Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (Honours)
- Gain specialized skills in nature-based learning, social innovation, entrepreneurship, program evaluation and crisis intervention   
- Get hands-on experience through two field placements and a 14-week work term   
- Graduates will be equipped to create their own programs, services, agencies and businesses that meet the needs of young people, families and society 
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The Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (Honours) program prepares you for a career in either front-line and/or supervisory roles contributing to the care, welfare and positive health and development of children, youth, families and communities. Societal factors are shifting the way people relate to one another, with interconnection between people becoming complex and challenging, resulting in a significant increase in mental health and behaviour challenges among children and youth. There is a high demand for professionals with the skillsets necessary to provide support, care and advocacy for children, youth and their families who have identified needs. Through theoretical and experiential learning including multiple field placements, you learn to develop prevention and intervention strategies for mental health and behaviour challenges and to facilitate change for individuals and systems, while strengthening communities....(read more)
Overview
Strengthen the health and development of young people, families and communities
The Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (Honours) program prepares you for a career in either front-line and/or supervisory roles contributing to the care, welfare and positive health and development of children, youth, families and communities. Societal factors are shifting the way people relate to one another, with interconnection between people becoming complex and challenging, resulting in a significant increase in mental health and behaviour challenges among children and youth. There is a high demand for professionals with the skillsets necessary to provide support, care and advocacy for children, youth and their families who have identified needs. Through theoretical and experiential learning including multiple field placements, you learn to develop prevention and intervention strategies for mental health and behaviour challenges and to facilitate change for individuals and systems, while strengthening communities.
As a student in this program, you develop a strength-based anti-oppressive relational practice. You focus on creative prevention and intervention strategies for diverse children, youth, families and communities. Specialized skills in nature-based programming, social innovation and entrepreneurship allows you to be at the forefront of work with young people and communities. Through group projects, you prepare to work in interdisciplinary teams to meet the needs of children and families. You learn to generate and disseminate knowledge to others and identify opportunities to improve services and the two field placements and full work-term (unpaid or paid) enable you to apply your learning in a variety of organizational settings. As part of the coursework, you earn industry certifications, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Through this program, you develop the advocacy skills to amplify the voices of individuals and systems.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Are able to cope with stress, challenges and crises.
- Are committed to understanding, working with and facilitating positive change in the lives of children, youth, families and the community.
- Have an appreciation for the importance of conducting and using research.
- Are willing to work as a member of interprofessional teams.
- Have strong observation and analytical skills.
- Have strong oral and written language skills.
- Are open-minded, recognize the value of diversity and respect and accept the uniqueness in others.
- Have a willingness to spend time in outdoor environments.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
ENL1100
Course Name:
Communications and Academic Writing
Course Description:
Effective communication is an integral component of success in the workplace and in lifelong learning. Students review communication theory ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM1300
Course Name:
Zaagi'Idiwin
Course Description:
Zaagi'idiwin translates to "mutual love" and is a concept included in the Anishinaabe seven grandfather teachings. These teachings involve p... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
FAM2000
Course Name:
Introduction to Child and Youth Care
Course Description:
Child and Youth Care practitioners provide therapeutic intervention to children, youth and families in their lifespace. Students review the ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM2001
Course Name:
Anti-Oppressive Practice and Diversity in Child and Youth Care
Course Description:
Changing, complex social dynamics contribute to issues of disparity and disproportionality among children and youth in Canadian society. Chi... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM2002
Course Name:
Nature-Based Programming
Course Description:
In a technologically connected society, children and youth need intentionally created opportunities to play and experience being in nature. ... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
PSY2100
Course Name:
Introductory Psychology
Course Description:
With its applications to behaviour and personality, psychology extends its reach into many aspects of our personal lives. The broad applicat... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM2003
Course Name:
Children and Youth with Exceptionalities
Course Description:
Understanding various exceptionalities and their impacts on children, youth and families is a critical skill for Child and Youth Care practi... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM2004
Course Name:
Child and Adolescent Development
Course Description:
Knowledge of child and adolescent development helps guide practitioners in their supportive and professional worth with children, youth and ... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
FAM2005
Course Name:
Child Abuse and Protection
Course Description:
Childhood abuse and neglect can be lived experiences of many children serviced by Child and Youth Care practitoners. Legislation and regulat... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM2006
Course Name:
Fundamental Counseling Skills
Course Description:
Counseling skills are an integral part of communicating, relating to, and working with young people effectively. Students examine key counse... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM2007
Course Name:
Preparing for Practice: Professional Child and Youth Care
Course Description:
