Description

Child and Youth Care (BA)

Transforming the lives of children and youth facing adversity requires knowledge of the specialized theories and techniques needed to advocate for their rights.

Duration

Full Time: Four Year; Direct Entry to Third Year

Degree Earned

Bachelor of Arts

International Tuition Fee Range 2023/2024

$33,423 – $34,665 CAD

Location

Toronto, Canada

Is It for You?

Transforming the lives of children and youth facing adversity requires knowledge of the specialized theories and techniques needed to advocate for their rights. You’ll learn to design and implement developmental, preventative and therapeutic programs and explore policy areas, research and advocacy options. Small interactive classes, local and international internships, mentoring opportunities and an independent research project will prepare you to promote the participation of children and youth in society.

Program Accreditation

Graduates are eligible for certification by the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC).

After Graduation

Transform the lives of children and youth facing adversity in hospitals, eating disorder clinics, substance use programs, outpatient services; community centres, educational/day treatment settings, school districts; residential treatment settings, foster care, family support programs; children’s aid societies and mental health centres. Opportunities also exist in development within government ministries and nongovernmental organizations. You may work as a residential counsellor, youth advocate, program facilitator, crisis worker, research and evaluation specialist, mentoring facilitator, child and youth worker, youth services worker, youth outreach worker or youth relief worker. You may also choose to pursue graduate studies at Toronto Metropolitan University in Child and Youth Care or related fields.