Overview

The Child and Youth Care (Online) course from Centennial College 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.

As a graduate of this advanced diploma program, you'll be ready to provide prevention and early intervention strategies, assessment, treatment, and counselling to children and adolescents who may be in crisis, struggling with psychological challenges, or who are dealing with other stressful situations. As such, you'll become a valuable member of the mental health profession and use your knowledge and skills to provide life-changing support from a strength-based paradigm.

Career Outlook

Child and youth care practitioner

Youth outreach

Child life specialist

Youth advocate

Community justice

Family support

Youth employment

Educator

Counsellor

Specialized community support

Programme Structure

Courses include:

College Communication 1

Child Development

Child and Youth Care

Mental Health & Wellness 1

Preparation for Professional Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 20 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General 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

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16164 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

2721 CAD / year

≈ 2721 CAD / year

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