The Child and Youth Care Undergraduate Diploma at St Lawrence College is designed for aspiring professionals dedicated to supporting children, youth, and their families through complex social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. You will explore the critical role of practitioners in facilitating positive change, understanding how young people respond to stress, loss, poverty, and trauma. This programme equips you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to build therapeutic relationships and advocate for vulnerable individuals, preparing you for a meaningful career in a vital human service field.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over three years, integrating theoretical learning with extensive practical experience. You will engage with core subjects such as relational and trauma-informed practice, counselling skills, and intervention methods, alongside essential topics like abuse and neglect, and mental health. Through structured field practicums and seminars across multiple semesters, you will apply your learning in real-world settings, developing crucial competencies. You will graduate prepared to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and youth, ready for roles in various community and institutional settings.