Bachelor in Social Service Worker – Immigrants and Refugees

Tuition is International student tuition is $18,500 per year..

Migration is a defining global experience, yet the journey of integration for newcomers involves complex systemic, psychological, and social challenges. This two-year diploma program serves as a dedicated training ground for those committed to facilitating the settlement and integration of immigrants and refugees in Canada. By centering the curriculum on anti-oppressive practice and social justice, the program equips students to navigate the nuanced intersection of pre-migration trauma and the practical realities of establishing a new life in a foreign environment.

Specialized Settlement Expertise

What differentiates this program is its laser focus on the unique barriers faced by newcomers. Students move beyond general social work theory to master specific intervention strategies, including:

• Settlement-Specific Case Management: Learning to assess and support clients navigating immigration systems and immediate settlement needs.
• Trauma-Informed Practice: Understanding the lasting impacts of migration and how to provide culturally responsive, safe support.
• Community Development: Techniques for co-creating services with community members to bridge gaps in local infrastructure.
• Advocacy and Policy: Developing the capacity to represent newcomer interests and influence broader social support frameworks.

The program is ideal for individuals who are passionate about human rights and eager to work in non-profits, refugee shelters, or community health organizations. Through a combination of rigorous academic inquiry and extensive, in-person field placements, graduates emerge ready to act as effective, empathetic agents of change.