Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care
Start Dates:
January 2021
September 2021
January 2022
- Program Highlights
- Why Choose Fleming
- Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada
- Meet your faculty and read about their professional and life experiences
- Watch interviews with the DLE trainers, faculty and students who participated
- Work Experience
- Is this You?
- Career Opportunities
- Indigenous Perspectives Designation
- Health and Non Academic Requirements
- Minimum Admission Requirements
- Mature Students
- Technology Requirements
- Tuition Detail
- Transfer Agreements
The Child and Youth Care program prepares individuals to provide care and treatment for children or adolescents experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioral, or learning challenges.
Important program information for the 2020/2021 academic year
The chart below indicates the status of delivery for this program in upcoming academic terms. Please note that program delivery is subject to change based on government and public health requirements and the college's admissions policies.
Program Highlights
Child and Youth Counsellors (CYCs) are involved in all facets of care from intake, to assessment, to program planning, to goal formulation, and intervention. Practitioners provide assistance through a variety of treatment strategies and work as an integral part of a treatment team. Child Youth Counsellors team up with teachers, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists as well as other social services providers to deliver a holistic approach to caregiving.
- This program ensures that you will acquire the necessary skills for employment as a Child and Youth Care ​Practitioner and it is fully ​acredited by ​the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada (CYCEAB).
- Fleming is one of the few institutions in Canada and abroad that have completed and earned accreditation.
- Three work placements provide varied practical experience and ample opportunity to hone skills to interact with this often challenging client group.
- Courses include innovative and best practices required by the industry, such as trauma-informed practice and treating the family, as well as group dynamics, counselling, advocacy, legislation, crisis intervention, and family dynamics.
The philosophy of the program is to be thoroughly involved with the individual, using everyday occurrences as learning opportunities for growth and empowerment. The curriculum also encourages self-reflective practice of personal values, beliefs, attitudes and assumptions relating to human behavior and relationships. You will also learn self-care strategies to help navigate the impact of working in this sector.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be eligible to join the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors.
Why Choose Fleming
- Small class sizes and individual attention enhance your learning experience
- This program provides the in-depth training, academic and work placement experience necessary to be successful in this challenging yet rewarding field
- Fleming is the only college in Ontario to offer a specialized training certificate in the Therapeutic Use of Daily Life Events (DLE). The first training session was delivered by the co-founder of the theory, Dr. Thom Garfat, along with a team of DLE trainers
- You will be supported by our knowledgeable and caring faculty who are experts in community and social services education
Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada
The Child and Youth Care Advanced Diploma program at Sir Sandford Fleming College has earned accreditation from the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada as a provider of quality post-secondary education in the field of Child and Youth Care, from June 4, 2019, to June 3, 2026.
Meet your faculty and read about their professional and life experiences
Watch interviews with the DLE trainers, faculty and students who participated
Work Experience
Placements can take place locally or outside the Peterborough area. Placements are integrated with seminars to provide extra support and direction to students during the three placement experiences. The program provides over 1200 hours of placement experience and preparation.
Is this You?
These traits and abilities will help you succeed in this program and career:
- Compassionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of children, youth, families, and the community
- Team player who thrives in a wide range of dynamic environments
- Energetic, flexible, open-minded, creative, and responsible
- Physical, emotional, and moral strength to work with challenges, such as addictions, mental health, abuse, trauma, and learning difficulties
- Effective communicator
- Calm under pressure
"Many of my classmates were hired while still in the second year of the program as a result of placement experience. I was hired full-time after graduation at Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle, which is where I did all three of my program placements."
