# Social Service Worker
**Diploma** · 4 Semesters

The Social Service Worker diploma is a two-year program preparing graduates to help individuals, families, and communities navigate life's most stressful events. Using an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed framework, the curriculum covers systemic oppression, colonialism, conflict management, crisis intervention, and culturally sensitive communication. Students develop practical skills through professional labs and a final-semester 15-week placement in a social service agency. The program is available on-campus in Timmins and fully online (synchronous delivery) through the Distance option. Part-time completion is available.

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| Credential | Diploma |
| Length | 4 Semesters |
| Campuses | Timmins, Distance (Kirkland Lake) |
| Delivery | In-person, Online |
| OCAS code | A007 (Timmins); A104 (Distance) |

[Apply →](https://ontariocolleges.ca/en/cba?collegeCode=NORT)

## Courses

- [AM1014 — Professional Practice Skills](/courses/am/am1014)
- [CM1323 — Professional Communications](/courses/cm/cm1323)
- [EL1041 — General Education Elective](/courses/el/el1041)
- [SW1014 — Working on Teams and in Groups](/courses/sw/sw1014)
- [SW1063 — Introduction to Social Welfare in Canada](/courses/sw/sw1063)
- [SW1073 — Understanding Power, Privilege & Oppression](/courses/sw/sw1073)
- [SW3113 — Working with Diverse Families](/courses/sw/sw3113)
- [AM1034 — Clinical Practice Skills](/courses/am/am1034)

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/social-service-worker/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/social-service-worker/)</small>