Child and Youth Care – Brock University Articulation

Program Overview

Your helping hand could change a life

As a Brock University student who has already committed to a degree in Child and Youth Work, you know the importance of the field you’re getting into. This program will allow you to combine a university degree with a college education giving you all of the tools needed to help guide youth and their families and help them build positive relationships for the future.

Admission Requirements

Students must be enrolled and have completed one year of their studies in the Honours BA in Child and Youth Studies at Brock University
Applicants must possess a minimum overall average of 70%

Upon meeting conditions 1 and 2, conditional acceptance will be offered.

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Tuition

Year one domestic: $4,083 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability

Career Options

Graduate employment may be obtained in a wide variety of social service settings including the following:

Child and family centres
Child care centres
Children’s Aid Societies
Community Living Associations
Group homes
Mental health facilities
School boards
Shelters

Past Durham College graduates have found employment with the following job titles:

Child & Youth Worker
Children’s Caseworker
Day Program Support Staff
Educational Assistant
Relief Worker
School Support Counsellor
Support Worker
Youth Worker

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Program Details

This program is designed to prepare you to provide frontline treatment services to emotionally troubled and behaviourally disordered children and youth.

You will receive specific education and skill development related to:

Child management techniques
Designing treatment programs (for both individuals and groups)
Family support interventions
Therapeutic relationships
Working with multidisciplinary teams

The curriculum encourages self-reflective practice in which you will explore your own values, beliefs, attitudes and assumptions related to human behaviour and relationships.

Faculty will work closely with you to support skill development and growth in communication techniques and counselling theory and practice.

As part of your second year of study, you will be required to complete certificate training in Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour. Current standard first aid certificate, Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Rescuer Certificate in CPR (Level C) certificate and criminal reference check are also required throughout the program in order to complete your field placement.

Program Learning Outcomes

Develop and maintain relationships with children, youth and their families applying principles of relational practice and respecting their unique life space, cultural and human diversity.
Assess and respond to the strengths and needs of children and youth, including complex responses impacted by developmental, environmental, physical, emotional, social and mental health challenges in order to promote positive change.
Analyze and evaluate the impact of the inter-relationship among family, social service, justice and community systems on children, youth and their families and use this information in the planning of holistic care and in the reduction of systemic barriers.
Plan, implement and evaluate interventions using evidence informed practices in the areas of therapeutic milieu and programming, and group work to promote resiliency and to enhance development in children, youth and their families.
Advocate for the rights of children, youth and their families and maintain an anti-oppression perspective and cultural competence in diverse cultural contexts.
Apply communication, teamwork and organizational skills within the interprofessional team and with community partners to enhance the quality of service in child and youth care practice.
Develop and implement self-care strategies using self-inquiry and reflection processes to promote self-awareness and to enhance practice as a child and youth care practitioner.
Use evidence-based research, professional development resources and supervision models to support professional growth and lifelong learning.

Admission Requirements

Students must be enrolled and have completed one year of their studies in the Honours BA in Child and Youth Studies at Brock University
Applicants must possess a minimum overall average of 70%

Upon meeting conditions 1 and 2, conditional acceptance will be offered.

Students with conditional acceptance will, upon completion of the second year of studies at Brock will be eligible to attend Durham College. Successful completion will include:

A minimum average of 75% in the courses in Child and Youth Studies
A minimum overall average of 70%

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for the field placement component of this program you must (at your expense) provide:

A clear and current Criminal Reference Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). If you cannot provide a clear CRC with VSS, you may not be accepted for placement by a field placement agency. CRCs with VSS must be obtained from your local police station. You may be required to obtain additional CRCs with VSS to meet field placement agency requirements
Current Level C CPR certification from a recognized provider
Current standard first aid certification from a recognized provider
Entry immunization form completed by a health-care provider
Additional background checks may be required as per agency requirements

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyCampus.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Field Placement I (FWK 3500)

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Field Placement IV (FWK 6505)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.

Costs

Career Options

Graduate employment may be obtained in a wide variety of social service settings including the following:

Child and family centres
Child care centres
Children’s Aid Societies
Community Living Associations
Group homes
Mental health facilities
School boards
Shelters

Past Durham College graduates have found employment with the following job titles:

Child & Youth Worker
Children’s Caseworker
Day Program Support Staff
Educational Assistant
Relief Worker
School Support Counsellor
Support Worker
Youth Worker

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i3
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk or the school office.

Child and Youth Care – Brock University Articulation

Program Overview

Your helping hand could change a life

Admission Requirements

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Technology recommendations

Intakes and Availability

Career Options

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Costs

Career Options

Technology Recommendations

Helpful Resources

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Financial Aid Information

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]

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