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Diploma in Social Service Worker
Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus, Canada
CAD 17118
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 90
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
In this two-year Social Service Worker diploma program, you will gain professional knowledge and skills for the human service field. You will learn how historical, systemic and sociopolitical marginalization can affect access to resources and social or health services. Practical interventions and strengths-based approaches will equip you with skills to promote equity and support under-served populations experiencing trauma and challenging life events.
You will learn about everything from mental health to crisis management. In addition, studies will cover counselling, community development, and legislation. The program includes seminars, collaborative projects, and guest presentations that provide real-world experiences. Upon graduation, you’ll have a comprehensive set of human service skills that can be used in a wide range of settings and jobs.
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
Work Experience
Field Work: Over the course of your program, you will be required to complete a field work placement in a professional setting. This placement will help you explore roles in community, health, education and institutional environments. The minimum commitment is the successful completion of specific periods as set out in the field placement student contract. These periods are typically:
- the equivalent of two full days per week in semesters two, three and four
- full week block placements as scheduled throughout the program duration
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 25 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 20.0 Minimum Writing - 20.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
17118
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 90
Application Fee
(CAD)
20600 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
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To be eligible to apply for an award, scholarship or bursary, you must be a Seneca student.
You must also meet the specific eligibility requirements outlined for each award. For example, scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement. This means that you must meet the minimum grade requirement to be eligible for the award.
Bursaries are awarded based on financial need. This means that you must meet the requirements for the specific bursary program to be eligible. In addition, there are some awards that are open to all students, while some are offered only to students in specific programs.
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