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human services
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT MATTERS MOST.
Choose a career that makes a difference. As a human services professional, you’ll support and improve the lives of children, youth, families and communities every day.
At Lethbridge College, you’ll get the hands-on learning you need to understand this important field as well as real-world experience. Our practicum courses ensure you have the skills necessary to support people of all ages in effective and respectful ways.
Job prospects are excellent for human services professionals. Employers are looking to hire Lethbridge College grads to work with children, adults and families in inclusive settings, community access programs, schools, intervention and recreation programs. Be ready to make a difference in your community. Choose a career in human services and start on your road to success at Lethbridge College.
HUMAN SERVICES Child and Youth CareEarly Childhood EducationEducational Assistant
Program office: 403.320.3393Job profiles and salaries: alis.alberta.ca/occinfo
PROGRAM DELIVERY METHODS:On-campusThis is the traditional setting for programs, where all of the classes are taken on campus. Some programs may require participation off-campus during field trips or practicum experiences.
OnlineThese programs are fully completed online, without the need to come to campus. Some programs may include practicum experiences or labs that require participation on-site.
BlendedWithin these programs, some courses are taught face-to-face in the classroom but other courses can be completed online.
Sometimes life isn’t easy. There are families struggling with difficulties in their daily lives; maybe you even know a few. Your heart aches to reach out and help, if only you knew how.
Working in the field of Child and Youth Care makes it possible for you to follow your heart and succeed in a career that changes lives. It’s a career in which you will work with children, youth and families experiencing challenges. Exposure to trauma, rejection, abuse and emotional stress are just some of the circumstances they may have faced.
Our Child and Youth Care program will prepare you to make a difference. Imagine taking the knowledge and skills you’ll gain and using them to enhance the development of children, youth and families in a variety of settings. We’ll provide you with meaningful practicum experiences, totalling 21 weeks of full-time involvement. If you want to further your education, your two-year diploma will transfer to a range of programs at several degree-granting institutions.
TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA ON-CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION
Year IYear II
Tuition $3,558 $3,150
Fees $1,255$946
Books/supplies$1,386$923
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE
Admission requirements
High school diploma
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Career opportunities• residential and treatment programs• family support work • group homes
• independent living programs• schools• recreation and community centres
Courses include • Counselling Techniques• Therapeutic Interventions
• Family Systems and Development• Clinical Practice
Transfer agreements
Lethbridge Collegeeligible for entry into the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies degree program
Athabasca Universityeligible to receive up to 60 credits towards the Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services or Governance, Law and Management degree program or receive up to 30 credits towards year three of the Bachelor of Management degree
BC CYC Consortiumreceive 60 block transfer credits into the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care offered at Douglas College, University of Victoria, University of the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island University
Griffith University, Australiaeligible for entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Human Services, Bachelor of Child and Family Services or Bachelor of Social Work degree programs
Institute of Technology Carlow, Irelandeligible for entry into year two of the Honours Degree in Applied Social Studies – Professional Social Care
MacEwan Universityeligible to receive up to 60 credits and entry into year three of the Bachelor of Child and Youth Care degree program
University of Calgaryawarded up to five full junior course options
University of Lethbridge eligible for entry into the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences – Addictions Counselling degree program
This program has really changed my life. It was everything I wanted in a program and more.”
Justine SchmidtChild and Youth Care 2017
Our Child and Youth Care program has earned accreditation from the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada (CYCEAB)
lethbridgecollege.ca/cycChild and youth care resources:cyc-net.orgcycaa.com
Early Childhood Education is society building, and you can be a part of this change. If you possess a caring attitude with a desire to make a difference, you will find a rewarding experience through our online and on-campus programs. You can be an essential part of a child’s early years, where learning through play is vital. Full- or part-time studies are available to suit all types of students’ lifestyles, and you can complete the program in a flexible time-frame.
In the certificate program, you’ll gain the skills you need to understand the basics of relational practice with young children. Once you have obtained a certificate, you may apply to the diploma program, which will teach you how to plan appropriate learning experiences as a key element in early childhood education. You will also receive a comprehensive introduction to child growth and development, curriculum planning and health as well as nutrition and safety, all from a family-centred approach.
