Bachelor in Social Service Worker (Accelerated) - Pathways

At Seneca Polytechnic, tuition is 16,997 CAD per year.

Graduates of this programme often transition into roles within community service agencies, mental health support, non-profit organizations, and advocacy groups, or leverage their diploma as a strategic stepping stone into further undergraduate studies. Designed for individuals looking to accelerate their entry into the social services sector, this programme condenses essential professional training into an intensive, 12-month format.

Academic Flexibility and Advancement

The curriculum emphasizes practical skill development, including case management, crisis intervention, and community outreach. A key advantage of this accelerated pathway is the robust framework for academic advancement. Graduates benefit from established credit transfer agreements that allow them to ladder their diploma into various Honours Bachelor degrees at Seneca and a diverse network of domestic and international partner universities. This structure is specifically intended for students who wish to maximize their educational investment by combining hands-on technical training with the broader theoretical foundation of a degree.