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2-year Social Service Worker Gerontology Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation Degree

Where Are You Now?

Sheridan College

Discipline: Social work and related programs

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Social Service Worker - Gerontology

Where Do You Want to Go?

Seneca College - King

Degree Qualifications: BTR(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation

Discipline: Health care

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation

Transfer credits / courses

28%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 12.00
Total 43.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Graduates of the Social Service Worker Gerontology diploma will be granted 12 credits towards this 4-year degree.

Requirements

Graduates of a 2 year Social Service Worker - Gerontology Diploma Program with a GPA of 65% are eligible to enter the 3rd term of the Honours Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation Degree in the Fall or Winter term and will complete the program in 6 semesters plus 1 work integrated learning term.  Please note, students who enter the degree in the Winter (January) term, will incur 1 extra course fee in semester 5 in order to complete the degree in the time specified.

How to apply:

Domestic students will be required to submit an application via Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS) and select “degree completion” as their entry semester.  Official transcripts showing diploma completion and a final program GPA must be submitted.

International students will apply to the degree via Seneca’s International Student Web Application, and follow up with their Admissions Advisor regarding their pathway eligibility.  The student will need their Seneca application confirmation number when they reach out to their advisor.  Official transcripts showing diploma completion and a final program GPA must be submitted.

For current Seneca students and recent graduates from within the last year who wish to transfer to this degree, please see the following link for application details: https://www.senecacollege.ca/registrar/forms/DiplomaDegreeTransfer.html

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 65%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students will be required to complete 31 courses, plus 1 work integrated learning term. 

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

This agreement is effective from the date at which the program was approved, and the pathway shall be reviewed annually to reflect any changes that are made to either program's curriculum.  Students enrolled in the receiving institution at the time of any pathway changes will be given the opportunity to complete their studies based on the transfer pathway in effect at the time of enrollment.

 

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

Contact: Academic Pathways
Phone: 416 764 0399
Email: academic.pathways@senecapolytechnic.ca

Check the Seneca College - King website for more information.


Last Updated: September 12, 2022