Bachelor of Arts Child and Youth Care Program

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1 Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Program Faculty of Child, Family & Community Studies Bachelor of Arts Child and Youth Care Program Applicant Information Booklet Bachelor 1250 Pinetree Way Coquitlam, BC Mailing Address PO Box 2503 New Westminster, BC Canada V3L 5B2 CFCS (604) Revised April

2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TO THE BA CYC... 3 COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION... 3 ENTERING AT YEAR ENTERING AT YEAR INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING YOUR ESSAY, RESUME & MEDICAL DECLARATION... 6 INFORMATION ABOUT REFERENCES... 7 CERTIFICATE IN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION: A PATHWAY INTO THE CHILD AND YOUTH CARE DEGREE PROGRAM... 8 COURSE TRANSFERS... 9 BA CYC PROGRAM SCHEDULE... 9 FULL TIME CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK SAMPLE PART TIME COURSE SCHEDULE (ACTUAL COURSES MAY VARY BY SEMESTER) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PRIOR LEARNING AND COURSE CHALLENGES CHOOSING ELECTIVES CHILD PROTECTION DEGREE SPECIALIZATION YOUTH JUSTICE DEGREE SPECIALIZATION FORMS: INFORMED MEDICAL SUITABILITY DECLARATION EMPLOYER REFERENCE FORM INSTRUCTOR REFERENCE FORM VOLUNTEER/WORK EXPERIENCE FORM SELECTION RUBRIC

3 INTRODUCTION TO THE BA CYC Welcome to the Child & Youth Care Degree Department at Douglas College. The Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care program is a unique program that is designed to prepare graduates to work with children, youth and families in the Human Services sector. This is a 4 year degree program with both full time and part time offerings. After 2 years you can exit and apply for a diploma in Child & Youth Care and then return at a later date to complete your degree. To return you will have to reapply. The program integrates theory and practice with 1 st, 2 nd and 4 th year practicums and helps to prepare students to work in a wide range of human service positions including group homes, activity programs, schools, transition houses, drug and alcohol programs, street programs and recreational programs. As well, the program prepares students for graduate work at institutions such as the University of Victoria, SFU and UBC. As well, many graduates have successfully transitioned into the PDP Teacher Training Program at SFU. This is a degree that leads to employment for almost 100% of graduates. We thank you for your interest in the Douglas College Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care program. The Douglas College Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care follows the Child and Youth Care Educators Consortium of BC Articulation Agreements. If you completed a diploma in the human services, you can find information about the CYCEC transfer agreements at The BA CYC program is offered on the Douglas College Coquitlam campus. There is both a full time and a part time program. Part time classes are currently held in the late afternoon, evenings and weekends so students may be able to work in the field of Child and Youth Care while attending the program. The full time program is taught mostly in the daytime. Because of the workload demands of the full time program, it is not recommended that students work full time while attending the program. However, a combination of working and attending school is an ideal way to learn new concepts, theories and skills applying them to your work in the field immediately. Whether you enroll in the full or part time program, you can choose to take your electives at any time, creating an educational plan suited to your individual needs. Hopefully this booklet will answer your questions as a prospective student. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have further questions related to your specific situation. If you have specific questions about the BA CYC degree program, please contact ( is best): Dr. Bruce Hardy or Jen Tassé BA CYC Degree Coordinator CYCC Instructional Facilitator hardyb@douglascollege.ca cyc@douglascollege.ca

4 COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION This package contains the information you need in order to complete your application to the Douglas College Bachelor of Arts Child and Youth Care Degree Program. You need to do this after you have submitted Application for Admission form for the CYC BA Program to the Registrar s Office. ENTERING AT YEAR 1 Step One All applicants, including current Douglas College CYCC Diploma students, must submit the general Douglas College Admission form for the BA CYC Degree program, noting whether they wish to pursue full or part time studies. If you have not done this already, be sure to do so before submitting the following documents. Step Two Applicants must then complete their application by submitting the following documents to Douglas College: a. 19 years of age by November 1 st of intake year b. 75 hours of work or volunteer experience in a CYC setting hours MUST be completed prior to mandatory selection/orientation weekend c. official high school or post-secondary transcripts including a B in Grade 12 English or equivalent d. A current resume, e. the completed Informed Medical Suitability Declaration form f. attendance at a MANDATORY selection/orientation weekend in the spring g. Applicants who have completed 9 or more postsecondary credits must be in good academic standing (with a minimum GPA of 1.5 ) for admission into any CFCS program. All of the application material must be submitted before your application will be considered. All the material must be submitted before the application deadline. Please send in all of the material together. Failure to submit the material on time will result in your application not being considered. Sometimes we do extend the deadline but you should not count on that. Once an offer of admission is made, completion of the following will be required (information will be provided by the Office of the Registrar: Completion of a Criminal Record Search (CRS). Douglas College will provide you with information to complete this at the appropriate time. This program requires students to train in an environment that demands individuals provide proof of a satisfactorily completed, current Criminal Record Search for the protection of clients. Students may be required to pay for subsequent CRS s once in the program in order to fulfill practicum requirements. 4

