Child, Youth and Family Studies
If you have an Early Childhood Education, Education Assistant, Human Service Worker, or other related certificate and want to continue your education in this field, you may find a Child, Youth and Family Studies Diploma is the right choice for you!
Program Overview
The Child, Youth and Family Studies Diploma is designed for students who wish to extend their knowledge and skills beyond certificate designation. Once in the workforce, certificate graduates may find they wish to enhance their knowledge and skills by exploring topics which impact the clients they work with. Others find themselves looking to expand their responsibilities and options within a broader field. Within the field of child, youth, and family studies, employment opportunities and remuneration are frequently enhanced by having a diploma.
In addition to career advancement and professional development, there are many course options in the diploma which transfer to degree programs.
Program Structure:
This diploma is awarded to students who successfully complete all of the following:
- An acceptable certificate in a related field of study with a minimum of one 180 hour practicum; suitability of certificates are determined by the Registrar’s Office
- The prescribed diploma curriculum of six (6) courses
- A minimum of 60 credits completed
CYFS Diploma Requirements:
Choose three (3) courses from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits | Hours | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSWR 211 | Conflict Resolution | 3 | 45 | Fall |
| HSWR 212 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 45 | Fall |
| HSWR 213 | Child and Youth Mental Health | 3 | 45 | Winter |
| HSWR 214 | Introduction to Addictions | 3 | 45 | Spring |
| HSWR 215 | Issues in Adolescence | 3 | 45 | Winter |
Plus choose three (3) courses from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits | Hours | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIM 131 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 | 45 | Winter |
| CYFS 201 | Independent Study | 3 | 45 | Winter |
| ECED 149 | Studies in Diversity | 3 | 45 | Spring |
| ENGL 100 | English Composition | 3 | 45 | Fall |
| HSWR 211 | Conflict Resolution | 3 | 45 | Fall |
| HSWR 212 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 45 | Fall |
| HSWR 213 | Child and Youth Mental Health | 3 | 45 | Winter |
| HSWR 214 | Introduction to Addictions | 3 | 45 | Spring |
| HSWR 215 | Issues in Adolescence | 3 | 45 | Winter |
| INDG 101 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies | 3 | 45 | Fall & Winter |
| INDG 105 | Introduction to Health and Wellness in Indigenous Communities | 3 | 45 | Winter |
| INDG 120 | Introduction to Indigenous Peoples’ Worldviews (BC Focus) | 3 | 45 | Fall |
| INDG 203 | Indigenous Peoples’ Ways of Knowing | 3 | 45 | Fall |
| INDG 205 | Indigenizing Practice | 3 | 45 | Winter |
| INDG 240 | Indigenous Peoples’ Family Support Studies | 3 | 45 | Fall |
| MGMT 216 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 | 45 | Winter |
It is recommended that students speak with an Education Advisor to develop a course plan for this program.
Course Descriptions
Choose three (3) courses from the following options:
HSWR-211 – Conflict Resolution
This course provides students with an introduction to the theory, process, and skills of conflict resolution in child, youth, and family related conflicts. The course will introduce students to the core elements of conflict, restorative justice, mediation, and negotiation, and will provide the opportunity for students to develop skills for negotiating personal and professional disputes.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $436.24
- Course Outline
HSWR-212 – Crisis Intervention
This course provides the student with an introduction to the theory and practical day to day procedures of crisis intervention. Students may be exposed to crisis topics common to a variety of helping profession disciplines, including counseling, education, and social work.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $436.24
- Course Outline
HSWR-213 – Introduction to Mental Health Issues for Children and Youth
This course uses a strengths-based approach to working with children and youth with mental health concerns. This course introduces students to the most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses, the direction for interventions, and the professionals presently working in the mental health field.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $436.24
- Course Outline
HSWR-214 – Introduction to Addictions
This course provides an overview of current practices, theories, and models for working with people who use substances. Students will learn about the theories of substance use disorder and the ethical considerations for supporting individuals who use substances, with a focus on justice, cultural sensitivity, and awareness of personal biases. The course’s techniques include: analyzing substances’ physiological, societal, and individual impacts, strategies for reducing harm, assessing treatment theories and exploring regional resources, including intercultural understanding and Indigenous people’s perspectives.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $436.24
- Course Outline
HSWR-215 – Issues in Adolescence
This course introduces students to the contemporary study of adolescence from a lifespan perspective. It explores the challenges and the strengths of adolescence along with the ways this knowledge can be applied to support healthy development among the diversity of young people in this period of life.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $436.24
- Course Outline
Choose three (3) courses from the following options:
Please note that you can also choose HSWR-211, HSWR-212, HSWR-213, HSWR-214, or HSWR-215.
