Certificate in Children, Youth and Family Community Work
Participants in this program will learn to advance social and economic justice through the rigorous professional training in community work skills and evidence-based practices enabling them to support and advocate for vulnerable populations including children, the elderly and those living in poverty. This highly regarded certificate program also serves as a laboratory for building resilient and healthy communities by focusing on capacity building, policy advocacy and support of at-risk populations.
The field of community work addresses a wide range of social issues, including juvenile justice, poverty, substance abuse, violence against minorities, ex-offender rehabilitation, housing discrimination, immigration issues and others.
The university aims to maximize flexibility for working professionals. Students can complete the program in person full time or part time, or completely online. They are also able to customize their cartificate based on their interests and career goals: Students select from a range of advanced-level coursework that allows them to examine in greater depth a practice modality (or concentration) and a field of practice (or specialization).
With the versatility of a Certificate in Community Work degree, you will be equipped for careers in a wide variety of fields, including community-based juvenile-care, public policy, mental health counseling, child protection and advocacy. Our graduates work as community organizers, childeducators, and program directors or managers in social services.
UNITS:
CYFC101 Foundation of Community Issues
CYFC102 Counselling Skills
CYFC103 Interpersonal and Group Skills
CYFC211 Cross-Cultural Skills
CYFC212 Developmental Psychology
CYFC316 Community Development
CYFC317 Crisis Intervention and Trauma
CYFC401 Applied Community Service Worker Project I
CYFC402 Applied Community Service Worker Project II
Course Information:
| Mode: | Fulltime |
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| Awarding Body: | Oxford Trent University ( OTU ) |
| Level: | Certificate |
| School: | Social Work |
| Code: | CCYFCW |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
| Duration: | 24 Months |
| Fee $: | 14000 |