5 ENTERING AT YEAR 3 Step One All applicants, including current Douglas College CYCC Diploma students, must submit the general Douglas College Admission form for the BA CYC Degree program, noting whether they wish to pursue full or part time studies. If you have not done this already, be sure to do so before submitting the following documents. Step Two All of the application material must be submitted before your application will be considered. All the material must be submitted before the application deadline. Please send in all of the material together (references are submitted directly by referees). Failure to submit the material on time will result in your application not being considered. 1. Completion of the Child and Youth Care Diploma or another Human Services diploma with a minimum of a (2.67) B- average. 2. Written English language requirement: Two university level English courses are required with a minimum grade of "P". Recommended courses are (English) ENGL 1130 (or another academic writing course) and (Communications) CMNS 1110 (or equivalent). 3. Preferential Admission Criteria: Admission to the BA in Child and Youth Care is contingent upon availability of seats and applicant ranking as determined by a process of preferential selection. Suitability is determined on the basis of awareness of self and others, life/work experience, formal education and overall personal suitability. The preferential selective process uses a structured format to evaluate all applicants in relation to the admission criteria established for the program. Applicants will submit a resumé, an essay on their personal suitability for the program, one reference from a supervisor and one reference from an instructor. 4. A medical declaration indicating a satisfactory level of physical and emotional health. 5. Applicants who have completed 9 or more postsecondary credits must be in good academic standing (with a minimum GPA of 1.5 ) for admission into any CFCS program. Once an offer of admission is made, completion of the following will be required (information will be provided by the Office of the Registrar: Completion of a Criminal Record Search (CRS). Douglas College will provide you with information to complete this at the appropriate time. This program requires students to train in an environment that demands individuals provide proof of a satisfactorily completed, current Criminal Record Search for the protection of clients. Students may be required to pay for subsequent CRS s once in the program in order to fulfill practicum requirements. 5

6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING YOUR ESSAY, RESUME & MEDICAL DECLARATION Completing the Essay In a 750 word essay, and using the categories which follow, please discuss your suitability for practice in the field of child and youth care. In assessing personal suitability, we will consider the four key areas listed below and described in the selection rubric. These are: Self awareness Empathy and awareness of others Responsibility and initiative, and Flexibility and teamwork skills Essays are to be APA formatted. Please remember to include a cover page. Completing your Resume Resumes require details regarding your periods of paid employment in child and youth care positions as experience is evaluated as part of the admission process. If the work experience was on a part time basis, include the number of hours per week/month/years for each employer. If you are in the beginning stages of your Child and Youth Care career, you can include information about your practicum experiences. Completing the Informed Medical Suitability Declaration Informed Medical Suitability Declaration is to be completed by you and signed. You do not need to have a doctor complete the form. Submitting Your Essay, Resume and Informed Medical Suitability Declaration All documents must be to: Douglas College Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies Child and Youth Care Program PO Box 2503 New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2 Attn: Jen Tassé tassej@douglascollege.ca 6

7 INFORMATION ABOUT REFERENCES We require completed reference forms from each of two professionals. Please give the reference forms (enclosed in the Appendices) to your referees to submit to Douglas College at the address below, prior to the due date. 1. A present or previous employer in a human services field. If you have not been employed in the field, you may use a reference from a practicum placement in a diploma program, and, 2. A previous college or university instructor, preferably from a child and youth care related course. Please give the enclosed instructions to the two individuals and ask them to write the letter and submit it to Douglas College directly before the due date. It is wise to give them adequate time to complete the letter. You may want to include an addressed, stamped envelope for their convenience. Directions for Submitting Your Reference Forms All documents must be submitted to: Douglas College Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies Child and Youth Care Program PO Box 2503 New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2 Attn: Jen Tassé tassej@douglascollege.ca 7

8 CERTIFICATE IN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION: A PATHWAY INTO THE CHILD AND YOUTH CARE DEGREE PROGRAM The academic foundation year is a way for students to sample a range of courses and disciplines as they decide where they want to go in Douglas College. Child and Youth Care wants to assist students as they look for the right pathway. Many students come into CYC knowing what they want to do and where they want to go in their careers. But others are not as sure. For those students, the foundation year will help to make the decision. And if CYC is a possibility, then a student would do the 30 credit foundation year making sure to take 2 CYC core courses in order to allow entry into the program at 2 nd year. Students would register for the foundation year insuring that they allow for 2 CYC courses within the 10 courses they need for a foundation certificate. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students would then apply to enter CYC at the 2 nd year. In order to ensure a smooth transition into CYC, we encourage students to complete 2 English courses in their foundation year as well as ensuring that they have a minimum of 75 hours of work or volunteer experience in the Human Services field. For students thinking about doing a foundation year with an end focus on CYC, please contact Dr. Bruce Hardy, the CYC degree coordinator at hardyb@douglascollege.ca to discuss how CYC might be the right career path for you. With virtually 100% of our graduates finding work in the field and several routes in to Masters degree, CYC has much to offer. For more details on the Academic Foundation Year please visit the following link on our website: 8