Child and Youth Care practioners require foundational skills and competencies to begin their field placement. Students examine the professio... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
PHI1000
Course Name:
Logic and Critical Thinking
Course Description:
Logic and critical-thinking skills play an important role in both daily life and ongoing academic studies. As foundational skills, they supp... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
FAM2008
Course Name:
Therapeutic Activities and Programming
Course Description:
Prevention and intervention of socio-emotional and behaviour challenges are often delivered to young people through therapeutic activities. ... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
FAM2011
Course Name:
Trauma, Attachment and Resiliency
Course Description:
Understanding how resiliency is impacted by trauma and attachment provides great insight into working with vulnerable young people and famil... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM2013
Course Name:
Working with Families
Course Description:
Children and youth live and grow within a complex web of social networks. Child and Youth Care Practitioners analyze, assess and respond, ta... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FLD2012
Course Name:
Field Placement 1
Course Description:
Professional development of a Child and Youth Care practitioner begins with the integration of theory, practice and professional supervision... + Read More
Hours:
210.0
Code:
BIO2200
Course Name:
Botany
Course Description:
Biologists with an interest in plant life may choose to specialize in botany. Beginning with the organic features of life, focusing on plant... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ENL2025
Course Name:
Interpersonal Communication
Course Description:
Effectively communicating with others, both professionally and personally, is an art that requires conscious development. Students address t... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FLS3101
Course Name:
French as a Second Language-Beginner 1
Course Description:
The French language is an asset when communicating in the workplace. Students with no prior knowledge of French acquire basic forms and stru... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FLS3102
Course Name:
French as a Second Language-Beginner 2
Course Description:
The workplace benefits from having professionals with knowledge of the French language. Students with basic knowledge of French gain more co... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GED2300
Course Name:
Indigenous Self-Representation in Contemporary Canadian Culture
Course Description:
Historically, Indigenous peoples and their cultures have been dramatically misrepresented and stereotyped in Canadian literature, music, vis... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GEO2300
Course Name:
Principles of Urban Planning
Course Description:
Increasingly cities and communities are feeling the pressure of expansion, and people from all walks of life feel disconnected from the proc... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
LAN3101
Course Name:
Spanish-Beginner 1
Course Description:
The Spanish language is an asset when communicating in the workplace. Students with no prior knowledge of Spanish acquire basic forms and st... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
LAN3102
Course Name:
Spanish-Beginner 2
Course Description:
The workplace benefits from having professionals with knowledge of the Spanish language. Students with basic knowledge of Spanish gain more ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
LAW2014
Course Name:
Law
Course Description:
The reach of the rule of law extends into our lives on a daily basis. As much as it is present in our lives, very few people are aware of th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI2000
Course Name:
Introduction to Research
Course Description:
Academic research requires students to possess a fundamental knowledge of accepted methodologies and practices. An overview of the research ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI2002
Course Name:
Ethical Decision Making
Course Description:
To avoid potential prosecution, companies and their employees are well-advised to engage in ethical decision-making practices in all busines... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PSI2000
Course Name:
Navigating Canada's Political Landscape
Course Description:
A developed knowledge of government and politics is key to an effective participation in public life. Drawing on current events, students e... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
QUA2000
Course Name:
Statistics
Course Description:
Students explore fundamental statistical concepts and use statistical software to summarize, analyze and present both descriptive and infere... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SCI2000
Course Name:
Environmental Science
Course Description:
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary study of how the earth works, human interaction with the earth and how to address the existing... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC2000
Course Name:
Introduction to Sociology
Course Description:
When working with individuals and groups it is important to understand both the background and influences present. Students develop a famili... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
SOC2001
Course Name:
Anti-Racism: Theory and Practice
Course Description:
Anti-racism is the practice of identifying, challenging, and changing the values, structures, and behaviours that perpetuate systemic racism... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM2009
Course Name:
Creative Interventions for Children and Youth
Course Description:
In order to promote positive development in young people, Child and Youth Care practitioners use a variety of evidenced-based interventions.... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM2012
Course Name:
Substance Use and Misuse
Course Description:
Child and youth care practitioners frequently work with young people experiencing challenges with addictions or the impacts of addiction in ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM2014
Course Name:
Applied Counseling Skills
Course Description:
Application of specific counseling skills and strategies are required to move forward with a treatment assessment and plan that effects posi... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM2015
Course Name:
Mental Health Prevention and Intervention
Course Description:
Understanding mental health and substance use disorders that can develop in childhood and adolescence informs prevention and intervention st... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FLD2016
Course Name:
Field Placement 2
Course Description:
Professional development of a Child and Youth Care practitioner continues with a integration of theory, practice and professional supervisio... + Read More
Hours:
210.0
Code:
BIO2200
