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Advanced Diploma of Child & Youth Care
Advanced Diploma of Child & Youth Care

Advanced Diploma of Child & Youth Care

  • ID:LC010008
  • Level:3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
  • Duration:
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • International applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Grade 12), along with transcripts from any post-secondary education (if applicable).

  • The following certificates are acceptable for admission:

    • India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: 10 + 12 with marks over 50%, Bachelors – less than eight backlogs

    • England, Wales, West Africa and Middle East: GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects

    • West Indies: General Certificate of Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects, or Caribbean Examinations Council with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects

    • Hong Kong: Hong Kong Certificate of Education with credit standing in five academic subjects, or pass standing in six academic subjects, or the Chinese University of Hong Kong Entrance Examination with a pass in five academic subjects

English Requirements

  • All applicants to Loyalist whose first language is not English, or whose previous education was in another language, will be expected to provide an English proficiency assessment for admissions approval.

  • Please forward test scores from one of the following tests with your application:

  • TOEFL: (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 550 (paper-based test)80 (iBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)

  • IELTS (International English Language Test Service), 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS)6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)6.5 overall with no bands less than 6.0*7.0 overall with no bands less than 6.5**

  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), Overall band of 60, writing 60

  • Cambridge English Exam, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency

  • Duolingo English Test***, 95 – 100

  • 105 – 110* (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)

  • 115 – 120** (equivalent to IELTS 7.0)

  • *For the following programs: Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker, Fitness and Health Promotion, Recreation & Leisure Services – Sports

  • **For the following programs: Care of Vulnerable Populations, Personal Support Worker

  • ***The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which will be shared with Loyalist College when you send your results.

Other requirements

  • Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

  • Some placements require Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR certification. It is recommended that all students complete this certification; information about specific placement requirements may be obtained through the field placement coordinator

  • Prospective students with special needs or limitations that may affect their placement or potential employment opportunities are encouraged to discuss their career goals with faculty prior to admission

Course Information

Child and youth care practitioners offer life-changing support to vulnerable children and youth. Prepare for a rewarding career helping young people by engaging with them in their everyday lives, building on their strengths, and empowering them to make positive changes. As a child and youth care practitioner, you have the opportunity to help youth find their own voice and make a profound difference in their lives.

Experiential learning

  • Participate in engaging and relevant learning experiences that prepare you for the child and youth care field. Develop the required knowledge, a rich skill set and a strong sense of self through learning in both classroom and practicum settings.

  • Caring faculty guide learners in developing relational skills and a deep understanding of the wide variety of issues that young people face today.

  • Explore the impact of mental health issues, trauma and loss, abuse, violence and poverty on children, youth and families and learn how to provide inclusive, non-judgmental support to a diverse group.

  • Loyalist graduates are eligible for professional certification with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care.

  • Experts from the field share their expertise about a variety of topics such as restorative practices, youth engagement, lived experience with mental health issues, trauma-informed practice, and supporting children, youth and families in various cultural communities.

  • Students have completed placements in elementary and secondary schools, Bayfield Treatment Centres, Quinte Children’s Homes, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Quinte West Youth Centre and Canadian Mental Health Association, among other organizations.

  • During their time in the program, students can earn industry-valued certifications to add to their professional portfolios, including Triple P Parenting, Safe Talk and DLE (Daily Life Events).

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First Year - Semester One

  • CADW1003 Child & Youth Development

  • CYWP1001 Foundations of Child & Youth Care

  • COUN1033 Helping Relationships

  • CYWP1010 Self in CYC Practice

  • CYWP1009 Supporting Change

  • GNED General Education Elective

  • General Education Courses

First Year - Semester Two

  • CYWP1013 Building Resilience

  • CYWP1012 Childhood Mental Health

  • CYWP2010 Legislation for CYCs

  • PROF1028 Professional Practice

  • CYWP1014 Therapeutic Interventions

  • GNED General Education Elective

  • General Education Courses

Second Year - Semester Three

  • CYWP2009 CYC Practice with Families

  • CYWP2007 Child Abuse Effects and Responses

  • CYWP2008 Engaging Youth

  • PROF2014 Integrative Seminar 1

  • WKPL2021 Practicum 1

  • CYWP2002 Service Delivery Process

  • CYWP2006 Youth Mental Health

Second Year - Semester Four

  • CYWP3000 Advocacy

  • SOCI3002 Developing Cultural Humility

  • COUN3001 Facilitating Groups

  • PROF2015 Integrative Seminar 2

  • WKPL2022 Practicum 2

  • PSYC3001 Trauma Informed Care

  • GNED General Education Elective

  • General Education Courses

Third Year - Semester Five

  • WKPL2063 Practicum 3

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Child and youth care practitioners work front-line with children, youth and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Settings include:

  • School-based programs

  • Child welfare and protection

  • Group homes and residential treatment facilities

  • Community mental health and children’s mental health programs

  • Youth outreach centres

  • Community-based child and youth development programs

  • Home-based care and treatment

  • Parent education and family support

  • Hospital-based services

  • Youth justice programs

  • Private practice

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance for one calendar year (mandatory):  $600

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