Learn more about the academic programs we are delivering in Winter 2025. If you have any questions about part-time studies, please contact us.
This part-time online certificate program provides learners with the application of principles and practices relevant to the field of children and adolescent mental health. This program emphasizes cognitive development, psychological disorders, risk factors, and prevention and intervention strategies when working with children in the fields of health care, community services and education. The aim of this program is to prepare graduates for safe and competent children's mental health support and practice.
Prospective students of this program will be currently working with children and looking to upgrade their skills, or hoping to pursue further studies related to children and families.
For those currently working with children, they will be able to apply their new skills to the following occupational areas:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, equivalent or mature student status with at least six months work experience in early childhood development or a related field may be considered for admission.
Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
Learners determine the effects of trauma on cognitive development of infants, children and adolescents. Students also identify those children with trauma histories in order to limit the potential triggers within the therapeutic environment. The theories of loss and grief, as these relate to the infant, child and adolescent population are explored throughout the course.
Students examine the interconnectedness of family relationships and their effect on common abnormal psychiatric disorders in the infant, child and adolescent populations. The course reviews the developmental stages, familial structures and family functions through the lens of family systems theory. Students also explore the environmental effects and their influences on the family as a dynamic entity.
Students apply prevention and intervention strategies to appropriately respond to stressful situations in the infant, child and adolescent population. The focus of this course is on the effective application of communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills in a variety of situations.
To understand complicated mental health disorders common to infant, child and adolescents, students review a variety of abnormal cognitive and behavioural disorders. This course emphasizes an understanding of the behaviours and the daily effects and challenges on the mental health of the infant, child and adolescent population.
Students recognize the risk factors and triggers associated with common psychiatric disorders in the infant, child and adolescent population. Early identification and awareness of the behaviours enable the student to appropriately identify and assess the situation at hand.
This course introduces the student to the knowledge base developmental psychology provides as a guide to social service practice. Students will become familiar with the range of social, emotional, physical and psychological factors affecting human development throughout the lifespan.
Please note: Due to similar content covered in this course and courses in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma program, PSY106 will not accepted as a General Education elective credit for ECE.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
When you meet all program requirements and become eligible for a certificate, diploma, or degree, you must inform the Registrar by completing a Graduation Application form and paying the graduation and alumni fee. Certificates, diplomas, and applied degrees are issued twice a year in the Fall (October), Spring (June) and Winter (February).
For further information including deadlines and fees, please visit the Convocation website or contact the Convocation Office at theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Georgina Ioannou
Program Assistant
Georgina.Ioannou@senecapolytechnic.ca
416-764-0969
Dedra Profitt
Academic Program Manager
Dedra.Profitt@senecapolytechnic.ca
416-764-0972