Practicums provide students with the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in specific child and youth care settings. Practicums are a vital part of the Child and Youth Care program. The CYC program at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÐ±¦µä¿ª½±½á¹û has over 150 connections with organizations and programs throughout the Metro Vancouver area, and beyond.
Benefits of practicums include:
- connect classroom learning with hands-on experience
- gain real-world skills
- try out different settings and specialties
- meeting professionals in your industry
- potential job opportunities post graduation
Where do I take my practicums?
Placements are selected based on your interests and learning needs, subject to available sites. Examples of types of placements include:
- schools
- group homes
- transition houses
- community centres
- programs for street-involved youth
- government offices
- addictions services
Check out our CYC Practicum Profile Information Booklet
Resources for CYC Practicum Supervisors
- CYC Practicum Supervisor Orientation Video Series
- CYC Practicum Supervisor Orientation Video Series Recommended Resources
Are you a new program looking to host practicum students?
Contact our program at cyc@douglascollege.ca for more information!