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CYC
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30A/B
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Internship I-A/B
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Students are required to complete 600 hours of paid work experience in programs or services for children or youth prior to semester two of year three. Normally registration for this course will be in the Spring/Summer term after year two. Clear standing is required. The student must submit a portfolio to document achievement of competency goals. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. A PSD grade has no numerical value and is not included in a student's grade point average; a Failure is graded as an "F" and is included in a student's grade point average.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 16 hrs.
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| Corequisites: CYC 301, CYC 302, CYC 347, CYC 401, and CYC 402
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Course Weight: 2.00
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CYC
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60A/B
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Internship II-A/B
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Students are required to complete 600 hours of paid work experience in programs or services for children or youth prior to semester two of year four. Normally registration for this course will be in the Spring/Summer term after year three. Clear standing is required. The student must submit a portfolio to document achievement of competency goals. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. A PSD grade has no numerical value and is not included in a student's grade point average; a Failure is graded as an "F" and is included in a student's grade point average.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 16 hrs.
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| Corequisites: CYC 602, CYC 605, and CYC 702, Prerequisite: CYC 401
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Course Weight: 2.00
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CYC
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101
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Intro to Child and Youth Care
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This course presents an overview of the child and youth care field. Content includes a survey of the history of the profession and the role of the child and youth care practitioner across a broad spectrum of settings. The development of child and youth care knowledge, areas of practice and research are emphasized.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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201
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Child Abuse and Neglect
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This course introduces students to the research and theories related to child maltreatment. Child protection legislation and policies, and treatment options are examined. Social and familial factors are explored from an ecological perspective. Indicators for, disclosure of and responses to of physical abuse, sexual abuse, child neglect and emotional maltreatment are discussed.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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301
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Interpersonal Communications
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The student will acquire interpersonal skills by focusing on the use of self in interaction with children, youth, co-workers and allied professionals. The influence of personal values, attitudes, and interpersonal communications style on individuals and groups will be explored.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: CYC 101
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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302
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Therapeutic Recreational Programming
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The student will be introduced to the therapeutic role of recreation and play as essential rights for children and youth. Students will be able to assess developmental needs, plan, identify, implement and evaluate activities. The role of recreation in relation to children's physical, emotional, cultural and social needs will be examined.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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347
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Professional Issues I
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This course examines the discipline of child and youth care from a National and International standpoint. Issues of professional identity and development are explored with reference to the professional literature. Practice standards and ethics are examined, as are topical issues related to the field.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: CYC 101 or Direct Entry
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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401
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Theories of Change for Chld and Youth
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This course introduces students to how theory affects practice. Theoretical approaches to behaviour change within a relational context are introduced and applied to the development of children and youth from a normative perspective. Cognitive-behavioural, attachment, systemic, and crisis theories of change are reviewed within a multi-cultural context with an emphasis on personal application.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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402
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Group Work with Children and Youth
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This course examines group dynamics and process. A developmental framework will be used to explore the uniqueness of group work with children and youth. Roles of group members, the stages of group and the role of groups in maintaining a therapeutic milieu are reviewed and applied in community settings.
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Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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601
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Social Research Methods
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This course introduces students to the quantitative and qualitative research methods of the applied social sciences. Methodological assumptions, concepts and procedures will be presented. Students will develop their ability to review and critique existing literature and to construct their own research. Specific course topics include sampling procedures, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, questionnaire, interviews and focus groups, reliability and validity, basic data analysis methods, ethical issues and the use of computers in social research.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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602
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Children's Rights
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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is examined. The convention is explored within the framework of human rights principles and citizenship. Policy and practice implications will be considered through the lens of child rights approach. Consideration will be given to understanding children's development as "citizens" and children's participation in society.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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605
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Advanced Therapeutic Interventions
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The range of therapeutic procedures is examined with a focus on behavioural disorders of children and adolescents. A primary goal of the course is to enable students to critically evaluate a variety of therapeutic techniques, the theoretical assumptions underlying those techniques and the reported results of the interventions. The aim is to permit the student to work effectively in a range of organizational settings in which a variety of therapeutic techniques may be employed.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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800
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Intensive In-Home Family Support
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This course will build upon previous knowledge about family issues and family dynamics and develop skills for intensive in-home family preservation to reduce the need for children being placed in out-of-home services. Literature on the models and effectiveness of family preservation will be examined. Skills for working in the home will include teaching skills for parenting, behaviour management, nutrition and home care, normal developmental stages, as well as supportive and challenging counselling skills. A previous course in family dynamics or family issues is recommended.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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801
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Psycho-Educational Support
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Psycho-educational support is an essential component of school success for children and youth who have experienced trauma, are lacking supportive environments outside of school, or are diagnosed with mental health problems. This course will explore the role of the child and youth worker in the school and develop skills for supporting individuals and groups of children; working with teachers; understanding the school environment; and advocating for social-emotional needs of children and youth.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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802
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Incident Response With Children and Youth
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This course builds on previous knowledge of theoretical orientations to therapeutic relationships. Crisis theory is examined within a developmental-ecological perspective. Introduces students to critical incident debriefing protocols and first and second order crisis intervention responses to catastrophic situations. The focus is on interventions with children and youth within their milieu by front line children's service personnel.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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803
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Advocacy in Child and Youth Services
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This course examines citizen, clinical, self and direct service advocacy. Explored, are the types of advocacy, the motivation for advocacy, the assumptions and beliefs of advocacy, partnership approaches to advocacy and the ethics of advocacy. Direct service and policy strategies and tactics will be considered. Students will be able to identify situations of advocacy, critically examine the agenda and develop an advocacy strategy.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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804
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Integrated Case Management
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Child and youth care practitioners are often required to liaise with other professionals and placed in a case management/co-ordination role by virtue of their contact with the child/youth and his/her family in the day to day environment. This course will develop knowledge and skills in inter-disciplinary consultation; understanding and using assessment reports; documentation case planning; accessing resources; service co-ordination and an introduction to multi-disciplinary teamwork.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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805
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Special Issues: Program Development
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The development of specialized programs for groups of children and youth will be addressed. The processes of inception, needs assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of program effectiveness will be examined using current examples in the areas of prevention and/or postvention programming from the literature and the community. Students will develop an understanding of both the current trends in service programming and how to critique the strength and weaknesses of a program.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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806
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Advanced Placement
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This placement enhances the student's skills in a specialized area of child and youth care practice not previously experienced. Students are expected to identify a mentor and choose a placement based on their future career interests. Students are required to complete 200 hours of direct client contact hours and submit a portfolio documenting learning.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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807
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Advanced Group Work
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This course builds on the foundational knowledge provided in CYC 402 and examines therapeutic group work with children and youth. A range of groups (e.g. therapeutic recreation, trauma, grief) will be discussed within a developmental-ecological framework. Types, stages and forms of therapeutic groups will be explored.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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CYC
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847
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Professional Issues II
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This course examines the scope and context of professional practice. Advanced practice skills in advocacy, writing for publication, and public speaking are developed. Issues related to practice including institutional abuse, multi-disciplinary teamwork and children's service policy are examined across service sectors and through a critical analysis of public policy.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: CYC 347, CYC 602 and CYC 705
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Course Weight: 1.00
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