Admission Requirements

Students may complete the program on a full or part-time basis. All qualified applicants are required to have their planned program reviewed by a faculty advisor who will provide advice regarding the selection of appropriate full and part-time options.

1. Educational Requirements
   1. Successful completion of 30 first year university arts credits which include 3 English credits and 6 credits of Introductory Psychology.

      or

   2. Successful completion of one of the following:
   • Early Childhood Education certificate
   • Teacher Assistant certificate
   • Community and School Support certificate
   • Social Service Worker certificate
   • Corrections certificate
   • or other related certificate considered on an individual basis
   1. Minimum UCC GPA of 2.67 (B-) or equivalent from another college or university.
   2. If an equivalent program of study was taken at a university or college other than UCC, an official transcript or a copy of certificate issued must be submitted.
2. Personal Readiness Requirements
   1. Health Requirements
      1. Applicants are required to be in good physical as well as mental health for admittance to the program. Applicants must complete a general medical examination to ascertain fitness and well being for fieldwork purposes.
      2. Applicants, once admitted, must have up-to-date immunization for diphtheria, tetanus, measles and rubella as well as a negative tuberculin screening test.
   2. References

      Applicants must submit two letters of reference (forms are included in the admission packages). At least one letter of reference must be from employers, volunteer supervisors or community professionals that comment on the applicant's suitability for, or performance in human service work. Reference letters must be less than two (2) years old on the date of application to the program. Letters must include the referee's telephone number.

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   4. Criminal Record Check

      Applicants will be required to undergo a criminal record check for fieldwork purposes. Practicum agencies reserve the right to refuse acceptance of practicum students with a criminal record. This may impair a student's ability to successfully complete the Child and Youth Care Diploma.

   5. Experience

      Minimum 150 hours experience with children/youth in a child/youth oriented setting preferred.

   6. Admission Interview

      An admission interview may be required for those applicants who do not have all of the above requirements.