How long is the Child and Youth Care at Lethbridge Community College?
2 Year Diploma in Child and Youth Care

What you need to get in to the Child and Youth Care at Lethbridge Community College?
New students are accepted into the Child and Youth Care program for the Fall (September) term. Students wishing to enrol for the Winter (January) term may take courses in a revised curriculum based on course availability. Academic Requirements: Applicants are required to have an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent including a minimum of 60 per cent in each of: Social Studies 30 (or 70 per cent in Social Studies 33), English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 (or 70 per cent ELA 30-2) and one other 30 level subject. Applicants are required to achieve a minimum 60th percentile on the Reading and Sentence Skills sections and the writing sample section of placement testing. Applicants lacking academic prerequisites may seek Alternate Admission, which will involve adjudication of these prerequisites based on other educational experiences and/or related background. Applicants seeking this process for admission are strongly encouraged to contact the program prior to application. Non-Academic Requirements: In addition to academic requirements, applicants are required to complete the Reading and Sentence Skills components of placement testing. Applicants will also complete an essay as part of their placement testing, outlining their motivation for being a Child and Youth Care Worker as well as personal life experiences and qualities that show their suitability to the field. Applicants participate and complete the Child and Youth Care interview process with the Child and Youth Care Admissions Committee. Health Requirements: Applicants must provide a specific schedule of health requirements (form provided by the Child and Youth Care program). Students are responsible for ensuring that health requirements are kept current throughout the program. Failure to do so may affect work-site based experience. Practicum Experience Requirements: Applicants are advised they will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and an Alberta Children's Services Intervention Record Check (IR Check) before entering the practicum experience component of the program. Applicants will be required to have St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid and CPR (or equivalent) certificates prior to their practicum experiences.

For more information on the Child and Youth Care at Lethbridge Community College
(403) 320-3323

Does the :program offer a Coop?
No

Distance Education Available:
Both distance and non-distance

What type of learning environment should I expect in the Child and Youth Care?
A portion of this program's courses are available through Distributed Learning format.