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Skilled, committed faculty with real-life work experience in the human services field teach with a focus on promoting equity and addressing barriers people face on the basis of race, class, disabilities, gender or sexual orientation.

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Earn 2 Credentials HONOURS BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES from the University of Guelph + SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER DIPLOMA from Humber

What are the possibilities for me?

Options include...

• Addictions Coordinator
• Case Manager
• Community Support Worker
• Community Youth Worker
• Crisis Counsellor
• Family & Community Mediator
• Family Support Coordinator
• Hospice Support Worker
• Intensive Behaviour Therapist
• Mental Health Worker
• Parole Officer
• Residential Youth Worker
• Social Service Coordinator
• Social Worker
• Volunteer Coordinator

Graduate school and further education

• Bachelor/Master of Social Work
• Bachelor/Master of Education
• Master of Arts in Public Policy & Administration
• Master of Arts in Critical Disability Studies
• Postgraduate Certificate in Addictions & Mental Health
• Master of Education in Counselling Psychotherapy
• PhD in Social Justice Education

Note: Some careers and entry into further education may require additional study.

If you don't see your career goal listed here - talk to us! There are many more options.

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What will I learn?

Explore current social issues and understand the challenges faced by vulnerable populations so you can learn how to deliver impactful services, such as counselling and mediation. Build strong clinical skills that exceed the industry standard for undergraduate education. Learn basic communication competencies to more in-depth therapeutic interventions while gaining the transferable skills to improve lives and change society.

Areas of emphasis (AOE) You may choose to focus on one of two areas of emphasis: Mental Health & Addictions or Youth & Families . You can start taking AOE courses as early as your first year (winter semester). For graduation, you will declare the AOE in your third year, heading into your final year of studies.

1 st year Focus on understanding human behaviour and issues related to individuals, families and groups.

2 nd year Engage in theoretical and practical studies in counselling, ethical and professional issues, and working with various client populations.

3 rd /4 th years Work with diverse groups and learn theory and techniques in areas such as family therapy, case management and crisis intervention. If you’re interested in research, you may complete an undergraduate thesis project in your 4 th year with the support of a CSS faculty member.

Mental health education During your studies, you have an opportunity to complete the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Mental Health First Aid Certification at no additional cost.

Clinical focus With many courses in counselling for different populations, our program has a distinct clinical focus. Your toolkit for social services work. Graduate with important skills in social services—how to listen, how to support someone, understanding boundaries, professionalism, cultural awareness, compassion, global citizenship and self-care.

Global issues Grab the opportunity to strengthen your research, analytical, communication, critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills through the investigation of historical and contemporary international issues related to social justice in the Leadership & Advocacy for Global Issues course. The course includes participation in an international conference!

Get registered In your final semester, apply for registration as a Social Service Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Social services work vs. social work

It’s important to understand that there is a difference between a Social Service Worker and Social Worker. Our program grants you an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Social Services (BASc). This means you will be educated in social service work and can get registered as a Social Service Worker.

According to the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, that regulates these professions:

• Social service workers   assist clients in dealing with personal and social problems by delivering counselling, community services and social support programs.
• Social workers   collaborate with their clients to address challenges through a process of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation.

For the full description on differences in scopes of practice, places of employment and more, please visit their website   .

First-year courses

• CSS Writing and Communication Skills
• The Political Process and Social Work
• Social Work in Canada
• Introduction to Psychology
• Principles of Sociology
• Issues in Advocacy and Social Justice
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Couple and Family Dynamics
• Social Issues and Social Environments
• Elective or Restricted Elective *

* For your restricted elective, choose either Child and Adolescent Development or Indigenous Mental Health.

