migration trajectories and how to effectively aid clients with their settlement and integration processes.

To qualify for this accelerated program, you must have completed an undergraduate degree. Students with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences or a similar undergraduate degree will be given priority.

This program consists of a seven-week, intensive summer semester starting in early May, followed by a regular academic year starting the day after Labour Day and concluding in mid-April.

Field Placement

Students who meet all academic requirements will complete 400 hours of field placement during semesters three and four in a professional setting. Unpaid field placements will take place two days a week during each semester.

Career opportunities

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for you:

• Settlement agencies
• Schools
• Refugee shelters
• Community centres
• Criminal justice system
• Women’s programs, shelters and agencies offering services for immigrant youth

Based on your skills, interests and professional background you will qualify to work as:

• Job search workshop facilitator
• Host program worker
• Settlement worker
• Housing worker
• School settlement worker