Overview

Program Description

Child and youth care is a dynamic profession that is fundamentally based on your ability to build and experience relationships with others. It is through relationship that you will be able to support young people with their life challenges.

Graduates work from a trauma informed, relational, and anti-oppressive framework, supporting community members towards individualized growth, development and self-motivated transformation.

The skill-oriented courses of the Child and Youth Care program at Red River College Polytechnic deliver students the opportunities to engage in learning how to facilitate assessments and interventions that are developmentally considerate and utilize evidence based best practice. The professional competencies driven by National Standards are woven into the curriculum, delivered as a tapestry of knowledge and practice, supporting students to begin their journey in the diverse field of Child and Youth Care as professionals that adhere to the foundational attitudes of practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Strategies

Therapeutic Activities and Groups

Family Across the Lifespan

A Context for Practice With Indigenous Peoples

Psychology

Current Issues in Child and Youth Care

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-26 00:00:00 , International

More details

International deadline: At least six months prior to the start of your program of choice.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Sciences Early Childhood Education View 72 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in Canada

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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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Your Academic History
Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit of: Grade 12 English

Submit proof of meeting an ELRs option

Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form

Tuition Fee

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International

18064 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18064 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

6119 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6119 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Winnipeg

1056 - 1650 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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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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