Overview

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Located at the Ashtonbee campus, the Centennial College 's Developmental Services Worker programme offers students access to expert faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. This vibrant learning environment provides hands-on training and real-world experiences. Students benefit from direct interaction with industry-experienced educators and globally connected guest speakers and have the opportunity to engage in both theoretical and practical learning experiences. With a commitment to student success, this programme ensures that learners receive the guidance and resources necessary to excel in the Developmental Services sector.

Key Facts

The two-year college diploma programme falls under the School of Community and Health Studies and will offer a strong foundation in the field of supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This health programme's curriculum will reflect best practices, current and relevant knowledge and address up-to-date issues. It will emphasize a deep understanding of:

The life experiences of people who have disabilities

The nature of intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and Autism

Valued social roles

Advocacy

Critical and reflective thinking

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

College Communications

Interpersonal Skills Development

Valued Social Roles

The Nature of Intellectual Disability

Health Promotion And Personal Well-Being

Pharmacology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-02 00:00:00 , International

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National: Fall: apply before February 1.
International: Apply four to six months before your expected start date.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

67

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Social Work View 120 other Bachelors in Social Work in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

67

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51

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
A C Grade is required in all core courses, apart from DSWP 107 Pharmacology where a B grade is required.
Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17148 CAD / year

≈ 17148 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

2721 CAD / year

≈ 2721 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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