Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care
The Child and Youth Care students from St. Clair College are provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to build therapeutic relationships and facilitate change with children, youth, and families experiencing a wide range of often complex social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
$CAD 15,729
Location
Windsor, Canada
About the program
Child and Youth Care practitioners are specialists in facilitating change in children and youth and are expected to work with various professionals including educators, medical and social work professionals, correctional officers and family organizations dedicated to implementing a range of intervention, prevention and treatment strategies for children and their families.
Child and Youth Care practitioners are a valuable resource as they are committed to understanding and interacting in therapeutic relationships that foster positive change.
Career Opportunities
Occupational areas where Child and Youth Care graduates at St. Clair College, can expect to find employment may include residential and day treatment agencies, child and family service agencies, child and youth treatment agencies, young offenders’ facilities, children’s aid societies, educational environments, community agencies, group homes, respite services etc.
Courses Included
- Activities With Children
- Psychology of Adjustment, (Psychology of Behaviour and Adjustment)
- The Child and Youth Worker as a Professional
- Communications
- Basic Psychology