Practicum placements

The Child and Youth Care Counsellor program gives you the opportunity to learn through practice.

In your first year, you will observe two different programs, as well as Family and Youth Court proceedings. In the second year, you will spend 15 hours a week working directly with an experienced supervisor at local agencies, including:

  • Enviros Wilderness School
  • Foothills School Division
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary
  • Calgary Young Offender Centre
  • Hull Child and Family Services
  • Children's Cottage
  • Renfrew Educational Services
  • Rocky View School Division
  • Calgary Board of Education
  • Aspen Family and Community Network Society
  • McMan Youth Family and Community Services
  • Wood's Homes

International study

In addition to opportunities with Calgary-based agencies, you may apply for an international  practicum.  To find out more about these international education opportunities please contact the Department of Child and Youth Studies.

Criminal check

At the time of practicum, you will be required, at your own expense, to obtain a Criminal Record Check. A practicum employer may accept or reject a student for placement or observation experience based on the results of a criminal record or other background check.

 

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