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Human Services Diploma: Child and Youth care (CYC) Specialty
Prerequisites
ENGL 110 with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is available via Distance Education.
PSYC 241 Adult Development
An introduction to normal adult development,
this course examines critical issues and theories of
adolescence, and early, middle and late adulthood.
Prerequisites
PSYC 100/101 or equivalent or written permission
of the Instructor and School Chair.
This course is available via Distance Education.
FNST 287 First Nations Practice
Studies (Recommended Elective)
This course allows students to explore issues
directly impacting First Nations communities. An
exploration of factors impacting the development
of current issues as well as current approaches used
to address these issues is undertaken.
Prerequisites
ENGL 110.
HSER 270 Practicum in a Child
and Youth Care Setting
A 200 to 250 hour practicum located in a child and
youth care setting. This practicum requires students
to work directly with children and/or youths in
order to promote professional skill acquisition and
integration. Emphasis is placed on observation and
recording skills, awareness of personal functioning
in relation to the children and/or youths. The
ability to demonstrate beginning-level case management
planning, intervention, and case-presentation
skills with both a one-to-one focus and a group
focus are also emphasized.
Contacts
Admissions Officer
Direct: 250.365.1233
Tel: Ext. 233
rthomas@selkirk.ca
Rhonda Schmitz School Chair:
Direct: 250.365.1327
Tel: Ext. 327
rschmitz@selkirk.ca
School of Health and Human Services
Selkirk College 12/13
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