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Social Service Worker (Accelerated) (SSWA)

Starts in May

Campus
Duration
3 Semesters (12 Months)
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.

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
SSW101 Interpersonal Communications  Not offered  Hybrid  Not offered
SSW102 Anti Oppressive Practice  Not offered  Online  Not offered
SSW147 Preparation for Social Service Work Practice  Not offered  Hybrid  Not offered
SSW201 Group Dynamics  Not offered  Hybrid  Not offered
SSW212 Interviewing Skills and Principles  Not offered  Hybrid  Not offered

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
SSW311 Service Coordination and Advocacy  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
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: Professional Options (1)

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
SSW227 Families in Change  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
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

Professional Options

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BHS204 Autism and Developmental Disabilities  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)