9 COURSE TRANSFERS Students who have completed course work at other post secondary institutions may submit a transcript and request a transfer credit request. The necessary form is available at the following link: Students who have completed a diploma at another post secondary institution must request a block transfer after they have been accepted to the program. Some of your coursework may transfer to Douglas as unassigned credit. If you wish to have unassigned credit considered for direct equivalency credit, or want to have courses evaluated that have not been granted transfer credit, the steps to request this assessment are explained online at: 0Guide/outlines-info-sheet.ashx You should begin this transfer process as early as possible in the admission process as it often takes time to work through the issues related to transfer. BA CYC PROGRAM SCHEDULE You have the option to apply for either a full time or part time program of study. You cannot apply for both at the same time. The full time program is offered in the fall and winter semesters over a four-year period. Classes will be scheduled in the daytime and late afternoon. The part time program can be completed at your own pace, over a minimum of six years of study with courses offered every semester, including the summer semester. The courses are scheduled evenings (4 p.m. and later) and weekends to best fit in with a working student s schedule. The part time schedule is recommended for students completing the program while working full time. The part time program is not a cohort model. To ensure getting the courses you want, it is advisable to register as early as possible. Practicums are scheduled in year 1, 2 and 4. Practicum in years 1 & 2 is a block practicum of approximately 5 weeks. Practicum in year 4 is approximately 8-10 hours a week over 2 semesters. Some practicums in 4 th year (such as Child Protection) are done in a full time block. These types of placement must be done in a block and cannot be spread out over a longer period of time. 9

10 FULL TIME BA CYC PROGRAM STRUCTURE YEAR 1 DEGREE Semester 1 FALL Semester 2 WINTER CFCS 1110 (3) CFCS 1130 (3) CYCC 1141 (3) CYCC 1150 (3) CYCC 1220 (3) CYCC 1250 (3) CYCC 1240 (4.5) CFCS 1260 (3) TOTAL 12 CREDITS TOTAL 13.5 CREDITS YEAR 2 DEGREE Semester 3 FALL Semester 4 WINTER CYCC 2211 (3) CYCC 2320 (3) CFCS 2333 (3) CYCC 2360 (3) CFCS 2432 (3) CYCC 2440 (4.5) CYCC 2450 (3) CYCC 2460 (3) TOTAL 12 CREDITS TOTAL 13.5 CREDITS YEAR 3 DEGREE Semester 5 FALL Semester 6 WINTER CYCC 3350 (3) CYCC 3340 (3) CYCC 4423 (3) CYCC 3520 (3) CYCC 3621 (3) CYCC 4425 (3) CYCC 3341 (3) TOTAL 12 CREDITS TOTAL 9 CREDITS YEAR 4 DEGREE Semester 7 FALL Semester 8 WINTER CYCC 4467 (3) CYCC 4468 (3) CFCS 3900 (3) CYCC 4410 (4.5) CYCC 4469 (3) CYCC 4470 (3) CYCC 4411 (4.5) TOTAL 13.5 CREDITS TOTAL 10.5 CREDITS Electives: 8 courses (24 credits). You can do no more than 2 electives in CFCS program areas. A MINIMUM of 6 electives must be done outside of the CYCC & CFCS program areas with AT LEAST 2 University Transferable English courses or one UT English and 1 Communications course (CMNS 1110 or 1115) these elective courses must be university transferable. 10

11 Full Time Curriculum Framework Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Term Year One Year Two Fall Semester 1 Semester 3 CFCS 1110 Introduction to the Professional Community (3 credits) CFCS 1130 Change and Development: Lifespan (3 credits) CYCC 1141 Introduction to Practice (3 credits) CYCC 1150 Activity Programming for Children (3 credits) CYCC 2211 The Professional Community: Policies, Standards, Legislation and Children (3 credits) CYCC 2320 Working with Others in Groups (3 credits) CFCS 2333 Change and Development: Families (3 credits) CYCC 2360 Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence (3 credits) Total: 12 credits Winter Semester 2 CYCC 1220 Counselling Children and Youth (3 credits) CYCC 1250 Supporting Behavior Change (3 credits) CYCC 1240 Practicum (4.5 credits) CFCS 1260 Addictions (3 credits) Total: 12 credits Semester 4 CFCS 2432 Understanding Aboriginal Perspectives and Experiences (3 credits) CYCC 2440 Practicum (4.5 credits) CYCC 2450 CYCC Practice: Advanced (3 credits) CYCC 2460 Community Practice: Abuse (3 credits) Total: 13.5 credits Total: 13.5 credits 11

