HSER 264 Introduction to Professional Child and Youth Care is designed to provide an overview of the child and youth care field, and the professional identity of child and youth care workers, which will enable the student to work with and advocate for children, youth and families in a more effective way. Students will explore the historical development of the field and gain a working understanding of the key concepts and basic principles of practice in the Child and Youth Care field. They will develop a clear understanding of the similarities and differences in the role and function of Child Care Professionals and other Human Service Professionals.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of an ECCE, SSW, or EACSW certificate
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the scope of the profession that represents aspects of child and youth care.
- Define terms such as normalization and integration
- Identify several key job functions and tasks of the child and youth care practitioner in various settings
- Articulate and basic principles of child and youth care practice
- Understand the socio-historical context for the development of services to children in need of care
- Explore the impact of several "founders" or "pioneers" and their personal stories in the development of child and youth care
- Understand child and youth care as a dynamic profession which continually changes in response to societal shifts
- Develop a framework for understanding the interrelationships between different areas of child and youth care practice in terms of ecological factors
- Develop knowledge about the characteristics of specific child and youth populations, key job functions, current issues, forces that affect practice and changes within the care system in British Columbia
Teaching and Learning Approach
Your instructor understands that individuals have diverse learning needs and preferences. As such, your
instructor will provide learning materials and activities in a variety of mediums including visual, audio, video,
small and large group discussions. Learners will get the most of their experience in this course through engaging
with active participation.
Selkirk College offers a number of services that support student success including counselling, accessibility,
learning skills as well as social and recreational opportunities. Your instructor recognizes that accessing these
services should be a priority in your college experience and receiving support outside of the classroom may
greatly contribute to your success inside the classroom.
Please speak to your instructor for more information on accessing services, developing accommodations and
any other needs you have.
Learning Resources
Required:
O’Neill, H. (2006). Lullabies for little criminals. Toronto: Harper Collins Publishers.
Stuart, C. (2024). Foundations of Child and Youth Care. Dubuque: Kendall Hunt. (4th edition)
Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. Introduction and Course Overview Introduction to Lullabies for Little Criminals Defining Moments
2. 2. Historical Perspectives in CYC
3. 3. The Learning Journey
4. 4. Understanding the Milieu
5.
5. An Introduction to Theory and the Domains of Practice
6. 6. The Self
7. 7. READING BREAK: No Class
8. 8. Professionalism and Professional Caring in the Social-Political Context
9. 9. Communications
10. 10. Relationships
11. 11. Critically Applied Human Development
12. 12. The Systems Context
13. 13. Interventions
14. 14. Final Class
15. 15. No class
Assessment
| Title |
Learning Outcomes |
Value |
| Assignment #1: Critical Analysis of Child and Youth Stereotypes |
5, 7 |
20% |
| Assignment #2: Lullabies Assessment |
3, 8 |
20% |
| Assignment #3: What is Child and Youth Care? Group Project and Presentation |
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 |
30% |
| Test 1 and 2 - 15% each |
4, 6, 9 |
30% |
| Total |
100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.