Bachelor in Child and Youth Care (Bachelor of Arts)

Applications for the Oct 2026 intake are due by Jul 31, 2026, and tuition costs 14,564 USD per year.

If you are driven to support children, youth, and families navigating social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, this degree provides the professional foundation to intervene directly within their daily environments. Rather than viewing clients from a distance, you will learn to integrate into their lives, offering support where it is most needed—in homes, schools, and community centers.

Distinctive Hands-On Practice

This program emphasizes the difference between being a supportive helper and a rescuer, preparing you for the complexities of crisis management and high-stress professional environments. You will engage in two significant practicums, translating classroom theory into real-world action under expert supervision. Graduates emerge as agile practitioners capable of filling supervisory and team-leader roles, with a proven track record of near-total employment success within the field upon graduation.