12 Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Term Year Three Year Four Fall Semester 5 Semester 7 CYCC 3350 CYC Practice in Child Protection (3 credits) CYCC 3340 Developmental Theory and CYC Practice with Children (3 credits) CYCC 3520 Professional Child and Youth Care: Theory and Practice (3 credits) CYCC 4423 Research Methods in Child & Youth Care (3 credits) *CYCC 4410 Advanced Supervised Practicum, Part 1 (4.5 credits) CFCS 3900 International Studies (3 credits) CYCC 4467 Advanced Skills with Individuals in Child and Youth Care (3 credits) CYCC 4468 Advanced Skills with Groups in CYC Organizations (3 credits) Total: 12 credits Winter Semester 6 CYCC 4425 Data Analysis in Child & Youth Care (3 credits) CYCC 3341 Developmental Theory and CYC Practice with Youth (3 credits) CYCC 3621 Critical Issues in Current CYC Practice (3 credits) Total: 13.5 credits Semester 8 *CYCC 4411 Advanced Supervised Practicum, Part 2 (4.5 credits) CYCC 4469 Advanced Skills with Families in CYC (3 credits) CYCC 4470 Development of Attachment (3 credits) Total: 9 credits Total: 10.5 credits Electives: 8 courses (24 credits). You can do no more than 2 electives in CFCS program areas. A MINIMUM of 6 electives must be done outside of the CYCC & CFCS program areas with AT LEAST 2 University Transferable English courses or one UT English and 1 Communications course (CMNS 1110 or 1115) these elective courses must be university transferable. Douglas College offers two specializations, Youth Justice and Child Protection. Total degree credits: 120 credits * 4th year Practicum is a total of 400 hours: 350 hours direct service, 35 hours on-site supervision from the site supervisor & up to 15 additional hours of seminar, meetings with college instructor, etc. 12

13 SAMPLE Part time course schedule (actual courses may vary by semester) Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Term Year One Year Two Year Three Fall CYCC 3520 Professional Child and Youth Care: Theory and Practice (3 credits) CFCS 3900 International Studies (3 credits) CYCC 3340 Developmental Theory and CYC Practice with Children (3 credits) CYCC 4423 Research Methods in Child and Youth Care (3 credits) **CYCC 4410 Advanced Supervised Practicum, Part 1 (4.5 credits) Winter CYCC 3621 Critical Issues in Current CYC Practice (3 credits) CYCC 3350 Child & Youth Care Practice in Child Protection (3 credits) CYCC 3341 Developmental Theory and CYC Practice with Youth (3 credits) CYCC 4470 Development of Attachment (3 credits) CYCC 4425 Data Analysis in Child and Youth Care (3 credits) CYCC 4469 Advanced Skills with Families in CYC (3 credits) CYCC 4410 or 4411 Advanced Supervised Practicum, Part 2 (4.5 credits) Summer CYCC 4467 Advanced Skills with Individuals in Child and Youth Care (3 credits) CYCC 4468 Advanced Skills with Groups in CYC Organizations (3 credits) CYCC 4411 Advanced Supervised Practicum, Part 2 (4.5 credits) * The part time program course offerings are subject to scheduling changes. This is just a sample of programming to illustrate the workload of a part time student. ** Practicum can be completed either in the fall winter terms or in the winter summer terms 13

14 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CFCS 1110 Introduction to Community (3 credits) This course will focus on the development of a personal, professional identity through the examination of professional roles in education and human services. Students will explore and reflect on historical perspectives and ethical decision making. Current legal and policy trends will be discussed in relation to significant social and cultural issues such as gender roles, multiculturalism, poverty and empowerment. Prerequisite: None CFCS 1130 Change and Development Lifespan (3 credits) This course explores the human passage from conception to death. Drawing on theory and personal experience, the student will investigate and reflect on human development, change and diversity in relation to self and others. Students will apply this knowledge to practice. Prerequisite: None CYCC 1141 Introduction to Practice for Child and Youth Care Counsellors (3 credits) This course provides an introduction to child and youth care practice. Students will examine the role of the child and youth care counsellor in a broad range of settings. Students will develop observation skills including information gathering, reflection and interpretation. Individualized planning skills will be introduced and practiced in this course. Students who have taken CFCS 1160 or CYCC 1142 or CFCS 1142 will not receive additional credit for CYCC Prerequisite: None CYCC 1150 Activity Programming for Children and Youth (3 credits) This course will provide students with opportunities to develop attitudes, conceptual frameworks and skills to select and create appropriate recreational activities for young people. The course will emphasize how activities can be adapted to different developmental levels and how activities can be used to facilitate leisure, educational and therapeutic goals. Prerequisite: None CYCC 1220 Counselling & Relationship Building with Children and Youth (3 credits) This course is designed to introduce students to the basic theory and practice of counselling. The course will emphasize the development of healthy helping relationships, active listening skills and empathy. From the perspective of the professional child and youth care practice of Child and Youth Care and Youth Justice Work, students will learn ways of helping and supporting their client s children and youth to explore their issues and to cope with related feelings. Culture and worldview will be viewed as essential elements for understanding and responding to client s children, youth and families. Prerequisite: None 14

