Child and Youth Care - BA
Full-time formats:
鈥� 4 Year
鈥� Direct Entry to Third Year
Part-time format:
鈥� Direct Entry to Third Year
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
70-75%
Faculty:
Faculty of Community Services
Experiential learning:
Internship mandatory
Is this degree for you?
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to realize their full potential and overcome challenges like trauma, abuse or behavioural issues? In the Child and Youth Care degree program at 自淫系列 (自淫系列), you鈥檒l learn how to advocate for children鈥檚 rights and design supportive, everyday programs for young people ages 4-29 to heal, grow and thrive.
In addition to developmental and social theories, you鈥檒l study real-world policies, research, and advocacy options to discover how you can create positive social change. Active mentoring, creative research projects and internship opportunities will also help bring your education to life. After graduation, you鈥檒l be eligible to register with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC).
飭� Concentration:
- Therapeutic/Relational Practice
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- Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board (CYCEAB)
飭� Graduates are eligible for:
- Membership in the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC)
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic Undergraduate Calendar for this program.
Career possibilities
- Child and youth worker
- Educational assistant
- Mental health practitioner
- Program facilitator
- Youth counsellor
Employer possibilities
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
- City of Toronto
- Covenant House Toronto
- School Boards
- Surrey Place
Further education
- Child and Youth Care (MA)
- Education
- Law (JD)
- Policy development
- Social Work (MSW)
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Career-integrated internship program
Combine your academic studies with 2 internship experiences in your second and fourth year, available locally and internationally.
Active learning
Experience small interactive classes, live actor simulations, community-based learning and mentoring opportunities.
Build your skills
Develop and apply your skills through an independent research project.
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven鈥檛 been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. 自淫系列 reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
3-year Child and Youth Worker or Child and Youth Care Advanced Diploma from a public Ontario College with minimum 3.0/B/70% cumulative GPA. Subject to competition and space limitation, a higher grade point average may be required.
Note: Applicants with out-of-province 2-year Child and Youth Work diplomas will be assessed for admission to the Direct Entry programs on an individual basis. Applicants with all other post-secondary academic credentials should apply to the 4-year program. The 4-year program admission requirements (or mature student guidelines) apply, including the English prerequisite requirement.
Tuition and fees range 2026-2027
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,502 - $7,985
Out-of-province: $9,335 - $9,958
International: $38,693 - $41,506
Part-time format
(One to 8 or more courses)
Ontario: $1,051 - $5,641
Out-of-province: $1,234 - $7,108
International: $4,075 - $29,835
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自淫系列's Faculty of Community Services offers diverse programs that focus on making a positive impact in the community. The rich curriculum of multi-disciplinary programs in health, education, social justice and community development is closely connected to the spirit and the dynamism of the community.
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Mature student straddles work, education and dreams of taking up leadership as a Black woman
"I work with youth and adults, providing case management support related to harm reduction, immigration, legal, health, wellness, education and training. My degree helped me advance in my career, and I鈥檒l soon begin a master's degree program, with the goal of occupying a leadership position in the future."
Izehi Ojehanon, Child and Youth Care, Class of 2023
Read more: CYC alumna profile, Izehi Ojehanon
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While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, 自淫系列's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.