Program requirements
Completion of at least 120 credits with a minimum grade point average of 2.33. At least 42 of these credits must be upper-level (300-400).
Program outline
First Year
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| CMNS 155 |
Introduction to Workplace and Academic Communication (see Note 1) |
3 |
| CMNS 251 |
Professional Report Writing
(see Note 1) |
3 |
| PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology I
(see Note 2) |
3 |
| PSYC 102 |
Introduction to Psychology II
(see Note 2) |
3 |
| CYC 101 |
Introduction to Child and Youth Care |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Total |
|
30 |
Note 1: CMNS courses can be replaced with first-year and second-year university-level English.
Note 2: PSYC 101 & 102 are prerequisites to PSYC 250.
Note 3: Graduates of approved ECE certificate and diploma programs are eligible for block transfer credits.
Second Year
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| CYC 202 |
Aboriginal Perspectives of CYC Practice |
3 |
| CYC 210 |
Professional Practice in Child and Youth Care |
3 |
| CYC 220 |
Theoretical Foundations for Child and Youth Care |
3 |
| CYC 267 |
Introduction to Working with Individuals in Child and Youth Care |
3 |
| CYC 268 |
Introduction to Working with Groups and Families in Child and Youth Care |
3 |
| PSYC 250 |
Introduction to Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Total |
|
30 |
Third Year
Note: Students may not register for 300-level core CYC courses until they have completed all 200-level core CYC courses and are admitted to the program.
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| CYC 302 |
Child and Youth Perspectives on Mental Health and Substance Misuse |
3
|
| CYC 310 A/B |
Supervised Practicum |
6 |
| CYC 320 |
Administration in CYC Practice |
3 |
| CYC 321 |
Critical Issues in Current CYC Practice |
3 |
| CYC 340 |
Developmental Theory in CYC Practice |
3 |
| CYC 341 |
Applying Developmental Theory in CYC Practice |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Total |
|
30 |
Fourth Year
Note: Students may not register in any 400-level core CYC courses, except 423 and 425, until they have completed all CYC 200- and 300-level core courses.
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| CYC 402 |
Community & Interdisciplinary Relationships in CYC |
3 |
| CYC 410A/B |
Advanced Supervised Practicum |
6 |
| CYC 423 |
Research Methods in CYC |
3 |
| CYC 425 |
Data Analysis in CYC |
3 |
| CYC 467 |
Advanced Skills with Individuals in CYC |
3 |
| CYC 468 |
Advanced Skills with Groups in Child and Youth Care |
3 |
| CYC 469 |
Advanced Skills with Families in CYC |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Elective |
Approved by department |
3 |
| Total |
|
30 |
Recommended areas for elective courses could include arts, science, human services, English, and criminology. Electives must be university level. CYC-sponsored electives may also be offered under courses CYC 260, 360 and 460. To confirm elective transferability, contact the ECE/CYC program head.
Child Welfare specialization
For program information on the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care — Child Welfare specialization, please see this section.
Child Life professional certification
Students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care who are interested in meeting the eligibility requirements for the Child Life Professional Certification Examination should contact the ECE/CYC program head. Please see www.childlife.org for more details about CCLS requirements.
Certificate in Extended Studies in Child and Youth Care
Students who have completed the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care can be recognized for additional work to meet the Child Welfare Specialization. Please see this section for more details.
Course listings
For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.
