Child and Youth Care (Online)
Description
Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Location: Online
Program Availability:
*Note: This is an online program and students will require a device to access classes. It should be equipped with a camera and a microphone. Courses will be taught online and will be mostly asynchronous with some synchronous classes and components. Field placements will be in person.
In the Child and Youth Care program, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to advocate for children, youth and their families as you learn to encourage them to be more resourceful and to confidently use their voices.
This three-year Child and Youth Care program will examine the principles, philosophies and characteristics of relational child and youth care practice from child and youth-centred, developmental and ecological perspectives (1). It will also cover themes related to professional boundaries, child and adolescent mental health, psychology, counselling theories, crisis theory, intervention and counselling (group, individual, family), abuse, advocacy and anti-oppression.
Academic Requirements
*Minimum Grade Required for CYCP Courses: (C)
Semester 1
COMM-160/161 College Communication 1
CYCP-104 Child Development
CYCP-112 Foundations in Child and Youth Care
CYCP-11 3Mental Health & Wellness 1
CYCP-114Preparation for Professional Practice
Semester 2
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2
CYCP-105 Field Practicum 1
CYCP-106 Reflective Practice 1
CYCP-116 Mental Health and Wellness 2
CYCP-117 Group Collaboration
CYCP-118 Adolescent Development
CYCP-119 Holistic Practice
Semester 3
CYCP-201 Counselling Theories and Practice
CYCP-210 Mental Health and Wellness 3
CYCP-212 Advocacy and Children's Rights
CYCP-213 Group Planning and Practice
CYCP-215 Professional Writing
GNED General Education Elective
Semester 4
CYCP-102 Counselling Skills
CYCP-206 Field Practicum 2
CYCP-207 Reflective Practice 2
CYCP-211 Introduction to Family
CYCP-214 Working with Traumatized Children and Youth
GNED General Education Elective
Semester 5
CYCP-301 Field Practicum 3 Specialized - Part 1
CYCP-302 Reflective Practice 3 - Part 1
CYCP-303 Child Abuse
CYCP-304 Advanced Counselling Skills
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Semester 6
CYCP-306 Field Practicum 3 Specialized - Part 2
CYCP-307 Reflective Practice 3 - Part 2
CYCP-312 Crisis Theory and Interventions
CYCP-313 Working with Families
CYCP-315 Current Trends
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Location: Online
Program Availability:
- January 2024
- January 2025
*Note: This is an online program and students will require a device to access classes. It should be equipped with a camera and a microphone. Courses will be taught online and will be mostly asynchronous with some synchronous classes and components. Field placements will be in person.
In the Child and Youth Care program, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to advocate for children, youth and their families as you learn to encourage them to be more resourceful and to confidently use their voices.
This three-year Child and Youth Care program will examine the principles, philosophies and characteristics of relational child and youth care practice from child and youth-centred, developmental and ecological perspectives (1). It will also cover themes related to professional boundaries, child and adolescent mental health, psychology, counselling theories, crisis theory, intervention and counselling (group, individual, family), abuse, advocacy and anti-oppression.
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test
*Minimum Grade Required for CYCP Courses: (C)
Semester 1
COMM-160/161 College Communication 1
CYCP-104 Child Development
CYCP-112 Foundations in Child and Youth Care
CYCP-11 3Mental Health & Wellness 1
CYCP-114Preparation for Professional Practice
Semester 2
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2
CYCP-105 Field Practicum 1
CYCP-106 Reflective Practice 1
CYCP-116 Mental Health and Wellness 2
CYCP-117 Group Collaboration
CYCP-118 Adolescent Development
CYCP-119 Holistic Practice
Semester 3
CYCP-201 Counselling Theories and Practice
CYCP-210 Mental Health and Wellness 3
CYCP-212 Advocacy and Children's Rights
CYCP-213 Group Planning and Practice
CYCP-215 Professional Writing
GNED General Education Elective
Semester 4
CYCP-102 Counselling Skills
CYCP-206 Field Practicum 2
CYCP-207 Reflective Practice 2
CYCP-211 Introduction to Family
CYCP-214 Working with Traumatized Children and Youth
GNED General Education Elective
Semester 5
CYCP-301 Field Practicum 3 Specialized - Part 1
CYCP-302 Reflective Practice 3 - Part 1
CYCP-303 Child Abuse
CYCP-304 Advanced Counselling Skills
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Semester 6
CYCP-306 Field Practicum 3 Specialized - Part 2
CYCP-307 Reflective Practice 3 - Part 2
CYCP-312 Crisis Theory and Interventions
CYCP-313 Working with Families
CYCP-315 Current Trends
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Mental Health and Wellness 3
- Advocacy and Children's Rights
- Group Planning and Practice
- Professional Writing
- Counselling Skills
- College Communications 1
- Child Development
- Foundations in Child and Youth Care
- Mental Health & Wellness 1
- Preparation for Professional Practice
- College Communications 2
- Reflective Practice 1
- Mental Health And Wellness 2
- Group Collaboration
- Adolescent Development
- Holistic Practice
- Field Practicum 2
- Reflective Practice 2
- Introduction to Family
- Working with Traumatized Children and Youth
- Field Practicum 3 Specialized - Part 1
- Reflective Practice 3 - Part 1
- Child Abuse
- Advanced Counselling Skills
- Field Practicum 3 Specialized - Part 2
- Reflective Practice 3 - Part 2
- Crisis Theory and Interventions
- Working with Families
- Current Trends
- Counselling Theories and Practice
- Field Practicum 1
- Global Citizenship
Overview

- Institution: Centennial College
- Program type: Diplôme-avancé
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.