Overview

Students are required to develop skills in assessing needs, designing and implementing programmes and planned environments, and using daily life events to support and facilitate positive change. The programme provides foundational knowledge in infant, child and adolescent development; child and youth care relational practice principles; family dynamics; evidence-based or evidence-informed intervention strategies; group dynamics; cultural humility; and therapeutic activities.

You will learn that an essential component of professional practice is self-awareness, with many courses emphasizing self-reflection and the classroom being a professional practice environment. Your high energy level and emotional maturity will help you meet the demands of working with children and youth with complex needs.

Key facts

The programme is delivered by award-winning faculty, renowned in their field, with current, relevant experience and advanced degrees. A key feature of the programme is its therapeutic play lab fostering experiential learning.
With the Child and Youth Care programme at the Humber Polytechnic , you can enjoy the rewards of a career where you make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth by:

building on strengths and capacities, and working collaboratively
developing therapeutic relationships and using relational practice
seeking out and connecting children, youth and their families with relevant, culturally specific and appropriate community resources
understanding and learning about the complex challenges faced by children, youth and families
utilizing daily life events as opportunities to promote and facilitate positive change
working as part of an inter-professional team

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Development

Professional Skills

Community Resources and Legislation

Relational Child and Youth Care Practice

Group Dynamics

College Reading and Writing Skills

Adolescent Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Education Educational Psychology Early Childhood Education View 7 other Bachelors in Educational Psychology in Canada

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:

Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17853 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4085 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Living costs

Toronto

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