Human Services - Cluster Brochure (2015)

human services

Lethbridge College is leading and transforming education in Alberta.

delivery iconsOn-campus – This is the traditional setting for college courses,

where all of the courses needed to complete your program are taken

on campus. Note that some programs may require participation off-

campus including field-trips or practicum experiences.

Online – These programs are fully completed online, without the need

to come to campus. Note that some programs may offer practicum

experiences or labs that require participation on-site. Programs offered

online can often be completed in a flexible time frame.

Blended – Programs that can be taken with a blended learning

approach offer most courses face-to-face in the classroom but some

courses in the program can be completed online.

Choose a career that makes a difference. As a human services professional, you’ll

support and improve the lives of children, youth, families and communities every day.

At Lethbridge College, you’ll get the hands-on learning you’ll want to understand this important

field as well as the real-world experience you’ll need to succeed. Our practicum courses will ensure

you have the skills necessary to support people of all ages in effective and respectful ways.

Job prospects are excellent for Human Services professionals. Employers are looking to hire

Lethbridge College grads to work with individuals and families in inclusive education settings,

community access programs, schools, intervention programs, recreation programs, and with young

children in a variety of settings. Make a difference in your community by choosing a career

in human services – and start on your road to success at Lethbridge College.

connect Program office: 403.320.3393

Job profiles and salaries:alis.alberta.ca/occinfo

Child and Youth CareEarly Childhood EducationEducational Assistanthuman services

Child and Youth Care• two-year diploma

• September or January admission

• extensive practicum opportunities

Sometimes life isn’t easy. There are families struggling with difficulties in their daily lives;

maybe you even know a few. Your heart aches to reach out and help, if only you knew how.

Working in the field of Child and Youth Care makes it possible for you to follow your heart

and succeed in a career that changes lives. It’s a career in which you’ll work with children,

youth and families coping with challenges. Exposure to trauma, rejection, abuse and

emotional stress are just some of the circumstances they may have faced.

Our Child and Youth Care program will prepare you to make a difference. Imagine taking

the knowledge and skills you’ll gain and using them to enhance the development of children,

youth and families in a variety of settings. We’ll provide you with a meaningful practicum

experience totaling 21 weeks of full-time involvement. And, if you want to further your

education, your two-year diploma will transfer to a range of programs at several

degree-granting institutions.

child and youth care

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lethbridgecollege.ca/cycChild and youth care associations:cyc-net.orgcycaa.com

Admission requirements * High school diploma

Estimated cost * Tuition Fees Books and suppliesYear I $3,364 $1,231 $1,390Year II $2,857 $925 $700

Transfer agreements

• Lethbridge College – entry into the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies• Athabasca University – transfer into third year of a Bachelor of Professional Arts in

Human Services or Bachelor of Management• Douglas College – 60 block transfer credits for a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care• Grant MacEwan University – entry into the second year of the Child and Youth Care

program after your first year or entry into year three of Bachelor of Child and Youth Care for diploma graduates

• Griffith University, Australia – entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Human Services degree or the Bachelor of Social Work degree

• Mount Royal University – 39 credits towards a Bachelor of Child Studies degree • University of Calgary – credit towards five full-course equivalents• University of Fraser Valley – 60 block transfer credits for a Bachelor of Arts in Child

and Youth Care• University of Lethbridge – entry into the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences –

Addictions Counselling • University of Victoria – 60 block transfer credits for a Bachelor of Arts in Child and

Youth Care• Vancouver Island University – 60 block transfer credits for a Bachelor of Arts in Child

and Youth Care

Career opportunities

• residential and treatment programs• family support work • group homes• independent living programs• schools• recreation and community centres• young offender centres

Courses include

• Communication and counselling• Therapeutic activities and interventions• Family systems, assessment and intervention• Professional practice

* Accurate at time of printing. Check lethbridgecollege.ca for most current details.

Program at a glance:

“Graduates of the college’s Child and Youth Care program hit the ground running after graduation because of the experience they gain in practicum and the ability to apply their classroom knowledge immediately. We have been fortunate to hire most of our staff from the program.”

