Students will engage and tailor their communication to work respectfully and empathetically within diverse child and youth care contexts, alongside individuals, families, professional partners, and communities with an awareness of individual and collective social locations.
Child & Youth Care practitioners support the wholistic development and wellbeing of young people and their families in community, striving for a more socially just world. Collectively, courses in the diploma (60 credits) and degree (120 credits) will prepare graduates for professional practice focusing on: working collaboratively in complex contexts, embodying a relational and ethical approach, focusing on strengths, designing interventions, programs, and environments to best support young people, all with a foundation of interpersonal communication skills and self-awareness. Read more on what students can expect in the Child & Youth Care program.
Program highlights
- Gain competitive skills
- Virtually 100% employment rate for graduates
- Experienced instructors who focus on real-world skills
- Practical experience through practicum placements in the community
Diploma in Child and Youth Care: ONLINE option
The online diploma in CYC is an exclusively ONLINE option to complete the CYC diploma requirements within 3 years (9 semesters of part time study, 2 courses in the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms). Courses in the online Diploma program are offered in the evenings and delivered in a synchronous format. As part of the program, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through two practicums in their local communities.
Upon completion of the online CYC diploma, graduates may choose to further their education by completing a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth care at Douglas College on-campus by applying to the CYC Degree Program.
Contact information
Email cyc@douglascollege.ca to contact the program coordinator directly.
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