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Social Service Worker (SSW)

Starts in January, September

Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma
School
School of Community Services

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences  for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
COM101 or
COM111 		Communicating Across Contexts or
Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
SLL307 Sociology: A Practical Approach  In-person  Not offered  Hybrid
 In-person
SSW101 Interpersonal Communications  In-person  Not offered  In-person
SSW102 Anti Oppressive Practice  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
SSW136 Social Justice Approaches to Social Problems  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
SSW147 Preparation for Social Service Work Practice  In-person  Not offered  In-person

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
SSW201 Group Dynamics  In-person  In-person  Not offered
SSW206 Resiliency through the Life Span  Hybrid  Hybrid  Not offered
SSW212 Interviewing Skills and Principles  In-person  In-person  Not offered
SSW227 Families in Change  Hybrid  Hybrid  Not offered
SSW247 Field Seminar I  In-person  In-person  Not offered
SSW257 Field Practicum I  In-person  In-person  Not offered

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
SSW311 Service Coordination and Advocacy  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
SSW312 Supportive Counselling  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
SSW347 Field Seminar II  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
SSW357 Field Practicum II  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
plus: General Education Course (1)
plus: Professional Options (1)

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
SSW401 Social Welfare and Policy  Flexible
 Hybrid 		 Not offered  Not offered
SSW402 Community Practice  Flexible
 Hybrid 		 Not offered  Not offered
SSW447 Field Seminar III  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
SSW457 Field Practicum III  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
plus: General Education Course (2)

Professional Options

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BHS204 Autism and Developmental Disabilities  Not offered  Not offered  Online
CYC376 Human Sexuality  Not offered  Not offered  Online
CYC377 Impact of Social Networking  Not offered  Not offered  Online
GWL137 Introduction to Aging  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
GWL377 Volunteer Program Management  Not offered  Not offered  Online
SSW371 Selected Issues: Intimate Partner Abuse and Violence  Not offered  Not offered  Online
SSW372 Selected Issues: Addictions  Not offered  Not offered  Online
SSW373 Selected Issues: Mental Health  Not offered  Not offered  Online
SSW374 Selected Issues: Child Welfare  Not offered  Not offered  Online
SSW380 Homelessness in Canada TBD TBD  Not offered

Program Learning Outcomes

Learn more about program learning outcomes for this program.

Program of Study

2024/25 Academic Year (Current)