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- Social Service Worker, Diploma (Canadore College)
- Social Service Worker (Intensive), Diploma (Algonquin College)
- Social Service Worker (Pembroke Campus), Diploma (Algonquin College)
- Social Service Worker - Gerontology, Diploma (Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology)
- Social Service Worker - Immigrants and Refugees (Accelerated), Diploma (Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology)
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Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology1750 Finch Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M2J 2X5 Canada Tel: (416) 491-5050 Fax: (416) 492-9243 Website: http://www.senecacollege.ca |
Social Service Worker - (Accelerated)
Program Information
| School: | Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology |
| Degree: | Diploma |
| Field of Study: |
Social Work |
| Description: | The Social Service Worker program provides knowledge and the skill development required to effectively assume the role of a helping person in the human service field. Students will be challenged to examine their own beliefs, develop interpersonal communication skills, and to promote social justice, human dignity, and equality. Successful completion of the program is based upon the student’s ability to engage in growth and on academic performance. This program emphasizes skill and knowledge development in the following areas: interviewing, counselling and relationship building abilities, effective membership and leadership in groups, working with families, the creation and maintenance of helping relationships, and practice in areas like case management, community development and social policy. Reflected throughout the curriculum is the importance of training social service workers who are committed to social justice and anti-oppression principles. |
| Website: | Social Service Worker - (Accelerated) at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology |
| Length: | 35 Week(s) |
| Scholarships: | 3 scholarship(s) |
| Careers: | 2 career(s) |
Admission Requirements
| Prerequisites: |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants must be B.A. graduates in the social sciences. Under special circumstances, graduates from related program areas may be considered. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying. | |
Program Updated Friday, April 06, 2012
