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Bachelor of Arts in Child & Youth Care
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Entrance Requirements |
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Admission to the CYC program requires at least 30 credits of work as defined below: |
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30 credits of university-level courses with a grade point average of at least 2.33 (C+), including six credits of first year English and/or Communications with a minimum combined grade point average on the six credits of C+ or better. or |
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A certificate in Early Childhood Education or other human service certificate program with a grade point average of at least 2.84 (B), including six credits of first year English and/or Communications with a minimum combined average on the six credits of C+ or better (see Note 1). |
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Students who have completed an ECE or other human services certificate or diploma program with a 2.84 (B) average or higher may be given block credit for this training (up to 30 credits for a certificate and 60 credits for a two-year diploma). | |
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An orientation and interview is normally required prior to admission to the program. Paid or volunteer experience with children or youth in a program setting is considered in the admissions decision. |
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It is strongly recommended that applicants for the program have a current first aid certificate and updated Rubella and TB clearance. |
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Program Requirements |
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Completion of at least 120 credits of which at least 42 must be upper-level (300–400) with a minimum grade point average of 2.33. |
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How to apply |
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Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available form any A&R or Student Services office. You can also print an application form from our website at www.ucfv.ca, or you can apply directly through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca . |
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Additional documents required for a complete application: |
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Letter of intent outlining past experience and career objectives;
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You must submit an official sealed transcript from every post-secondary institution you have attended, whether or not you have completed courses there. Transcripts received in the original sealed envelope of the issuing institution are considered to be official. |
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Applications open October 1. Students are advised to apply close to the opening date as limited seats are available. |
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Students seeking application to the CYC degree program are required to attend an orientation. Once your application is complete, you will be informed of the orientation date and time. |
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You will be advised of an admission decision and provided with registration information. A deposit is required when you register This money will be applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. | | |
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