15 CYCC 1240 Practicum (4.5 credits) This course provides opportunities for students to translate theory into practice. Students will practice skills in selected sites under supervision. Students will integrate and reflect upon their educational, personal and professional experiences in practicum and seminar. Prerequisite: CYCC 1141 (or CYCC 1142 or CFCS 1142 or CFCS 1160) and CFCS 1110 or (DVST 0356) and CFCS 1130 CFCS 1260 Community Practice: Addictions (3 credits) This course will focus on the development of skills and versatility for understanding and working with people who have addictions. Students will explore and apply assessment and intervention strategies. The psychological, familial, and social impact of addiction will be discussed. Theories for understanding addictive and co-dependent behaviour will be presented for examination and application to practice. Prerequisite: None CYCC 1250 Supporting Behavioural Change (3 credits) This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of a variety of approaches to supporting behavioural change, including: Behaviour modification, Adlerian Theory and Reality Therapy. The application of these approaches to child and youth care practice will be examined. Techniques used in observing, measuring and changing behaviour will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be placed on skills used in working with clients to develop new adaptive and socially acceptable behaviours. Prerequisite: None CYCC 2211 Professional Community: Policies, Standards, Children and Families (3 credits) This course will examine policy, legislation and standards with specific application to child and youth care services in British Columbia. Students will have an opportunity to explore the application of policy, legislation and standards in the lives of children, youth and families. Prerequisite: None CYCC 2320 Working with Others in Groups (3 credits) Students will have the opportunity to explore and apply the skills of group participation, design and facilitation. Models that promote empowerment, mutual aid, and selfawareness will be presented for examination and application to practice with groups. Prerequisite: None 15

16 CFCS 2333 Change and Development Families: Working From a Family Perspective (3 credits) In this course students examine families from a systems perspective. Starting with students own families, participants are offered several tools to use in understanding and reflecting on their own family experience and its impact on professional practice. The concepts of family strengths, diversity, natural support networks, community, social context and culture are examined. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with families as students explore the variety of roles workers fill and the multitude of ways in which workers engage supportively with families. Prerequisite: CFCS 1130 CYCC 2360 Mental Health in Childhood & Adolescence (3 credits) Using a lifespan development approach, this course explores the precursors, presentations, nature and impacts of mental illness for the individual, their families and their communities. Students have the opportunity to develop, and apply within the classroom, knowledge and skills needed to support mental health within individuals personal and socio-cultural context. Students own values, beliefs and cultural contexts are examined within various frameworks of the CYCC role. Community resources and mental health services are surveyed. Prerequisite: CFCS 1130 CFCS 2432 Understanding Aboriginal Perspectives and Experiences (3 credits) This course will prepare students to work with Aboriginal peoples as clients in a respectful way through an understanding of relevant historical events, the intergenerational grief and trauma that affects families and communities today as well as the resilience of the people. Local Indigenous values, rich cultural traditions, ways and medicines will also be explored. Prerequisite: None CYCC 2440 Practicum (4.5 credits) This course provides opportunities for students to practice skills in selected sites under supervision. Students will integrate and reflect upon their educational, personal and professional experiences in practicum and seminar. Prerequisite: CYCC 1240 or (CYCC 184 and 185) or CFCS 240 or CYCC 1242 or CFCS 1242) and CYCC 2320 (or CFCS 320) CYCC 2450 Child and Youth Care Practice: Advanced (3 credits) This course provides students with an opportunity to consolidate and enhance child and youth care practice skills. Using current and emerging theory and practice, students will be supported in the application of skills to new settings and in the development of additional skills. The primary focus of the course will be children, youth and families at risk. Prerequisite: CYCC 1240 or CYCC 1242 or CFCS

17 CYCC 2460 Family Violence, Abuse and Recovery (3 credits) In this course, students will examine a broad range of abuse issues in the lives of families, children and youth. The role of the practitioner in assessing the indicators of abuse, reporting abuse, providing support and referral will be examined from a practice and policy perspective. The course will also explore how our attitudes, values, and experiences affect our perceptions and judgments when dealing with the subject of abuse. Prerequisite: CFCS 1220, CYCC 1220, or YJWD 1220 CYCC 3340 Developmental Theory and CYC Practice with Children (3 credits) This course focuses on developmental theory and clinical application with children. The content examines the history of eight contemporary theories and relevant implications in practice with children and their families. The context of the ecological model is used as a unifying construct for considering all work with children and families in community settings. Prerequisite: None CYCC 3341 Developmental Theory and CYC Practice with Youth (3 credits) This course focuses on contemporary, developmental theory and clinical application with youth. The content examines the history and application of eight contemporary theories to the various community agencies and issues relevant to the field of practice with youth and their families. The course emphasizes program design and professional practice for all work with youth and their families. Prerequisite: CYCC 3340 CYCC 3350 Child and Youth Care Practice in Child Protection (3 credits) This course introduces the knowledge and skills for child and youth care workers practicing in child protection settings. Students will learn to apply skills in the areas of investigative interviewing, documentation, applying practice standards and report writing. This course approaches the field of child protection from a strengths-based perspective and explores a range of alternative dispute mechanisms available in child protection. This course examines the principles of social justice and the challenges in child welfare practice with First Nations children, families and communities. Prerequisite: CYCC 2211 and CYCC 2460 CYCC 3520 Professional Child and Youth Care: Theory and Practice (3 credits) This course integrates theory and practice of child and youth care (CYC) by focusing on theoretical perspectives of change and their associated goals, strategies and techniques. Issues and techniques in assessment, case planning, and intervention will be examined. Practical models for case consultation, presentation and evaluation will be presented. Students will demonstrate competence in these real or simulated professional practice areas, and analyze the relationship between professional knowledge, skills, values and styles. Prerequisite: None CYCC 3621 Critical Incidents in Current CYC Practice (3 credits) 17

