Child and Youth Care - BA
Full-time formats:
• 4 Year
• Direct Entry to Third Year
Part-time format:
• Direct Entry to Third Year
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
Low 70s
Faculty:
Faculty of Community Services
Experiential learning:
Internship mandatory
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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. Further exploration of policy areas, research and advocacy options will equip you with the skills you need to make an impact.
Experiential learning opportunities: Internship mandatory
You’ll gain experience with small interactive classes, live actor simulations, local and international internships and mentoring opportunities. An independent research project will prepare you to promote the participation of children and youth in society.
Concentration1:
- Therapeutic/Relational Practice
Membership:
- Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board (CYCEAB)
Graduates are eligible for:
- Membership in the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC)
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.
Career possibilities:
- Child and youth worker
- Educational assistant
- Mental health practitioner
- Program facilitator
- Youth counsellor
Employer possibilities:
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
- City of Toronto
- Covenant House Toronto
- School Boards
- Surrey Place
Further education:
- Child and Youth Care (MA)
- Education
- Policy development
- Social Work (MSW)
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: CYC alumna profile, Izehi Ojehanon
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
3-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 2-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 4-year program. The 4-year program admission requirements (or mature student guidelines) apply, including the English prerequisite requirement.
Tuition and fees range 2025-2026
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $7,387 - $7,860
Out-of-province: $8,955 - $9,548
International: $36,806 - $38,169
Part-time format
(One to 8 or more courses)
Ontario: $1,016 - $5,517
Out-of-province: $1,173 - $6,772
International: $3,879 - $28,419
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