Child and Youth Care (Online) Centennial College

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