- Two-year diploma
- Course-based registration (students can take this program on a full-time or part-time basis)
- August entry date
- Delivered at:
- Notre Dame Campus, Winnipeg
- Practicum
- Credit transfer opportunities:
- Athabasca University
- University of Calgary
- University of Manitoba
- University of Victoria
- If you have a criminal record you may not be able to complete this program. If you are listed on a Child Abuse Registry or Adult Abuse Registry you will not be able to complete this program. See Program Progression Requirements for more info.
- International applicants please visit Academic Program, Dates and Fees for a listing of programs for international students, current availability and online application instructions.
- Covid-19 vaccinations are currently required by most practicum sites. Students should be prepared to present their proof of (double) vaccination.
Description:
Child and youth care is a dynamic profession that is fundamentally based on your ability to build and experience relationships with others. It is through relationship that you will be able to support young people with their life challenges.
This diploma program provides graduates with the foundational knowledge and practical experiences to begin working alongside of children, youth, families and communities. Graduates work from a trauma informed, relational, and anti-oppressive framework, supporting community members towards individualized growth, development and self-motivated transformation.
The skill-oriented courses deliver students the opportunities to engage in learning how to facilitate assessments and interventions that are developmentally considerate and utilize evidence based best practice. The professional competencies driven by National Standards are woven into the curriculum, delivered as a tapestry of knowledge and practice, supporting students to begin their journey in the diverse field of Child and Youth Care as professionals that adhere to the foundational attitudes of practice.
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