The School of Child and Youth Care offers a full-time four-year degree program. This complements the part-time Direct-Entry program first offered in Fall 1989. Students are able to enter on a full-time basis following high school or Direct Entry on a full- or part-time basis directly into year 3 following the completion of a three-year Child and Youth Work (CYW) diploma from an Ontario College.

The curriculum builds upon a multi-disciplinary base to develop the student's understanding of issues facing children, youth, and their families in society today. With a solid multi-disciplinary foundation in sociological and psychological perspectives students are introduced to the theories and techniques of child and youth care. They will develop the ability to work with children, youth, and families with a focus on promoting the rights and participation of children and youth through inclusive practice and advocacy for the highest standards of ethical practice and optimal quality of care.

CAREER INFORMATION

Graduates of the BA (CYC) who enter at first year will find employment in hospital and outpatient settings, community centres, educational/day treatment settings, school districts as child and youth workers, residential centres (child welfare, young offenders, and children's mental health), and family support programs. Graduates from the Direct Entry program are already obtaining more responsible clinical and supervisory positions including child protection and family service positions in Children's Aid Societies and children's mental health centres. Graduates may go on to obtain further education as elementary and secondary school teachers and obtain graduate degrees to become private counselors and educators within the college CYW system.

Academic Standing Variation

An Academic Standing Variation exists for this program. See Academic Standing Variation for details.

Graduation Requirement Variation

A Graduation Requirement Variation exists for this program. See Graduation Requirement Variation for details.

Liberal Studies

Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate.

Liberal Studies - Direct Entry

Students must take three upper level liberal studies courses. If an upper level liberal studies course requires a prerequisite, students DO NOT have to apply for transfer credit.