18 This course examines current issues of risk in the lives of children and youth. Students will analyze areas of practice using theoretical frameworks explored in CYCC 3520 and will develop interventions appropriate to the risk issue. Students will demonstrate competence in real or simulated examples of risk situations using professional knowledge, skills, values and styles. Prerequisite: CYCC 3520 CFCS 3900 International Studies (3 credits) This course is designed to prepare students who have an interest in participating in international learning experiences in developing countries. Students will develop an understanding of the language, history, culture and religious practices of the country they plan to visit. Attention will be given to the effects of personal values and beliefs and the power of privilege when engaging in international experiences. The principles of sustainability and do no harm will be used as the cornerstones of curriculum delivery. Prerequisite: None CYCC 4410 Advanced Practice in CYC, Part 1 (4.5 credits) CYCC 4410 and CYCC 4411 are an eight month long practicum experience in the field. CYCC 4410 is Part 1. This supervised practicum focuses on application of learning. If possible, students are placed in their chosen professional area of interest. This course provides an opportunity to apply case-planning, intervention, and evaluation skills at an advanced level. Professional consultation, clinical functioning, and the integration of theory and practice are emphasized. (Note: CYCC 4410 and 4411 must be completed in the same year to receive credit.) Prerequisite: None CYCC 4411 Advanced Practice in CYC, Part 2 (4.5 credits) This supervised practicum focuses on application of learning. If possible, students are placed in their chosen professional area of interest. This course provides an opportunity to apply case-planning, intervention, and evaluation skills at an advanced level. Professional consultation, clinical functioning, and the integration of theory and practice are emphasized. (Note: CYCC 4410 and 4411 must be completed in the same year to receive credit.) Prerequisite: CYCC 4410 CYCC 4423 Research Methods in CYC (3 credits) This course introduces students to research methods in the child and youth care field. Within an applied research context, students will investigate the knowledge and skills necessary to locate, understand and utilize research relating to the field of CYC. Students will examine and apply basic issues, designs and methodologies within qualitative and quantitative research models. Prerequisite: CYCC

19 CYCC 4425 Data Analysis in Child and Youth Care (3 credits) This course introduces students to data analysis in the child and youth care field, including both theoretical and practical perspectives. The first half of the course is spent considering a variety of quantitative techniques. The remainder of the course explores qualitative analysis and its guiding principles. Prerequisite: CYCC 4423 CYCC 4467 Advanced Skills with Individuals in Child and Youth Care (3 credits) This course focuses on the development of skills in work with individual children and youth. Students are required to apply theories and strategies of counselling in a laboratory environment. Students will participate as counsellors, clients and observers in preparation for individual client work. Prerequisite: CYCC 3621, CYCC 3341 CYCC 4468 Advanced Skills with Groups in Child and Youth Care Organizations (3 credits) Theoretical approaches and techniques related to planning and facilitation of professional groups are presented. Content focuses on organizational development, the function of groups in organizations and group facilitation and leadership. You will apply theory through leading task groups in organizational development and will receive feedback on your work in a laboratory-style environment. Prerequisite: CYCC 3621, CYCC 3341 CYCC 4469 Advanced Skills with Families in CYC (3 credits) This course presents conceptual frameworks and models for understanding family functioning and parenting. The child and youth care service settings in which family work occurs are identified; family assessment methodologies and interventions that are appropriate to child and youth care workers in these settings are presented. Prerequisite: CYCC 3621, CYCC 3341 CYCC 4470 Development of Attachment (3 credits) The focus of this course will be to provide an overview of attachment theory from infancy to adolescence and its clinical application for CYCC practitioners. The content includes a discussion of attachment theory, psycho-biological origins of infant attachment, understanding the attachment process from infancy to adolescence, crosscultural patterns of attachment, and clinical applications of attachment theory and research. Prerequisite: None 19

20 PRIOR LEARNING AND COURSE CHALLENGES Prior Learning (PLAR) may be available in years 1 & 2 but not in years 3 & 4. You can however apply to transfer courses into the degree or diploma programs that may be the equivalent of CYC degree courses. To discuss PLAR options please contact Lori Hawkes at hawkesl@douglascollege.ca CHOOSING ELECTIVES Eight elective courses (24 credits) will offer an opportunity for the student to be exposed to different points of view and have more breadth in the degree program. In selecting elective courses, students have a choice of a specific specialization or of selfselecting five courses. Some students will come into the program with their electives already completed through other college or university coursework. You can do no more than 2 electives in the CFCS program areas. A MINIMUM of 6 electives must be done outside of the CYCC & CFCS program areas with AT LEAST 2 University Transferable English courses or one UT English and 1 Communications course (We recommend ENGL 1130 & CMNS 1110) all elective courses must be university transferable. Students may also design their own elective stream based on an area of interest. Students planning on continuing on to graduate school after completion of the BA should read the next page on elective selection. Students may have the option to complete Directed Study courses on research topics not covered as part of the core CYC curriculum. This would be used as an elective. Student Selected Electives For students who don t select a specialization, the specific elective courses a student takes will depend on his/her areas of interest. Students may choose from a broad range of electives. Douglas College departments have identified specific courses that may be of interest to students within a range of Faculties including Humanities and Social Sciences, Language, Literature and Performing Arts, Health Sciences, Commerce and Business Administration, Science and Technology and Child, Family and Community Studies. We encourage students to explore the Douglas College Calendar for courses that match your interests. In order to graduate you will need 8 approved electives of which no more than 2 can come from CFCS programs. A MINIMUM of 6 electives must be done outside of the CYCC & CFCS program areas with AT LEAST 2 University Transferable English courses or one UT English and 1 Communications course (We highly recommend ENGL 1130 & CMNS 1110) all elective courses must be university transferable. 20

