School of Social Work and Human Services

Social Service Worker — diploma

QUICK FACTS

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Credential:
Diploma

Duration:
2 years

Options:
Indigenous focus

How to apply

Start date:
January, September

Location:
Abbotsford campus

Cost:
(Details)

FEATURES:

Participate in two supervised practica with community-based agencies
Program eligible for financial aid

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Social Service Worker diploma is a two-year, 62-credit program that prepares students to work in community-based social service settings, including community inclusion, family support, group homes, housing support, Indigenous services, mental health, older adults, outreach, settlement, substance use, and youth support. The program provides students with employment-related skills while earning many university-level credits towards a Bachelor of Social Work or other degree.

View the program outline for the Social Service Worker diploma

Students have the option to complete the Social Service Worker diploma with an Indigenous focus, which prepares them to work in culturally safe ways with Indigenous Peoples in social service agencies. Graduates practice from a place of cultural humility and develop an understanding of the impact of colonization on Indigenous communities.

View the program outline for the Social Service Worker diploma – Indigenous focus

The knowledge and skills gained in the Social Service Worker program are reflected in the Human Services Program Learning Outcomes, which closely align with UFV's Institutional Learning Outcomes.

The program can be taken on a full- or part-time basis. Part-time students may enroll in any program course provided they meet the stated prerequisite and there is space. Part-time students may not be able to access all required courses in sequence. Qualifying Studies students and students in other programs may be able to enroll in some required courses if they meet the stated prerequisite and there is space.

Assessment of prior learning is available for qualified students.