Victoria,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Child and Youth Care in Victoria Canada | University of Victoria
University of Victoria
|
Victoria Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
31,722
(c. USD22,665.84)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The School of Child and Youth Care provides an academic program combining coursework and hands-on training that culminates in a Bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care (BCYC), available through both in-person and online learning formats. Professionals in this field address the comprehensive developmental needs - including social, physical, cultural, spiritual, and emotional aspects - of young individuals and families across diverse practice environments. Our mission centers on advancing wellness for children, youth, families, and communities while emphasizing decolonized approaches to practice.
Career Paths
Youth counselor, Youth services professional, Child welfare specialist, Juvenile justice professional, Early childhood specialist
Family services provider, Assessment counselor, Early intervention specialist, Global development professional, Behavioral health specialist
Group home counselor, Educational counselor, Immigrant services provider, Addiction services worker, Community outreach specialist
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
completion of four years of full-time academic studies in which all language of instruction is English, at a high school or post-secondary institution in a recognized English-speaking country
High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent
completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada with a final grade of 86% or higher within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 86% or higher on the BC Provincial Grade 12 English Examination within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition
a score of 4 or higher on IB Higher Level English A
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent
completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada with a final grade of 86% or higher within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 86% or higher on the BC Provincial Grade 12 English Examination within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition
a score of 4 or higher on IB Higher Level English A
English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
Tuition
CAD
31,722