Community Social Work Diploma

Program Description: The Community Social Work (CSW) program is a two-year course of studies leading to a diploma upon the successful completion of both years. The program uses a generalist social work model to prepare learners for working in the human services field as entry-level social workers. Learners develop the knowledge, skills and values required to provide support to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Key areas of study in this program include: interviewing skills, situation assessment, referral to community agencies, social policy issues and designing, developing and delivering community programs to meet the expressed concerns or issues of clients. Self-growth and interpersonal/human relationship building exercises allow students to better understand themselves and others. Courses in Anthropology (Aboriginal studies), Rural and Northern Practice and Addictions are offered to prepare students to work in rural, northern and remote communities. An essential part of the program is the learning gained from 420 hours of supervised field practicum experience and 30 hours of Integrated Seminar time in each year of the program. The field practicum offers students the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in the classroom, practice skills, assess their performance and gain work experience in a community setting. Entrance Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent with minimum of 60% in English 30-1 or 30 or minimum of 70 per cent in English 30-2 or 33, three academic/professional letters of reference (within the last 5 years), signed Student Agreement form, Criminal Record Check Waiver and Child Welfare Prior Involvement Check. Community Social Work Yr 1 courses required to continue into Community Social Work Diploma. Software Requirements: Please refer to the following link. http://moodle.portagecollege.ca/file.php/1/MinimumRequirements-Moodle/Technical_requirements.htm