Child and Youth Care Diploma
Program Details
The Child and Youth Care (CYCC) Diploma Program is a comprehensive two-year program that prepares you to work with at-risk children, youth and their families from a strengths-based child and youth care perspective. We'll show you how to make a difference in the life of a child or adolescent who may have suffered abuse, neglect, addiction, family breakdown or who may have behavioural or learning difficulties. You can also choose to include a specialization in Working with the First Peoples of this Land through the CFCS Aboriginal Stream as part of your diploma.
Courses
The CYCC Diploma program can be taken as a full-time two-year program, or as a part-time program that will take approximately four years to complete.
Courses will cover everything from Lifespan Development to Counselling Children and Youth. You'll also have the opportunity to put your theory into practice through the two practicums that are required throughout the Program. For detailed course descriptions, see the College Calendar.
Some courses in the CYCC program may be challenged for credit through the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Service. If you have knowledge or skills that relate to this field, contact the PLAR office for more information.
How to apply
Before you apply for the CYCC Diploma program, make sure you meet the following admission requirements:
- Douglas College general entrance requirements
- Admission requirements for the Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies.
- Age requirement of 18 years old by December 31 of the first semester
- Completion of 100 hours of related volunteer experience (see Prospective Student Handbook for examples)
- Completion of a medical declaration form and criminal record search
- Attendance at a group orientation and assessment session
For more details on entrance requirements, see the College Calendar.
You must have your application and all related documents submitted, either online or in person to the Registrar's Office, by March 1 for the September start date.
If you need to upgrade your English, see Upgrade for Human Service Programs for more information.
More information
- Read the Prospective Student Handbook
- See the College Calendar
- Attend an information session
- Contact the Child and Youth Care Department