Course Name:
Botany
Course Description:
Biologists with an interest in plant life may choose to specialize in botany. Beginning with the organic features of life, focusing on plant... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
ENL2025
Course Name:
Interpersonal Communication
Course Description:
Effectively communicating with others, both professionally and personally, is an art that requires conscious development. Students address t... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FLS3101
Course Name:
French as a Second Language-Beginner 1
Course Description:
The French language is an asset when communicating in the workplace. Students with no prior knowledge of French acquire basic forms and stru... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FLS3102
Course Name:
French as a Second Language-Beginner 2
Course Description:
The workplace benefits from having professionals with knowledge of the French language. Students with basic knowledge of French gain more co... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GED2300
Course Name:
Indigenous Self-Representation in Contemporary Canadian Culture
Course Description:
Historically, Indigenous peoples and their cultures have been dramatically misrepresented and stereotyped in Canadian literature, music, vis... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GEO2300
Course Name:
Principles of Urban Planning
Course Description:
Increasingly cities and communities are feeling the pressure of expansion, and people from all walks of life feel disconnected from the proc... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
LAN3101
Course Name:
Spanish-Beginner 1
Course Description:
The Spanish language is an asset when communicating in the workplace. Students with no prior knowledge of Spanish acquire basic forms and st... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
LAN3102
Course Name:
Spanish-Beginner 2
Course Description:
The workplace benefits from having professionals with knowledge of the Spanish language. Students with basic knowledge of Spanish gain more ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
LAW2014
Course Name:
Law
Course Description:
The reach of the rule of law extends into our lives on a daily basis. As much as it is present in our lives, very few people are aware of th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI2000
Course Name:
Introduction to Research
Course Description:
Academic research requires students to possess a fundamental knowledge of accepted methodologies and practices. An overview of the research ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI2002
Course Name:
Ethical Decision Making
Course Description:
To avoid potential prosecution, companies and their employees are well-advised to engage in ethical decision-making practices in all busines... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PSI2000
Course Name:
Navigating Canada's Political Landscape
Course Description:
A developed knowledge of government and politics is key to an effective participation in public life. Drawing on current events, students e... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
QUA2000
Course Name:
Statistics
Course Description:
Students explore fundamental statistical concepts and use statistical software to summarize, analyze and present both descriptive and infere... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SCI2000
Course Name:
Environmental Science
Course Description:
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary study of how the earth works, human interaction with the earth and how to address the existing... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC2000
Course Name:
Introduction to Sociology
Course Description:
When working with individuals and groups it is important to understand both the background and influences present. Students develop a famili... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
SOC2001
Course Name:
Anti-Racism: Theory and Practice
Course Description:
Anti-racism is the practice of identifying, challenging, and changing the values, structures, and behaviours that perpetuate systemic racism... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM3001
Course Name:
Crisis and Suicide Intervention
Course Description:
One of the most challenging issues in crisis and suicide intervention is being aware of, and successfully intervene with, a young person exp... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
FAM3002
Course Name:
Policies and Legislation
Course Description:
Child and Youth Care practitioners adhere to legislation, policies, and professional ethics in their work with children, youth, families, an... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM3003
Course Name:
Program Development
Course Description:
Mental health and behaviour interventions for chilren and youth are often delivered in a group program format. Students examine key theories... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM3004
Course Name:
Group Programming Facilitation
Course Description:
Psychoeducational and skill development interventions are often delivered to children and youth in a group format. Students examine key theo... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI2004
Course Name:
Foundations of Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Actions
Course Description:
Fundamental understanding of research process, including knowledge of theoretical principles, methods and considerations for conducting well... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM3005
Course Name:
Community Development
Course Description:
Child and Youth Care practitioners work collaboratively with children, youth and families to bring about positive change in development to c... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM3006
Course Name:
Outdoor Programming Skills
Course Description:
Canadian winters provide unique challenges to outdoor programming for children and youth. Students explore how to overcome seasonal challeng... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
FAM3007
Course Name:
IntERProfessional Practice
Course Description:
The delivery of effective, individual or community-based care requires an interdisciplinary approach. Child and Youth Care practitioners req... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM3008
Course Name:
Advocacy in Child and Youth Care
Course Description:
When social institutions are responsible for a child/youth or their family not receiving the services they need, practitioners must be equip... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM3009
Course Name:
Program Evaluation
Course Description:
Program evaluation is an essential component of program quality assurance in support of continuous improvement. Skills to design, develop an... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
QUA2001
Course Name:
Statistics for the Social Sciences
Course Description:
