Child & Youth Studies - Careerspace

SKILLS DEVELOPED

Comprehensive understanding of child and adolescent development
Understanding of current methodologies in child and youth professional practice
Ability to design child/youth based programming that incorporates creativity and play
The capacity to critically analyze problems, think creatively and make sound decisions while considering different sides of an argument
Understand how biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors interact to affect children and youth
Apply theories, ideologies and research to real world situations
The skills to collect various types of information, assess them, analyze and incorporate potential linkages from different fields, put them into writing and efficiently convey your message and the goal of your work
The capacity to lead and interact with a variety of people with different approaches and backgrounds
The capability to identify priorities and proper courses of action, to plan the execution of tasks and to determine and delegate responsibilities to group members to most effectively carry out projects

SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Child protection worker
Child and youth worker
School-based youth and family counsellor
Early childhood educator
Facility youth worker
Corrections
Teacher
Family service worker
Recreation/Outward Bound leader
Infant development program worker
Youth outreach worker
Intake counsellor
International development worker
Pediatric health care worker
Mental health worker
Substance use worker
Assistive Living Worker
Autism Specialist
Child Care Program Coordinator
Child Development Specialist
Child Health Specialist
Child Psychologist
Child Welfare Worker
Children's Rights Activist
Occupational Therapist
Family Counsellor
Social Worker
International Development Educator
Legal Aid Worker
Pediatrician/Doctor
Public Policy Analyst
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Music/Play Therapist
Special Needs Educator

Further Resources

Careerspace Resources

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Child and Youth Studies at Trent University – Courses, program faculty, program blog, and more department information.
Trent Community Research Centre - Students are matched with local organizations to assist with research, planning and other community development projects for course credit.
Trent University Student Organizations - Get involved in groups that will contribute to learning new skills & gaining a variety of experience.

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