Overview

From early intervention programs, child protection, and community-based programs, the diversity of child care courses within this program provides students with theoretical knowledge and applied skills to shape a rewarding career.

The core of the Child and Youth Care program from Vancouver Island University is field experience, and students will complete two 300-hour practicums. Select students can choose to specialize in child protection services.

This flexible full-time or part-time program has educational grants available to students.

A full range of courses is available to complete a program of studies leading to a B.A. degree in Child and Youth Care at Vancouver Island University.

The Child and Youth Care degree program is a four-year course of study (120 credits), which prepares students to enter a variety of child and youth care employment settings.

These range from early intervention programs to youth corrections programs, child protection and guardianship work, community-based programs such as day-care, schools, family support and group homes.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Child Development

Interpersonal Communication Skills in a Therapeutic Context)

University Writing and Research

Child and Youth Care

Adolescent Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nanaimo, Canada

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 73 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Proof of English language proficiency is required from applicants for whom English is not their first language or from those whose education was completed in any country where English is not the official language.
Proof of English language proficiency

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

24473 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24473 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

5092 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5092 CAD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Child and Youth Care.

Available Scholarships

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