Child and Youth Care (Bachelor of Arts)
Program Overview
This program prepares students for careers working with children and youth in various settings, including schools, community centers, and residential facilities. Graduates are qualified for roles such as child and youth workers, case managers, and addictions workers. The program includes coursework in child development, social work, and counseling.
Program Outline
Careers:
Child and youth care practitioners work in schools, community centres, parent-child education settings, residential settings, programs for street-involved youth, addictions services, and a variety of other settings. Degree graduates find additional employment options in government settings and team leader or supervisory positions in community settings. Career opportunities include:
- Addictions Worker
- Case Manager/Mental Health Coordinator
- Child and Youth Worker/Child Welfare Worker
- Community Rehabilitation Worker
- Early Childhood Supervisor
- Family Service Worker
- Indigenous Centre Coordinator
- Indigenous Outreach Officer - Social Services
- Shelter Program Supervisor
- Supervisor, Youth Services
- Youth Development Coordinator
ENTERING AT YEAR 1 Applicants for entry at Year 1 must meet the following admission requirements: General College Admissions Requirements Current resume Essay demonstrating personal suitability for the program Letters of reference from two individuals not related to the applicant (e.g. supervisors, instructors, or others familiar with the applicant's work with children or youth) Postsecondary transcripts, if applicable ENTERING YEAR 2 WITH A CERTIFICATE IN ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS The Certificate in Academic Foundations (CAF) is a thirty-credit certificate designed for students who wish to take some Child and Youth Care (CYC) courses as well as completing other University Transferable courses as they explore educational options. This pathway into the BA in CYC may also be of interest to students who intend to pursue a career in human services but have not yet determined which area. Students who complete the CYC CAF are eligible to apply to the BA in CYC degree and if accepted would enter the program at 2nd Year. Applicants must meet the following admission requirements: General College Admissions Requirements Current resume Essay demonstrating personal suitability for the program Letters of reference from two individuals not related to the applicant (e.g. supervisors, instructors, or others familiar with the applicant's work with children or youth) Completion of the CYC CAF with a minimum of a (2.67) "B-" average ENTERING AT YEAR 3 Applicants must meet the following admission requirements: General College Admissions Requirements Current resume Essay demonstrating personal suitability for the program Letters of reference from two individuals not related to the applicant (e.g. supervisors, instructors, or others familiar with the applicant's work with children or youth) Completion of a 60 credit diploma or equivalent with a minimum (2.67) "B-" average. Only credentials recognized by Douglas College will be accepted for admission to the program. The following Douglas College diploma programs are eligible for block transfer into the BA in CYC: The following Douglas College diploma programs are eligible for block transfer into the BA in CYC: Child and Youth Care Classroom and Community Support Community Social Service Work Early Childhood Education Youth Justice Block transfer of Child and Youth Care or human services-related diplomas from other post-secondary institutions will be evaluated using the Child and Youth Care Education Consortium of BC (CYCECBC) criteria. For information, consult with the Douglas College CYC coordinator. Students who have completed 60 first- and second-year credits in disciplines not listed above are advised to contact the CYC coordinator to enquire about transferability. Successful block transfer does not guarantee an offer of admission. Students may still be required to take additional courses as determined by the College. Once an offer of admission is made by Enrolment Services to any year of the BA CYC, all students will be asked to complete the following (information will be provided): Criminal Record Check A Student declaration indicating the applicant understands what is required to complete the training in Child and Youth Care and is aware of services provided by the College