Rachel Charles,
Child and Youth Care Program Graduate
Career Opportunities
As a Child and Youth Counsellor, you can find employment in a variety of community-based organizations, public and private workplaces, including human service agencies, educational settings, health facilities, and recreational/ sports facilities. The increased need for CYWs in residential care settings has resulted in an accelerated hiring rate for locations such as group homes, residential and day treatment programs in children's mental health centres, and treatment residences. CYWs work with a diverse range of people and personal circumstances, including:
- Children and youth who have experienced traumatic events in their lives such as abuse and neglect
- Children and youth struggling with mental challenges
- Children, youth, and their families experiencing the impact of homelessness
- Children and youth impacted by addictions, mental health issues
- Children, youth and their families who have experienced violence
- Families living in poverty
- At-risk youth
Indigenous Perspectives Designation
The Indigenous Perspectives Designation (IPD) is an option available to students studying in the Child and Youth Care program. To qualify for the IPD, students must take and successfully complete GNED49 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies and GNED128 - Indigenous Knowledges, along with a minimum of four approved co-curricular Indigenous events or experiences that will be incorporated into the final portfolio assignment in GNED128. The student’s transcript will indicate the IPD designation. Upon graduation, students with an IPD will have a strong foundational basis in Indigenous Studies, and a designation that will be marketable in the employment sector.
Health and Non Academic Requirements
Immunization Requirements: Your program has mandatory immunization requirements that include a "pre-entry" deadline date for submission. For more information, and to print a copy of the immunization form, please download the Immunization Information document.
Non Academic Requirements
Your program has mandatory requirements which may include a criminal reference check, first aid, CPR-C, etc. For more information, please see the Non Academic Requirements page.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students applying to Child and Youth Care must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
Technology Requirements
PC / Windows
- Operating System:Windows 10
- Processor:Core i5 - 1.6Ghz minimum
- Memory:8GB minimum
- Hard Disk:160GB minimum
Apple / MacOS
- Operating System:MacOS 10.12 or newer
- Processor:Core i5 6th Gen or better
- Memory:8GB minimum
- Hard Disk:160GB minimum
Internet Connection: 2.5 Mbps Download and 3.0 Mbps Upload (minimum)
Students are required to have their own computer, internet access, webcam and microphone.
Tuition Detail
Tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change without notice. The fees presented below reflect Fall start programs only for the current academic year. For details about the fee differences for other program start dates please refer to the Tuition Details chart below.
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Domestic Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health Plan | $280.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,106.70 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,106.70 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $7.38 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health Plan | $280.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $1,917.53 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,106.70 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $7.38 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health Plan | $280.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $1,917.53 |
| Semester 6 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health Plan | $203.50 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,106.70 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for domestic students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Integrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $203.50 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $148.50 | $142.35 | May to August |
International Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,169.14 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,169.14 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $7.38 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $7,962.23 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,169.14 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $7.38 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $7,962.23 |
| Semester 6 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| International Health Plan | $645.82 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,169.14 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $645.82 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $263.60 | $142.35 | May to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
Humber College
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
- Must possess ENG4U (Grade 12 University English) or equivalent with a minimum course grade of 65%.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
- Must possess ENG4U (Grade 12 University English) or equivalent with a course grade of 65%.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Lakehead University
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
- Minimum 70% (or 'P') in field placements.
Transfer Credit
- 5 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Ontario Tech University
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
- Successful completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge program.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 18 credit diploma.
- Note: No transfer credits awarded.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Ryerson University
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Refer to Ryerson University's admission website for non-academic requirements.
Transfer Credit
- 20 out of a 41 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
- The diploma must include a one-year introductory university-level humanities or social science course or equivalent.
- Two years (or equivalent) of related work or advocacy experience. Applicants without this may be accepted, but must either complete DST 80A/B: Practicum in Disability Studies in the program or apply for exemption if achieved while in the program.
Transfer Credit
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Seneca College
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Successful complete of the Seneca College Bridge program.
Transfer Credit
- 20 out of a 41 course degree
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
University of Guelph-Humber
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
University of Victoria
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative program average.
- Program application to the School of Child and Youth Care.
- Statement of intent.
- Two names of individuals to act as references for you (submitted on the CYC application form).
- A professional resume.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
To apply please see the University of Victoria's admissions website.
For more information
University of Windsor
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 5 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Wilfrid Laurier University
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 7.5 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
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