Diploma in Social Service Worker (Hybrid)

Seneca Polytechnic

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Social Service Worker (Hybrid) is a diploma in Social Work programme offered by Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada. 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 Work
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,359 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,892 / semester

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The two-year SSW program provides students with the professional knowledge and skills to excel within the human services field. Practical interventions and strength-based approaches will equip you to promote equity and support populations experiencing trauma and challenging life events. You will be encouraged to examine your belief systems and inherent biases in relation to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice set out by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Requirements

Admission Requirements: DOMESTIC ACADEMIC ENTRY: an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or mature-applicant status, plus English at Grade 12 C or U (or an equivalent course). Canadian citizens and permanent residents may meet the English requirement through Seneca's pre-admission test. After admission but before starting field placement you must obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check. International applicants must present credentials assessed as equivalent to the Ontario prerequisites above and meet Seneca's certificate/diploma English standard: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no skill under 5.5, PTE Academic 58, CAEL 60, Duolingo 105-110, Cambridge English 169 with no skill under 162, or TOEFL iBT with no skill under 4/6 (20/30). Tests must be less than two years old.

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 (Hybrid) award?

Seneca Polytechnic awards a Diploma in the field of Social Work on completion of this programme.

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

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Social Service Worker (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 (Hybrid) be studied online?

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

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

The programme is taught in English.

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