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GEORGIAN COLLEGE 109 HUMAN SERVICES = COMPETITIVE = PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS GeorgianCollege.ca/CYCA 705.728.1968, ext. 3048 ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA 3 years (6 semesters) 4 field placements STARTS SEPTEMBER, JANUARY ORILLIA APPROX. FIRST YEAR FEES: $3,909.06 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) Learn to work with children and youth who exhibit social, emotional and behavioural problems that may be associated with mental health and cognitive issues, socio-economic factors, trauma and abuse, and involvement with the justice system. Graduates engage with at-risk children, youth and their families as they navigate these challenges and build on strengths and capacities to facilitate positive change. Students explore, practise, and implement a variety of evidence-informed therapeutic prevention and intervention strategies. We emphasize experiential learning, community service and social entrepreneurship. Career opportunities Practitioners engage with children, youth and their families across a wide variety of settings: • public and private schools • group homes • residential centres • foster care agencies • day and residential treatment programs • youth detention centres • community-based child and youth development programs • early intervention programs • recreational programs • psychiatric centres • rehabilitation programs • pediatric health care centres • home-based care • private practice Future study options: Graduates of CYCA may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Algoma University (ON), Athabasca University (AB), Bishops University (QC), Carleton University (ON), Davenport University (US), Griffith University (Australia), Humber College (ON), Lakehead University (ON), Laurentian University (ON), Laurier Brantford (ON), Ryerson University (ON), Trent University (ON), University of Guelph (ON), University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB), and University of Victoria (BC). See page 23 for details. CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CYCA GeorgianCollege.ca/SSWK 705.728.1968, ext. 3180 (Orillia) 705.728.1968, ext. 2932 (South Georgian Bay) ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA 2 years (4 semesters) 3 field placements STARTS SEPTEMBER, JANUARY ORILLIA, SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY APPROX. FIRST YEAR FEES: $3,909.06 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) This program provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to assume the role of a helping professional in the diverse and complex field of social services. Students are challenged to examine their beliefs and values; develop interpersonal communication skills; and promote values of social justice, human dignity, and equality. Students practise skills in case management, community development and advocacy. There will be opportunities to engage in the community through community service learning and field placement. Career opportunities Graduates are eligible for registration in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Employment opportunities are affiliated with community mental health, government and non-profit agencies. Primary career categories include: • programs serving children and families • community shelters • mental health and disability services • employment resources • seniors' programs • housing • education services Future study options: Graduates of SSWK may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Algoma University (ON), Athabasca University (AB), Brock University (ON), Carleton University (ON), Conestoga College (ON), Davenport University (US), Griffith University (Australia), Lakehead University (ON), Laurentian University (ON), Laurier Brantford (ON), Nipissing University (ON), Ryerson University (ON), University of Guelph-Humber (ON), University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB), University of Ontario Institute of Technology (ON), and Wilfrid Laurier University (ON). See page 23 for details. SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER SSWK