CYW604 - Specialization In Child and Youth Care

Subject Title
Specialization In Child and Youth Care

Subject Description
This subject provides students with the opportunity to further explore aspects of child and youth care that they find personally and professionally appealing. As adult learners, students will conduct their own literature research on a specific topic of interest related to child and youth care. Students will be required to interpret various journal articles and reflect on their own personal biases and assumptions as they post their personal commentaries on the blackboard discussion board. Students will be randomly assigned to their small groups at the beginning of the subject.

Credit Status
One credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon completion of this subject, the learner will be able to:

1. Explore an area of specialization that relates to child
and youth care through research and reflection.

2. Examine homelessness as it relates to child and youth
care.

3. Examine substance abuse and use as it relates to child and
youth care.

4. Examine prostitution as it relates to child and youth
care.

5. Examine the strengths and challenges of Aboriginal
children, youth and their families.

6. Critically reflect on your own assumptions and beliefs as
they relate to various topics in child and youth care.

In addition to the above learning outcomes, students are expected to attend all classes and participate fully. Confidentiality, courtesy and respect for peers and faculty are expected at all times. All of the above knowledge and skills will be teacher and self evaluated on an ongoing basis through assignments and classroom activities.

Cheating and Plagiarism
Each student should be aware of the College's policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism. Seneca's Academic Policy will be strictly enforced.

To support academic honesty at Seneca College, all work submitted by students may be reviewed for authenticity and originality, utilizing software tools and third party services. Please visit the Academic Honesty site on http://library.senecacollege.ca for further information regarding cheating and plagiarism policies and procedures.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecacollege.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.