Social Service Worker – Gerontology
2 Years Full Time
CourseImg Applied Social Studies CAD 30328
Min. Qualification :
10 + 2 High School / Senior Secondary
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Scholarship
Specializations
  • Human Resource Management
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
1st Year Tution Fee CAD 15164 15164.0
2nd Year Tution Fee CAD 15164 15164.0
Required Documents
  • Passport Copy
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
  • Degree Individual Marklists
  • Degree Consolidated Marklist
  • Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate
  • Proof of IELTS Score
  • Proof of PTE Score
  • Proof of IELTS Score
  • Proof of PTE Score
  • Proof of TOEFL Score
  • Proof of CAEL Score
  • Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency)
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
Eligibility

Academics - min. 65%
English Proficiency Test criteria
PTE- Min. 58 Overall
TOEFL - 80 overall with not less than 20 in each skill.
CAEL CE and CAEL Online - minimum 60
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE) Minimum 169 with no skill below 162
Duolingo - Minimum 105 to 110
IELTS - 6.0 Overall (Not less than 5.5)

Admission Process

1. Application will be processed on TEN Portal.
2. Application fee of 90$ will be charged from the student and it is to be paid via credit card.
3. All the academic documents are to be uploaded at the time of application only.
4. Student can apply for conditional offer also.
5. If any documents is pending to be upload it can be shared afterwards by email also.
6. After processing of application student will receive acknowledgement and his/her login details of student portal where student can track application status.
7. Offer letter will be received on student portal.
8. For any reason if student wishes to defer than after paying the fee offer letter can be defer and request to defer form is to be submitted via email which can be find in vision files to library and new offer letter will also available on student portal. 

Syllabus

Semester 1
COM101 or
COM111
Communicating Across Contexts or
Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
GWL137 Introduction to Aging
GWL147 Gerontology Field Work Seminar
SLL307* Sociology: A Practical Approach
SSW101 Interpersonal Communications
SSW102 Anti Oppressive Practice
 
Semester 2
GWL208 Gerontological Group and Activation Techniques
GWL212 Interviewing and Assessing Older Adults
GWL219 The Retirement Home Industry - Overview and Skills
GWL247 Integrative Field Work Seminar
GWL257 Gerontology Field Work
GWL261 Therapeutic Program Planning
 
Semester 3
GWL318 Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia
GWL347 Integrative Field Work Seminar
GWL357 Gerontology Field Work
GWL377 Volunteer Program Management
SSW311 Service Coordination and Advocacy
plus: General Education Course
 
Semester 4
GWL407 Death, Dying, Grief and Bereavement
GWL447 Integrative Field Work Seminar
GWL457 Gerontology Field Work
SSW402 Community Practice
plus: General Education Course
plus: General Education Course
 
Summer Bridge Courses
As a graduate of this program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, you are eligible to pursue Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Community Mental Health program. This unique pathway allows you to earn a degree within two years (4 semesters plus a work-term) after completion of a summer bridging stream.
  • MHB399: Advanced Studies in Community Mental Health
  • MHB499: Health and Community Psychology
  • MHB599: Introduction to Mental Health and Addiction
  • MHB699: Crisis Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches
  • MHB799: Trauma Methods and practices in Community Mental Health
 
* This course, COM470SCL100 or SOC360 will not fulfil a General Education requirement for the SSWG program, but may be used as a General Education option outside the SSWG program.

Description

Canada now has more people over age 65 than any other age group and there is a great need for skilled and trained professionals to work with older adults. 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 infield placement and participate in additional educational training. As a student 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 are prepared to confidently enter the workforce.

Please note: The SSWG program that starts in January at King Campus runs consecutively through the summer and students will complete the two-year diploma in one and a half years.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Therapeutic program planning
  • Individual and group modes of facilitation
  • Interventions with clients, families and significant others
  • Service coordination and navigation
  • Interpersonal communications skills related to working with bereavement and grief
  • Assessment of client’s needs and strengths
  • Advocacy

Visa

For visa process, refer to this link:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.

Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.

  1. All Academic Documents
    1. 10th  Marksheet
    2. 12th Marksheet
    3. Passing Certificate
    4. Admit Card (12thClass)
    5. Bachelors Marksheets
    6. Degree Certificate
    7. Backlog Certificate
  2. IELTS/PTE
  3. E- Medical – Information or tracking sheet (After Medical Doctor will give you this document).
  4. Passport / Old Passport (if any)
  5. 2 Photographs with white background. (35mm X 45mm) (80% face should be visible)
  6. Aadhar Card
  7. Income tax returns of Parents (Only in case of Non-SDS Applicants).

Note:  All documents front and back sheet, (1 Photocopy set (clear) and notarized)

  1.  Copy of birth certificate, if you are under 18 years of age
  2.  Job Documents, if you are employed or proof of past employment, if any

(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)

Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.

For GIC: 10200 CAD (Funds must be transferred to Canada from student’s bank account in India)

Embassy Fee:  235 CAD (150 CAD VISA Fee + 85 CAD Biometric Fee)

Social Service Worker – Gerontology
  • Toronto, Canada
  • ESTD 1967
  • Public
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