The Social Service Worker (SSW) program integrates university credit courses with social service career courses, and combines classroom theory with the practical skills necessary for employment in a broad range of social services occupations.

SSW Certificate graduates are prepared to work at the para-professional level or to continue their education to diploma and degree levels of education. SSW Diploma program graduates can either work at the para-professional level or continue their education to a degree.

The program could be chosen as full time or part time.

Coast Mountain College (previously known as Northwest Community College) is a publicly funded, government accredited, public post-secondary educational institution. Founded in 1975, the College serves 11 communities in the spectacularly beautiful Northwestern region of British Columbia, Canada. It is a student-centred college offering a full range of academic degree, diploma, and certificate programmes in Arts, Business, Health, and Science for international students—all of which provide excellent exposure to Canadian life and culture.

It is also known to offer:

• Quality instruction 
• Transfer credits to university programmes
• Small class sizes and individual attention
• Exposure to Canadian life and culture
• Easy transfer from language training to other post-secondary programmes
• Combined English language/career programmes available for groups of 12 or more students

In as little as two years, students can complete an associate degree in Arts or Science. For those who wish to continue their studies, all associate degree courses are equivalent to university courses and can be transferred to other post-secondary institutions.

Business Administration one-year certificate and two-year diploma programmes offer well-rounded business education and a solid background for a wide range of professional career choices and further educational opportunities.

The Applied Coastal Ecology programme delivers the applied biological & ecological skills needed to work in coastal ecosystems.

With many options of programmes, Coast Mountain College provides quality learning experiences that help prepare students for a successful future.