Child and Youth Care - BA
Child and Youth Care - BA
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Faculty: Faculty of Community Services
Requirements: Grades-Only
Grade range: Low 70s1
Experiential learning: Internship mandatory
Full-time formats: 4 Year | Direct Entry to Third Year
Part-time format: Direct Entry to Third Year
Is this degree for you?
Transforming the lives of children and youth facing adversity requires knowledge of the specialized theories and techniques needed to advocate for their rights. In the Child and Youth Care degree program 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.
Accreditation:
- Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada
Graduates are eligible for:
- Membership in the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC)
Student spotlight
Mature student straddles work, education and dreams of taking up leadership as a Black woman
"I work with youth and adults, providing case management support related to harm reduction, immigration, legal, health, wellness, education and training. My degree helped me advance in my career, and I’ll soon begin a master's degree program, with the goal of occupying a leadership position in the future."
Izehi Ojehanon, Child and Youth Care, Class of 2023
Read more: Alumna profile, Izehi Ojehanon
After you graduate with this degree
🎓 Further education:
- Child and Youth Care (MA)
- Education
- Policy development
- Social Work (MSW)
Career possibilities:
- Child and youth worker
- Educational assistant
- Mental health practitioner
- Program facilitator
- Youth counsellor
💼 Employer possibilities:
- CAMH Foundation
- City of Toronto
- Covenant House Toronto
- Peel District School Board
- Surrey Place
Tuition and fees range 2024-2025
For detailed fees information, visit tuition and fees by program.
Full-time format:
Ontario students: $7,340 - $7,813
Out-of-province students: $8,402 - $9,101
International students: $35,063 - $36,374
Part-time format (one to eight or more courses)
Ontario students fees range: $987 - $5,485
Out-of-province students fees range: $1,107 - $6,442
International students fees range: $3,684 - $27,058
First-year courses
Here is a preview of first-year courses based on the available undergraduate calendar information.
Faculty of Community Services
Toronto Metropolitan University's Faculty of Community Services offers a diversity of disciplines that focus on making a positive impact in the community. The rich curriculum of multi-disciplinary programs in health, education, social justice and community development is closely connected to the spirit and the dynamism of the community.
Faculty of Community Services degree programs
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This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
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).
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page.
Three-year Child and Youth Worker or Child and Youth Care Advanced Diploma from a public Ontario College with minimum 3.0/B/70% cumulative GPA. Subject to competition and space limitation, a higher grade point average may be required.
Note: Applicants with out-of-province two-year Child and Youth Work diplomas will be assessed for admission to the Direct Entry programs on an individual basis. Applicants with all other post-secondary academic credentials should apply to the four-year program. The four-year program admission requirements (or mature student guidelines) apply, including the English prerequisite requirement.
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Notes:
- Actual minimum grade ranges required for fall 2025 admission/wait list consideration will be determined based on grades and qualifications presented by the applicant pool as they become available. Required grade ranges may fluctuate from year to year (up or down) as a result of competition. Applicants not educated in Ontario may present the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Disclaimer:
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy on this site, in the event of a discrepancy, TMU's current Undergraduate Calendar is the official reference.