Community, Family and Child Studies
Diploma in Community, Family and Child Studies
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Are you passionate about social justice? Are you inspired by the thought of
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The Community, Family and Child Studies (CFCS) program leads you toward a career as a caring, ethical professional in a wide range of community and social service settings. Working through this dynamic, professional two-year program, you acquire the skills and values needed to promote, strengthen and support the well-being of individuals and families.
You’ll study a curriculum that’s based on contemporary research and grounded in principles of social justice including freedom, equity, fairness and respect. The learning environment in the Community, Family and Child Studies program is a co-operative one - all learners contribute, and all learn from one another. As you progress through courses and practicum placements, you’ll become familiar with a variety of community services, and you’ll gain solid professional experience. You’ll develop your own leadership style, and you’ll have the opportunity to participate in planning, advocacy and civic engagement activities to strengthen community.
Employment
There are many employment opportunities for you when you complete the CFCS program. You may work independently and/or as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and be accountable to individuals or community organizations. Community and team environments could include family support services, schools and after school programs, family resource centres, life skills and recreation programs, youth services, women’s services, employment training programs, community outreach, foster care and other residential care services.
The CFCS program is two years long or 4 years part-time and starts in the fall at the Lansdowne Campus.
