Description
Program Overview
This practical and engaging program will equip you with an eclectic skill set to support people in navigating health care, mental health and addictions, social welfare, criminal justice, and developmental and educational settings.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of resources across the province and have the opportunity to interact with a variety of professionals, helping you build industry connections as early as semester one.
The program is unique as it is relevant for people new to the helping field and for those looking to enhance their skill set. Learning activities are carefully selected to provide you with an engaging and interactive experience.
Career outcomes*
Work in a variety of settings across health care, mental health and addictions, social welfare, criminal justice, the developmental sector, and education.
Average Salaries*
Average Annual Salaries across Canada (Average Canadian salary is $69,923):
$39,000 to $94,780
What is Navigation?
Navigation involves helping people in settings such as health care, mental health, addictions, social welfare, law and justice, developmental and education.
Navigators support people in a variety of ways (check out the heading "What will I learn?" underneath for examples)
If you're interested in helping others, there's a place for you in the navigation program.
What will I learn?
Assessments
Care plans
Suicide safety plans
Transitions plans
Care team meetings
Networking
Health literacy
Person-centered care
Strength-based communication
Coping tools
Motivational interviewing
Advocacy
Self-care
Ethical decision-making
How to work with different populations (e.g., youth, older adults)
Check out the Program of Study for more examples.
Requirement
Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree with CGPA > 2.50/4.00 OR 3.0-3.5/5.00
A copy of your international Passport Bio-Data Page.
WAEC Certificate
Undergraduate Certificate (ND & HND)
Undergraduate Transcript (ND & HND)
Passport Photograph
English Proficiency TOEFL (60 IBT), IELTS (5.5)
Curriculum Vitae
Two reference letters.
Statement of Purpose in English (A letter that states the Applicant’s Purpose for choosing the Program ).
Structure
Complete our 2-year accelerated program (6 consecutive semesters) and earn your 3-year Advanced Diploma in CYC
Two (2) block placements (12 weeks each)
The first program to be nationally accredited by the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board (CYCEAB)
Condensed program with a combination of modular delivery and traditional classroom learning
Theory, labs, and fieldwork prepare you to deal with complex social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues faced by children/adolescents and their families
Opportunities to earn additional certificates as part of existing course content