Administered by the School of Child and Youth Care
DEGREE: Four years of study following Grade 12 U/M graduation.
ADMISSION: O.S.S.D. with six Grade 12 U/M courses including Grade 12 U English.
NOTES:
- ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English.
- A minimum grade of 70 percent or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English.
- As part of the admission selection process, applicants must visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/overview/nonacademicrequirements/
- for details about the non-academic requirements.
- Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.
- Applicants are advised that a criminal record check will be required by organizations accepting students for internship placements. Those with criminal offences related to violent behaviour and to crimes against children and youth are typically refused placements.
DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAM:
DEGREE: Two years of study following community college graduation.
The requirements for Direct Entry (full- or part-time) in Child and Youth Care include all of the following:
- A three year Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Diploma in Child and Youth Work with at least a 'B' average; and
- Non-academic criteria as noted below; and
- Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum and work experience in the field is beneficial.
NOTE: Potential students with work experience in the field but with post-secondary academic credentials other than the three-year CAAT Diploma in Child and Youth Work will be considered on an individual basis and should apply to first year. Those with out-of-province two-year Child Youth Work (CYW) diplomas will also be assessed on an individual basis.
