About the course

Humber’s Child and Youth Care advanced diploma program prepares you to promote the optimal development of children, youth and their families. Students develop skills in assessing needs, designing and implementing programs and planned environments, and using daily life events to support and facilitate positive change. The program provides foundational knowledge in infant, child and adolescent development, child and youth care relational practice principles, family dynamics, evidence-based or evidence-informed intervention strategies, group dynamics, cultural humility, and therapeutic activities.

　　You will learn that an essential component of professional practice is self-awareness with many courses emphasizing self-reflection and the classroom being a professional practice environment. Your high energy level and emotional maturity will help you meet the demands of working with children and youth with complex needs.

　　Our program is delivered by award-winning faculty, renowned in their field, with current, relevant experience and advanced degrees. A key feature of the program is its therapeutic play lab fostering experiential learning

　　Your Career

　　With our program, you can enjoy the rewards of a career where you make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth by:

　　building on strengths and capacities, and working collaboratively, developing therapeutic relationships and using relational practice

　　seeking out and connecting children, youth and their families with relevant, culturally specific and appropriate community resources

　　understanding and learning about the complex challenges faced by children, youth and families

　　utilizing daily life events as opportunities to promote and facilitate positive change

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: CA$50,409

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Toronto
Fall (September), 2024	Toronto
Winter (January), 2025	Toronto
Fall (September), 2025	Toronto
Winter (January), 2026	Toronto

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses: Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent). Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 for paper-based test or 80 (20L, 20W, 20S, 20R) for internet-based test or IELTS with an overall 6.0 andNo band below 5.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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