Overview

Specialize in supporting change with children and youth ages of approximately 6-21 and their families who are experiencing a range of social, emotional, mental health and behavioural challenges with the Child and Youth Care Advanced Diploma from Mohawk College .

What you'll learn

Implement a range of prevention and intervention strategies for children, youth and their families. This will focus on trauma informed practice, crisis intervention, conflict management, problem-solving, life space interviews, therapeutic activity programming, life and social skill development and group work

How to engage with children and youth experiencing difficult home situations, mental health challenges, neurodiversity, substance abuse, behavioural problems and in conflict with the law

Learn equitable, diverse and inclusive approaches to advocate for the rights of children and youth

Career Opportunities

Child and Youth Workers

Child and Youth Counsellors

Youth Support Workers

Child and Youth Practitioners

Where you could work includes:

Out-of-home care settings

Schools

Mental Health Centres

Education Services

Child Welfare Services

Youth Criminal Justice Services

Community Intervention Services

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Therapeutic Programming & Life Skills

Professionalism in CYC Practice

Intervention Strategies For Child Youth Care

Legislation: Policies & Procedures

Developmental Psychology

Advanced Interviewing and Counselling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education Childhood Studies 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

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:

Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent

Attendance at program orientation is strongly recommended

For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the average of the highest senior level final grades in the required courses that are available at the time of ranking

Applicants should note that some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards must be met as a condition of employment

Options are available for mature applicants

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17875 CAD / year

≈ 17875 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4375 CAD / year

≈ 4375 CAD / year

Additional Details

International: Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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

Funding

Once enrolled and registered, you are eligible to supplement your income and savings with awards, scholarships, and bursaries.
It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

Mohawk College offers two types of financial awards to full-time students: Scholarships and Bursaries.

Scholarships: Awarded to students based on academic merit, athletics, volunteer experience, or other achievements.
Bursaries: Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and/or meet other specific criteria.

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What you'll learn

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

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