Advanced College Diploma - Child and Youth Care (CYC)

Enroll in the Advanced College Diploma in Child and Youth Care at Seneca Polytechnic. Prepare for a rewarding career supporting children and families. Apply now!

The Child and Youth Care (CYC) three-year advanced diploma program will provide students with a full range of intervention, prevention and treatment strategies to facilitate a positive change for children, adolescents and families in need of emotional, social, developmental or mental health support. Students will receive in-depth training and education in behavioural theories, practices and a foundational understanding of assessment, intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and activities with children and youth. Throughout the course of this advanced diploma program, students will develop skills in: Prevention, intervention and treatment strategies Treatments, counselling and therapeutic theories Understanding in adolescent development, violence, child and youth management, diversity, therapeutic activities, group and family work When students graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for them: Residential treatment centres Day treatment centres Group homes Hospitals Children’s aid societies Students will also be qualified to work alongside: Educators Medical and social work professionals Correctional officers Family organizations