Practical experienceYou'll also have the opportunity to put your theory into practice through the two practicums that are required throughout the Program.
Entry requirementsThe BA CYC program is designed for professionals already working in the field.
Academic titleBachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care
Course descriptionFull Time Program
Semester I
Course Title Credits
CFCS 1110 Introduction to Community 3
CFCS 1121 Personal and Professional Development 1.5
CFCS 1130 Change and Development: Lifespan 3
CYCC 1141 Introduction to Practice 3
CYCC 1150 Activity Programming for Children and Youth 3
13.5
Semester II
Course Title Credits
CYCC 1220 Counselling Children and Youth 3
CFCS 1221 Wellness: Self and Profesional Practice 1.5
CYCC 1250 Supporting Behavioral Change 3
CYCC 1240 Practicum 4.5
CFCS 1260 Community Practice: Addictions 3
15
Semester III
Course Title Credits
CYCC 2211 The Professional Community: Policies, Standards, Legislation and Children 3
CYCC 2320 Working with others in groups 3
CFCS 2333 Change and Development: Families 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
15
Semester IV
Course Title Credits
CFCS 2410 Advanced Issues: Reflection and Integration 3
CYCC 2440 Practicum 4.5
CYCC 2450 CYCC Practice: Advanced 3
CYCC 2460 Family Violence, Abuse and Recovery 3
Elective 3
16.5
The courses in the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care are listed below. Detailed course outlines are available.
Students will complete 60 credits in addition to the 60 required for the diploma.
Year 3
Semester V
Course Title Credits
CYCC 3310 Supervised Practicum 4.5
CYCC 3340 Developmental Theory and CYC Practice with Children 3
CYCC 3520 Professional Child and Youth Care: Theory and Practice 3
Elective Approved by Department 3
Total credits 13.5
Semester VI
Course Title Credits
CYCC 3311 Supervised Practicum 4.5
CYCC 3341 Developmental Theory and CYC Practice with Youth 3
CYCC 3621 Critical Issues in Current CYC Practice 3
Elective Appoved by Department 3
Elective Approved by Department 3
Total credits 16.5
Year 4
Semester VII
Course Title Credits
CYCC 4410 Advanced Supervised Practicum 4.5
CYCC 4423 Research Methods in Child and Youth Care 3
CYCC 4467 Advanced Skills with Individuals in Child and Youth Care 3
CYCC 4469 Advanced Skills with Families in CYC 3
Total credits 13.5
Semester VIII
Course Title Credits
CYCC 4411 Advanced Supervised Practicum 4.5
CYCC 4425 Data Analysis in Child and Youth Care 3
CYCC 4468 Advanced Skills with Groups in CYC Organizations 3
Elective Approved by Department 3
Elective Approved by Department 3
Total credits 16.5
Total Credits 60
ELECTIVES (15 credits)
Five elective courses will offer an opportunity for the student to be exposed to different points of view and have more breadth in the degree program. In selecting elective courses, students have a choice of a specific specialization or of self-selecting five courses. There are two specializations, Child Protection or Youth Justice.
Child Protection Degree Specialization
Students choosing the Child Protection Specialization option will take the core 45 credits and these specific electives: Course Title Credits
CFCS 1260 Community Practice: Addictions 3
CYCC 2460 Community Practice: Family Violence, Abuse and Recovery 3
* DACS 5111 Disability in Context (course still in development) 3
* CYCC 2111 Law and Social Services 3
* CYCC 3350 Legal Skills for Human Service Professionals 3
Total credits 15
* Courses are under development.
Most students will have completed CFCS 1260, CYCC 2211 and CYCC 2460 as part of their diploma program. Consult with the CYCC degree coordinator to plan your course of study. You will also complete a specialized block placement for CYCC 4410 and CYCC 4411 during your final term of study. You must have completed your required electives prior to placement in your fourth-year practicum in your final smester of study.
Youth Justice Degree Specialization
Students choosing the Youth Justice Specialization option will take the core 45 credits and these specific electives: Course Title Credits
CRIM 1100 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 3
CRIM 2252 Sociological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour 3
CRIM 2253 Youth Crime and the Law 3
CRIM 2260 Criminal Law 3
And one of the following three courses:
CRIM 2276 Resorative Justice 3
CRIM 3335 Human Rights and Civil Liberties 3
CRIM 4410 Canadian Law and the Mentally Disordered Offender 3