[캐나다대학진학준비모임*캐나다유학후캐나다이민]더글라스대학교 벤쿠버대학 Child and Youth Care Counsellor Diploma

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Child and Youth Care Counsellor Diploma and Degree

Child and youth care workers focus on the strengths of children, youth and families. Child and youth care practice supports the development of children and youth in their everyday environments through the full range of human experience, in times of happiness, difficulty and resolution.

Career/Further Educational Opportunities

Child and youth care counsellors work in schools, community centres, parent-child education settings, residential settings, programs for street-involved youth, addictions services and in a variety of other settings. Diploma graduates are employed in front-line positions working directly with children and youth in theses settings. Degree graduates find additional employment options in government settings and team leader or supervisory positions in community settings.

Graduates from the diploma program receive block-transfer credit toward a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care offered at Douglas College, University of Victoria, University of the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island University. Graduates from the BA in Child and Youth Care at Douglas College are eligible to apply for the Master's in Child and Youth Care at the School of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria. The School of Child and Youth Care also offers a PhD program.

Intake Dates/Application Deadlines

**Application deadlines may be extended.
Enrolment is limited for both the diploma and degree programs. Students are advised to apply early. Applications must be submitted by April 1 for the diploma program and January 31 for the degree program each year. Complete application packages require preparation and therefore applicants are advised to prepare and apply as early as possible and submit required documentation by the stated deadline dates. Both the diploma and degree programs commence in September and may be taken on a full-time or a part-time basis.

EARLY ADMISSION
Although application and document deadlines may be identified for this program, we encourage all applicants to apply early and to submit all supporting documentation as early as possible. Those applicants who apply early and submit all documents early may be offered early admission.

Admission Requirements - Diploma

Admission to the Child and Youth Care Counsellor Diploma program is contingent upon availability of seats and applicant ranking as determined by a process of selective admission eval‎uation. To be considered for a seat in the program, applicants must meet all admission criteria. The selective admission process uses a structured format to eval‎uate all applicants in relation to the admission criteria established for the program. Following this review, applicants are ranked according to the degree to which they have met the admission criteria and their demonstration of communication skills, motivation to enter the program and knowledge of the demands of the profession.

NOTE: Applicants are advised to meet all admission criteria as early as possible to demonstrate preparedness and motivation for obtaining a seat in the program.

In addition to Douglas College General Admission Requirements, applicants must:

1. Meet the admission requirements for the Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies.
2. Provide evidence of recently (within the last two years) completing at least 100 hours of supervised work (paid or volunteer) in the child and youth care field. Working with children ages 6-18 years. (A form will be provided for the supervisor to eval‎uate the work experience.)
3. Attendance at the orientation/selection process is mandatory. Applicants are contacted by the Registrar's Office and advised of the program orientation/ selection process dates.
4. Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years by December 31 of the first semester.

Applicants are encouraged to attend an information session and discuss their plans with an Academic Advisor.

Admission Requirements - Degree

In addition to the Douglas College General Admission Requirements, admission to the BA in CYC requires the following:

1. Completion of the Child and Youth Care Counsellor Diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of a (2.67) B- average.
   
   
2. Written English language requirement: Two university level English courses are required with a minimum grade of "P". Recommended courses are (English) ENGL 1130 (or another academic writing course) and (Communications) CMNS 1110 (or equivalent). Students may replace one of these courses with a 1st year or higher English Literature course.
   
   
3. Preferential Admission Criteria: Admission to the BA in Child and Youth Care is contingent upon availability of seats and applicant ranking as determined by a process of preferential selection. Suitability is determined on the basis of awareness of self and others, life/work experience, formal education and overall personal suitability. The preferential selective process uses a structured format to eval‎uate all applicants in relation to the admission criteria established for the program. Applicants will submit a resumé, an essay on their personal suitability for the program, one reference from a supervisor and one reference from an instructor as part of the selection process. Following the preferential selection review, applicants are ranked according to the degree to which they have met the criteria.



Once an offer of admission is made, completion of the following will be required:

4. Criminal Record Search (CRS) - This program requires students to train in an environment that demands individuals provide proof of a satisfactorily completed, current Criminal Record Search for the protection of clients and individual supported. To meet this requirement, when offered a seat in the program, prospective students must submit to a current Criminal Record Search as a condition of entry to the program. Any CRS forms returned with a notation of a record will be reviewed by the Registrar to determine if there is any relevance to the specific program. In these cases, final determination of admission rests with the Registrar. All costs related to the completion of this search are the responsibility of the individual student.
   
