Windsor Campus (B895)
Two Year Ontario College Diploma
January 2010; September 2010
Alice Barron
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4936
email: asbarron@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program. Mature students click here.

PROGRAM GOALS
The Social Service Worker - Gerontology program will prepare students to become leaders in the field of eldercare. The focus of the program is to enhance the quality of life for older adults using a holistic, strengths-based approach. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills such as individual and group modes of facilitation, intervention with clients, their families and significant others, case management skills, interpersonal communication skills and skills related to working with bereavement and grief.

The vision and work of graduates goes beyond needs of older adults to include needs of caregivers and the education of the general public. Graduates will develop social service worker knowledge, values and skills and develop expertise in working with the older adult population.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
As a result of the tremendous increase in the older adult population, this field continues to grow with new and emerging job opportunities such as: social service worker/ family resource worker in a retirement or long term care home; program/recreation assistant in an adult day program; case worker in supportive housing; community outreach programs; and entrepreneurial initiatives.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:

$2,220.00
$400-600

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.

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