Diploma in Social Service Worker

Sault College

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Social Service Worker is a diploma in Social Work programme offered by Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,551 per year (CAD 2,701 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Social Work
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,701 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,551 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

We know you’ll make a difference as a Social Service Worker! Yeah, we’re that confident. The Social Service Worker program will provide you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to support and empower individuals, families, groups and communities! Become a part of a profession that creates social justice and change! Learn how to incite real change with diverse individuals and families by building collaborative, culturally safe and strengths-based relationships!    Gain an understanding of social problems such as family violence, addictions, mental health and poverty!  You will learn tools to create compassionate solutions from an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practice approach. This two-year program is about jump-starting your career as a Social Service Worker with the skills and knowledge to make an impact. Gain real-world experience with over 400 hours of field placements, allowing you to apply classroom learning in a community-based environment. Making a difference is your passion. You will find it here. The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) is introducing an entrance-to-practice exam as part of the registration process, administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). For more information and ongoing updates, please visit:https://www.ocswssw.org/applicants/entry-to-practice-exams/ For questions specific to the exam or OCSWSSW registration, students may contact as follows: Exam-related questions: [email protected] Application-related questions: [email protected]

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 English (ENG4C), or mature-student status; missing prerequisites can be obtained free through Academic Upgrading. Applicants educated outside Canada may have additional requirements.

Application Details

Start Date: September 2027
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting in September 2027, the application system opens on 26 September 2026 and the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, after which qualified applications are assessed first-come, first-served until seats are full; Sault College publishes no equal-consideration date of its own, and neither OCAS nor the college states a separate date for the January 2027 intake. International applicants apply directly to Sault College rather than through ontariocolleges.ca; the college states only that applications are reviewed within five business days of submission and publishes no fixed opening or closing date for international admission. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Sault College

Type: College
Founded: 1965
Programs: 49
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Sault College campus and surroundings

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Social Service Worker award?

Sault College awards a Diploma in the field of Social Work on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Social Service Worker take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Social Service Worker cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,551 per year (CAD 2,701 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Social Service Worker be studied online?

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

What language is Diploma in Social Service Worker taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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