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Welcome to the Faculty of Social & Community Services (SCS) website! Here you can explore information about the different programs offered and the potential career opportunities available to you after completing your diploma.
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. SCS@durhamcollege.caRoom G202, Oshawa campus
Whitby Fire Entrance award
When emergency calls come in, lives are on the line and they are counting on you. Telecommunicators in 9-1-1, Fire, Medical, and Police Communication Centres face this intense pressure every shift. They must think quickly, make smart decisions, and use excellent judgment — crucial skills for the profession. The...
This program will help you to develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively address two of Canada’s leading health care issues – mental health and addictive behaviours.
Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations allows you to combine law enforcement experience with advanced fitness training and conflict management to gain additional professional certifications for a rewarding career in the justice sector.
With the rate of Ontarians living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continuing to rise, so is the need for skilled professionals who are prepared to use evidence-based interventions to support individuals, as well as their families and caregivers.
If you have an interest in human behaviour and a desire to help others improve their quality of life then this interdisciplinary program is for you.
The skills of Behavioural Science Technicians are increasingly in demand as Canada’s population continues to seek evidence-based treatment to solve a host of behavioural issues. Students who have an interest in human behaviour and a desire to help others improve their quality of life will thrive in this interdisciplinary...
Child and youth care practitioners provide support and understanding to young people and their families.
The modified Community Integration through Cooperative Education (CICE) program is designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities or significant learning challenges. You will access courses in many program areas (based on seat availability). It will provide you with an opportunity to experience college life and enhance your academic and vocational...
Designed specifically for graduates who hold an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYCA). This unique streamlined pathway to a degree allows students to enter directly into semester four of the Honours Bachelor in Community Mental Health program. Through a comprehensive mix of theoretical, research and...
The National Mental Health Institute estimates that by the age of 40, one in two Canadians will have experienced mental illness. As the demand for mental health services continues to rise, the need for qualified practitioners is becoming more vital than ever. Through a comprehensive mix of theoretical, research...
Designed specifically for graduates who hold an Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker (SSWK). This unique streamlined pathway to a degree allows students to enter directly into semester four of the Honours Bachelor in Community Mental Health program. Through a comprehensive mix of theoretical, research and applied courses,...
The ability to resolve conflict is a 21st-century skill required for success in today’s workforce. Trained dispute resolution professionals are in demand across many careers.
It is estimated that about one per cent of Canada’s population has a developmental disability, requiring support from people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of others through advocacy and education.
This program will prepare you to meet the diverse needs of the early childhood education profession. You will acquire the knowledge and practical skills necessary to foster social, emotional, cognitive and physical development in children from infancy to age 12.
This advanced diploma program offers students the opportunity to explore the science and art of fire protection and prevention, including detection, suppression, prevention and enforcement. Utilizing state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and current industry software, students will prepare for a career in this rapidly growing and developing field. Students will work...
Firefighters take responsibility for things many people wouldn’t want to carry on their shoulders including saving lives, homes, buildings, schools and churches and protecting the environment.
This program will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills required to become a firefighter. Students entering the January intake should note that they will experience a compressed delivery model.
Canada has welcomed millions of newcomers in the past decade which has greatly increased demand for legal services and case management related to the immigration process. The Immigration Case Management graduate certificate program will help students acquire specialized knowledge in the highly complex area of immigration, refugee and citizenship...
The Law Clerk Program will provide you with opportunities to develop the legal, technical, and essential skills necessary to secure full-time employment and launch an exciting legal career. Students benefit from a balanced learning program, combining legal theory, practice, and technology as well as communication and research skills needed...
Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), this program qualifies graduates to apply to write the LSO’s licensing examination to become a professional, licensed paralegal. Unique to Ontario, the paralegal profession was established to provide affordable legal representation and access to the justice system in prescribed areas of...
This three-year degree is the first of its kind offered in Ontario, designed to help future practitioners gain the requirements to apply to become licensed paralegals with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), apply to law school, or transfer into an honours program as a pathway to graduate studies....
There is an emerging demand for paralegals in Canada and Ontario as rising populations have a need for affordable legal representation and access to the justice system. Students in this program will: Develop critical thinking skills and be prepared for diverse client advocacy. Build a strong cultural competency lens...
Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), this program qualifies graduates to apply to write the LSO’s licensing examination, successful completion of which qualifies the graduate to become an LSO member as a professional, licensed paralegal.
Modern policing requires officers to possess highly developed social and communication skills, practical law enforcement knowledge, technical skills, and the ability to connect with the communities they serve and protect.
Do you want a career in law enforcement but are not sure whether that means being a Canada Border Services officer, special constable, correctional officer, by-law officer or police officer?
The Social Service Worker program combines academic study with practical experience to provide graduates with the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to work in the diverse and complex field of community and social services.
When a victim/survivor of a criminal offence decides to report what happened to them, they may need support. In this program you will receive the training and skills necessary to advocate for victims and help them access the services they need to rebuild their lives and regain their confidence.
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