Child and Youth Care Counsellor - Online Delivery

Lakeland College’s Child and Youth Care Diploma program has earned accreditation from the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada as a provider of quality post-secondary education in the field of Child and Youth Care, effective February 17, 2021 to February 16, 2028

*Note: Comprehensive and students' association fees are calculated based on number of credits not number of courses

Textbook costs vary depending on the course. Please view the bookstore to see the materials required for each course.

Below is the list of required courses and their descriptions.

Online courses are delivered over 3 semesters - fall, winter and spring.

You can apply to start the program in the Fall, Winter or Spring term. Review the part-time and full-time options below before applying.

• Most students choose to complete the program on a part-time basis. Part-time students can begin studies in any term.
• Students who apply to begin studies in the Winter or Spring terms may be able to take a full-time course load for a semester; however, due to course sequencing and prerequisite requirements, you will not be able to complete the entire program on a full-time basis.
• To complete the entire program on a full-time basis, you must apply to begin in the Fall term. This start time ensures you meet the necessary prerequisites to continue with a full-time course load in the Winter term.

To find the academic schedules and more information on application and registration dates, go to the important dates section.

Online course information

Enrolment is the final step after you've been accepted.

• You will self-register in your courses.
• You can expect an email from the Office of the Registrar beginning one week before registration opens. It will include instructions on how to self-register and pay tuition using My Lakeland.

Please work with the academic advisor to develop a plan for the courses you want to take.

Contact the human services academic advisor if you need help setting up a program plan:

• by email at hsacademic.advisor@lakelandcollege.ca 

Notes:

• You must successfully complete all year 1 courses before moving on to year 2 courses.
• We recommend you take CO 118 Communication Skills as one of your first 2 courses.
• Please check the course descriptions for pre and co-requisites.

About practicums

You need a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) to be eligible for your practicum/field placement.

You must have completed or be in the process of successfully completing:

• 4 courses including YC 100 to be eligible to register for YC 125 CYCC Field Placement I
• 8 courses including YC 102 to register for YC 225 CYCC Field Placement II
• 12 courses including YC 203 and YC 236 to be eligible to register for YC 325 CYCC Field Placement III
• 18 courses to register for YC 425 CYCC Field Placement IV

Practicums are offered in the fall and winter term.

Statement of Accreditation

Lakeland College’s Child and Youth Care Diploma program has earned accreditation from the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada as a provider of quality post-secondary education in the field of Child and Youth Care, effective February 17, 2021 to February 16, 2028.

The academic schedule found below includes refund information, deadlines, events and holidays. Most programs follow the same schedule, but any variations can be found here.

Check this page regularly as changes may occur.  

• You must apply and be accepted before you can register for courses. How to Apply
• You can apply to start the program in the Fall, Winter or Spring term. Review the part-time and full-time options below before applying. 
  • Most students choose to complete the program on a part-time basis. Part-time students can begin studies in any term.
  • Students who apply to begin studies in the Winter or Spring terms may be able to take a full-time course load for a semester; however, due to course sequencing and prerequisite requirements, you will not be able to complete the entire program on a full-time basis.
  • To complete the entire program on a full-time basis, you must apply to begin in the Fall term. This start time ensures you meet the necessary prerequisites to continue with a full-time course load in the Winter term.
• Once accepted, you can expect an email from the Office of the Registrar beginning one week before registration opens. It will include instructions on how to self-register and pay tuition using My Lakeland.

Notes:

• if you are working, we recommend you limit registration to 2 courses per term, starting with CO 118 Communication Skills.

If you need information on course planning or further support, please:

• email HSAcademic.Advisor@lakelandcollege.ca
• call ​780 853 8661
• call toll-free at 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8661

Diploma to Degree

After Lakeland, attend another institution to earn another credential. For transfers up to 60 credits, we call it 2 + 2. Take two years to earn your diploma here at Lakeland and then another two years at another institution to earn your degree.

Not all our agreements are a 2 + 2. Discuss the options with your academic advisor.

Lakeland has official transfer agreements with these institutions: