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 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: applications are accepted year-round.

International : 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

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

Health Sciences Early Childhood Education View 74 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

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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18064 CAD / year

≈ 18064 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6119 CAD / year

≈ 6119 CAD / year

Living costs

Winnipeg

Canada

1056 - 1650 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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Overview

Program Description

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Winnipeg

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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