Overview

Practical interventions and strength-based approaches will equip you to promote equity and support populations experiencing trauma and challenging life events. You will be encouraged to examine your belief systems and inherent biases in relation to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice set out by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Worker s (OCSWSSW).

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements. (CIP code: 44.0000)

Your Career

When you graduate from this Social Service Worker diploma program at Seneca Polytechnic , these are the types of career options you can explore:

agencies serving at risk and vulnerable individuals, groups and communities
shelters
schools
criminal justice system
mental health services
rehabilitation services

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

advocacy

counselling

facillitating group work

working with families

case management

planning and evaluating programs

community work

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicating Across Contexts

Sociology: A Practical Approach

Interpersonal Communications

Anti Oppressive Practice

Social Justice Approaches to Social Problems

Preparation for Social Service Work Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Seneca offers admission to students up to the first day of classes. However, applications will not be accepted once a program becomes full.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada
North York, Canada

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 136 other Bachelors in Sociology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant

English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may meet English requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.

After admission but before beginning field placement, you must obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17620 CAD / year

≈ 17620 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

3732 CAD / year

≈ 3732 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

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