Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care

Confederation College - Thunder Bay Campus

Canada,Ontario

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 15,930/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 125

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 7,745 +

Int. Students: 1,748 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1450 Nakina Dr, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4W1, Canada

Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care

Program Overview

Sometimes, life can be overwhelming. You can create meaningful change in the lives of children and youth experiencing challenging life contexts by becoming a Child & Youth Care professional.

Confederation College’s Child and Youth Care (CYC) advanced diploma program will give you the skills and knowledge needed to relate to, engage with and empower vulnerable children and their families. Through a wide range of courses including trends in child and youth care, sociology of family, youth substance use and marginalized youth and crisis experiences, you will be provided with a solid foundation to engage relationally while being developmentally responsive, trauma-sensitive and self-reflective. You will also gain a strong understanding of issues of oppression and racism, along with approaches to support health and wellness for Indigenous youth.

An ability to foster resilience and self-advocacy with young people and their families will contribute to achieving social justice and be the cornerstone of your professional identity. Field placements will give you on-the-job training in a variety of environments.

Highlights

  • A comprehensive, hands-on program will teach you how to effectively help youth and children in need
  • Field placements each year provide direct CYC experience with community organizations
  • You will learn about key CYC issues including oppression, marginalization, racism, healing and wellness, and crisis intervention
  • Program is directly connected with several community partners, presenting opportunities to collaborate on advocacy and social justice initiatives
  • Accelerated option is also available for those with a college diploma or university degree in certain related fields