Overview

This programme is Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligible either by meeting IRCC’s field of study criteria (as of November 1, 2024) or by being a degree programme exempt from these requirements (as of March 11, 2025). Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

As a student in this Child and Youth Care (Honours) course at Algonquin College , you develop a strength-based anti-oppressive relational practice. You focus on creative prevention and intervention strategies for diverse children, youth, families and communities. Specialized skills in nature-based programming, social innovation and entrepreneurship allows you to be at the forefront of work with young people and communities.

Through group projects, you prepare to work in interdisciplinary teams to meet the needs of children and families. You learn to generate and disseminate knowledge to others and identify opportunities to improve services and the two field placements and full work-term (unpaid or paid) enable you to apply your learning in a variety of organizational settings. As part of the coursework, you earn industry certifications, including crisis training and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Through this programme, you develop the advocacy skills to amplify the voices of individuals and systems.

Careers

There is a wide variety of work opportunities for you after graduation. As a Child and Youth Care practitioner, you may find employment in:

residential care

hospitals

community health centres

mental health treatment centres

addictions and substance abuse treatment

shelters and street outreach

schools

youth justice programmes

community-based services

child welfare

self-employment and

nature and outdoor programming

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Children and Youth with Exceptionalities

Child and Adolescent Development

Child Abuse and Protection

Preparing for Practice: Professional Child and Youth Care

Logic and Critical Thinking

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 23 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies 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

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120

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent

Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the programme in which they intend to enroll. Mature students applying for Degree programmes satisfy College Eligibility by having demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of at least one full-time term at the post-secondary level (minimum five courses taken concurrently in an academic programme of study).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20164 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

7414 CAD / year

≈ 7414 CAD / year

Additional Details

Programme tuition fee: $3,707.00

International Student Premium (PRG): $6,375.07

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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

Funding

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