Overview

You will develop skills in assessing needs, designing and implementing programs and planned environments, and using daily life events to support and facilitate positive change. The Child and Youth Care - Accelerated program from Humber Polytechnic 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.

Our accelerated program makes it possible for students with previous post-secondary education to fast-track through our program in 16 consecutive months without compromising experience through three field placements. Studies begin in September with graduation projected for December of the following academic year.

Your Career

With our program, you can enjoy the rewards of a career where you make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth.

Our graduates have employment opportunities in a variety of settings including:

child protection agencies
community-based child and youth development programs
early intervention and prevention programs
open custody group homes for youth involved in the criminal justice system
parent education and family support programs
psychiatric hospitals
residential and day treatment programs in children's mental health centres
school-based programs
youth and women's shelters

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Resources and Legislation

Child and Youth Care Professional Practice

Relational Practices in Child and Youth Care

Therapeutic Activities Programming

Group Dynamics

Assessment and Recording

Family Dynamics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

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Deadline for equal consideration in the admission process: February 1. Post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

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

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

A bachelor's degree, advanced diploma or diploma

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17687 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17687 CAD per year during 36 months.
National

4083 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4083 CAD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Overview

Your Career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Toronto

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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