Â鶹ԭ´´

Help young people overcome life's toughest challenges.

Program Overview

Exceptional educators, innovative learning

All of our professors have been active in the field within the past five years. Their curriculum is cutting edge and provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation for your future career. You'll learn to develop and implement a range of prevention, intervention and treatment strategies based on a foundational understanding of human development, family systems and cultural diversity. Things you'll learn to do

Develop and implement prevention, intervention and treatment strategies based on an understanding of human development, family systems and cultural diversity.

Guide at-risk youth through their daily challenges.

Teach social and life skills and support efforts to manage behaviour.

Facilitate personal growth and positive change in young people.

Hands-on experience

You'll complete four semesters of field practicum in two locations that may include youth justice, foster homes, shelters, residential treatment facilities and community outreach programs. Three days each week will be spent in the field, and the other two days will include a unique lab class and complementary course work, lending support to your field experience.

Career Opportunities

When you graduate from Sheridan's Child and Youth Care program, you'll be ready to begin a rewarding career in this field.

Here are some places you might work:

Community agencies

Facilities for young offenders

Group homes and foster homes

Homeless shelters

Schools

Social services