Human Services
Child and Youth Care - Courses
Year I Required Courses | CREDITS | |||||
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CO | 118 | Communication Skills | 3 | |||
This communications course focuses on effective writing. Students develop skills in resume and cover letters, research papers using APA format, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, emails and anecdotal reporting. | ||||||
HS | 114 | Human Development I | 3 | |||
Provides understanding of developing child from birth to five years. Trace changes that occur physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually during this period. | ||||||
HS | 115 | Exploring Exceptionalities I | 3 | |||
Introduction to children with exceptionalities by examining categories and characteristics of diversity. Explore issues pertinent to children and youth with exceptionalities and their families. | ||||||
HS | 155 | Positive Behaviour Supports | 3 | |||
This course includes an examination of attitudes, values, and skills within a holistic approach to support development in terms of positive behaviours. Opportunities for examining dynamics of behaviour are provided. This course also discusses various strategies to support the development of social and emotional skills and prosocial behaviour. | ||||||
HS | 202 | Leadership Activities | 3 | |||
This course explores the link between the developmental needs of children and youth and community programming. Students research and analyze community needs and resources through the lens of engaging children/youth. Students plan program experiences to benefit children and youth. Emphasis is placed on developing leadership and group management skills while initiating a variety of activities, which enhance opportunities for children/youth in the community. | ||||||
HS | 214 | Human Development II | 3 | |||
Understand changes, physical, cognitive, social and personality, that take place from middle childhood through adulthood. Examine theoretical perspectives of human development through comparison of various assumptions and principles about growth and behaviour. Prerequisite: HS 114. | ||||||
HS | 240 | Family Studies | 3 | |||
This course is an introduction to the Family. The focus of this course includes various ways of viewing family, diversity, economics, and social influences that determine the family's ability to thrive in society. Students have the opportunity to explore different theoretical ways of viewing the family. The course also explores issues of marriage, variations in families, parenting, crises, separation, divorce, and remarriage as well as provides practical suggestions in working with families as they face many challenges. | ||||||
HS | 242 | Interpersonal Relationships | 3 | |||
Designed to develop interpersonal communication skills individually and in group situations as pertain to human services. Examine self-esteem and interpersonal relationship resolution skills needed for working with individuals, groups, families and colleagues. | ||||||
YC | 100 | Child and Youth Care Profession | 3 | |||
This course provides an overview of the history and scope of the Child and Youth Care field, and the professional identity of Child and Youth Care workers. Students explore their values, beliefs, attitudes, and gain self-awareness in regards to working children, youth and families in a variety of Child and Youth Care settings. | ||||||
YC | 102 | Building Resiliency | 3 | |||
This course provides an introduction to developing specific knowledge, attitudes and skills about interacting with children and youth at risk and supporting the development of resiliency. Prerequisite: YC 100. | ||||||
YC | 125 | Field Placement I | 5 | |||
This course is an introductory field placement where students have the opportunity to experience a variety of residential and community programs available to children, youth, and their families. P/F. Prerequisites: none. Co-requisite: Students must have completed or be in the process of successfully completing 4 courses including YC 100 with an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. |
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YC | 225 | Field Placement II | 5 | |||
On this second practicum, another opportunity given to experience variety of placements and programs available to children and youth at-risk. P/F. Prerequisites: YC 125. Co-requisite Student must have completed or be in the process of successfully completing 8 courses including YC 102 with an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. |
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Year II Required Courses | CREDITS | |||||
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YC | 203 | Counselling Techniques | 3 | |||
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the helping/counselling profession through the use of lectures, readings, class discussions and experiential activities. The focus is on developing and enhancing the necessary skills to interview individuals on a one-to-one basis. The course also focuses on the helping process, stages of counselling, basic counselling skills, counselling theories, practical application of theory, ethical issues, values, caregiver stress, burnout and self care. Students explore their own values and beliefs and how these impact the helping relationship. Prerequisite: HS 242 & YC 102. | ||||||
HS | 225 | Exploring Exceptionalities II | 3 | |||
Explore strategies to enable individuals with exceptionalities to succeed in inclusive and other settings. Examine exceptionalities as well as assessment, planning and resources. Prerequisite: HS115. | ||||||
HS | 230 | Sensory Development | 3 | |||
