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Diploma in Community Worker
George Brown Polytechnic (GBP) - St. James Campus, Canada
CAD 17905
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 110 Waived
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
If you are passionate about human rights and social justice, the two-year Community Worker (C101) diploma program is for you. Students gain the knowledge and skills required to work with diverse and historically marginalized individuals and communities on a range of concerns.
Whether you’re a mature student or high school graduate, a newcomer or looking for a career change, our diverse and committed student body is a core strength of our program.
This is an approved education program by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Graduates of this program may apply to receive the additional designation of RSSW (Registered Social Service Worker). Extra fees may apply.
Community Worker Program Features:
- The School of Social and Community Services has partnerships with more than 350 agencies across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and beyond.
- Graduates of Anishnawbe Health Toronto’s (AHT) Community Health Worker Training program can gain direct entry into the second year of the Community Worker program.
- The Tommy Douglas Institute, founded by the Community Worker program faculty, is an annual event and home to the Courage My Friends podcast. Episodes are hosted on rabble.ca and explore community, education, and social justice issues in the 21st century.
The Role of a Community Worker
Emerging from a proud history of community-based organizing, advocacy, and activism, community workers work with individuals and communities at all levels (local, national, natural, and global) toward positive social change.
Community workers are committed to the full and equal inclusion of all peoples within societies that value equality, diversity, and human dignity. The pursuit of social justice is about rights and not charity; working in solidarity with communities, not for them.
Key Skills Taught in the Community Worker Program
Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to develop a variety of important and high-demand skills, including:
- anti-oppressive and intercultural practices in working with diverse populations
- critical analysis, research, and writing
- group facilitation, counselling, and leadership development
- community organizing, activism, and advocacy
- community development, project design, and proposal writing
- policy analysis and rights-based advocacy
Community Worker Program Structure
The program combines classroom instruction and supervised field placements. In preparation for field placement, students will be required to work in multiple small and large groups within classes and community settings.
Theory, analysis, and practice are presented through a variety of innovative instructional tools developed from popular education and learner-centred approaches to teaching and learning.
Highly engaged classes of dialogue, debate, interactive lectures, guest panels, and group activities provide students with a current, exciting, and critically engaging program of study.
Program Courses Are Organized into Four Core Areas:
- community work theory and practice
- social and political analysis
- group skills and counselling
- field placement and seminar
Community Worker Faculty
Faculty are experienced educators who bring their passion for education and change to create a highly engaging and dynamic learning environment. The faculty have local, national, and global activism backgrounds, and they remain active on social issues and maintain close ties to communities, activists, and organizations.
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 14 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54 - With no score less than - 50
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0 Minimum Production - 90.0
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 English 50%
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Tuition Fee
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
17905
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 110 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
22895 Per year
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Scholarships
Entrance Scholarship
George Brown offers entrance scholarships for eligible degree students based on academic achievement.
Please see the following chart for details on the criteria:
| Admissions Score | Amount | Type | Maximum total Amount for 4 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95+ | $2,500 | Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) | $10,000 |
| 90-94.9 | $2,000 | Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) | $8,000 |
| 85-89.9 | $1,500 | Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) | $6,000 |
| 80-84.9 | $1,000 | Renewable/year (Up to 4 years) | $4,000 |
Did you know?
This is a renewable scholarship, which means that if you maintain a grade point average of 3.7 (80%) in your program, you will receive additional funding towards your tuition in future years.
*All award recipients will be required to provide their SIN or ITN for T4A tax reporting purposes as mandated by the government.
Eligibility Requirements
- You must meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship at the time of your initial application and on Day 10 of the initial term of the scholarship.
- Eligibility will be assessed by the Admissions department based on the grades used to determine the student’s admission score for the degree program. The student’s admission score, as calculated by the Admissions office, will be calculated to one decimal place.
- Applicants with conditional offers of admission are required to meet the admissions conditions set out in your offer letter, or your offer and the scholarship could be revoked later.
- You must be registered in, and complete, a full?time course load.
- You must remain full-time in the program to be eligible for renewal.
- Make sure to accept your offer and pay your tuition deposit by the deadline dates to receive this entrance scholarship.
- Entrance scholarships are only eligible for the specific full-time degree program you've been accepted for and the entrance level/term on your offer letter.
*please read the full degree
Eligible Degree Programs
| Arts, Design & Information Technology | Honours Bachelor of Brand Design (G304) Honours Bachelor of Digital Experience Design (G301) |
| Business | Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) (B302) Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Analytics) (B303) Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management) (B310) Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing) (B312) |
| Community Services & Early Childhood | Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (American Sign Language - English) (C302) Bachelor of Early Childhood Education - Honours (Degree Completion) (C305)* *Plus an additional $1,200 entrance scholarship. |
George Brown College Funded Scholarships
| Diploma/Degree Scholarships |
Thirty-one scholarships to be awarded to eligible returning students in full-time post-secondary programs (diploma or degree) as follows:
Application deadlines:
To qualify an applicant must:
To Apply: Please apply online for International Centre scholarships through and be enrolled full-time in a program as an International Student. |
| Certificate Scholarships |
The award is available to eligible returning students in full-time post-secondary Certificate or Post Graduate Certificate program (2 or 3 semesters) as follows: Scholarships of $2,000:
To Apply
Application deadlines:
How To Apply |
| English for Academic Purposes (EAP) |
There are eighteen scholarships available for eligible ESL students as follows:
To qualify an applicant must:
Required Supporting Documentation
Application deadlines:
How will the award decision be made? |
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