This course provides hands-on, Work-Focused Experiential Education (EE) opportunities in the form of placements to third and fourth-year CCY students.
Complete part-time, supervised placements with an organization/employer that helps you gain relevant work experience and meet the learning outcomes of the CCY Program. Complete course work and placement hours at the same time, for a total of 140 hours of placement over 2 terms, with an average of 5 hours per week.
In this course, you will participate in a high-impact learning opportunity, engage in a course-based placement with community partners and combine theoretical learning with applied skills. You will be placed with a group that works with, and advocates for, the unique and diverse cultures and lived experiences of children and youth.
How to apply
Watch the Information Session recording.
Read through the FAQ.
Email Professor Alison Halsall (ahalsall@yorku.ca) for an interview with the subject line "CCY 4900."
Update your resume and cover letter prior to the interview.
Permission to enrol will only be provided to successful interview candidates.
FAQ
What is a placement?
Placements are designed to help you connect competencies and skills learned in the classroom with hands-on work experience in an organizational setting. These placements focus on career exploration, employability and professional skill development, with an emphasis on achieving specific course learning outcomes. Since placements are tied to a course, you earn academic credit. Placements are completed on a part-time basis to ensure you can balance your coursework and other commitments.
What are the prerequisites to enroll in the CCY placement course?
You must have completed CCY 1999, CCY 2999, CCY 3998 and CCY 3999.
What kind of work can I complete during placement?
You will work with organizations that advocate for the unique and diverse cultures and experiences of children and youth. In addition, you will develop knowledge mobilization skills for community-based audiences and learn skills (effective communication, collaboration and how to work effectively with others, etc.) that will enable you to become autonomous and professional while working in the field.
How many hours do I need to complete for placement?
You are required to complete 140 hours over the course of 7-8 months (average of 5 hours per week).
How can I find a placement for this course?
Prior to enrolment in the course, the Course Director will interview you to determine your interests, experience and overall learning goals. For students who receive permission to enrol in the course, the Course Director will match you to a vetted partner, pending availability.
How are placements graded?
Please review the course outline carefully at the start of the term. A significant portion of your grade depends on your performance during the placement, and your supervisor will also be asked to provide two evaluations, one mid-way throughout the course and one at the end.
What about insurance?
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) provides Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage (or, in some instances, other insurance coverage) for Ontario post-secondary students who are completing an unpaid placement as a part of their course/program.
Note
Please note that the placement cannot begin until an Agreement between York University and the Placement Organization is signed. The EE Office will work with your Course Director to facilitate this process.
Questions?
For additional information, please contact the Children, Childhood & Youth (CCY) program at lapsccy@yorku.ca or the Experiential Education (EE) team at eelaps@yorku.ca.