CSI Certificate Programs

This program is designed for students currently enrolled at the university. The Certificate in Childhood and Advocacy provides students with the conceptual background and specific knowledge to contribute to the planning, adoption and implementation of childhood advocacy initiatives. All Certificate courses may be credited toward other undergraduate programs. Any undergraduate student may apply for admission, subject to prerequisites and general admission requirements. Students already possessing an undergraduate degree can apply for admission to the Diploma in Childhood and Advocacy.

Admission Requirements

Enrolment in third or fourth year of an Honors Program, or a minimum modular average of 65% in a Major module. This is a limited enrollment program and possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.

Program Requirements

To qualify for the Certificate in Childhood Advocacy, students must achieve an overall average of 65% in the following 5.0 courses:

2.5 courses from the following: Childhood and Social Institutions 1025F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 2210F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 2214F/G Childhood and Social Institutions 2213F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 3300F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 3311F/G.
2.5 courses from the following: Childhood and Social Institutions 2221A/B, Childhood and Social Institutions 3350F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 3351F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 3352F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 3353F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 3362F/G.
Up to 1.0 from these courses can substitute to meet the certificate requirements:
Disability Studies 2201F/G, Political Science 2225E, Social Justice and Peace Studies 2304F/G, Social Justice and Peace Studies 3211F/G, Sociology 2140

This program is designed for students currently enrolled at the University. The Certificate in Childhood and the Legal System is designed to provide students with the conceptual background and practical skills necessary to facilitate legally mandated child participation in Canadian civil and criminal justice proceedings. All degree courses may be credited toward other undergraduate programs. Any undergraduate student may apply for admission, subject to prerequisites and general admission requirements. Students already possessing an undergraduate degree may apply for admission to the Diploma in Childhood and the Justice System.

Admission Requirements

Enrolment in third or fourth year of an Honors Program, or a minimum modular average of 65% in a Major module. This is a limited enrolment program and possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission Requirements

Enrolment in third or fourth year of an Honors Program, or a minimum modular average of 70 65% in a Major module. This is a limited enrolment program and possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.

Program Requirements

To qualify for the Certificate in Childhood and the Legal System, students must achieve an overall average of 65% in the following 5.0 courses:

2.5 courses from the following: Childhood and Social Institutions 1025F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 2210F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 2212F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 2231A/B, Childhood and Social Institutions 3361F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 3364 F/G.
2.5 courses from the following: Childhood and Social Institutions  2221A/B, Childhood and Social Institutions 3320F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 3340F/G, Childhood and Social Institutions 3346F/G,  Childhood and Social Institutions 3365F/G, Disability Studies 3325F/G, Political Science 3303F/G, Sociology 2267A/B. 
A maximum of 1.0 course from the following courses may be counted toward this requirement:
Philosophy 2080, Psychology 3313A/B, History 3851F/G, History 3898F/G, Religious Studies 4408Y, Political Science 3307F/G, Political Science 3345F/G, Social Work 3319F/G, Sociology 2260A/B, Sociology 4455F/G, and Psychology 2031A/B.