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. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of CYCA 2000, CYCA 2001.
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. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of CYCA 2000, CYCA 2001.
