Diploma in Community, Family and Child Studies

Camosun College - Interurban Campus

Canada,British Columbia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 15,890/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

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Canada, British Columbia

Type: College

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1971

Total Students: 19,000 +

Int. Students: 1,900 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

4461 Interurban Rd, Victoria, BC V9E 2C1, Canada

Diploma in Community, Family and Child Studies

Program Overview

Community, Family and Child Studies is a dynamic professional, two year program that is based on contemporary research and grounded in principles of social justice, strengths-based practice, and self-determination. Teachers create a co-operative learning community where all members contribute and learn from one another.

The Diploma prepares students to promote, support and strengthen the well-being of individuals and families and to work as caring, ethical professionals who can adapt to meet current and emergent community needs.

As students progress through integrated courses and practica they will become familiar with a variety of community services and gain experience supporting individuals and families.  Students will develop leadership skills and participate in planning, advocacy and civic engagement activities to strengthen community.

 

Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the program students will be able to:

  • Use principles of social justice as a foundation for practice and to enhance the quality of life of children, youth, adults and families.
  • Work effectively and proactively within groups, systems and organizations to enhance the quality of services and resources for children, youth and adults.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of integrated support plans for children, youth and adults.
  • Demonstrate interpersonal competence and establish and maintain positive working relationships with and between individuals, families, community partners and the systems that support them.
  • Use knowledge of human and social development across the lifespan to effectively support children, youth, adults and families.
  • Collaborate with others to support children, youth and adults with diverse and changing emotional, physical and health care needs.
  • Practice ethically and responsibly and demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional accountability.