Professionals in the social sciences evaluate quantitative evidence to make decisions. In this course, students explore descriptive and infe... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
WKT3010
Course Name:
Child and Youth Care Work Term
Course Description:
Professional development of a Child and Youth Care practitioner continues with the integration of theory, practice and professional supervis... + Read More
Hours:
420.0
Code:
FAM3000
Course Name:
Online Relational Child and Youth Care Practice
Course Description:
Engaging relationally with young people requires expanding the notion of life space to include the online environment. Students explore how ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM4000
Course Name:
Art-Based Change
Course Description:
Art is a powerful tool to engage young people and communities, and positive change can occur through the process of participatory art. Stude... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM4001
Course Name:
Assessment Theory and Case Planning
Course Description:
Child and Youth Care professionals contribute to an interdisciplinary team approach to case planning and assessment. Assessment and case pla... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM4002
Course Name:
Anti-Oppressive Family Interventions
Course Description:
Black, Indigenous, immigrant and refugee populations and their families are disproportionately represented as service users in the field of ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM4004
Course Name:
Applied Research Proposal Development
Course Description:
Combining acquired skills and knowledge with individual interest areas, students research relevant issues in child and youth care that benef... + Read More
Hours:
70.0
Code:
FAM4005
Course Name:
Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Course Description:
Organizational leadership is key to effective practice in agencies that serve children, youth and families. Students explore theories of sup... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM4006
Course Name:
Knowledge Mobilization
Course Description:
High-quality, evidence-based decisions require more than anecdotal evidence. Strengthening the means for mobilizing and translating knowledg... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FAM4104
Course Name:
Applied Research Project
Course Description:
The child and youth care field requires individuals with strong analytic and interpretive skills to conduct research and program evaluations... + Read More
Hours:
84.0
Code:
MGT4004
Course Name:
Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Course Description:
The world of work in changing, and social issues are becoming increasingly complex and localized. Child and Youth Care practitioners have an... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
CUL4000
Course Name:
Global Citizenship
Course Description:
Informed citizens in today's world appreciate the meaning of civic life at the local, national and global level. Students reflect on and dev... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4016
Course Name:
World Literature
Course Description:
Exposure to broad sources of literature promotes an open-minded perspective on today's global society and encourages an appreciation of dive... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4100
Course Name:
Creative Writing
Course Description:
Whether for personal or public consumption, many people enjoy writing short fiction to express their creative energy while improving upon th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4200
Course Name:
New Worlds and Alternative Realities: Speculative Fiction
Course Description:
Speculative fiction gathers together all those works of fiction in which new worlds or alternative realities are envisioned. Within this ca... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL4300
Course Name:
The Brave New Worlds of Dystopian Fiction
Course Description:
Over the last century, dystopian fiction has become a remarkably popular genre in literature and film, particularly among young adults. Dyst... + Read More
Hours:
45.0
Code:
PHI4000
Course Name:
Philosophy and Popular Culture
Course Description:
Many facets of today's popular culture engage, directly or indirectly, with the concerns of a variety of philosophical traditions. Drawing o... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4002
Course Name:
The Philosophy of Drugs
Course Description:
Drugs are everywhere: professionals prescribe them to us to make us "better"; we take them recreationally; we give them to our children, pet... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4003
Course Name:
The Philosophy of Love and Sex
Course Description:
Love and sex are central to the human condition, and have been topics of academic inquiry and controversy throughout history. Various practi... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4004
Course Name:
Technology, Society and the Environment
Course Description:
Environmental issues have come to occupy a central place in the marketplace, politics, policy, and society at large. Owing largely to the ma... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHI4100
Course Name:
Survival in the Information Age: Risk and the Media
Course Description:
On an almost daily basis, the media, through its various outlets - television, radio, web sites, RSS, and podcasts - reports on issues that ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
PHY4000
Course Name:
Black Holes, Big Bangs and the Cosmos
Course Description:
The dynamic and exciting field of Cosmology outlines our current understanding of the Universe from its start, at the so-called Big Bang, th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC4000
Course Name:
Criminology
Course Description:
The interdisciplinary study of social science examining the individual and social aspects of crime is known as criminology. Students work th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
SOC4001
Course Name:
Global Perspectives
Course Description:
Sociology, through its exploration of the organization of society and the connections between people and their surroundings, provides new wa... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Careers & Pathways
Careers
There is a wide variety of work opportunities for you after graduation. As a Child and Youth Care practitioner, you may find employment in:
- residential care
- hospital; community health centre; mental health treatment centre
- addictions and substance abuse treatment
- shelters and street outreach
- schools
- youth justice programs
- community-based services
- child welfare
- self-employment
- nature and outdoor programming
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Develop, maintain and assess relationships with children, youth and their families, applying principles of relational practice through and anti-oppressive, trauma-informed lens, respecting their unique lifespace.
