This course provides an overview of the foundations of professional child and youth care practice. Topics include a review of the history of the child and youth care field and an identification of current child and youth care practice settings. Current theory and practice perspectives are explored, in addition to issues related to professional identity, ethical practice, children's rights, and interdisciplinary work. Reflection on one's personal readiness for professional child and youth care practice is a focus of this course. Prerequisites: Admission to the Human Service Diploma Program or Permission of the Program Coordinator
This course provides an overview of the foundations of professional child and youth care practice. Topics include a review of the history of the child and youth care field and an identification of current child and youth care practice settings. Current theory and practice perspectives are explored, in addition to issues related to professional identity, ethical practice, children's rights, and interdisciplinary work. Reflection on one's personal readiness for professional child and youth care practice is a focus of this course. Prerequisites: Admission to the Human Service Diploma Program or Permission of the Program Coordinator
