DSWR Developmental Services Worker
Make a difference
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, consider Georgian's renowned Developmental Services Worker program. During two years of study you will be provided with the knowledge and skills required to support people with developmental disabilities to live in dignity, participate and share in all aspects of life. Field placements help with your learning. Each April and May you will have the opportunity to apply classroom skills in actual settings where people with disabilities live, work and play. Field placements assist you in determining an area of specialty. Many jobs result from field placement experiences.
What's Special
Thanks to the combination of talented faculty, a focused curriculum and great rapport with employers, DSW graduates have a strong track record in finding rewarding careers. In recent years, 95 per cent of grads have found work in the field. You will find flexibility in building a career path.
Careers
DSW grads frequently continue their education with one additional year of study in Early Childhood Education, or post-graduate programs including Therapeutic Recreation, Communicative Disorders Assistant, ECE Resource Teacher or Addictions: Treatment and Prevention. Your DSW diploma may also give you advanced standing in earning a BA in Gerontology from Laurentian University.