Better the lives of others with a career as a child and youth worker

Program code

Duration

Credential

Program Delivery Part-time

Program delivery method(s) What does this mean?

Program information

Program description

Intake information

Start date	Campus
Fall 2025	Orillia

Tuition and fees

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Work-integrated learning

This program includes a field placement component where you’ll gain hands-on experience in a setting relevant to your program.
Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.

What are the admission requirements for the Child and Youth Care program?

admission requirements

What career paths can I take in child and youth care?

Your Child and Youth Care diploma gives you many career opportunities

Child and Youth Care practitioners engage and work with children, youth and their families across a wide variety of settings including:

public and private schools
group homes
residential centres
foster care agencies
day and live-in 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 within hospitals
home-based care, respite and treatment
private practice

Experiential learning opportunities

Changemaking in Child and Youth Care

In this video, Child and Youth Care student Erin explains how learning in social entrepreneurship helps her gain experience tackling major social issues and creating positive influences in a child’s life.

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Accelerated delivery option

We also offer an accelerated delivery format for this program:

Complete the program in 16 consecutive months
Studies begin in September, with graduation projected for December of the following academic year
Apply if you have previous postsecondary education – such as a degree or diploma – from an accredited university or college in the areas of human services, education, interdisciplinary studies, social sciences, psychology or sociology

NOTE: Use the major CYAC when applying to the accelerated program through OCAS.

What courses are included in the Child and Youth Care diploma program?

Course overview

27 Program Courses
1 Communications Course
4 Field Placements
5 General Education Courses

Program-specific courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Child and Youth Care program outline.

CYWK 1007 – Child and Youth Care 1
CYWK 1015 – Child and Adolescent Development
HUMN 1008 – Success in Human Services and Beyond
HUMN 2004 – Interpersonal Skills
Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.

Your course delivery method(s)

Hybrid

This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.

Learn MORE about program delivery methods

Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.