   
5. A medical declaration or assessment indicating a satisfactory level of physical and emotional health. The workload of the programs and the close contact with individuals in practical settings require students to be in good emotional and physical health.

NOTE: To be considered for a seat in the program, applicants must meet all admission criteria. Please note that shift work may be required in some practica. Word processing, effective use of internet, myDouglas and library research skills are necessary skills.

Applicants are responsible for any costs incurred in the admission process (such as CRS costs).

Applicants are encouraged to attend an information session and discuss their plans with an Academic Advisor.

Equivalencies to the Diploma in Child and Youth Care:

Some Douglas College diploma programs will receive block transfer into third year upon completion of the Child and Youth Care bridging course(s). Douglas College diploma programs eligible for this block transfer are:

• Classroom and Community Support
• Community Social Service Worker
• Early Childhood Education
• Youth Justice Worker

Block transfer of other child and youth care or human services-related diplomas from other post-secondary institutions will be eval‎uated using the Child and Youth Care Education Consortium of BC (CYCECBC) criteria. For information, consult with the Douglas College CYC degree coordinator. Students who have completed 60 first- and second-year credits in disciplines not listed above are advised to contact the CYC degree coordinator to enquire about transferability.

PLAR

Experienced practitioners with at least two years experience in the field are encouraged to investigate Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Successful PLAR candidates can receive academic credit for up to 75 percent of their diploma. Previous post secondary coursework can also be assessed for transferability.

Aboriginal Child and Youth Care Stream

The Child and Youth Care Department offers a part-time Aboriginal Child and Youth Care Stream. The Stream is designed for First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and for those who work for Aboriginal child, youth and family serving agencies.

The Stream will prepare students for growing employment opportunities in services with Aboriginal children, youth and families.

The Stream includes 16.5 credits that can ladder into the Child and Youth Care Counsellor Diploma Program. All courses were developed from Aboriginal perspectives and are delivered in ways that respect and reflect Aboriginal ways.

Admission Requirements

Admission into the Aboriginal Child and Youth Care Stream is contingent on availability of seats and applicants meeting admission requirements (see Admission Requirements to CYCC Diploma Program above). Priority will be given to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and to those who work for Aboriginal child, youth and family serving agencies. Applicants will participate in an individual or group interview to determine suitability for admission into the Aboriginal Child and Youth Care Stream.

Intake dates/deadlines

Students must apply to the Child and Youth Care Diploma Part-time Program – Aboriginal Stream. Applications are accepted throughout the year. The application deadline is April 30 but may be extended.

Other Information

Students in the Aboriginal Stream will complete one practicum (4.5 credits) and the four following courses.

CYCC 1142	Introduction to Aboriginal Child and Youth Care Practice (Equivalent to CYCC 1141)
CYCC 2212	Aboriginal Children, Youth and Families: Transforming Legislation and Policies  (Equivalent to CYCC 2211)
CYCC 2332	Strengthening the Family Spirit – Working from Aboriginal Perspectives with Elders’ Teachings (Equivalent to CFCS 2333)
CYCC 2452	Enhancing Resilience in Aboriginal Children and Youth (Equivalent to CYCC 2450)

Location

The diploma and degree programs in Child and Youth Care are offered at the New Westminster Campus.

Other Information

This program offers a free information session. For more details about dates, times and locations, please check on-line.

Please refer to the section on the Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies regarding an English Competency requirement.

Credentials

Diploma - Courses are developed leading to a four-semester Child and Youth Care Counsellor Diploma.

Degree - Third and fourth-year courses are offered leading to a Child and Youth Care Bachelor of Arts.

Program Content - Diploma

The courses in the program are listed below. All CFCS courses are required or are electives for two or more programs in the department.

Full Time Program

Semester I

Course	Title	Credits
CFCS 1110	Introduction to Community	3
CFCS 1121	Personal and Professional Development	1.5
CFCS 1130	Change and Development: Lifespan	3
CYCC 1141	Introduction to Practice	3
CYCC 1150	Activity Programming for Children and Youth	3
		13.5

Semester II

Course	Title	Credits
CYCC 1220	Counselling Children and Youth	3
CFCS 1221	Wellness: Self and Profesional Practice	1.5
CYCC 1250	Supporting Behavioral Change	3
CYCC 1240	Practicum	4.5
CFCS 1260	Community Practice: Addictions	3
		15

Semester III

Course	Title	Credits
CYCC 2211	The Professional Community: Policies, Standards, Legislation and Children	3
CYCC 2320	Working with others in groups	3
CFCS 2333	Change and Development: Families	3
Elective		3
Elective		3
		15

Semester IV

Course	Title	Credits
CFCS 2410	Advanced Issues: Reflection and Integration	3
CYCC 2440	Practicum	4.5
CYCC 2450	CYCC Practice: Advanced	3
CYCC 2460	Family Violence, Abuse and Recovery	3
Elective		3
		16.5

* Exit writing requirement 3 credits

Total credits for diploma: 63 (Unless exempt - see coordinator for details)

*See Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies section for the English Language Entrance and Exit Policy.