21 Electives for Students Planning on Applying to Graduate Programs Your choice of electives will have a large impact on your ability to apply for graduate programs. Most graduate programs are looking for students who have completed third or fourth year university transferable classes as electives. Some programs may require you to take specific classes as electives. If are planning on applying to graduate school, or think that you may wish to apply in the future, it is critical to plan your electives wisely. You may want to meet with the Program Coordinator or Instructional Facilitator to help choose your electives. Child Protection Degree Specialization Course Title Credits CFCS 1260 Community Practice: Addictions 3 CYCC 2211 CYCC 2460 Professional Community: Policies, Standards, Children and Families Community Practice: Family Violence, Abuse and Recovery DACS 5111 Disability in Context 3 CYCC 3350 Practice in Child Protection CYC diploma graduates will have completed CFCS 1260, CYCC 2211 and CYCC 2460 as part of their diploma program. Consult with the Program Coordinator or Instructional Facilitator to plan your course of study. CYCC 3350 and DACS 5111 are offered every other fall term. You must have completed your required courses prior to placement in your fourth year practicum, which is usually completed as a block placement in the final term in the program. You must also be interviewed by the MCFD and they have final say regarding who will be placed in a child protection placement. You will need to meet with the program coordinator to discuss electives if you are not a CYCC student and have come into the program from another discipline. 21

22 Youth Justice Degree Specialization Course Title Credits CRIM 1100 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 3 CRIM 2252 Sociological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour* 3 CRIM 2253 Youth, Crime and The Law** 3 CRIM 2260 Criminal Law*** 3 * SOCI 1125-Social Processes, is a pre-requisite for CRIM 2252 ** CRIM 1150-Introduction to Criminology, is a pre-requisite for CRIM 2253 ***CRIM 1160-The Canadian Legal System, is a pre-requisite for CRIM 2260 And one of the following three courses Course Title Credits CRIM 3376 Restorative Justice 3 CRIM 3335 Human Rights and Civil Liberties 3 CRIM 4410 Canadian Law and the Mentally Disordered Offender 3 The Youth Justice Specialization is designed as a specialization ideally for graduates of the Douglas College Youth Justice Diploma program. Graduates of that program will have already completed CRIM 1100 and CRIM 2253 and CRIM 2260 as part of their diploma program. They can continue their focus in youth justice, completing CRIM 2252 and one of the optional courses. Students will also complete a specialized youth justice placement for CYCC 4410 and CYCC 4411 during their final year of study. Students who have not completed the Youth Justice Diploma Program will have to complete some preliminary Criminology coursework as SOCI 1125, CRIM 1150 and CRIM 1160 are prerequisites for the required courses in the specialization. PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT DO CHILD LIFE COURSES OR PRACTICUMS. 22

23 FAQS What opportunities will I have for employment if I complete the BA CYC degree program? The field of Child and Youth Care has many new employment opportunities for degree graduates. Some advanced positions in the child and youth care field are only open to degree graduates. Many government agencies, including MCFD, require completion of a degree for employment. With some experience in the field, degree graduates have the opportunity for advancement into supervisory and management positions. What do I have to do to get into the degree program? There are several steps involved. You can enter at year 1 or at year 3. As a graduate of the Foundation year, you can enter at year 2. First, you need to apply through the Office of the Registrar at Douglas College, specifically for the BA CYC program. The BA CYC Program has specific admission requirements listed described in this booklet. The admission requirements must be completed before the application deadline. If you successfully complete these steps you will be considered for the program. Can I take the program on a part-time basis? Yes, we have an official part-time degree program where you complete the core CYC courses over at least three years of study. In the full time program, you can also develop a part time schedule based on when you choose to take electives. Students can take their electives when they choose, so they can work and attend class part time. Students participate in 8-10 hours of practicum in a CYC setting as well as a minimum of two to three classes a week, so it is not recommended that students work full time while attending the full time program. What courses can I take as electives in the degree program? There are 8 elective courses in the program. You can use University Transfer courses as electives. Douglas College has and continues to develop a wide range of upper level electives. You may want to consider packaging your electives into a specialization to further your knowledge and skills in a specific area. In order to graduate you will need 8 approved electives of which no more than 2 can come from CFCS programs. A MINIMUM of 6 electives must be done outside of the CYCC & CFCS program areas with AT LEAST 2 University Transferable English courses or one UT English and 1 Communications course (We highly recommend ENGL 1130 & CMNS 1110) all elective courses must be university transferable. 23

