Child and Youth Care – On-Campus Transfer Information

Introduction

Welcome to the On-Campus Transfer Guide for the Child and Youth Care (Year 1) program. While the first year is completed entirely online, either part-time or full-time, the second and third years are completed full-time on-campus. The instructions below will walk you through the process of transferring to the on-campus program which includes preparing for fieldwork.

We advise all students to bookmark this page so you always have access to the most current placement information.

Please note: it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the transfer requirements, including documentation submission, ParaMed, and academic clearance are met within the stated deadline. The deadlines do not change year to year and are always available to students. No extensions will be granted.

If your documentation is not complete and/or you are not cleared for placement by the program deadline, you will have to wait for the following year before you can transfer to the on-campus program. There are no exceptions. This can delay the completion of your program and may result in you incurring additional fees.

Program Overview

Students studying in the CYC online program will transition to the full-time on-campus program to complete Year 2 and 3. Students are only eligible to enter the on-campus program at level 03 in the Fall semester, regardless of when you begin your online studies.

On-Campus Transfer Schedule

A typical program progression is outlined in the table below. This progression assumes students are studying full-time and successfully complete all courses on the first attempt. If you are studying part-time, either as a course registrant or with a reduced course load, you must complete all Year 1 courses no later than August 31^st in the semester prior to your transfer to the on-campus program.

All courses in Level 01 and Level 02 (Year 1) must be successfully completed before entering Level 03 (Year 2) of the program on-campus. If you fail any theory courses throughout Level 01 or 02 of the program, it may impact your eligibility to transfer in your preferred academic year. This is particularly important for full-time students beginning in the Winter semester because there is no break in studies prior to the transfer period.

Placement Preparations

As part of the on-campus transition, students must prepare for and meet all placement requirements to ensure eligibility to continue their studies Year 2. All preparations for placements beyond Year 2 will be coordinated with the on-campus Field Placement Officer.

Camping Trip

Students should be prepared to participate in a camping trip in early Fall for Year 2. Eligible students will be provided more details by the on-campus Program Coordinator in the Winter term prior to your transfer.

Placement Deadlines

In order to successfully transfer to Year 2 of the CYC program on-campus, students must:

Failure to meet these deadlines will result in postponing your transfer to the on-campus program to the following academic year. There will be no exceptions.

Placement Eligibility

In order to transfer to the on-campus program, students must meet the following requirements prior to the deadlines:

1. CYC On-Campus Transfer Request Form: must be submitted by January 31 to ensure students are added to the master transfer list. This form is completed entirely online in just a few minutes and can be submitted prior to completing any other transfer requirements. Only students who have submitted this form by January 31 will receive the next steps to prepare for the on-campus transfer process. 
2. CYC Resume Submission Form: must be completed by April 1 as placement agencies require student resumes to determine if an opportunity is a good fit for everyone involved. Please ensure that your resume includes:
   1. A statement with your objective related to placement
   2. A record of your education, including the CYC program
   3. Summary of employment and/or volunteer experience highlighting any relevant experience
   4. Your Algonquin Live email address
3. ParaMed Clearance: the CYC program requires students to meet the following medical and non-medical requirements by June 1. Upon completion, these requirements must be confirmed through ParaMed, our partner organization. Please get started on the ParaMed Clearance process as early as possible to ensure you are able to meet your placement deadlines.
   1. Immunization Records
   2. Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS)*: if you live in an area with high demand for police checks, it may take up to 12 weeks to receive this document. If your local police station requires a letter from the college, please complete the online request form.
   3. Standard First Aid/CPR Level C*: students must provide current certification from a Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance, or equivalent First Aid course. This course must be completed in-person to be valid, online first aid certification will not be accepted.
      *The PRCSVS and CPR Level C are only valid for 12 months and therefore should only be updated or requested after May 1^st. 
4. Academic Clearance: students must successfully complete all Level 01 and 02 courses prior to August 31 to be eligible for transfer in the fall semester. This will be confirmed by the Student Advisor following the January 31 deadline.

Registration

Full-time Students
Eligible full-time students will be registered for level 03, including placement, automatically by the on-campus Program Coordinator once the academic transfer is completed.

Part-time Students
Part-time Students Part-time Child and Youth Care students will be required to apply through Ontario Colleges for advanced standing into Year 2 of the on-campus program. The application should be completed early in the New Year. For more information on this process, please email online@algonquincollege.com