Advanced College Diploma - Child and Youth Care (0169)

Engaging with young individuals through therapeutic programming and processes helps them navigate complex life changes. By employing a range of Child and Youth Care (CYC) skills, graduates of this program are prepared to make meaningful differences in the lives of children and youth. The field demands patience, compassion, and a deep understanding of child and adolescent development.

Highlights

• Learning is relationship-focused, with an emphasis on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. • The curriculum integrates applied skills, interventions, and theoretical knowledge. • Students gain hands-on experience through applied projects within the college and in collaboration with community agencies. • Three distinct field placement opportunities are tailored to each learner’s development and supported by a full-time field placement officer. • Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is available. • The program features a unique six-term delivery model offered through in-person, hybrid, and online learning formats, enabling completion in just 24 months.