24 What is the Child Protection Specialization? The Child Welfare Specialization is offered in all the institutions that offer a CYC degree. This was developed in cooperation with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Students take specific electives and a specialized fourth year practicum to prepare for working in a child welfare setting. What is the Youth Justice Specialization? The Youth Justice Specialization is unique to Douglas College, and offers a degree path for Youth Justice diploma graduates, as well as other interested students. Students take specific upper level criminology courses as electives and a specialized fourth year practicum to prepare for working in a youth justice setting. Will a BA CYC degree from Douglas College be equivalent to a CYC degree from a university or university college? Yes. All the CYC degrees in British Columbia are considered equivalent. University of Victoria, Vancouver Island University, University of the Fraser Valley and Douglas College all offer equivalent degrees. All of the programs are members of the Child and Youth Care Educators Consortium ( and teach to the same learning outcomes. The programs work in partnership with other institutions in British Columbia and Alberta that offer CYC diploma and degree programs. At present only the University of Victoria offers a graduate degree in Child & Youth Care. What are the advantages of completing the 4 year degree continuously as opposed to exiting with a diploma at the end of year 2 & then reapplying to complete the degree at a later date? Given that most students will stay in the program there are very few seats available in year 3. 24

25 FORMS: Informed Medical Suitability Declaration Form (all applicants) Employer Reference Form (for entry at year 3) Instructor Reference Form (for entry at year 3) Volunteer / Work Experience Form (for entry at year 1) 25

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27 TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS Name: ID# Surname Given name Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies INFORMED MEDICAL SUITABILITY DECLARATION This document is intended to: Provide you with information regarding the physical and emotional requirements for educational preparation and/or employment in your chosen field. Help you decide whether you have the physical and emotional health necessary for completion of educational preparation and/or employment in your chosen field. Provide Douglas College with information about emotional and physical challenges you may face so we can determine how to best accommodate your needs. A physical or emotional challenge does not preclude you from acceptance. When considering your ability to handle the physical and emotional demands of your chosen educational program and work in the field, students should consider realities such as the following: Classroom work frequently requires small group work, public speaking and classes that range from two to four hours in length. This requires that you are able to stay mentally focused and have the necessary physical stamina. Students are expected to be open, willing to give and receive feedback, critically evaluate their own performance and make themselves available for group work and study outside of scheduled hours. Classroom work involves dealing with interpersonal communication, resolving conflict and negotiating work amid diverse opinions and learning styles in mature and productive ways. Course content may involve sensitive topics such as physical or sexual abuse, family issues, and addictive patterns of behaviour. Fieldwork demands adherence to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct based on the field s code of ethics. Fieldwork requires sensitive and helpful responses to a wide range of problem situations and behaviours. Fieldwork may involve participation in physical recreation activities and client lifts and transfers. Both classroom and field work require tolerance for working in a professional manner with behaviours and attitudes that challenge personal beliefs and values. 27

28 In signing this document I am acknowledging and accepting the following: 1. Work and education in this field may place me in situations that are physically and/or emotionally stressful. 2. To obtain future employment in this field I will need to be able to demonstrate suitable physical and emotional health. 3. Either a) or b) must be initialed before you sign this form a) I am currently physically and emotionally capable of dealing with the INITIALS stress of the academic program and field placements. OR b) If I have any physical, emotional issues or learning disabilities INTITIALS that may need to be considered in my educational program, it is my responsibility to notify the program by completing the following: I. I am dealing with the following medical or emotional needs or learning disabilities: II. This may impact my education in the following ways(s): III. I am prepared to meet this challenge by: IV. I will need these supports: 28

29 4. INITIALS I am aware that if I have an addiction issue, I am required to be alcohol and drug free for a minimum of two years prior to entry into the program. 5. It is my responsibility to maintain my physical and emotional well being throughout my educational program. 6 It is my responsibility to inform Douglas College if, for whatever reason, I am unable to meet the physical and emotional demands of the program during my program. 7. The information provided by me to Douglas College will be considered should issues or concerns arise related to my physical or emotional well being. This is a confidential document between yourself and Douglas College. No information on this document will be shared outside Douglas College without your consent. PRINT NAME: Student #: Program: Date: Signature: Please complete & Return this form to: Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies Child and Youth Care Program Douglas College PO Box 2503 New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2 Attn: Jen Tassé 29

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31 FOR YEAR 3 ENTRY ONLY BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CHILD & YOUTH CARE EMPLOYER REFERENCE FORM (Confidential) To the applicant: Complete this section before sending the form to a referee of your choice. Surname Given Names Previous names Phone: ( ) Student Number: Relationship to referee: Employer INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE REFERENCE LETTER TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REFEREE: The above named applicant is applying to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care in the Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies at Douglas College. In support of this application, please attach this completed form to your reference letter and mail to the address indicated below. To be completed by the Referee: Name: Signature: Title: Institution: Address: Postal Code: Phone: Date: Your position in relation to the applicant: Position the applicant held: Place of Employment/Education: 31