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Diploma of Social Service Worker - Gerontology

About the program

Two-year Ontario College diploma in Social Service Worker - Gerontology at the King campus (hybrid delivery).

Apply core concepts and methods in Social Service Worker - Gerontology to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to Death
Dying
Grief
as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.

4-semester programme (2 Years). Early courses include Introduction to Aging
Gerontology Field Work Seminar
Sociology: A Practical Approach. Later study covers Gerontological Group and Activation Techniques
Interviewing and Assessing Older Adults
The Retirement Home Industry - Overview and Skills. Final-term courses include Death
Dying
Grief and Bereavement
Integrative Field Work Seminar
Gerontology Field Work. The programme has a field placement.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary diploma with the programme's course prerequisites (for example Grade 12 English C or U)
English proof
Grade 10-12 transcripts.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary diploma; Grade 10-12 transcripts showing programme prerequisites

Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Campus	King Campus
Faculty or school	School of Community Services
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.