Overview

This St. Clair College programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with the IRCC’s priority list of occupational fields in long-term shortage under the updated requirements for students who apply for a study permit after November 1, 2024. Please consult the IRCC website for the latest updates.

Courses focus on community involvement, interpersonal and counseling skills, teaching positive behavioural supports and life skills, mental health intervention and pharmacology.

Developmental Services Worker Programme from St. Clair College key facts

Mock apartment and lab facilities.

Work Integrated learning offered through engagement with community agencies through activities and coursework.

Curriculum that includes community capacity building and entrepreneurial studies.

Excellent student satisfaction ratings.

Field placement experience.

Student home community placements where possible.

Career Opportunities

Typical entry level positions include community agencies, educational assistants in schools, family support worker, and recreational assistant. Graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects including entrepreneurial opportunities. Students often find part time work prior to graduation.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Writing for the Developmental Service Worker

Professionalism

Philosophy of Support

Wellbeing

Developmental Disabilities

Relationships & Family Dynamics

Health Lab

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chatham-Kent, 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

52

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General 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.

General diploma programs admission requirement for international students are as follows:

Canada & USA: High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.

British education system: General Certificate of Education showing passes in six (6) academic subjects (including English) at the Ordinary level.

Caribbean countries (English): High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.

West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, etc.): WAEC (or NECO) transcript with online verifying scratch card number and PIN required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15992 CAD / year

≈ 15992 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

3971 CAD / year

≈ 3971 CAD / year

Funding

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Developmental Services Worker Programme from St. Clair College key facts

Career Opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

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