Child and Youth Care Practitioner Certificate

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Important Information

Short Description

The Child and Youth Care Practitioner certificate program emphasizes the knowledge and necessary skills to promote the well-being of all children and adolescents. The focus of this program is working with vulnerable/at-risk populations within the context of family and community settings.

Type of Credential

Credit Certificate

Program Code

567

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Catonsville, Lisa Boone
443-840-4379 or lboone@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Human Services, see CLEP. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Additional Information

Statewide Program

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Semester 1*

HUMS 106 - Introduction to the Field of Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 140 - Life Skills Development 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 160 - Life Stages in Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 163 - Interviewing and Communication Techniques for Children and Youth 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

HUMS 161 - Standards of Health and Safety in Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 162 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 260 - Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention in Youth 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 273 - Internship: Human Services 3 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*

Program Requirements and Electives - 24 Credits

Program Requirements:

HUMS 106 - Introduction to the Field of Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 140 - Life Skills Development 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 160 - Life Stages in Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 161 - Standards of Health and Safety in Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 162 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Child and Youth Care 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 163 - Interviewing and Communication Techniques for Children and Youth 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 260 - Behavior Management and Crisis Intervention in Youth 3 Credit(s).
HUMS 273 - Internship: Human Services 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 24*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Child and Youth Care Practitioner certificate, students will be able to:

effectively express opinions and facts through both oral and written communication;
demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to work with at-risk children and adolescents; and
exhibit preparedness to work in an entry-level position at a variety of child and youth care agencies.