Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences  for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
COM101 or
COM111
Communicating Across Contexts or
Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
GWL137 Introduction to Aging  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
GWL147 Gerontology Field Work Seminar  In-person  Not offered  In-person
SLL307 Sociology: A Practical Approach  In-person  Not offered  In-person
SSW101 Interpersonal Communications  In-person  Not offered  In-person
SSW102 Anti Oppressive Practice  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
GWL208 Gerontological Group and Activation Techniques  Hybrid  Hybrid  Not offered
GWL212 Interviewing and Assessing Older Adults  In-person  In-person  Not offered
GWL219 The Retirement Home Industry - Overview and Skills  Online  Online  Not offered
GWL247 Integrative Field Work Seminar  Hybrid  Hybrid  Not offered
GWL257 Gerontology Field Work  In-person  In-person  Not offered
GWL261 Therapeutic Program Planning  Online  Online  Not offered

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
GWL318 Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
GWL347 Integrative Field Work Seminar  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
GWL357 Gerontology Field Work  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
GWL377 Volunteer Program Management  Not offered  Not offered  Online
SSW311 Service Coordination and Advocacy  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
GWL407 Death, Dying, Grief and Bereavement  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
GWL447 Integrative Field Work Seminar  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
GWL457 Gerontology Field Work  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
SSW402 Community Practice  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
plus: General Education Course (2)