Overview
Throughout this Child and Youth Care BA programme from University of the Fraser Valley you'll examine and address the issues that affect children and youth who are facing social and developmental difficulties.
With core courses offered in the afternoon and the evening, the BA CYC can accommodate your work schedule if you are currently employed in the human services field and wish to grow your career and gain skills you can apply in your work setting.In the third and fourth year, the programme culminates in two 300-hour practica that provide you with opportunities to gain direct experience working with one of UFV’s learning partners. Through both practica, you benefit from the structured supervision of experienced professionals, who can provide valuable guidance and feedback.
After you graduate from the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, you have acquired the skills to take on consultations, case assessments and interventions, counselling, advocacy, policy development, and to become a well-rounded practitioner in any agency or programme.
Career opportunities:
Employers are looking for skilled Child and Youth Care (CYC) practitioners who are able to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative way. As a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, you may seek employment in a variety of settings that serve the needs of children, youth and families:
- Education
- Drug and Alcohol Prevention Worker
- Child and Youth Worker
- Youth Education Support Worker
- Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator
- Restorative Justice Worker
- Government
- Child Protection Worker
- Special Needs Worker
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Development for CYC
- Professional Child and Youth Care
- Human Development II for Child and Youth Care
- Activity-Based Child and Youth Practice
- Social Constructs of Families and Groups
- Perspectives on Mental Health and Substance Misuse
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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For national students: Fall semester: Applications open October 1. / Winter semester: Applications open May 1. / Summer semester: Applications open October 1.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Abbotsford, Canada
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
All applicants must meet ONE of the following:
- B.C. high school graduation or equivalent;
- Or completion of a minimum of nine UFV or transferable post-secondary credits with a minimum 2.00 GPA (C average) based on all credits attempted;
- Or a minimum of 19 years of age by the start of the first class;
- Or, for admission into preparatory level programs only, a minimum of 17 years of age and out of high school for at least one year by the start of the semester.
- A C+ final grade in one of English 12, English 12 First Peoples, AP English, or IB English.
- Complete your application
- Your high school transcript(s) and proof of graduation if you have graduated from high school, or a copy of your interim high school transcript(s) if you are currently in high school
- Your English language score (TOEFL, IELTS, LPI)
- Your passport
- When you have completed your online application, you will be prompted to pay a non-refundable application fee of $150 CAD
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents22560 CAD / year≈ 22560 CAD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5010 CAD / year≈ 5010 CAD / year
Additional Details
National tuition fee: $163.34 per credit
Living costs
Abbotsford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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