Diploma in Child and Youth Care

NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus

Canada,Alberta

 1 Shortlist

24 Months

Duration

CAD 19,747/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 155

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Alberta

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 15,850 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

10215 108 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Diploma in Child and Youth Care

Program Overview

The Child and Youth Care program is designed to prepare students to support children and youth who have experienced social, behavioural, and emotional challenges. Focused on diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous culture, the program teaches students the foundational skills of child and youth care practice, as well as perspectives and strategies for supporting all children and youth in culturally respectful ways.

Students will learn the impact of physical and emotional experiences on youth and families and the importance and strength of diversity and difference, and developing professional practice. The program will train students for the child and youth care worker roles through theory-based courses and hands-on practicum experience.

Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to support children and youth in navigating lived experiences, including helping at-risk children and youth with family processes, access and success in education, physical and mental health, and addictions.

Practicum/Work Experience

  • This program includes three practicums totalling 600 hours.