Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
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 score 105 to 110
IELTS Academic, Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
PTE Academic, Minimum score 58
TOEFL iBT (including MyBest TOEFL and Home Edition), Minimum 80 with no skill below 20
TOEFL Revised Paper Delivered, No skill below 20
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.
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
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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, COM470, SCL100 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.
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for you:
Not-for-profit agencies and facilities, such as long term care facilities, group homes, and community agencies providing services to older adults living in the community such as adult day programs
For profit facilities such as retirement homes
Co-ordination of home support services
Supportive housing co-ordination
Co-ordination of volunteer programs
Therapeutic recreation/activation
Health Insurance $808CAD
