Diploma in Social Service Worker - Gerontology (Hybrid)

Seneca Polytechnic

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Social Service Worker - Gerontology (Hybrid) at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada is a diploma in Social Sciences & Education programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,892 per semester (CAD 1,359 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Social Sciences & Education
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,359 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,892 / semester

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Countries around the world are seeing a rapid increase in aging populations, resulting in an increased need for trained professionals. In Canada, one in four Canadians will be over the age of 65 by 2035. This two-year diploma program combines the knowledge, professional values and skill sets of social service to teach you how to support older adults to maintain independence and a good quality of life. The program draws from a biopsychosocial model and an anti-oppressive framework emphasizing a holistic, strength-based approach, situated within current legislation and best practices.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or the equivalent, or admission as a mature applicant, together with Grade 12 English at the C or U level (or equivalent). The page does not publish a standardized English test score. Canadian citizens and permanent residents may satisfy the English requirement through successful completion of Seneca's own pre-admission test. International applicants must instead meet Seneca's institution-wide English requirements, which are not detailed on this programme page. Before starting field placement in long-term-care settings, applicants must obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check and provide documentation of a two-step TB test plus flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Application Details

Start Date: September and January
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through OntarioColleges.ca. For the September 2027 intake, OCAS opens for applications on 1 October 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, first offers go out from 1 November 2026, and the earliest confirmation deadline is 1 May 2027 with a CAD 200 deposit due the second Wednesday of June 2027. The January 2027 and May 2027 intakes opened on 1 October 2025 and carry no equal-consideration date, with earliest confirmation deadlines of 1 November 2025 and 1 March 2027. International applicants apply directly to Seneca, are assessed on a rolling basis with no fixed closing date, and are admitted up to the first day of classes or until a program fills, whichever comes first. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Seneca Polytechnic

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Programs: 234
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Social Service Worker - Gerontology (Hybrid) award?

Seneca Polytechnic awards a Diploma in the field of Social Sciences & Education on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Social Service Worker - Gerontology (Hybrid) take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Social Service Worker - Gerontology (Hybrid) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 7,892 per semester (CAD 1,359 per semester for local students).

Can Diploma in Social Service Worker - Gerontology (Hybrid) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Seneca Polytechnic.

What language is Diploma in Social Service Worker - Gerontology (Hybrid) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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