Inclusivity Through Social Justice

Start DateDurationLocationTuition
Oct 30, 202315 hoursOnline$165

This course has been designed to introduce learners to social justice concepts relating to the profession of Child and Youth Care. Using a social justice lens, learners will reflect on historical, social, and political trends and treatment of children and youth and develop skills that promote advocacy by ensuring care is culturally sensitive, non-discriminatory, and in a context of respect and collaboration.  

Areas of Study

  • Rights-based approaches
  • Cultural Competence
  • Advocacy
  • Inclusivity

Course Structure

  • Online training monitored by a facilitator
  • 15 hours (to be completed by November 24, 2023)
  • Self-paced, independent study (learning materials are presented online accompanied by engaging activities, such as reflections)

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course Child & Youth Community-Based Care: Inclusivity Through Social Justice, the learner will earn a microcredential. A visual representation of the microcredential is issued to the learner as a digital badge. The learner can share the digital badge on a resume, LinkedIn profile, e-portfolio, or other digital network allowing employers to see what the learner can do as it shows evidence of the assessed competencies. 

Admission Requirements

  • High School Diploma, Adult High School Diploma, or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency – transcript is required
  • Minimum of three months (or 120 hours) of volunteer or work experience in the human services or social services field – a letter confirming proof of experience is required

Note: If the learner has prior knowledge that is equivalent to some or all of the competencies for this microcredential, they may be a good candidate for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). See details on the program page.

Registration

Registration Deadline: October 15, 2023

Please send completed application form (pdf) to pplmi@nbcc.ca

More Information

For more information, contact: pplmi@nbcc.ca or call (506) 778-6054

Endorsed by the New Brunswick Association of Youth Residential Services

New Brunswick Association of Youth Residential Services