Bachelor of Child Studies in Child and Youth Care Counsellor

Mount Royal University | Calgary Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 23,450
(c. USD16,825.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Support the positive growth of at-risk children, adolescents, and families using trauma-focused approaches. Skilled child and youth care professionals demonstrate emotional intelligence, strong ethics, and the ability to profoundly influence lives. Career paths span educational settings, residential facilities, therapeutic and mental health services, plus community initiatives. Clients may have experienced various forms of trauma including abuse, neglect, or family instability, with some presenting behavioral challenges or learning differences requiring specialized assistance.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Child and youth counselor, Juvenile justice specialist, Family and behavior interventionist, Educational inclusion aide
School-based youth support, Program coordinator/supervisor

Destination of Study

Canada

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

High School Applicant: must present a minimum admission average of 65%, calculated on the five appropriate Grade 12 courses.

Applicants in all admission categories must present:

  • English Language Arts 30-1 ‚Äì minimum grade 60%

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 86 (min. 20 in each of four sections)

IELTS (International English Language Test — Academic): 6.5 (min. 5.5 on each band)

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): 70 (min. 60 in each band)

MET (Michigan English Test) (formerly Michigan English Language Assessment Battery MELAB): 62 (min. 53 in all four skills)

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic): 58 (min. 55 in each area)

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency: 176

Application Deadline - April 1

Tuition CAD 23,450