Diploma in Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization

Sault College

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization at Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada is a diploma in Social Sciences & Education programme. 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 Sciences & Education
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

The real you is rooted in your community. And we’re inspired by it. The Social Service Worker – Indigenous Specialization program will help you gain the knowledge and tools needed for you to guide, support, and empower individuals, families, and entire communities.  Dedicated to student success, this program opens doors for you to provide effective social service worker intervention from a holistic Indigenous lens. Once you graduate, you will be prepared with the tools necessary to support and address social, cultural, and political issues. Foster balance in the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects for individuals, families, and communities. With the combination of theory, hands-on learning, and fieldwork placements, you will be prepared to work with Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations, helping them overcome barriers. If you`re not ready to stop your education there, we offer five pathway-to-degree opportunities for you to choose to complete both your diploma and degree in as little as four years. Get ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support with the Social Service Worker – Indigenous Specialization program. 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: Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 College English (ENG4C) at a C average, or equivalent, or mature student status; missing prerequisites can be completed free through Academic Upgrading. Applicants educated outside Canada or in a language other than English are directed to the college's international admission requirements: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 79-80 (no section below 20), PTE Academic 60 (no band below 52), or Duolingo 110 (no band below 105), valid within two years of program start. To proceed to second-year fieldwork, students must also hold a Vulnerable Sector Check, current immunizations (MMR, tetanus-diphtheria), Standard First Aid with CPR Level C, and WHMIS 2015 training, plus a minimum 2.0 GPA; these are placement conditions rather than entrance requirements.

Application Details

Start Date: September
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
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization award?

Sault College awards a Diploma in the field of Social Sciences & Education on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization 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 - Indigenous Specialization be studied online?

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

What language is Diploma in Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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