Social Service Worker (Gerontology) - Ontario College Diploma
Statistics Canada reports that people over the age of 65 account for nearly 20 percent of the total population. This has created a demand for trained professionals to work with older adults. A lot of our students have multiple career opportunities to pursue upon graduation. This two-year diploma program combines the knowledge, professional values and skill sets of social service to assist older adults to maintain independence and a good quality of life. The program focuses on a holistic strength-based approach, current legislation and best practices.
Along with your studies in mandated government initiatives and service delivery models for working with seniors, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a 220-hour field placement and participate in additional educational training. You will engage in personal reflection and growth, work within a team, apply professional ethics, and successfully achieve the Ministry Vocational Learning outcomes so you can confidently enter the workforce. Once you complete the program, you are eligible to apply for registration in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Campus Information
King
King Campus is home to full- and part-time programs in the areas of applied arts and health sciences.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Co-op & Work Terms
A great way to prepare your career is to combine classroom learning with hands-on experience in the workplace. At Seneca, we complement your in-class learning with work experience opportunities to gain practical skills and build valuable connections outside the classroom. Co-ops, work terms and field placements are some of the available work-integrated learning opportunities.
On-campus Jobs
You can help finance your studies by working at a part-time job on campus at Seneca. If you’re enrolled full time for the term and demonstrate financial need on your Work Study application, you may qualify for the Work Study program.
PSW Opportunity
If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
- English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
- Mathematics: Grade 12 C or U, or Grade 11 U or M, or equivalent course.
International Student Information :
FOR INDIA
Academic Requirements
- Minimum grades of 40% in all Grade 12 subjects. Must have program-required subjects in final year of high school
Supporting Documents
- Grade 12 certificate awarded by CBSE or CISCE, with transcript that clearly indicate the grades in percentage. or
- Grade 12 predictive grades and grades 10 certificate, with transcript that clearly indicate the grades in percentage (for conditional offer only)
Additional Notes
- Grades 10 math can be considered equivalent to Grade 11 math with a minimum of 40%
- Grades 10 science cannot be considered equivalent to grade 12 biology/chemistry.
FOR NEPAL
Academic Requirements
- Minimum grades of 50% (C+) in program-required subjects in final year of high school
Supporting Documents
- School leaving certificate examination (Grades XI & XII) academic transcript from national examinations board.
FOR BANGLADESH
Academic Requirements
- Minimum grades of 33% (D or 1) in program-required subjects in final year of high school
Supporting Documents
- Higher secondary certificate (HSC) with marksheet
- Secondary school certificate (SSC) with marksheet
Additional Notes
- SSC math can be considered as HSC math with a minimum of 40% (C or 2)
- SSC science cannot be considered equivalent to HSC biology/chemistry.
FOR SRI LANKA
Academic Requirements
- Minimum grades of C in program-required subjects
Supporting Documents
- General certificate of education (GCE) O-level or A-Level official statement
Additional Notes
- 2 AS levels are accepted in place of 1 A level
FOR BHUTAN
Academic Requirements
- Minimum grades of 40% in program-required subjects in final year of high school
Supporting Documents
- Bhutan higher secondary education certificate
- Class XII board examination results
Additional Notes
- If you have the Indian senior school certificate, please refer to the requirement of India.
For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
34236 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 90 CAD