Social Service Worker
Description
The Social Service Worker diploma program provides students with the knowledge, skills and values required to respond to the needs of individuals, families and communities. Students learn how to recognize and address the social barriers and personal challenges that affect people's well being and success in striving for social and economic justice.
The program is practitioner oriented, preparing graduates to explore new roles in community, health, educational and institutional environments. Throughout the program, you will complete 600 hours of field placement in a variety of social settings which will integrate skills you acquired through your academic courses, assignments and research. The program works closely with local social service agencies, to keep current, for curriculum development and field work.
Professional Social Service Worker courses are usually offered in the evenings with two components of field work which may be completed during the weekday/evening and/or weekend.
Both the full-time studies and the Faculty of Continuing Education and Training (FCET) programs generally cover the same academic content. Full-time students wishing to take FCET courses toward their diploma are encouraged to consult with their full-time program coordinator to ensure that the courses for which they intend to register are equivalent to their academic program.
The program is practitioner oriented, preparing graduates to explore new roles in community, health, educational and institutional environments. Throughout the program, you will complete 600 hours of field placement in a variety of social settings which will integrate skills you acquired through your academic courses, assignments and research. The program works closely with local social service agencies, to keep current, for curriculum development and field work.
Professional Social Service Worker courses are usually offered in the evenings with two components of field work which may be completed during the weekday/evening and/or weekend.
Both the full-time studies and the Faculty of Continuing Education and Training (FCET) programs generally cover the same academic content. Full-time students wishing to take FCET courses toward their diploma are encouraged to consult with their full-time program coordinator to ensure that the courses for which they intend to register are equivalent to their academic program.
This program is eligible for OSAP funding.
Course load is used by OSAP to determine funding options for programs.
If you are taking one to two courses at the same time, you may be considered for part-time student grants and loans.
Course load is used by OSAP to determine funding options for programs.
If you are taking one to two courses at the same time, you may be considered for part-time student grants and loans.
Entry Requirements
It is recommended that students take an English Assessment and achieve a College English level to begin the program.
General Education Requirements
General Education Requirements
In order to meet Seneca's breadth requirements for diploma or advanced diploma programs, students must successfully complete at least 3 General Education courses toward their program, satisfying the following criteria:
• Completion of 1 course from Arts & Humanities;
• Completion of 1 course from Sciences & Social Sciences; and
• Completion of 1 course chosen from either category above.
Please note: SOC600, COM470, NAT150 will not fulfil a General Education requirement for the SSW program, but may be used as a General Education option outside the SSW program.
CURRICULUM
Module 1
SSW101 Interpersonal Communications
SSW136 Social Justice Approaches to Social Problems
SSW102 Anti Oppressive Practice
SSW147 Preparation for Social Service Work Practice
COM101 OR COM111
COM101 Communicating Across Contexts
COM111 Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
SLL307 Sociology: A Practical Approach
NOTE:COM101/COM111 should be completed in Module 1, before beginning Module 2.
SSW136 Social Justice Approaches to Social Problems
SSW102 Anti Oppressive Practice
SSW147 Preparation for Social Service Work Practice
COM101 OR COM111
COM101 Communicating Across Contexts
COM111 Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
SLL307 Sociology: A Practical Approach
NOTE:COM101/COM111 should be completed in Module 1, before beginning Module 2.
Module 2
SSW212 Interviewing Skills and Principles
SSW227 Families in Change
SSW201 Group Dynamics
SSW206 Resiliency through the Life Span
SWL247 Field Work Seminar II
SWK257 Fieldwork
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option
SSW227 Families in Change
SSW201 Group Dynamics
SSW206 Resiliency through the Life Span
SWL247 Field Work Seminar II
SWK257 Fieldwork
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option
Module 3
SSW311 Service Coordination and Advocacy
SSW312 Supportive Counselling
SWL347 Field Work Seminar III
SWK357 Fieldwork
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option
SSW312 Supportive Counselling
SWL347 Field Work Seminar III
SWK357 Fieldwork
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option
Module 4
SSW373 Selected Issues: Mental Health
SSW401 Social Welfare and Policy
SSW402 Community Practice
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option
SSW401 Social Welfare and Policy
SSW402 Community Practice
1 General Education Option 1 General Education Option
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Communicating Across Contexts
- Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
- Sociology: A Practical Approach
- Interpersonal Communications
- Anti Oppressive Practice
- Social Justice Approaches to Social Problems
- Preparation for Social Service Work Practice
- Group Dynamics - Social Service Worker
- Resiliency through the Life Span
- Interviewing Skills and Principles
- Families in Change
- Field Seminar I
- Service Coordination and Advocacy
- Supportive Counselling
- Community Practice
- Social Welfare and Policy
Overview
- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Program type: Diplôme
- Language: English
- Program Code: SSW
- Delivery Method: Apprentissage mixte/hybride
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.