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Child and Youth Care (CYC) Specialty – Human Services Diploma

Program Details

Length: 1 year after successful completion of the first-year program

Total Credits: 39

Intake Terms: Fall

Campus: Castlegar

Student Loans: This program is eligible for Student Loans - details here

Credential Received

Diploma in Human Services with a concentration in Child and Youth Care

Overview

Program Summary

This program provides the second year of training in a specific human services field, and prepares students for work in a variety of multi-disciplinary settings.

Practicum experience in community agencies develops your working knowledge of partnerships, hands-on training in the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and employment opportunities within your client group.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate professionalism in practice consistent with the code of ethics and standards of practice of their respective disciplines.
  • use effective interpersonal skills including active listening, collaboration, self-awareness and conflict resolution within multi-faceted roles and contexts.
  • understand and respect cultural differences and multiple ways of knowing.
  • practice from an ethic of inclusivity.
  • establish and maintain wellness strategies to assure work/life balance both personally and professionally.
  • engage in critical thinking, problem solving and reflective practice.

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Completion of English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or higher or minimum of LPI level 4
  • A minimum of 40 hours paid or voluntary work experience with appropriate groups
  • Applicants who have previously completed a related certificate and are returning for entry into the second year of a Human Services Diploma are required to provide evidence of completion of a certificate in ECCE, EACSW, SSW or equivalent within the last five years. Acceptance for those who graduated prior to five years will be based on evidence of work in the human service field and/or professional development.
  • Applicants with 30 university transfer credits related to human services work, work experience in a related field, and the personal suitability requirements of the certificate programs will be considered for entry into the second year of a Human Services diploma on an individual basis.

Additional Requirements

    • An official copy of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts
    • Two completed Human Services reference forms
    • A 40 hour work experience form completed by a supervisor who has observed the applicant in a volunteer or paid work situation is required
    • Proof of a negative tuberculosis test or of a clear chest x-ray that is less than 6 months old old for those who have been requested to have this from our community partners
    • A current criminal record check from the Ministry of Justice. Some types of criminal records may limit or prohibit acceptance in field placement; acceptance into field placement is a requirement for program promotion
    • Current résumé
    • Personal Statement of interest (250 words)
    • An orientation session is required and will be arranged by the program designate

    Graduation and Promotion

    In order to receive your credential in your program you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00

    Program Courses

    Upon successful completion of your first year below are the second year courses.

    Term 4

    CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

    Required courses

    CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
    HSER254Core Concepts in Human Services

    3.00

    45
    HSER258Fundamentals of Change I

    3.00

    45
    HSER276Issues in Youth

    3.00

    45
    INDG287Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices

    3.00

    45
     

    HSER267Leadership in Human Services

    3.00

    45
    Or

    UAS Elective

     

    PSYC101Introductory Psychology II

    3.00

    60
    Or

    PSYC240 Condensed DeliveryChild Development

    3.00

    45

    See the UAS table of available courses for the UAS elective option.

    Term 5

    CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

    Required courses

    CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
    HSER255Professional Foundations for Human Services

    3.00

    45
    HSER259Fundamentals of Change II

    3.00

    45
    HSER264Introduction to Professional Child and Youth Care

    3.00

    45
     

    ENGL111Introduction To Literature

    3.00

    45
    Or

    UAS Elective

    See the UAS table of available courses for the UAS elective option.

    Term 6

    CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

    Required courses

    CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
    HSER270Practicum in a Child and Youth Care Setting

    5.00

    210