Diploma in Child and Youth Care Counsellor

The Child and Youth Care Counsellor program provides you with the skills and competencies to improve the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of vulnerable children, youth, and families who may have suffered physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, neglect, failure, family breakdown, and may have behavioural andor learning difficulties. Preparation for a career in Child and Youth Care Counselling demands a commitment to learning the essential components of developing healthy, caring relationships, as well as a look inward to learn to understand yourself and your ability to help others. The dynamics of abuse and neglect and the treatment of those issues are explored through courses in professionalism, children and the law, psychology, treatment methods, counselling skills and caring for at-risk youth. Education in group process, family dynamics, and ethics is also offered to enhance personal development and growth.

High School ELA 30-1 (min. 60%) or ELA 30-2 (min. 70%) One 30-level academic subject (min. 60%) Three 30-level, 5-credit subjects (min. 60%, maximum of 5-credits of CTS courses) Mature Route ELA 30-1 (min. 60%) or ELA 30-2 (min. 60%) One 30-level academic subject