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Master of Child and Youth Care

Toronto Metropolitan University

  • Toronto, Canada
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Toronto Metropolitan University campus

About the program

Three-year advanced diploma preparing graduates to support children and youth through therapeutic programming.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Child and Youth Care. Apply concepts related to six-term programme with three field placements in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

  • Education board settings
  • Community and social service agencies (mental health
  • Addictions
  • Homelessness
  • Employment)
  • Health care
  • Specialized camps
  • Youth justice facilities

Curriculum

  • Six-term programme with three field placements. Courses include counselling skills
  • Relational practice
  • Designing therapeutic programs
  • Group work
  • At-risk youth
  • Mental health supports
  • Legislation
  • Abnormal psychology
  • Family dynamics
  • Developmental psychology
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Drugs and behaviour
  • Advocacy and professional practice.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum B (3.00/4.33) in the last two years
  • Many programmes ask for B+ (3.33/4.33). Statement of interest
  • CV
  • Transcripts
  • Two reference letters and English proficiency
  • Some programmes add a portfolio
  • Work experience or interview.

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised, Accredited institution, Three-year Bologna first-cycle degrees may be deemed equivalent, Programme-specific requirements apply.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check programme requirements and deadlines on the Application Dates page (international closing date 12 March 2027 unless the programme states otherwise). Apply through OUAC and pay the application fee (110 CAD. MBA 150 CAD). Upload transcripts
  2. Statement of interest
  3. CV and reference letters as PDFs in the Applicant Upload portal. Official documents are requested after an offer. Track offers in MyServiceHub. Pay the 2
  4. 000 CAD international deposit by the confirmation deadline. Apply for a Canadian study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$27,274 CAD
Application fee$110 CAD
Deposit$5,500 CAD

Program details

CampusDowntown Toronto campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Community Services
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.