Child and Youth Care
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Oakville |
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Type | Advanced Diploma, College |
Nominal duration | 3 years, includes 4 field placements |
Study language | English |
Course code | PCYCD |
Tuition fee | CA$17,993 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,206), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Other requirements | Criminal Record Check and Immunization Requirements Sheridan field practicum agencies may require:
Students will be required to provide this documentation directly to their field practicum prior to the start of the practicum and at their own expense. Students who cannot meet these requirements may have limited field practicum opportunities. |
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More information |
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Overview
Sheridan’s Child and Youth Care program prepares you to work with young people who are experiencing significant life challenges.
Exceptional educators, innovative learning
All of our professors have been active in the field within the past five years. Their curriculum is cutting edge and provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation for your future career. You’ll learn to develop and implement a range of prevention, intervention and treatment strategies based on a foundational understanding of human development, family systems and cultural diversity.
Things you’ll learn to do
- Develop and implement prevention, intervention and treatment strategies based on an understanding of human development, family systems and cultural diversity.
- Guide at-risk youth through their daily challenges.
- Teach social and life skills and support efforts to manage behaviour.
- Facilitate personal growth and positive change in young people.
Hands-on experience
You’ll complete four semesters of field practicum in two locations that may include youth justice, foster homes, shelters, residential treatment facilities and community outreach programs. Three days each week will be spent in the field, and the other two days will include a unique lab class and complementary course work, lending support to your field experience.
Additional information
The Child and Youth Care program promotes a strength-based approach to practice that focuses on encouraging a child’s strengths in overcoming their struggles. The curriculum is cutting edge and focused on the current resources and situations faced by youth and child care workers in Canada.
You’ll learn through:
- Hands-on experiential activities.
- Collaborative group assignments that develop problem-solving skills.
- Presentations by guest speakers and agencies.
- Role-playing activities.
- Class discussions and case studies.
Career opportunities
When you graduate from Sheridan’s Child and Youth Care program, you’ll be ready to begin a rewarding career in this field.
Here are some places you might work:
- Community agencies
- Facilities for young offenders
- Group homes and foster homes
- Homeless shelters
- Schools
- Social services