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!
Important Notice for Program Applicants
Re: Immunization Requirements During COVID-19 Outbreak
Thank you for your interest in applying to be a student in one of our Health and Human Services programs at the College of the Rockies. As a successful applicant, you will receive or have received a request to provide documentation confirming you are current in immunizations and First Aid/CPR.
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Immunizations:
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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.
Why Choose a Child, Youth and Family Studies Career?
- You’ll have a rewarding career that allows you to enhance the lives of children, youth and families
- Over the next 10 years, Work BC forecasts a need to replace over 7,100 retiring workers with an addition 4,500 new job openings arising from economic growth.
- Work BC also projects that new jobs will be created to take care of the increasing aging population.
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
It is recommended that students speak with an Education Advisor to develop a course plan for this program.
Credit can be awarded for one or more courses in this program through Flexible Assessment.
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 |
| INDG 203 | Indigenous Ways of Knowing | 3 | 45 | Fall |
| INDG 205 | Indigenizing Practice | 3 | 45 | Winter |
| 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 |
| MGMT 216 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 | 45 | Winter |
| INDG 240 | Indigenous Family Support Studies | 3 | 45 | Fall |
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: $427.69
- 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 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $427.69
- 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: $427.69
- Course Outline
HSWR-214 – Introduction to Addictions
This course provides the learner with an overview of current practice, theories and models in the field of substance use. Topics include: models of addiction, assessment, intervention and treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse; the impact of substance use on the individual, family and society in general; and ethical issues and challenges for practitioners.
- 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: $427.69
- 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: $427.69
- 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: $358.14
- 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: $427.69
- 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: $222.60
- 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: $358.14
- Course Outline
INDG-203 – Indigenous Ways of Knowing
This course introduces students to concepts of Indigenous knowledges, worldviews and epistemologies through Indigenous Peoples’ scholarship and experiences with research grounded in Western ways of knowing. The course includes a review of knowledge creation, and it explores the value, importance and uniqueness of Indigenous Peoples’ pedagogy. The course prepares students to explore questions that are important to Indigenous Peoples, their communities, and nations and how research can support cultural continuity and self-determination.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: None
- Delivery Method: ? Online
- Cost: $358.14
- Course Outline
INDG-205 – Indigenizing Practice
This course explores ways to address the learning and teaching needs of children and youth in the context of Indigenous practice, through examining concepts of Indigenization, Truth and Reconciliation, and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Students will be asked to consider their relationship to Indigenous Peoples’ Nations, knowledges, and practices, and will be encouraged to critically approach what “Indigenizing” means for their own practice and professional development.
- Minimum Credits: 3
- Length: 45 hours
- Prerequisites: At least one of the following: INDG 105, INDG 120, INDG 203, INDG 240 or FNST 101.
- Delivery Method: ? On-campus, Online
- Cost: $358.14
- 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: $358.14
- 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: $358.14
- Course Outline
Admission Requirements
Requirements:
- Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent
- An acceptable certificate in a related field which includes a minimum of one 180-hour practicum. Related fields include, but are not limited to, Education Assistant, Early Childhood Education, and Human Service Work. Suitability of certificates are determined by the Registrar’s Office. Certificates must be a minimum 42 credits, and any approved certificates less than this would require additional courses related to the field, in order to meet the 42-credit program requirement.
Your Costs
Tuition for this program varies. Cost depends on which first year program is completed: Early Childhood Education, Education Assistant or Human Service Worker certificate.
Fees for this program are currently unavailable. For more information please contact Enrolment Services.
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