Social Service Worker

selkirk.ca/ssw

Course of Studies

This certificate program ladders in to the Human Services Diploma option.

ADD 184 - Introduction to Addiction can be taken on line in the fall for part-time students, or on campus
in the winter. This option is open to both part time and full time students.

Year 1
SEMESTER 1
Course Name
ENGL 110 College Composition
FAM 180 Family Dynamics
HSER 174 Interpersonal Communications I
PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology I
SSW 160 Introduction to Social Work
SSW 162 Community Resources
SEMESTER 2
Course Name
ADD 184 Introduction to Addiction
ENGL 111 —_ Introduction to Literature
PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology II
SSW 157 Group Skills
SSW 161 Introduction to Social Policy
SSW 163 Field Work I
SSW 166 Application of Theory to Practice
PRACTICUM
Course Name
SSW 168 Field Work IT (Block Placement)

Program Summary

Your sense of caring may have come naturally or
perhaps your life has been touched by circumstances
that kindle a sense of empathy and a desire to be of
service. If you have a desire to support people in times
of need and crisis, a career in social services may be
for you. Up to 90% of our Social Service Worker (SSW)
graduates find stable, satisfying work. A shortage of
workers is predicted over the next five years.

Choose Social Service Work If You

— Want to help build healthy communities

— Havea strong desire to support others

— Believe in caring for others

— Feel a sense of duty to your community

— Want to work with marginalized populations

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Practicum 5

Social Work values form the foundation of this
beneficial and rewarding program.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

— Practical interviewing and counselling skills

— Development of written and oral communication

— Promotion of self awareness, personal growth and
readiness for practice

— Critical thinking, team building and problem
solving skills

— Individual, group and family strategy skills

— Feminist and Indigenous approaches to practice
are introduced

— Anti-oppressive perspectives are a foundation of
the program

LENGTH OF STUDY:
Nine months / Two years

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate / Diploma

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

This program prepares you to work as entry level
practitioner in the Human Services field.

PRACTICUMS PROVIDE AN
OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE

Practicums include a variety of services and
programs serving a wide range of populations that
includes people who live in poverty, are young, are
aging, have substance use and/or mental health
problems, have behavioral problems, or other issues
that interfere with their ability to cope successfully in
a demanding society.

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate skills
that include

— Advocacy

— Child and youth care

— Employment supports

— Substance use awareness

— Group facilitation

— Community support and individual support
— Problem-solving and communication skills

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES

Your SSW certificate transfers to two Human
Services diploma specialties at Selkirk and also to
related programs at other universities.

Admission Requirements

Students may complete the program on a full or part-
time basis. All qualified applicants are required to
have their planned program reviewed by a program
instructor who will provide advice regarding the
selection of appropriate full and part-time options.

In addition to meeting the general entrance
requirements for Admission to Selkirk College, an
applicant must meet the following Social Service
Worker program requirements.

— Grade 12 or equivalent (consideration will be given
to mature students)

— English 12 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or
better (or a minimum Language Proficiency Score
(LPI) of level 4).

selkirk.ca/programs