Greg SchmidtChild and Youth Care 1993Executive director, Family Ties Association Lethbridge College Distinguished Alumni 2009

early childhood education

Early Childhood Education• one-year certificate and one-year diploma (the certificate must be

successfully completed before applying to the online diploma program)

• September, January or May admission

• work-based practicum options

If you possess a caring attitude with a desire to make a difference, you’ll find a rewarding

experience through our Early Childhood Education online and on-campus programs. You

can be an essential part of a child’s early years, where learning through play is a vital part of that

child’s development. Full- or part-time studies are supported in this program to suit all different types of

students’ lifestyles, and you can complete the program in a flexible time-frame.

In the certificate program, you’ll gain the skills you need to understand the basics of child development

and growth. In the online diploma program, we’ll show you how to plan appropriate learning

experiences as a key element in early childhood education. You will also receive a comprehensive

introduction to child growth and development, curriculum planning, health, nutrition and safety, all from

a family-centered approach.

You’ll be learning from experienced instructors who will help you put the theories you learn into practice

with hands-on experience gained through 98 days of practicum, focusing on children from birth to six

years old. Your certificate or diploma in Early Childhood Education will give you more than a practical

grounding in child development. It will provide you with the knowledge and experience you need for an

enjoyable career working with young children at any stage of development. Graduates are in high

demand, and you’ll find a variety of work opportunities in many different settings.


Estimated cost * Tuition Fees Books and suppliesYear I $2,976 $1,148 $2,080Year II $2,847 $990 $2,310

Transfer agreements (diploma grads only)

• Athabasca University – up to two years credit towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts

• Douglas College – 60 block transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care

• Mount Royal University – eligible for the second year of the Bachelor of Child Studies degree

• University of Alberta – up to 33 credits towards a Bachelor of Sciences in Human Ecology

• University of Fraser Valley – 60 block transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care

• University of Victoria – 30 block transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care

• Vancouver Island University – 60 block transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care


• child care centres • early learning programs• kindergartens• family day homes• schools• recreational facilities

Courses include

• Interpersonal relationships and communications• Human development• Health, nutrition and safety • Infant and toddler programming




lethbridgecollege.ca/eceAlberta High School Child Care Scholarship Resource:humanservices.alberta.ca

“The Early Childhood Education program at Lethbridge College is a fantastic, well-rounded program. I have found that many of the principles presented through the curriculum have formed a great foundation for teaching and furthering my education. The whole experience built my confidence. I loved the quality and the ease of the online program. It fit my lifestyle as a mom and wife.”

Joy Falk (not pictured)Early Childhood Education 2011Kindergarten Teacher, Sahel Academy Niamey Niger, West Africa

educational assistant

Educational Assistant• one-year certificate and one-year diploma (the certificate must be

successfully completed before applying to the diploma program)

• September, January or May admission

Our innovative and accessible Educational Assistant certificate and diploma programs

will give you the skills you need to help students reach their full educational potential.

You’ll learn how to play an important role as part of a student’s educational team, working with

and supporting teachers in designing and implementing programs to help students maximize their

school experiences. Some people consider that a job; people like you consider it a calling.

You’ll study speech and language development, educational trends, applied behavioural analysis

and observation, assessment and reporting methods. You’ll also spend time in field placements

in your own geographical area, applying your skills and abilities in a real world environment. At

the end of your certificate or diploma program, you’ll have a valuable combination of theory and

hands-on experience preparing you to work in a wide range of educational settings.

Become an Educational Assistant and experience the satisfaction of helping students with a range

of exceptionalities overcome obstacles and achieve their full learning potential. Your Educational

Assistant expertise will be in high demand in schools, pre-school settings, early intervention

programs, summer camps and agencies that specialize in working with children and youth.

We offer the program online to help get you started on your education in a location

that works for you, with a flexible time-frame for completion.


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“This program helped me realize my skills and utilize them to their fullest potential. Thanks to this program, I have been able to get a career that I love, and have made lifelong friends along the way!”

Sarah KingEducational Assistant 2009


Estimated cost * Tuition Fees Books and suppliesYear I $2,976 $1,023 $1,100Year II $2,976 $1,023 $520

Transfer agreements(diploma grads only)

• Athabasca University – transfer directly into the third year of the Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services

• University of Alberta – up to 30 credits towards a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology


• elementary, middle and high schools• kindergartens and preschools• recreation and community centres• respite care for children• early intervention programs

Courses include

• Inclusion of children with special needs• Sensory impairments• Speech and language development• Behaviour modification• ESL assistance



“As Educational Assistant responsibilities become more diverse and challenging, the skills acquired through the college’s Educational Assistant program are invaluable.”

Paul BryantRetired Principal, Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School

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