This course examines brain development and sensory processing as it relates to planning activities for children. Special emphasis is placed on sensory processing disorder. This course explores strategies in relation to designing and adapting environments to meet the needs of children. | ||||||
YC | 236 | Assessment and Intervention | 3 | |||
This course is designed to combine knowledge related to intervention and case management procedures in human services. Students are provided with a variety of intervention strategies. The students develop their skills related to case management for children, youth and families who face adversity. | ||||||
YC | 200 | Ethics and Law | 3 | |||
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to Ethics. It looks at the historical background, moral development, ethics and law, critical thinking, client rights, and the ethical decision making process and tools. Students engage in self-reflection as they examine their personal and professional values. Students are given the opportunity to utilize the course information by working through case studies. In addition, the professional Code of Ethics is examined. Prerequisite: First year Child and Youth Care Program or admission into Community Mental Health certificate program. | ||||||
YC | 202 | Abuse Symptoms and Treatment | 3 | |||
This course examines the nature of child abuse, abuse in the family and in society. Students explore their role and responsibilities in the recognition and treatment of abused individuals. Special consideration is given to working with and supporting children and their families. Prerequisite: Year 1 in Child and Youth Care. | ||||||
YC | 205 | Group Processing and Counselling Theory | 3 | |||
This course emphasizes the acquisition of skills necessary to work with individuals in group situations and to lead groups effectively. The developmental stages a group goes through, basic facilitation skills, working with specific populations and dealing with problem situations are explored. Students get the opportunity to facilitate a group activity and apply the concepts learned. Prerequisites: YC 203 and HS 242. | ||||||
YC | 211 | Family Support and Intervention | 3 | |||
This course emphasizes the dynamics, functions, and elements of family systems. The course is taught using lectures, class discussion, a hands on assignment and guest speakers. Students are given the opportunity to apply what they are learning and to examine their own family of origin and its impact on the CYC professional. Prerequisite: Child and Youth Care Program First Year. | ||||||
YC | 215 | Mental Health / Substance Abuse | 3 | |||
This course provides students with an overview of addictions and substance abuse and related health issues. It provides students with an opportunity to openly explore such areas as attitudes and values, principles, issues, models of addiction, assessment, treatment, interventions, recovery, and health promotion as they pertain to Child and Youth Care practice with children, youth, families and communities. | ||||||
YC | 325 | Field Placement III | 5 | |||
This is the third practicum for CHild and Youth Care students. Emphasis is placed on students working directly with vulnerable children, youth and/or families. Students have the opportunity to observe, plan, and implement and evaluate programming for children, youth and families. Prerequisite: YC 225. Co-requisites: successful completion or be in the process of completing 12 courses including HS 203 and HS 236 with an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. |
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YC | 425 | Field Placement IV | 5 | |||
This is the fourth and final field placement for Child and Youth Care students. Emphasis is placed on students working directly with vulnerable children, youth and/or families. Students have the opportunity to observe, plan, and implement and evaluate programming for facilitating change and supporting children/youth or families. P/F.Prerequisite: YC 325. Co-requisite: Students must have completed or be in the process of successfully completing 18 courses with an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. | ||||||
Electives (Choose One) | CREDITS | |||||
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ED | 120 | Play | 3 | |||
This course is an overview of the significance of play in the development of the child. It includes nature and development of play in the environment and explores how early childhood educators co-construct meaningful play experiences with the child and their family. Special consideration is given to designing responsive environments and focusing on children's natural disposition to learn in both indoor and outdoor play spaces. Prerequisite: none. Co-requisite: none. | ||||||
YC | 218 | Animal Assisted Interventions | 3 | |||
Animal Assisted Interventions is a unique and growing field in working with children, youth and families. This course explores why animals are currently being recognized as effective people helpers. An overview of the different ways animals have been helping people throughout history is provided with an in depth look at their role in assisting people in need. Students should take this course to gain a better understanding of the human-animal bond and the benefits animals can provide to people in need. Prerequisite: Background or current study in a Human Services profession. | ||||||
ASL | 101 | American Sign Language Level I - Part A | 3 | |||
In this course, students are introduced to American Sign Language (ASL), its culture, and to the community of Deaf persons who use this language. Students learn how to have basic conversations as well as use appropriate behaviours within the Deaf Community. | ||||||