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2 nd year CYF Students Program Design OPTIONS Information Meeting:

2 nd year CYF Students Program Design OPTIONS Information Meeting:. Wednesday, October 3, 2012 6:30 pm in MACS 121. Agenda. Introductions Why are we here? Where do we go from here?  Student Preferences  How to Register  Q & A. Why are we here?. Bachelor of APPLIED Science

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2 nd year CYF Students Program Design OPTIONS Information Meeting:

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  1. 2nd year CYF StudentsProgram Design OPTIONS Information Meeting: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 6:30 pm in MACS 121

  2. Agenda • Introductions • Why are we here? • Where do we go from here? •  Student Preferences •  How to Register •  Q & A

  3. Why are we here? Bachelor of APPLIED Science Introduction to the BASc practicum/field placement process & courses

  4. Career Options:Planning your Electives See the CYF Handbook http://www.uoguelph.ca/family/undergraduate/child-youth-and-family • Graduate Education • Education • Early Childhood Education • Child and Youth Services

  5. Career Options:Membership in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) • FRHD*2040 Principles of Program Design for Children • FRHD*2260 Infant Development • FRHD*2270 Early and Middle Childhood • FRHD*3190*DE Administration of Programs for Children and Youth • FRHD*3200 Practicum – Child • FRHD*4170 Practicum in Child, Youth and Family (in a placement designated as Child, or Co-op Work Term) • FRHD*4180 Assessment and Intervention • FRHD*4210 Senior Seminar in Early Education & Care

  6. Career Options: Planning your Electives Graduate Education • Family Relations & Human Development • Couple & Family Therapy • Social Work • Psychology • Rehabilitation Sciences • Occupational Therapy • Physiotherapy • Speech/Language • Special Needs • Child Life • Law • Medicine/Psychiatry

  7. From the Undergrad Calendar: • FRHD*2040 Principles of Program Design for Children W (3-0) [0.50] This course will examine the elements involved in planning and implementing quality play-based programs for young children. Some of the issues include: the role of the teacher, meeting developmental needs, the materials and the organization of the environment, and instructional strategies. The course will involve a workshop component. Prerequisite(s):FRHD*2270 or PSYC*2450 Restricted to students in B.A.Sc. Program (CYF, CYF:C majors).

  8. FRHD*2300 Principles of Program Design for Youth W (3-0) [0.50] This course will examine the elements involved in planning and implementing effective prevention, education, and support programs for youth and their families. Programs include alternative education, independent living, community justice initiatives, sexual health, and physical education and nutrition strategies. Major topics covered in this course include: the roles of organizations and child and youth counsellors; empowerment of youth, their families and communities; working with diverse populations; needs assessments; program planning and service delivery; and program evaluation. Case studies of innovative programs are highlighted. Prerequisite(s):FRHD*2280, (FRHD*2060 or FRHD*2270) Restricted to students in B.A.Sc. CYF and CYF:C.

  9. Commonalities between the courses • Both develop and enhance foundational skills (planning programs in our work with children, youth & families) •  Both offer Transferable skills to the 3rd & 4th year placements AND a broad range of professional career options •  Both offer students the opportunity for breadth of experience •  Similar career options, with the exception of level of teaching (primary/junior vs. intermediate/senior) •  Scheduling

  10. Differences between the courses

  11. Program Design Courses FRHD*2040 or FRHD*2300 • Student Preference • Special student group status • Faculty Resources • Registration on a 1st come basis on WebAdvisor

  12. The Registration Process: WebAdvisor

  13. Special Groups of Students • ECE Certificate/Diploma – if you already have it, see Program Counsellor (may be exempt from 2040 & 3200) • Transfer students – may need 3rd year practicum in fall & 4th year practicum in winter

  14. Co-op Students • Take 3rd year practicum, optional 4th year • Automatically placed in practicum in Winter of 3rd year Our dept. Co-op Advisor is Prof. Michele Preydempreyde@uoguelph.ca

  15. Co-op Experience • Work terms- full time, 3 semesters • Paid learning and employment experiences • Opportunity to develop diverse skills (micro to macro) • Responsibility and accountability

  16. Coop Opportunities • Education Specialists and Teaching Assistants • Child and Youth Treatment Providers • Camp Counsellors • Program Developers and Coordinators • Family & Community Service

  17. Co-op Skills & Strengths • Work directly with children / youth or vulnerable individuals • Develop and hone professional skills including communication • Develop appreciation for the broader context affecting children, youth and vulnerable people

  18. Scheduling Updates • Refer to an email from Linda Zehr October 2, 2012 • Watch the listserve for updates

  19. Need Program Advice? • BASc Program Counselling Office MINS 253, Linda Zehr, Program Counsellor Make an appointment: bascprog@uoguelph.ca • CYF: C Faculty Advisor: mpreyde@uoguelph.ca

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