Community and Child Studies Foundations

Program Overview

The Community and Child Studies Foundations program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the personal and professional requirements for careers in these fields. It enhances communication competence, develops academic and professional skills, and prepares students for future diploma programs in community and child studies areas. The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, assessment methods, and unique approaches to engage students and facilitate their success. Graduates are prepared for careers in community services, childcare, early childhood education, and social work.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Community and Child Studies Foundations program provides an academic pathway for individuals interested in pursuing careers in the community services or child studies field.
The program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the personal and professional requirements for various careers in these fields, enhances their communication competence, develops academic and professional skills, and prepares them for future diploma programs in the community and child studies areas.
• Objectives:
• Develop a thorough understanding of the personal and professional requirements for careers in community services and child studies
• Enhance communication competence in all language strands
• Develop academic and professional skills and attitudes to facilitate success in future programs
• Prepare students for admission to diploma programs in the community and child studies areas

Outline:

• Content: The program covers various topics related to community services and child studies, including:
• Communication skills
• Study techniques
• Learning strategies
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Group work
• Citations
• Structure: The program spans one year, divided into two semesters, and is taught using a combination of modalities, including face-to-face, online, and blended/hybrid formats.

Assessment:

• Methods: The program utilizes various assessment methods to evaluate student progress, including:
• Exams
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Participation

Teaching:

• Methods: The program employs a variety of teaching methods to engage students, including:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Group work
• Hands-on activities
• Faculty: The program is taught by experienced and knowledgeable faculty members who are dedicated to student success.
• Unique Approaches: The program incorporates unique approaches, such as:
• Eight hours of English instruction per week
• Opportunities for career exploration in community and child studies
• An intensive and engaging peer mentoring program
• Strategies to become a master student

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the Community and Child Studies Foundations program can pursue careers in various fields, including:
• Community Services
• Childcare
• Early Childhood Education
• Social Work
• Opportunities: The program prepares students for the following opportunities:
• Transferring to a diploma program in community services or child studies
• Gaining employment in entry-level positions in the community services or child studies field
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a meaningful contribution to the community and child studies field.