Program Content - Degree

The courses in the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care are listed below. Detailed course outlines are available.

Students will complete 60 credits in addition to the 60 required for the diploma.

Year 3

Semester V

Course	Title	Credits
CYCC 3310	Supervised Practicum	4.5
CYCC 3340	Developmental Theory and CYC Practice with Children	3
CYCC 3520	Professional Child and Youth Care: Theory and Practice	3
Elective	Approved by Department	3
	Total credits	13.5

Semester VI

Course	Title	Credits
CYCC 3311	Supervised Practicum	4.5
CYCC 3341	Developmental Theory and CYC Practice with Youth	3
CYCC 3621	Critical Issues in Current CYC Practice	3
Elective	Appoved by Department	3
Elective	Approved by Department	3
	Total credits	16.5

Year 4

Semester VII

Course	Title	Credits
CYCC 4410	Advanced Supervised Practicum	4.5
CYCC 4423	Research Methods in Child and Youth Care	3
CYCC 4467	Advanced Skills with Individuals in Child and Youth Care	3
CYCC 4469	Advanced Skills with Families in CYC	3
	Total credits	13.5

Semester VIII

Course	Title	Credits
CYCC 4411	Advanced Supervised Practicum	4.5
CYCC 4425	Data Analysis in Child and Youth Care	3
CYCC 4468	Advanced Skills with Groups in CYC Organizations	3
Elective	Approved by Department	3
Elective	Approved by Department	3
	Total credits	16.5

Total Credits

60

ELECTIVES (15 credits)

Five elective courses will offer an opportunity for the student to be exposed to different points of view and have more breadth in the degree program. In selecting elective courses, students have a choice of a specific specialization or of self-selecting five courses. There are two specializations, Child Protection or Youth Justice.

Child Protection Degree Specialization

Students choosing the Child Protection Specialization option will take the core 45 credits and these specific electives:

Course	Title	Credits
CFCS 1260	Community Practice: Addictions	3
CYCC 2460	Family Violence, Abuse and Recovery	3
DACS 5111	Disability in Context	3
CYCC 2211	Professional Community: Policies, Standards, Children and Families	3
CYCC 3350	Child and Youth Care Practice in Child Protection	3
	Total credits	15

* Courses are under development.

Most students will have completed CFCS 1260, CYCC 2211 and CYCC 2460 as part of their diploma program. Consult with the CYCC degree coordinator to plan your course of study. You will also complete a specialized block placement for CYCC 4410 and CYCC 4411 during your final term of study. You must have completed your required electives prior to placement in your fourth-year practicum in your final semester of study.

Youth Justice Degree Specialization

Students choosing the Youth Justice Specialization option will take the core 45 credits and these specific electives:

Course	Title	Credits
CRIM 1100	Introduction to the Criminal Justice System	3
CRIM 2252	Sociological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour	3
CRIM 2253	Youth Crime and the Law	3
CRIM 2260	Criminal Law	3
	And one of the following three courses:
CRIM 2276	Resorative Justice	3
CRIM 3335	Human Rights and Civil Liberties	3
CRIM 4410	Canadian Law and the Mentally Disordered Offender	3
	Total credits	15

Most YJW Diploma graduates will have completed CRIM 1100, CRIM 2253 and CRIM 2260 as part of their diploma program. Consult with the CYCC degree Coordinator to plan your course of study. You will also complete a specialized Youth Justice Placement for CYCC 4410 and CYCC 4411.

Student Selected Electives

For students who don’t select a specialization, The specific elective courses a student takes will depend on their areas of interest. Students may choose from a broad range of electives. Douglas College departments have identified specific courses that may be of interest to students within a broad range of faculties including Humanities and Social Sciences, Language, Literature and Performing Arts, Health Sciences, Commerce and Business Administration, Science and Technology and Child, Family and Community Studies. We encourage students to explore the Douglas College Calendar for courses that match your interests

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