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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
List of Courses
OUR PROGRAM
This program develops therapeutic skills and abilities in students, enabling them to work creatively with other professionals concerned with the care and treatment of children and adolescents with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The academic subjects taken in the program come to life in the concurrent supervised field experience. The development of self-awareness and emotional maturity is emphasized, along with the ability to relate effectively to others.
Field placements for this program include some of the most prestigious agencies and institutions in the Greater Toronto Area, such as psychiatric hospitals, group homes and special education classrooms. Students are expected to work both day and evening shifts (not overnight) and may be requested to work one weekend per month in the second-year and third-year placements.
Students are required to complete Ministry-approved certificate training in Crisis Intervention and Prevention (UMAB, CPI, TCI) prior to graduation.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 80 hours of volunteer or paid employment with children/youth aged six to 18 (babysitting excluded). Volunteer hours must be documented by letters of reference.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Clinical Pre-placement Health Form
Students must meet all medical and legal requirements for this program outlined on the Pre-Placement Health Form. This may take up to four months. To see those requirements and to download your program health form visit www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement. Students who are unable to comply will be unable to complete their field placement and therefore unable to graduate. All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health form requirements are the responsibility of the student. For more information, please contact Suzette Martinuzzi, Pre-placement Coordinator at smartinu@georgebrown.ca
Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
In compliance with requests from our clinical practice partners, all students in this program are required to have completed an annual vulnerable sector police check. These reference checks are done to protect clientele who are considered “vulnerable persons” and may take up to four months. The majority of students will receive a “clear” police check; some will have a “not clear” police check.
Students are required to keep the original copy of their vulnerable sector police check. The placement agency will be provided with the names of all students proposed for placement at that agency who have received a “not clear” police check. As the university/college will not be aware of the reason for a “not clear” police check, the reason for the lack of clearance will not be divulged to the agency as this information is not part of the check. The agency will then make the decision whether or not to accept the students for placement. This agency decision may require the student to self-disclose the particulars of the “not clear” police check. Students have the right not to disclose the particulars of the “not clear” police check, in which case the agency may refuse to accept them. Students denied placement by an agency on the grounds of a “not clear” police check will not be able to complete their practice placement, and therefore may be unable to complete the program. All costs, service fees and fines associated with the police check requirements are the responsibility of the student.
Failure to have the police check results completed and submitted by the due date, will result for student being excluded and ineligible to participate in field or clinical placement and therefore unable to continue for next semester. For more information in how to apply and obtain your specific regional police service vulnerable sector application form, please visit www.georgebrown.ca/preplacement or contact Suzette Martinuzzi, Pre-placement Coordinator at smartinu@georgebrown.ca.
YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS
Graduates of the Child and Youth Worker program may qualify for advanced standing in other programs in the School of Social and Community Services at George Brown College. These include but are not restricted to: Social Service Worker program (C119), Behavioural Science Technology program (C116) and Community Worker program (C101). They are also eligible to apply for the degree completion program in Child and Youth Care at Ryerson University. Students are eligible for membership in the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors (OACYC), the professional association representing Child and Youth Workers in the province of Ontario (www.oacyc.org).
For further information, see transferguide.georgebrown.ca.
YOUR CAREER
Graduates find employment as workers in treatment centres, group homes, hospitals, schools and community-based treatment programs.
COURSES
SEMESTER 1
CYCS1004 Introduction to Child and Youth Care
GSSC1105 Introduction to Psychology
PSY1063 Child Development
CYCS1015 Integrative Seminar I
CYCS1018 Field Practice I
CYCS1021 Therapeutic Activities I
COMM1007 College English
GNED General
Education Elective
SEMESTER 2
COUN1001 Interpersonal Skills
CYCS1022 Therapeutic Activities II
CYCS2002 Child and Youth Care Methods I
CYCS1017 Integrative Seminar II
CYCS1024 Field Practice II
COMP1082 Computer Skills
LAW1002 Legislation and Social Issues
SEMESTER 3
COUN1006 Counselling Skills
CYCS2011 Assessment and Plans of Care
CYCS2023 Child Abuse and Neglect
CYCS2024 Integrative Seminar III
CYCS2025 Field Practice III
SWRK1021 Group Dynamics I
PSY2015 Adolescent Development – From Risk to Resilience
PSY3002 Exceptional Children
SEMESTER 4
CYCS1005 Therapeutic Foundations
CYCS2026 Child and Youth Care Methods II
CYCS2027 Integrative Seminar IV
CYCS2028 Field Practice IV
SWRK1022 Group Dynamics II
PSY2004 Human Sexuality
SEMESTER 5
GSSC1064 Introduction to Sociology
PSY3008 Psychopathology I
CYCS3009 Integrative Seminar V
CYCS3008 Field Practice V
CYCS3012 Professional Issues I
CYCS3013 Professional Issues II
PSY2002 Family Processes
SEMESTER 6
PSY3009 Psychopathology II
CYCS3011 Integrative Seminar VI
CYCS3010 Field Practice VI
CYCS3014 Professional Issues III
CYCS2006 Working with Families
GNED General
Education Elective
For more information
Call the School of Social & Community Services
at 416-415-5000, ext. 2185 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
e-mail
For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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