You will learn from experienced instructors who will help you put the theories you learn into practice with hands-on experience gained through 98 days of practicum, focusing on children from birth to six years old. Your certificate or diploma in Early Childhood Education will give you more than a practical grounding in child development; it will provide you with the knowledge and experience you need for an enjoyable career working with young children.
ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE OR TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE, BLENDED
SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION MAY ADMISSION ONLINE ONLY
Year I (Certificate)Year II (Diploma)
Tuition $2,855 $2,595
Fees $1,093$946
Books/supplies$1,853$1,962
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
In the heart of campus, an outdoor play space is used as a classroom for students to learn about children’s outdoor play.
I really enjoyed working with children my whole life and wanted to learn more about their development in order to support them. What I liked best about my college experience was getting hands-on experience while learning.”
Alyssa Collin (Parkin)Early Childhood Education Online 2016
20+ Offering Early Childhood Education
years
lethbridgecollege.ca/ece
Admission requirements
High school diploma
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Career opportunities• child care centres • early learning programs• parent link centres
• family day homes• schools• recreational facilities
Courses include• Child Growth and Development• Children’s Outdoor Play• The Developing Brain
• Health, Safety and Nutrition • Infant and Toddler Programming
Transfer agreements(diploma grads only)
Algonquin Collegeeligible to apply to year three of the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development degree program after completing three bridging courses
Athabasca Universityeligible for up to two years’ credit towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services degree
Institute of Technology Carlow, Irelandeligible for entry into year two of the Honours Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care
University of Albertaeligible for up to 33 credits towards a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (Family Ecology major/Child and Youth Studies minor) degree
University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options
Transfer agreements(certificate grads only)
Lakeland Collegeeligible for entry directly into year two of the Early Learning and Child Care diploma program
Medicine Hat Collegeeligible for entry directly into year two of the Early Learning and Child Care diploma program
Our innovative and accessible Educational Assistant certificate and diploma programs will give you the skills you need to help students reach their full educational potential. You will learn how to play an important role as part of a student’s educational team, working directly with students and supporting teachers in designing and implementing programs to help students maximize their school experiences. Some people consider that a job; people like you consider it a calling.
Your patience, creativity and understanding can make a difference in a student’s life – we will show you how and give you everything you need to get into the heart of this rewarding career. You will learn to help students who struggle with academics or who cope with behavioural issues, and you will come to understand and see past any disability to a child who needs some carefully designed assistance in an inclusive classroom setting. You will also spend time in field placements in your own geographical area, applying your skills and abilities in a real-world environment.
Become an Educational Assistant and experience the satisfaction of helping students overcome obstacles and achieve their full learning potential. Your expertise will be in high demand in schools, pre-school settings, early intervention programs, summer camps and agencies that specialize in working with children and youth.
We offer the program online to help get you started on your education in a location that works for you, with a flexible time-frame for completion.
ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE OR TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA
ONLINE SEPTEMBER, JANUARY OR MAY ADMISSION
Year I (Certificate)Year II (Diploma)
Tuition $3,114 $2,984
Fees $1,080$1,047
Books/supplies$951$659
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
This program helped me realize my skills and utilize them to their fullest potential. Thanks to this program, I have been able to get a career that I love, and I have made lifelong friends along the way!”
Sarah KingEducational Assistant 2009
It ’s extremely rare for students to finish our Educational Assistant certificate without having at least one job offer and it’s almost unknown to finish the diploma without securing employment
lethbridgecollege.ca/ea
Admission requirements High school diploma
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Courses include
• Inclusion of Children with Special Needs• Sensory Impairments• Speech and Language Development• Family Systems and Development• Instructional Support
Transfer agreements(diploma grads only)
Athabasca Universityreceive up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services
University of Alberta eligible for up to 30 credits towards a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (Family Ecology major/Child and Youth Studies minor) degree
University of Calgaryawarded up to five full junior course options
Career opportunities
• elementary, middle and high schools• kindergartens and preschools• recreation and community centres• early intervention programs
Transfer agreements(certificate grads only)
Athabasca Universityreceive up to 30 credits towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services major
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