Child and Youth Care (Diploma)
Curriculum Guideline
Students who wish to complete the CYCC Diploma must apply for admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care (BA CYC). Students may graduate with the diploma after completing the first two years of the 4-year degree program.
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 60 credits
- 25% (15 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 60 credits
- 50% (30 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Graduate in Good Academic Standing (Cumulative GPA of 1.50 – See Academic Performance Policy)
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years
Course Requirements:
Indigenous Pathway students: Completion of the Indigenous Pathway courses noted below will substitute for the CYC courses noted with a (+).
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Semester I |
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CFCS 1110 (+) |
Introduction to Community |
3.00 |
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CYCC 1141 (+) |
Introduction to CYC Practice |
3.00 |
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Change and Development: Lifespan |
3.00 |
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Activity Programming for Children and Youth |
3.00 |
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English |
3.00 |
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Semester I credits |
15.00 |
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Semester II |
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Counselling and Relationship Building with Children and Youth |
3.00 |
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Supporting Behavioural Change |
3.00 |
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CYCC 1240 (+) |
Practicum |
4.50 |
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Continuum of Substance Use |
3.00 |
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Semester II credits |
13.50 |
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Semester III |
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CYCC 2211 (+) |
The Professional Community: Policies, Standards, Legislation and Children |
3.00 |
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CFCS 2333 (+) |
Change and Development: Working from a Family Perspective |
3.00 |
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Working with Others in Groups |
3.00 |
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Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence |
3.00 |
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Elective |
Select any CFCS or University Transferable course |
3.00 |
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Semester III credits |
15.00 |
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Semester IV |
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Understanding Aboriginal Perspectives and Experiences |
3.00 |
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Practicum |
4.50 |
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CYCC Practice: Advanced |
3.00 |
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Family Violence and Abuse |
3.00 |
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Elective |
Select any CFCS or University Transferable Course |
3.00 |
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Semester IV credits |
16.50 |
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Total Program Credits |
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60.00 |
A University Transferable course is a course that transfers to one of the Research Universities - SFU, UBC (UBCV or UBCO), UNBC, or UVIC in the BC Transfer Guide.
* Students who have successfully completed all of the following 4 courses
are exempt from taking CFCS 2432 and will take 3 credits of University Transferable elective(s) instead.
Indigenous Pathway (+)
Students who complete courses in the Indigenous Pathway will receive substitute credits as follows:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Working in Communities will substitute for Introduction to Community |
3.00 |
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Introduction to Aboriginal Child, Youth and Family Practice will substitute for Introduction to Child and Youth Care Practice |
3.00 |
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Aboriginal Children, Youth and Families: Transforming Legistlation and Policies will substitute for Professional Community: Policies, Standards, Children and Families |
3.00 |
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CYCC 2333 |
Strengthening the Family Spirit: Working from Aboriginal Perpectives with Elders' Teachings will substitute for Change and Development: Working from a Family Perspective |
3.00 |
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CYCC 1242 or CFCS 1242 or CYCC 1240**
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Practicum will substitute for Practicum |
4.50 |
**CYCC:1240 Practicum in an Indigenous organization or program mainly serving Indigenous children, youth, and/or families.