Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care
Graduates of the Child and Youth Care program engage with children, youth, and their families in their everyday lives, use a relational approach to developing therapeutic relationships and build on their strengths and capacities to promote optimal development and facilitate positive changes. Many of the children and youth receiving care, and their families, experience complex needs and challenges associated with multiple factors such as socioeconomic factors, systemic factors, mental health, trauma, cognition, learning, and/or developmental exceptionalities and/or involvement in the justice system.
Child and Youth Care graduates demonstrate an understanding of and ability to adhere to values and guiding principles in their practice. These include but are not limited to:
A belief in child and youth-centred, holistic, developmental, and ecological perspectives
A commitment to anti-oppressive practice, anti-racist practice, cultural safety, and cultural humility
Knowledge of evidence-based, evidence-informed, trauma-informed and strength-based interventions
A focus on self-awareness and self-advocacy and the promotion of resiliency
Child and Youth Care practitioners adhere to professional codes of ethics, and all relevant legislation governing the systems and services in which child and youth care practitioners are employed.
Practitioners are committed to evidence-based research, and evidence-informed practice and engage in continuing professional education to support ongoing professional growth and competence in Child and Youth Care practice; including the use of proactive supervision seeking from both those assigned to them as well as ascribed mentorships.
Campus Information
Windsor
Windsor main campus is home to over 6,000 students studying in over 90 programs in the areas of Health Sciences, Community Studies, Engineering Technology & Skilled Trades, and Business and I.T. Thanks to the on-campus 204 – 2 bedroom suite residence, students will find that living in residence adds considerably to their college experience.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Child and Youth Care graduates are valuable members of inter-professional teams and can expect to work with children, youth and their families across a variety of settings, including community-based child and youth development programs, parent education and family support, school-based programs, community mental health, group care, live-in treatment centres, day and live-in treatment programs, early intervention, home-based care and treatment, private practice, clinical facilities, child and youth mental health and psychiatric centres, rehabilitation programs, paediatric health care, child protection and youth justice.
PSW Opportunity
Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.
Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.
Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.
Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.
Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.
Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For Diploma, Degree and Graduate Certificate Programs
At St. Clair College all courses are taught in English and to be successful in a program, your English communication, listening, comprehension, reading and writing skills must be at a level to meet the demands of your program.
General diploma programs admission requirement for international students are as follows:
Canada & USA: High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.
British education system: General Certificate of Education showing passes in six (6) academic subjects (including English) at the Ordinary level.
Caribbean countries (English): High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.
Philippines: High school diploma (Grade 12) and transcript, or equivalent, or High School diploma (Grade 10) and a minimum of one year Post-Secondary education and Transcript.
West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, etc.): WAEC (or NECO) transcript with online verifying scratch card number and PIN required.
Test
Diploma/Certificate Programs
Collaborative Nursing Programs
Pharmacy Technician Program
St. Clair Degree Programs
St Clair College EAP Program
Most Programs will accept completion of levels 7 & 8 with min 70%
N/A
N/A
N/A
TOEFL
Internet-based
Overall 83 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 20
Overall 91 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 22
Overall 91 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 22
Overall 91 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 22
IELTS General*
Overall band of 6.0
No single test score below 6.0
Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0
Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0
Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0
IELTS Academic*
Overall band of 6.0
Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0
Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0
Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0
*IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by St. Clair College
PTE
Minimum score 60
N/A
Please contact Admissions for details
Minimum Score 70
MELAB
Minimum Score 75
Minimum Score 85
Minimum Score 81
Minimum Score 85
CAEL
Minimum Score 60
Minimum Score 70
Please contact Admissions for details
Minimum score 70
Duolingo
Minimum Score 110
Minimum Score 120
N/A
Minimum Score 120
Cambridge
Minimum Score 169
B2
N/A
N/A
Minimum Score 176
B2
- Course Code: B992
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
44758 CAD
Average Cost of Living: 22895 CAD /year
Application Fee: 125 CAD
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