2 nd year CYF Students Program Design OPTIONS Information Meeting: Wednesday, October 3, :30 pm in MACS 121 1

Agenda Introductions Why are we here? Where do we go from here? Student Preferences How to Register Q & A 2

Why are we here? Bachelor of APPLIED Science Introduction to the BASc practicum/field placement process & courses 3

Career Options: Planning your Electives See the CYF Handbook child-youth-and-family child-youth-and-family Graduate Education Education Early Childhood Education Child and Youth Services 4

Career Options: Membership in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) FRHD*2040 Principles of Program Design for Children FRHD*2260 Infant Development FRHD*2270 Early and Middle Childhood FRHD*3190*DE Administration of Programs for Children and Youth FRHD*3200 Practicum – Child FRHD*4170 Practicum in Child, Youth and Family (in a placement designated as Child, or Co-op Work Term) FRHD*4180 Assessment and Intervention FRHD*4210 Senior Seminar in Early Education & Care 5

Career Options: Planning your Electives Family Relations & Human Development Couple & Family Therapy Social Work Psychology Rehabilitation Sciences Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Speech/Language Special Needs Child Life Law Medicine/Psychiatry 6 Graduate Education

From the Undergrad Calendar: FRHD*2040 Principles of Program Design for Children W (3-0) [0.50] This course will examine the elements involved in planning and implementing quality play-based programs for young children. Some of the issues include: the role of the teacher, meeting developmental needs, the materials and the organization of the environment, and instructional strategies. The course will involve a workshop component. Prerequisite(s):FRHD*2270 or PSYC*2450FRHD*2270PSYC*2450 Restricted to students in B.A.Sc. Program (CYF, CYF:C majors). 7

FRHD*2300 Principles of Program Design for Youth W (3-0) [0.50] This course will examine the elements involved in planning and implementing effective prevention, education, and support programs for youth and their families. Programs include alternative education, independent living, community justice initiatives, sexual health, and physical education and nutrition strategies. Major topics covered in this course include: the roles of organizations and child and youth counsellors; empowerment of youth, their families and communities; working with diverse populations; needs assessments; program planning and service delivery; and program evaluation. Case studies of innovative programs are highlighted. Prerequisite(s):FRHD*2280, (FRHD*2060 or FRHD*2270) Restricted to students in B.A.Sc. CYF and CYF:C.FRHD*2280FRHD*2060FRHD*2270 8

Commonalities between the courses Both develop and enhance foundational skills (planning programs in our work with children, youth & families) Both offer Transferable skills to the 3 rd & 4 th year placements AND a broad range of professional career options Both offer students the opportunity for breadth of experience Similar career options, with the exception of level of teaching (primary/junior vs. intermediate/senior) Scheduling 9

Differences between the courses FRHD*2040FRHD*2300 Primary interest ChildrenYouth For whostudents who eventually want to work with children under the age of 11 years students who eventually want to work with youth, ages 11+ (many youth are at risk academically, socially, behaviourally) 10

FRHD*2040FRHD* rd Year placement FRHD*3200 at Child Care & Learning Centre FRHD*3250 Community schools, middle & high school level, may be in a regular classroom, with a CYC, with a Special Ed teacher, literacy programs, etc. 4 th Year placement No matter which 3 rd year placement you do, all students will have the SAME opportunity for a varied experience in 4 th year 11

FRHD*2040FRHD*2300 Career options Education Primary/junior- intermediate teaching, Social Work, Speech & Language, OT, PT etc ECE accreditation Human Services; Education Junior- Intermediate - Senior teaching, Social Work, OT, PT, Speech & Language, etc 12

Program Design Courses FRHD*2040 or FRHD*2300 Student Preference Special student group status Faculty Resources Registration on a 1 st come basis on WebAdvisor 13

The Registration Process: WebAdvisor FRHD*2040*01 Program Design for Children (max. 60 students; spaces will open each day of the course selection period) LEC Tues, Thur 11:30AM - 12:50PM CRSC, Room 116 T. van Rhijn FRHD*2300*01 Program Design for Youth (*Cross-listed with FRHD*2350) (max. 35 students; spaces will open each day of the course selection period) LEC Mon, Wed 01:30PM - 2:20PM ANNU, Room 156 S. Mayne-Devine 14

Special Groups of Students ECE Certificate/Diploma – if you already have it, see Program Counsellor (may be exempt from 2040 & 3200) Transfer students – may need 3 rd year practicum in fall & 4 th year practicum in winter 15

Co-op Students Take 3 rd year practicum, optional 4 th year Automatically placed in practicum in Winter of 3 rd year Our dept. Co-op Advisor is Prof. Michele Preyde 16

Co-op Experience Work terms- full time, 3 semesters Paid learning and employment experiences Opportunity to develop diverse skills (micro to macro) Responsibility and accountability 17

Coop Opportunities Education Specialists and Teaching Assistants Child and Youth Treatment Providers Camp Counsellors Program Developers and Coordinators Family & Community Service 18

Co-op Skills & Strengths Work directly with children / youth or vulnerable individuals Develop and hone professional skills including communication Develop appreciation for the broader context affecting children, youth and vulnerable people 19

Scheduling Updates Refer to an from Linda Zehr October 2, 2012 Watch the listserve for updates 20

Need Program Advice? BASc Program Counselling Office MINS 253, Linda Zehr, Program Counsellor Make an appointment: CYF: C Faculty Advisor: 21