- Assess and respond to the strengths and developmental and holistic needs of children, youth, families and communities, using methods grounded in theoretical frameworks, research and therapeutic practices, to ensure holistic care and reduce systemic barriers.
- Analyze, create, implement and evaluate interventions using evidence-informed practices in the areas of therapeutic milieu and advanced programming to promote resiliency and to enhance development in children, youth, families and community.
- Develop and integrate equitable and inclusive practice methods that are anti-colonial, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and strength-based to create positive and sustainable solutions for marginalized children, youth, families and communities.
- Advocate for, and in solidarity with, children, youth and their families at the organizational, institutional and policy levels.
- Develop communication, teamwork and organizational systems to engage with the interprofessional team and community partners to enhance the quality of service in child and youth care practice.
- Analyze and synthesize community strengths, assets and resources as well as systemic causes of community problems from a variety of theoretical perspectives to guide community development.
- Design and deliver needs assessments, action plans and intervention strategies to implement and evaluate community-based projects.
- Coordinate, implement, manage and synthesize cost-effective services through the assessment and analysis of data on organizational structures and behaviours.
- Use methods of inquiry to design and carryout applied research activity, prioritizing Indigenous research ethics and methodologies and considering various means of knowledge dissemination appropriate for community partners.
- Use evidence-based research, professional development resources and supervision models to support self-awareness, reflection, personal wellness, professional growth and lifelong learning.
- Develop entrepreneurship and organizational planning skills to generate ideas and service delivery models to meet the needs of children, youth, families and communities.
- Evaluate relevant legislation and Child and Youth Care standards of practice, competencies, and codes of ethics as they relate to social justice and political issues regarding child and youth care at local, national and global levels.
- Apply theoretical approaches that embrace Indigenous knowledges, ontologies and epistemologies to child welfare, education, justice, and community services.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
2024/2025 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro
Fees are subject to change.
Additional program related expenses include:
Supplies and textbooks cost approximately $1,600.00 in the first year, $1,315.00 in the second year and $800.00 in the third and fourth years.
Additional expenses related to field placement requirements are the responsibility of the student: ParaMed clearance, police records check, health immunizations and first aid. The ParaMed documentation clearance fee is approximately $65 and is set by ParaMed, a third-party provider. Industry certifications for therapeutic crisis intervention and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) are embedded in the Crisis and Suicide Intervention course and associated costs are included in the program cost.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
College Eligibility
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
- Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enroll. Mature students applying for Degree programs satisfy College Eligibility by having demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of at least one full-time term at the post-secondary level (minimum five courses taken in an academic program of study).
Program Eligibility
- Six Grade 12 University (U) or university/college (M) courses with a minimum 65% average including:
- One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 65%
- Please note that mature students must meet the following subject-specific Program Eligibility requirements, either directly or through equivalencies:
- One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 65%
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22 OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.
Application Information
BACHELOR OF CHILD AND YOUTH CARE (HONOURS)
Program Code 6607X01FWO
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228
Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at www.ontariocolleges.ca
Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar`s Office Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro
Additional Information
Program Resources
Algonquin College has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting May 23, 2024. The College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable timeframe.
Health Requirements:
The physical and emotional health of each applicant to the program must be such that he or she can successfully cope with the program of instruction including the demands of field placement. If you have any physical or emotional limitations that may impact your studies, you should contact the Program Coordinator prior to submitting an application.
Police Records Check Documentation:
Students must provide the College with a current Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS) prior to field placement and students are responsible for any associated costs. If this documentation is not submitted by the deadline identified by the department, students may not be placed in field practice and progression through the program may be delayed. If you cannot complete field placements, you will not be able to graduate.
Field Placement and Work Term Eligibility:
To be eligible for placement, you must submit proof of Standard First Aid certification, CPR level C, PRCSVS, and complete immunizations through ParaMed. ParaMed services are the third party provider who collects all field placement documentation for the Community Studies department.
If you are an International Student:
International students require a work permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to authorize the student in completing the essential work component in the field placement courses and work term in the 4-year BCYC degree. This permit should be obtained as soon as possible. At the port of entry to Canada, students should let the customs officer know that they need the work permit and should include a letter issued by the International Admissions office to add support to the request.