Oakville,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Diploma in Social Service Worker - Gerontology in Brampton Canada | Sheridan College
Sheridan College
|
Brampton Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,897
(c. USD12,841.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Professionals specializing in gerontological social services are in high demand across various organizations due to Canada's increasing elderly population. This comprehensive diploma program addresses societal requirements by covering core social service principles while preparing you for specialized work with older adults.
Our instructors bring diverse backgrounds in community services, including social work, community development, and gerontology expertise. Every educator shares their distinct professional insights in each class, offering unparalleled wisdom gained through extensive practical experience.
Career Pathways
Sheridan delivers education for promising professional fields. Upon completing the Social Service Worker – Gerontology program, you'll be prepared to enter an expanding sector with evolving employment prospects.
Potential career options include: Senior activity coordinator, Client support specialist, Community engagement facilitator
Family support specialist, Palliative care provider, Social services practitioner
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U) or
Mature student status.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS - overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 80 with no individual section below 20
iTEP Academic - overall score 3.7
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 58 with no individual section below 49
Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 105 with no individual subscore lower than 85
Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 50
Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.0 Reading Combined Band - 4.0 Writing - CLB 7
Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.
Tuition
CAD
17,897