Close to 800 hours of workplace experience

2 nd Year, Winter: Participate in a job-shadowing experience under the direct supervision of a social services professional

3 rd Year, Fall/ Winter: Gain in-depth experience with various agency functions by interacting with staff, volunteers, clients and the community

4 th Year, Fall/ Winter: Solidify your knowledge and skills in client services as you prepare for a career in social services or post-graduate education

Past practicum placements include:

• Addiction centres
• Children’s mental health centres
• Correctional facilities
• Crisis counselling lines
• Employment centres
• Probation and parole centres
• School settings
• Seniors' residences
• Settlement agencies
• Youth drop-in centres

Note: You may be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to each placement.

Transfer into our program to open up opportunities in your field by expanding on your skills to deliver impactful services, including counselling, mediation and crisis intervention. Explore the development and delivery of programs designed to assist individuals, families and communities.

If enrolled full-time, you may choose to focus on one of two areas of emphasis: Mental Health & Addictions or Youth & Families . Additionally, the opportunity to complete the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Mental Health First Aid Certification is available to you at no cost.

With many courses in counselling for different populations, our program has a distinct clinical focus: Your toolkit for social services work.

Graduate with important skills in social services—how to listen, how to support someone, understanding boundaries, professionalism, cultural awareness, compassion, global citizenship and self-care.

According to the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, that regulates these professions:

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Transfer pathways

If you have any postsecondary education and you wish to apply to the University of Guelph-Humber, then you are a Transfer Applicant.

College block credit transfer pathway

Our college block credit transfer pathways allow you to move seamlessly with your college diploma into our honours degree program. We offer full-time and part-time programs for applicants eligible for our College Block Credit Transfer Pathway.

If you are in your final year of diploma completion, or have a completed diploma, in one of the recognized Ontario college two- or three-year diplomas listed below (or equivalent) with a minimum cumulative average of low to mid-70s, you are eligible for block transfer credit.

Recognized diplomas :

• Addiction and Mental Health Worker (AMHW): 5.0 transfer credits *
• Child and Youth Care (CYC): 10.0 transfer credits
• Developmental Services Worker (DSW): 10.0 transfer credits
• Social Service Worker (SSW): 10.0 transfer credits

* Centennial College graduates with an Addiction & Mental Health Worker diploma may receive 10.0 transfer credits (equivalent to two years of study) based on diploma equivalency.

Applicants with a CYC, DSW or SSW diploma will not have placements in their UofGH program plan because those requirements are fulfilled by the completion of the diploma.

Please refer to www.ocswssw.org   for details on other diploma equivalences. If you are applying with a recognized diploma from outside of Ontario, you will be required to submit a professional portfolio to demonstrate your prior learning and experience. Guidelines for the portfolio will be emailed to you and noted on your WebAdvisor account after applying. The portfolio includes a resumé, philosophy statement and references.

Full-time study on campus:

• Attend classes on campus in Toronto
• Study in fall and winter semesters
• Our full-time program is available to all block credit transfer applicants
• Complete your degree in two years if you receive 10.0 transfer credits
• If you do not receive credit for prior placement, you will complete close to 800 hours of workplace experience
• Start fall 2024

Part-time study fully online:

• Only applicants that have a CYC, DSW or SSW diploma (or recognized equivalent) can apply for our online part-time program
• Flexibility of online study anywhere with an internet connection
• All courses are online
• Students in the online program have fulfilled their placement hours through their admission requirements and do not have placement as part of the program
• Take courses fall, winter and summer to complete the program in two and a half years

General transfer applicants

If you have postsecondary education and are not eligible as a College Block Credit Transfer applicant, you are considered a General Transfer Applicant. As a General Transfer Applicant, you can only apply to our full-time on-campus program.

Coming from a diploma program If you have completed coursework or a diploma from a college diploma program (not considered for block credit), you must have a minimum cumulative average of low to mid-70s to be considered for admission.

Coming from a degree program If you have completed a degree or degree-related coursework from a recognized college or university program, you must have a minimum cumulative average of 70% to be considered for admission.

If you enter the Community Social Services full-time program as a General Transfer Applicant, it is important to know that you cannot transfer into the part-time online program at a later date as you will not have the placement and courses required for admission to the program.

