Those interested in a career of working one-on-one with youth and families should check out the Youth Care Worker program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Students will need a steady personality, strong listening skills, compassion and respect for others. Graduates of the one-year certificate program are qualified for jobs as youth or family service workers in educational, residential, social services or community-based agencies.
Qualified instructors with experience in the field will help students develop the skills they need to build therapeutic relationships with children, youth and families. Students' studies will focus on:
The program combines classroom theory with practical learning. Students will learn from guest speakers and participate in experiential activities. Two work-based practicums give students an opportunity to work directly with children and youth at risk on a day-to-day basis. Students will apply core concepts learned in class, develop their skills and engage in the design and delivery of programs.
When students graduate, look for positions as a youth worker, family support worker, group home staff, community outreach worker or classroom assistant. There are job opportunities in community-based child and youth programs, school-based programs, residential treatment centres, recreation programs, home-based care, child and youth advocacy, and community development.
| Level | Undergraduate Certificate |
| Discipline | Arts and Humanities |
| Duration | 8 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | CAD 150 |
| Tuition Fees | CAD 18800 |
| Campus | Saskatoon |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 81 |
| PTE | 63 |
| Duolingo | 105 |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
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| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 50.0%
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