Child and Youth Care
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Child and Youth Care
The Child and Youth Care program prepares individuals to provide care and treatment for children and youth experiencing emotional, behavioural, social and mental health challenges. This education and training combines both an academic facet with comprehensive and varied field experience.
Admissions
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Curriculum
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Reason & Writing 1 for Community Studies 3
- Therapeutic Programming 3
- CYC Skills & Interventions 3
- CYC Relational Practice-Intro 3
- Professional Practice: Field Readiness 1
- Diversity in CYC Practice 3
- Child Development 3
Level 2
Take the following Mandatory Courses:
- Field Placement 1
- Field Seminar 1
Level 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Adolescent Development
- Documentation & Legislation
- Communications for Community Studies
- Counselling Skills
- CYC Relational Practice
- Professional Identity: Field Practice
- Mental Health Literacy
Level 4
Take the following Mandatory Courses:
- Field Placement 2
- Field Seminar 2
Level 5
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Addictions, Drugs & Wellness
- CYC Career Readiness
- Family Dynamics
- Theoretical Frameworks in CYC Practice
- Group Counselling & Interventions-Adv
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Research Skills for CYC Practice
Level 6
Take the following Mandatory Courses:
- Field Placement 3
- Field Seminar 3
Program Outcome
Diploma; University Transfer
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates are employed by agencies or institutions designed to meet a range of needs for children and youth experiencing emotional, behavioural, social and/or mental health challenges. Such places include group homes, correctional services, residential treatment centres, children's aid societies, boards of education, community resource centres and hospitals.
English Language Requirements
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