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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Child and Youth Care

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Child and Youth Care

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $24,000 CAD

  • Application fee

    $110 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Highlights
Field-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 30-March-2024 2024-03-30

Overview

Bachelor of Child and Youth Care

The child and youth care program provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to work effectively with children, youth and families in a wide range of practice settings. 

Specialized child and youth care courses and courses in disciplines such as the humanities and social sciences prepare students to become well-rounded child and youth care, professionals. 

In years one and two, foundational courses with a personal-growth focus prepare students to form helping relationships with youth and families through effective communication and an understanding of adolescent and lifespan development, family dynamics and activity programming. 

Child and youth care methods, communication and counselling, and family support and intervention courses prepare students for entry-level positions in the field. 

Field placements at MacEwan University provide the opportunity to apply coursework to practice settings. 

Students may choose the diploma exit option at the end of year two.

Years three and four prepare students for advanced practice in intensive programs with children, youth and families with multiple, complex challenges through courses on abuse and neglect, substance abuse, law and social services, and advanced methodology in individual, group and family practice. 

Research, statistics, advanced field placement and arts and science courses complete degree-level education and prepare students for more complex positions and graduate programs in child and youth care.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$32,636

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,536
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,636
Tuition 1 person $24,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Police Information Check
  • First Aid and Level C CPR certification

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

86
21
listening
21
writing
21
speaking
21
reading

PTE

59
56
listening
56
writing
56
speaking
56
reading

Cambridge

180
165
listening
165
writing
165
speaking
165
reading

Duolingo: Minimum overall band score of 115

An applicant who is completely bilingual and fluent in English is entitled to submit a written petition to the Office of the University Registrar providing evidence that the applicant’s English language proficiency exceeds the specified minimum levels, and requesting exemption from the English language proficiency (ELP) requirement.


Academic background and requirement

  • English Language Arts 30-1
  • Four subjects from Group A, B, C, or D

Group A (Humanities): Social Studies 30-1, 30-level language other than English, Aboriginal Studies 30

Group B (Fine Arts): Art 30, Art 31, Communication Technology Advanced (5 credits), Dance 35, Drama 30, Music 30 (Choral, Instrumental or General (5 credits), Musical Theatre 35, Music 35, Performing Arts 35 A, B, or C., Additional 35-level Fine Arts courses may be considered.

Group C (Sciences): Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2 (cannot be used for admission with Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 30-1), Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Science 30, Computing Science Advanced (CTS) (5 credits)

Group D (Optional/Electives): Physical Education 30, Applied Sociology 30, Cultural and Physical Anthropology 30, Experimental Psychology 30, International Politics 30, Macroeconomics 30, Microeconomics 30, Philosophies of Man 30, Religious Studies 35, Western World History 30, World Geography 30, World Religion 30 ,Advanced CTS subjects (5 credits) as follows:

Agriculture, Community Care Services, Construction Technologies, Cosmetology , Criminal Justice Studies, Design Studies, Electro-Technologies, Enterprise and Innovation, Environmental Stewardship, Esthetics, Fabrication Studies, Fashion Studies, Financial Management, Foods, Forestry, Health Care Aide, Health Care Services, Human & Social Services, Information Processing, Legal Studies, Logistics, Management & Marketing, Mechanics, Networking, Power Engineering, Primary Resources, Recreation Leadership, Tourism Studies, Wildlife; Additional CTS courses may be considered.

Career opportunities

  • Juvenile Outreach Specialist
  • Youth Advocate
  • Program Coordinator
  • Case Manager
  • Certified Peer Counselor
  • Women's Advocate
  • Parent Trainer
  • Family Support Worker
  • Child Development Manager

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