Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care – Accelerated
Humber College’s Child and Youth Care – Accelerated advanced diploma program prepares you to promote the optimal development of children, youth and their families. You will develop skills in assessing needs, designing and implementing programs and planned environments, and using daily life events to support and facilitate positive change.
Duration
4 semesters
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
CAD 16,394 per year
Location
Toronto, Canada
About the Course
The Humber College’s Child and Youth Care – Accelerated advanced diploma program provides foundational knowledge in infant, child and adolescent development; child and youth care relational practice principles; psychology of the family; evidence-based or evidence-informed intervention strategies; group dynamics; and therapeutic activities.
Our accelerated program makes it possible for students with previous postsecondary education to fast-track through our program in 16 consecutive months without compromising experience through three field placements. Studies begin in September, with graduation projected for December of the following academic year.
Courses Included
- Community Resources and Legislation
- Introduction to Child and Youth Care Professional Practice
- Relational Practices in Child and Youth Care
- Therapeutic Activities Programming
- Group Dynamics
- Assessment. Recording and Documentation
Career
With our program, you can enjoy the rewards of a career where you make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth.
Our graduates have employment opportunities in a variety of settings including:
- child protection agencies
- community-based child and youth development programs
- parent education and family support
- school-based programs
- youth and women’s shelters
- open custody group homes for young offenders
- residential and day treatment programs in children’s mental health centres
- psychiatric hospitals
- early intervention and prevention programs