Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSW)

Confederation College

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSW) is a diploma in Social & Cultural Studies programme offered by Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,280 per year (CAD 2,740 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Social & Cultural Studies
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,740 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,280 / year

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Fall Start (September): 0139 Fall Start (September) - Accelerated program: 0162 CIP Code: 19.0710 (PGWP eligible) Do you love to work with people and want career options in your future? Do you hope to make a difference in the world? Supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental…

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses at the College, University, University/College or Open level, including Grade 12 English (C/U), or an equivalent route such as the Mature Student Assessment, the Canadian Adult Education Credential/GED completed before May 2024, or Academic and Career Entrance credits. International applicants need an equivalent high school diploma and Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5. All students must complete Standard First Aid and CPR Level C, finish Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training within their first semester, keep immunizations and a TB skin test current, be physically able to lift or move up to 22 kg, and hold a Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening dated within three months of the January field placement.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for Fall 2027 entry the application opened 26 September 2026 and the province-wide equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027; Confederation also publishes its own equal-consideration dates of 1 March for Winter-entry programmes and 1 April for Spring-entry programmes. After these dates, files are assessed on a rolling, first-come basis while seats remain, and the college flags Aviation, Health, Engineering Technology and Community Services programmes as filling quickly. International applicants apply via international.ocas.ca; intakes close roughly six weeks before each semester starts and a programme can close earlier once seats fill, so no fixed international closing date is published. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Confederation College

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Programs: 87
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSW) award?

Confederation College awards a Diploma in the field of Social & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSW) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSW) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,280 per year (CAD 2,740 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSW) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Confederation College.

What language is Diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSW) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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