Child and Youth Care (BA)
Bachelor's degree
In Toronto (Canada)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Toronto (Canada)
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Transform the lives of children and youth facing adversity in hospitals, eating disorder clinics, substance use programs, outpatient services; community centres, educational/day treatment settings, school districts; residential treatment settings, foster care, family support programs; children’s aid societies and mental health centres. Opportunities also exist in development within government ministries and nongovernmental organizations. You may work as a residential counsellor, youth advocate, program facilitator, crisis worker, research and evaluation specialist, mentoring facilitator, child and youth worker, youth services worker, youth outreach worker or youth relief worker. You may also choose to pursue graduate studies at Ryerson in Child and Youth Care or related fields.
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About this course
Transforming the lives of children and youth facing adversity requires knowledge of the specialized theories and techniques needed to advocate for their rights. You’ll learn to design and implement developmental, preventative and therapeutic programs and explore policy areas, research and advocacy options. Small interactive classes, local and international internships, mentoring opportunities and an independent research project will prepare you to promote the participation of children and youth in society.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses including the following program specific requirements.
Typically, a minimum overall average of 70% establishes eligibility for admission consideration; subject to competition individual programs may require higher prerequisite grades and/or higher overall averages:
A minimum grade of 70 % or higher will be required in Grade 12 U English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred).
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Subjects
- Equity
- Psychology
- Introduction
- Liberal
- Neglect
- Practice
- Development
- Communications
- Recreational
- Interpersonal
Course programme
- Intro to Child and Youth Care
- Introduction to Psychology I
- Understanding Society
- Ready for Practice
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Introduction to Psychology II
- Child Development
- Interpersonal Communications
- Therapeutic Recreational Programming
- Internship I
- Group Work with Children and Youth
- Professional Issues
- Therapeutic Foundations
- Therapeutic Life-Space
- Social Research and Evaluation I
- Children's Rights
- Social Research and Evaluation II
- Therapeutic Assessment
- Criminal Justice and Social Inequality
- Diversity Issues for Children and Youth
- Equity and Human Rights in Canada
- Rights, Equity and the State
- Sociology of Equity and Diversity
- Race and Ethnicity
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Advocacy in Child and Youth Services
- Internship II
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Independent Studies
- Internship II
- Practice with Families
- Professional Practice and Identity
Additional information
Full-Time Format
Domestic Fees Range: $7,091 - $7,582
International Fees Range: $28,570 - $29,988
Child and Youth Care (BA)