Throughout the course of this advanced diploma program, students will develop skills in:
- Prevention, intervention and treatment strategies
- Treatments, counselling and therapeutic theories
- Understanding in adolescent development, violence, child and youth management, diversity, therapeutic activities, group and family work
When students graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for them:
- Residential treatment centres
- Day treatment centres
- Group homes
- Hospitals
- Children’s aid societies
Students will also be qualified to work alongside:
- Educators
- Medical and social work professionals
- Correctional officers
- Family organizations