Niagara College, located in Welland, Ontario, is a leading Canadian institution renowned for its applied learning programs and industry connections. With a focus on career readiness, Niagara College offers a wide range of programs in areas such as business, hospitality, technology, health sciences, and more. Students benefit from experiential learning opportunities, including co-op placements, internships, and industry projects. The college's state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and strong ties to the local community contribute to a transformative educational experience and prepare graduates for success in their chosen fields.

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Through therapeutic programming and processes you will learn to engage purposefully and effectively to facilitate growth and positive life change in the development of healthy emotional, social, behavioural and developmental well-being. Exciting career opportunities in a diverse field of child and youth care settings. Learning is relationship focused with emphasis on equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Curriculum focuses on applied skills, interventions and theoretical knowledge to support children, youth and families. Experiential learning through applied projects within the college and in partnership with community agencies. Three unique field placement opportunities tailored to your learning and supported by a full-time field placement officer. Three unique field placement opportunities tailored to your learning and supported by a full-time field placement officer. Program offers a unique 6 term delivery through in-person, hybrid and online learning modalities. Graduate in only 24 months! Dual admission agreement with Niagara University to Bachelor of Science in Psychology. See: Pathways tab for more information. Show less

Term One (2023 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
CYCP1115 Intro to Counselling Skills 3
CYCP1120 Relational Practice I 3
CYCP1125 Designing Therapeutic Programs 3
CYCP1130 Group Work in CYC Practice 3
CYCP1134 Placement Preparation 3
COMM1140 Essential Communication Skills for Community Services 3
Term Two (2024 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
CYCP1220 Relational Practice II 3
CYCP1225 Facilitating Therapeutic Programs 3
PRAC1236 Field Placement I 3
COMM1240 Advanced Report Writing Strategies 3
SOCL1430 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Canada 3
Elective Information
Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

Term Three (2024 Spring)
Code Course Name Credits
CYCP1310 Communities, Systems and Social Innovation 2
CYCP1315 At Risk Youth 3
CYCP1320 Mental Health Supports 3
CYCP1325 Legislation in CYC 2
PSYC1310 Abnormal Psychology 3
Elective Information
Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

Term Four (2024 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
PRAC1434 Field Placement II - Child and Youth Care 8
CYCP1410 Family Dynamics 3
CYCP1420 Relational Intervention Strategies 3
CYCP1415 Advanced Counselling Skills 3
PSYC1323 Developmental Psychology 3
Term Five (2025 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
PSYC1322 Adolescent Psychology 3
PSYC1531 Human Intimacy 2
CYCP1510 Responses to Trauma & Abuse 3
CYCP1515 Drugs and Behaviour 3
CYCP1520 Professional Practice I 3
CYCP1525 Advocacy and Allyship 3
Term Six (2025 Spring)
Code Course Name Credits
PRAC1634 Field Placement III - Child and Youth Care 10
CYCP1620 Professional Practice II 3

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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