CRIM-131 – Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
This course involves a critical examination of the structure and operation of the Canadian criminal justice system that responds to crime and criminal behaviour: the police, courts and corrections. This course also examines the relationship between these agencies and the impacts and implications of the system. An emphasis is placed on experiential and interactive learning where students will engage with various individuals involved in the system. This course also includes an introduction to Indigenous justice models, community and restorative justice.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: None
- Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
- Cost: $365.28
- Course Outline
CYFS-201 – Independent Study
This course is designed for focused, discipline-specific learning in the field of child, youth, or family studies. Students will systematically identify, plan, execute and evaluate a learning project related to their professional field.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent. Must be enrolled in a CYFS program. Experience using an online platform is highly recommended.
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $436.24
- Course Outline
ECED-149 – Studies in Diversity
This course is designed as an introduction to studies in human diversity. It provides students with a foundation from which to explore diversity and examine the issues related to it.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $227.04
- Course Outline
ENGL-100 – English Composition
English 100 focuses on composition strategies for writing across academic disciplines. Over the course of the term, students will develop an awareness of how rhetorical situations affect composition and refine their understanding of the fundamentals of essay writing (and clear communication more broadly), including paragraphing, thesis statements, essay structure, and citation methods. Students will also learn the fundamentals of critical thinking and analysis, persuasive writing techniques (including rhetorical appeals and modes), scholarly research, and academic reading.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? Blended, On-campus, Online
- Cost: $365.28
- Course Outline
HSWR-211 – Conflict Resolution
This course provides students with an introduction to the theory, process, and skills of conflict resolution in child, youth, and family related conflicts. The course will introduce students to the core elements of conflict, restorative justice, mediation, and negotiation, and will provide the opportunity for students to develop skills for negotiating personal and professional disputes.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $436.24
- Course Outline
HSWR-212 – Crisis Intervention
This course provides the student with an introduction to the theory and practical day to day procedures of crisis intervention. Students may be exposed to crisis topics common to a variety of helping profession disciplines, including counseling, education, and social work.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $436.24
- Course Outline
HSWR-213 – Introduction to Mental Health Issues for Children and Youth
This course uses a strengths-based approach to working with children and youth with mental health concerns. This course introduces students to the most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses, the direction for interventions, and the professionals presently working in the mental health field.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $436.24
- Course Outline
HSWR-214 – Introduction to Addictions
This course provides an overview of current practices, theories, and models for working with people who use substances. Students will learn about the theories of substance use disorder and the ethical considerations for supporting individuals who use substances, with a focus on justice, cultural sensitivity, and awareness of personal biases. The course’s techniques include: analyzing substances’ physiological, societal, and individual impacts, strategies for reducing harm, assessing treatment theories and exploring regional resources, including intercultural understanding and Indigenous people’s perspectives.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $436.24
- Course Outline
HSWR-215 – Issues in Adolescence
This course introduces students to the contemporary study of adolescence from a lifespan perspective. It explores the challenges and the strengths of adolescence along with the ways this knowledge can be applied to support healthy development among the diversity of young people in this period of life.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $436.24
- Course Outline
INDG-101 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies
This is a foundational course which introduces the interdisciplinary field of Indigenous Studies. Students examine documents developed by/for/and with Indigenous Peoples. The emphasis is on Indigenous Peoples’ experiences within Canada and BC specifically, and in relationship to the global community. Students will be introduced to Place Based approaches in order to understand the current historical, political, social, cultural and spiritual context of Truth and Reconciliation from Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
- Cost: $365.28
- Course Outline
INDG-105 – Introduction to Health and Wellness in Indigenous Communities
