Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care - Accelerated

Not all children and youth receive the same opportunities and resources to succeed in life. In a world where inequities still exist, Humber’s Child and Youth Care – Accelerated advanced diploma program prepares you to promote the optimal development of children, youth and their families through a holistic lens. You will develop skills in advocacy, assessing needs, designing and implementing programs, and creating therapeutic environments. You will learn how to use daily life events and intervention plans to support and facilitate positive change. The program provides foundational knowledge in infant, child and adolescent development; child and youth care relational practice principles; family dynamics; evidence-based or evidence-informed intervention strategies; group dynamics; mental health and wellness; cultural humility; interviewing and counselling; and therapeutic activities. You will learn that an essential component of professional practice is self-awareness with many courses emphasizing self-reflection and the classroom being a professional practice environment. Your high energy level and emotional maturity will help you meet the demands of working with children and youth with complex needs. Our program is accredited by the Child and Youth Care Education and Accreditation Board of Canada and is delivered by award-winning faculty renowned in their field with current, relevant experience and advanced degrees. A key feature of the program is our therapeutic play lab fostering experiential learning.

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following: A bachelor's degree, advanced diploma, diploma or equivalent