Dedicated to student success, this program opens doors for the graduate to provide effective social service worker intervention from a holistic Indigenous lens. The program prepares graduates with the tools necessary to support and address social, cultural and political issues to foster balance in the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects for individuals, families and communities. With the combination of theory, hands on learning and fieldwork placement you will be prepared to work with Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations to overcome barriers.
Upon completion of your program, you’ll be eligible to register with the College of Social Work and Social Service Workers.
Language Proficiency Test - IELTS/TOEFL/DUOLINGO
College Communication Skills
Foundations for Balanced Practice
Fieldwork Placement 1A
Fieldwork Seminar 1A
Lifespan Development
Introduction to Trauma Informed Care
Student Selected General Education
Canadian Social Welfare and Indigenous Social Policies
Understanding Indigenous Wellness in Canada
Fieldwork Seminar 1B
Fieldwork Placement 1B
Working with Families
Human Behaviour and Social Environment
Addictions: Individuals, Family and Community
The Parallel Worlds of Mental Health
Essential Skills for Social Services
Groups for a Multicultural Practice I
Fieldwork Placement for Social Services II A
Fieldwork Seminar for Social Services II A
S.S.W. Documentation and Record Keeping
Introduction to Anishinaabemowin
Incorporating Indigenous Healing Methods into Practice
Groups for a Multicultural Practice II
Fieldwork Placement for Social Services II B
Fieldwork Seminar II B
Capacity Building for Communities
Crisis Intervention
Fieldwork Placement II C
Fieldwork Seminar II C
Global Citizenship
To apply please contact us.
Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization (Thunder Bay)