Program overview

Review the program overview (below) to see the courses that make up the program you are interested in. Course scheduling is subject to change.

• Applying to full-time: Students with the block credit diplomas (listed above) that will receive 10.0 transfer credits, refer to the "2 years".
• Students that will receive less than 10.0 transfer credits, refer to "2 years+".
• Applying to part-time online (with a block credit diploma), see respective link/button below.

General transfer students and block credit students with less than 10 credits will have placement requirements. Block credit transfer students who have received 10 transfer credits for their diplomas will not be required to complete placement as their diploma already fulfills that requirement towards their degree.

Year 2, Winter: Participate in a job-shadowing experience under the direct supervision of a social services professional

Year 3, Fall/ Winter: Gain in-depth experience with various agency functions by interacting with staff, volunteers, clients and the community

Year 4, Fall/ Winter: Solidify your knowledge and skills in client services as you prepare for a career in social services or post-graduate education

Note: You will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to each placement.

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Profs in the industry

You are largely taught by working practitioners in fields related to helping professions. Learn from their firsthand experience!

Supported learning

• Your classmates/cohort will move through the program together.
• Your professors open doors to diverse professional networks. Their mentorship can guide you to new opportunities.
• Your program team is eager to assist you. With everything in one building and a small student population, they’re a footstep or email away. Check out your team: Academic Advisor , Placement Coordinator , Career Coordinator , Librarian  and Student Life Coordinator .

Safe spaces

Once you experience it, you’ll recognize it. UofGH creates a tremendous sense of safety through the support of Program Heads, professors and staff. Feel comfortable to share your voice and care for your mental health.

Learn outside of class

Soka education research centre on global citizenship (serc-gc).

Join SERC-GC : an undergraduate research centre—the first of its kind in the world—led by Community Social Services Program Head Dr. Paul Sherman. Explore how to nurture human potential and happiness for the greater benefit of humankind through the study of Soka (value-creating) education and global citizenship. Travel as a Research Assistant to present study results at professional symposiums.

Participate in professional development

The CSS Symposium is an annual student-run event that gives you the opportunity to learn from invited practitioners and researchers in your field.

Get involved with the CSS Society! Societies are related to our seven academic programs and offer a realm of activities outside of class. They can help you develop leadership skills, gain professional experience and network. Check out our Clubs and Societies page .

Extra! Extra!

UofGH offers more extracurriculars for students in all programs. Learn more on our Extra! Extra! page .

Travel and learn with Study Tours (10 days) and Study Elsewhere (one semester). Visit our Global Learning Opportunities page for details!

"I really enjoyed the Social Work in Canada course simply because of the professor. She really opened my eyes to different perspectives and made it fun to learn. If you want to further your knowledge about the social service field, Guelph-Humber is the place."

“Attending the University of Guelph-Humber was the best choice for my academic success and helped me understand my potential as a professional.”

Natalie M., transfer student and graduate

After graduation (unique opportunities)

Heading to law school

Graduate ready for Canadian law school or take advantage of our partnerships in England. Earn a senior status law degree (LLB) with The City Law School, City, University of London   in just two years without an LSAT requirement, or a Master of Law (LLM) through distance learning with the University of London   in one year (full-time) or up to five years (part-time). Both with reduced tuition.

A step ahead

After graduation, take advantage of our partnership for a Master of Science degree with the University of Guelph (in Guelph, Ontario) MSc in Management. Speak with your Academic Advisor for more information.

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Social Service Worker

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Humber’s Social Service Worker diploma program prepares you to work with people in a professional helping role. Approaching your education from an individual and a community perspective, you will learn how to empower and advocate for people to meet their goals and to access needed services and programs.

Skilled, committed faculty with real-life work experience in the human services field teach with a focus on promoting equity and addressing barriers people face on the basis of race, class, disabilities, gender or sexual orientation.

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