This course focuses upon an understanding of health and wellness within Indigenous communities, from Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives. Students examine many factors and conditions that impact Indigenous Peoples’ health stemming from both the individual and collective experiences. Additional focus emphasizes how community health and wellness is articulated and maintained according to Indigenous Peoples Place Based Worldviews and definitions. Indigenous scholarship, including what is referred to as ‘traditional knowledges’ are incorporated alongside interdisciplinary perspectives, privileging Indigenous Peoples’ voices.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
- Cost: $365.28
- Course Outline
INDG-120 – Introduction to Indigenous Peoples’ Worldviews (BC Focus)
This course focuses upon understanding experiences and relationships of Indigenous Peoples’ in their homelands and territories located within British Columbia. Students will learn about contemporary issues from an Indigenous Peoples’ perspective. Various perspectives regarding Indigenous Peoples’ self determination, cognitive justice and sovereignty (or lack thereof), will be examined. A Place Based approach to experiences of colonization enables students to consider Indigenous Peoples’ cultures and means of communicating values, worldviews and beliefs.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: None
- Delivery Method: ? Blended, On-campus, Online
- Cost: $365.28
- Course Outline
INDG-203 – Indigenous Peoples’ Ways of Knowing
This course explores Indigenous Peoples’ knowledges, worldviews and epistemologies, identifying concepts from and through Indigenous Peoples’ scholarship and experiences. The course includes a review of knowledge creation, while modelling the value, importance and uniqueness of Indigenous Peoples’ pedagogy through course delivery. The course prepares students to explore questions that are important to Indigenous Peoples, their communities, and nations and that can enable research in support of Indigenous Peoples’ cultural continuity and self-determination.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Completed at least 1 of the following: INDG101, INDG120, INDG105
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $365.28
- Course Outline
INDG-205 – Indigenizing Practices
This course explores the concept of Indigenizing in the context of the learning and teaching needs of Indigenous Peoples’. Students are guided to critically approach Indigenizing from Place Based Indigenous Peoples’ knowledges and practices. Students apply their understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Peoples ways of knowing, world views and values to their own practices.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: At least one of the following: INDG 101, INDG 105, INDG 120, INDG 203 or INDG 240
- Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
- Cost: $365.28
- Course Outline
INDG-240 – Indigenous Peoples’ Family Support Studies
This course focuses on Indigenous Peoples’ lived experiences in becoming “family”. Students explore natural helping-networks inherent to Indigenous Peoples’ place based knowledge, relationships and experiences. Impacts from more recent and ongoing colonial systems through assimilation policies and practices over time are approached to support students in appreciating how they can assist in providing culturally appropriate family support, promoting family wellness and safe environments for all through their own professional practices.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: INDG 101, INDG 105 or INDG 120
- Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
- Cost: $365.28
- Course Outline
MGMT-216 – Organizational Behaviour
In this course students can discover and apply concepts to both explain and influence how people and their organizations work. Specific topics include motivation, perception, personality, emotions, communication, team dynamics, decision making, conflict and negotiation, power and organizational politics, leadership, organizational change and development, organization, and culture.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: Either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
- Cost: $365.28
- Course Outline
Admission Requirements
Completion of, or enrollment in, a certificate program in Early Childhood Education, Education Assistant, Human Service Worker.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Credit can be awarded for one or more courses in this program through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).
Your Costs
Tuition for this program varies. Cost depends on which first year program is completed: Early Childhood Education, Education Assistant, Human Service Worker certificate.
Fees for this program are currently unavailable. For more information please contact Enrolment Services.
Career Info and Pathways
Once you have earned your CYFS diploma, a few examples of career options include:
- Early Childhood Educators and Assistant *
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistant
- Social / Community Service Worker *
With further education and/or experience, additional opportunities may include:
- Social Worker *
- Manager in Social, Community, and Correctional Services *
- Elementary School / Kindergarten Teacher *
* High Opportunity Occupation
Program Details
Delivery Method:?
Online, Off-site
Credential:
Diploma
Categories:
Health & Human Services
Interests:
Care for Others, Teach Others
Contact Details
Cranbrook
2700 College Way,
Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5L7
Phone: 250-489-2751
Toll-free: 1-877-489-2687
Email: info@cotr.bc.ca