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Introduction
This syllabus aims at clarifying the new programme “Diploma in Child and Youth Care Work” a professional-oriented diploma.
The basic idea is to develop a new educational program based on these new insights, focusing on children and young people in vulnerable situations. This new educational program will be developed with the support of several partners.
The aim of the course Child and Youth Care Work is to train professionals who are able to anticipate and deal with the needs and expectations of organisations, services and institutions. This is why the programme is field-oriented and attaches great value to practical experience. The students strive to achieve the integration of the theoretical concepts, acquired throughout the programme, with the work experience, gained through their internship. The course will be collaborative conducted by the University of Leuven Limburg, Belgium.
Medium
EnglishDuration
One (1) YearAdmission Requirements
(i) Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a University or from a recognized higher education institution
or
(ii) Passing the G.C.E. (A/L) with 3 years of experience in a relevant field
or
(iii) Shall be a permanent employee in a Government/Non-Government/Private sector organization with 2 years of work experience in a related field
Note
Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in the Child Welfare or Social Development related fields
Course Structure
The Diploma in Child and Youth Care Work program consists of the following components:
- Eight Course Units
- TwoField Practicum unit
Total Credits - 30
Direct contact/ Lectures - 405
The subjects, subject codes and credits/subject are as follows;
| Module |
Summary of the content (D= digital ND = non digital) |
D-ND | No. of Credits | No. of teaching hours | No. of study hours |
| Module 1 | Introduction to PsychologyDeveloping creative techniques in working with children and young people | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 |
| Module 2 | Solution Focused Approach | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 |
| Module 3 | Introduction to CARE | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 |
| Module 4 | Neurology and education | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 |
| Module 5 | Practice – experience part 1 | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 |
| Module 6 | Children with additional needs | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 |
| Module 7 | Children in ‘Troubled families’ | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 |
| Module 8 | Communication Skills with children, parents and team-communication | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 |
| Module 9 | Legislation – Social map. How to refer? | ND | 3 | 45 | 105 |
| Module 10 | Practice- experience part 2 | ND | 3 | - | 300 |
| Total credits & hours | 30 | 405 | 1245 |