BA in Child and Youth Studies (Honours) in St. Catharines Canada | Brock University

This combined theoretical and hands-on program provides a comprehensive framework for studying children, adolescents, and youth, encompassing: diversity, social disparities, special needs, family structures, cultural backgrounds, social environments, educational settings, peer relationships, community dynamics, media influences, and global concerns. This extensive foundation creates numerous opportunities for engaging with young individuals across various professional roles.

Explore and analyze childhood and adolescence through multiple perspectives. Our distinctive curriculum integrates insights from psychology, education, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and criminology — along with other fields — to develop a profound understanding of young people and their worldviews.

The Department of Child and Youth Studies (CHYS) provides four-year Honours BA and Major BA programs, a three-year Pass BA degree, and a combined Honours BA/BEd (Primary-Junior) program. These interdisciplinary programs examine both theoretical and practical aspects of childhood and youth development within diverse contexts including cultural, economic, legal, familial, educational, social, and community spheres. Drawing from psychology, sociology, anthropology, criminology, education, and cultural studies, our academic approach synthesizes multiple disciplines to foster a holistic understanding of children and youth development.