Childhood and Youth Studies courses

About Child And Youth Care in Niagara College

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth, and want to support their positive growth through complex life changes?

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.

Highlights

• This advanced diploma is delivered over 6 consecutive terms and provides you with the knowledge and placement experiences you need to launch your career. Students complete terms 1 through 6 as a continual program and graduate in 24 months.

• Our accelerated delivery format allows you to become job ready in a shorter period of time, benefiting long-term earning capacity.

• Terms 3 and 6 provide on-line opportunities that allow for summer employability or down time, while the term 6 field placement aligns with summer or full-time employment

• Newly enhanced curriculum focuses on theoretical knowledge and applied interventions for positive outcomes.

• Emphasizes field placement opportunities with over 800 hours of practical in-field experience supported by a full-time field placement officer.

• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention is available.

• Network with faculty and industry partners at professional opportunities.

Career Opportunities

• Board of education
• Community agency
• Residential care and treatment facility
• Mental health agency
• Social service agency
• Specialized day or residential camp
• Youth justice facility or agency

Academic qualification equivalents

• An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :    6 (No Individual band under 5.5)
• TOEFL    :    79 with 20 in Writing and 20 in Speaking
• PTE         :    53-57

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Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

• Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
• Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

A 500 CAD tuition deposit is required of all incoming and renewing students. A spot in the programme must be secured with this deposit. This charge is a component of the tuition fee, lowering the overall amount of tuition due.

Niagara College Admissions Application

Candidates that qualify for early admission are given preference (subject to programme capacity). Those who don't meet the requirements for early admission may still be eligible for admission through the competitive admissions process. The basic requirements, however, do not ensure admittance.

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