Social service workers assist in the important task of ensuring the well-being of our society. In this program, students will develop skills that can be used to enhance relationships between individuals and the community and learn to work with all segments of the population from a social work value base as a front-line service provider. This program places emphasis on developing self-awareness, as well as maturity, stability, and emotional stamina, abilities that are required to be an effective social service worker. Skills in casework and group work are developed through role-playing, simulations, and field experiences. Additional studies occur in family and community development, psychology, and sociology, all providing a strong foundation for social service practice.

Graduates find employment as practical front-line service providers in a variety of social service settings such as residential services for special populations, women's crisis services, programs for children and youth with behavioural and/or emotional challenges, and services for the unemployed. Graduates have degree completion opportunities toward a Bachelor of Social Development Studies at Renison College, University of Waterloo.