Child and Youth Care (BA)-Part Time

Bachelor's degree

In Toronto (Canada)

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Toronto (Canada)

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • 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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Location

Start date

Toronto (Canada)
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Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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.

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

  • Part Time
  • Evaluation
  • Research
  • Advocacy
  • Youth
  • Practice
  • Professional
  • Identity
  • Independent
  • Intervention

Course programme

5th Semester
  • Social Research and Evaluation I
  • Children's Rights
  • Therapeutic Assessment
REQUIRED GROUP 1: One course from the following:
  • 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
6th Semester
  • Social Research and Evaluation II
  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • Advocacy in Child and Youth Services
7th Semester
  • Independent Studies
8th Semester
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • CYC Practice with Families
  • Professional Practice and Identity

Additional information

Part-Time Format (One to Eight or More Courses)

Domestic Fees Range: $889 - $5,381
International Fees Range: $2,996 - $22,243

Child and Youth Care (BA)-Part Time

Price on request