ObjectivesThe Community, Family and Child Studies (CFCS) program leads you toward a career as a caring, ethical professional in a wide range of social and community fields. Working through this dynamic, professional two-year program, you acquire the skills and values needed to promote, strengthen and support the well-being of individuals and families. You’ll study a curriculum that’s based on contemporary research and grounded in principles of social justice including freedom, equity, fairness and respect. The learning environment in the Community, Family and Child Studies program is a co-operative one—all learners contribute, and all learn from one another. As you progress through courses and practicum placements, you’ll become familiar with a variety of community services, and you’ll gain solid professional experience. You’ll develop your own leadership style, and you’ll have the opportunity to participate in community development, planning and advocacy activities as you work toward your diploma.
Academic titleDiploma in Community, Family and Child Studies
Course descriptionAcademic Term 1 (Fall) Credits
CFCS 110 Foundations for Practice 3.0
CFCS 120 Lifespan Development 1 3.0
CFCS 140 Intro to Community Resources
and Supports 3.0
CFCS 160 Family and Community 1 3.0
ENGL 150 English Composition 3.0 Total Credits 15.0
Academic Term 2 (Winter) Credits
CFCS 111 Professional Practice 1 2.0
CFCS 121 Lifespan Development 2 2.0
CFCS 141 Service Learning 3.0
HLTH 110 Health in Today's World 3.0
PSYC 154 Interpersonal Relations 3.0
ENGL 160 Introduction to Literature 3.0 OR
ENGL 164 First Nations Literature 3.0 Total Credits 16.0
Academic Term 3 (Fall) Credits
CFCS 210 Diversity Across the Lifespan 3.0
CFCS 211 Professional Practice 2 2.0
CFCS 240 Practicum 1 4.0
CFCS 260 Family and Community 2 3.0
PSYC 256 Introduction to Counselling 3.0 Total Credits 15.0
Academic Term 4 (Winter) Credits
CFCS 220 Personal Leadership 3.0
CFCS 241 Practicum 2 6.0
Two (2) electives* 6.0 Total Credits 15.0
*Required electives:
Students must consult with program faculty or a Camosun College academic advisor regarding university transfer elective choices. PSYC 150 and PSYC 272 and SOC 160 are not accepted as electives as they duplicate content in CFCS courses.
Students interested in transferring to a CYC degree program or other degree program are advised to also consult with the receiving institution regarding elective choices.