This course presents an overview of the child and youth care field. Content includes a survey of the history of the profession and the role of the...
This course introduces students to the research and theories related to child maltreatment. Child protection legislation and policies, and treatment...
The student will acquire interpersonal skills by focusing on the use of self in interaction with children, youth, co-workers and allied professionals....
The student will be introduced to the therapeutic role of recreation and play as essential rights for children and youth. Students will be able to...
Students are required to complete approximately 384 hours of an internship experience, plus a seminar for the duration of the internship, in programs...
This course covers a range of professional issues encountered by child and youth workers, including boundaries, ethics, and the professional status of...
This course introduces students to how theory affects practice. Theoretical approaches to behaviour change within a relational context are introduced...
This course examines group dynamics and process. A developmental framework will be used to explore the uniqueness of group work with children and...
This course is a thesis project and will involve consultation with a Faculty Advisor to establish a contract for learning objectives and an evaluation...
Introduces students to the concepts and vocabulary of organizational behaviour and its application to the practice of management and supervision in...
This course introduces students to the quantitative and qualitative research methods of the applied social sciences. Methodological assumptions,...
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is examined. The convention is explored within the framework of human rights principles and...
The range of therapeutic procedures is examined with a focus on behavioural disorders of children and adolescents. A primary goal of the course is to...
An ecological approach is used as a conceptual framework for understanding the behaviours of children and adolescents. Structural, biological,...
This course will introduce students to the principles, concepts and vocabulary of program evaluation, with a focus on programs and services for...
Focuses on a Child and Youth Care Approach to working with families. Topics covered include: characteristics of a CYC approach and effective workers;...
Psycho-educational support is an essential component of school success for children and youth who have experienced trauma, are lacking supportive...
This course builds on previous knowledge of theoretical orientations to therapeutic relationships. Crisis theory is examined within a...
This course examines self, direct service, and policy advocacy.. Explored are advocacy principles, types of advocacy, partnership approaches and...