Chatham Campus (K988)
One year (3 semesters) Ontario College Advanced Diploma (delivered in 11 months)
September 2010
Joy Kemble
(519) 354-9100, ext. 3320
email: jkemble@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A University Degree in Social Sciences with at least one course in Introductory Psychology and Developmental Psychology or a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker or Educational Assistant program. Graduates of a related field of study may need to take additional courses prior to admission.

PROGRAM GOALS
This post graduate program provides individuals with an opportunity to complete the three year CYW diploma program in an intensive twelve month time frame. This additional background allows for a combination of skills important in the workplace and provides practical field placement experience.

A Child and Youth Worker is a specialist in facilitating change in children or adolescents experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioural, or learning challenges. Graduates are involved in all facets of care from assessment to intake, goal formulation, program planning and intervention. Child and Youth Workers facilitate change through counselling and a variety of treatment strategies.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
With two credentials, employment opportunities for graduates are excellent in mental health treatment centres, residential facilities, young offender facilities, schools, hospitals, community-based settings and in-home work with families.

FIELD PLACEMENTS
Employers who provide our field placement settings require a police record check for criminal offenses before accepting a student into a field placement. The record check shall be obtained at the student’s expense. It may be necessary for the student to obtain two different record checks - one for the fall placement and one for the summer placement. The College assumes no obligation for ensuring field placement or program completion for students who are unable to provide a clear police record check.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
Accepted applicants must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to entry into the field practicum.

TRANSFER AGREEMENT:
Graduates are also eligible to participate in a Transfer Agreement between the Developmental Service Worker or Early Childhood Education program. Excellent articulation agreements with various universities also exist.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:

$2,129.14
$400 - 600

Students are responsible for all costs associated with travel to the field placement which may include locations in London, Windsor, West Lorne, Dover Centre, and Sarnia.

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.

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