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Bachelor of Child and Youth Care

Douglas College

Coquitlam, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

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

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
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

Programme-specific: A current resume
A Child and Youth Care Entrance Questionnaire
Two reference letters (non-relatives) attesting to the applicant's suitability for the program
Following an offer of admission to the program:
A Criminal Record Check (information will be provided by Enrolment Services)
Grade/academic selection criteria: Grade 11 Mathematics: C or 60% (most programmes)
Some programmes higher

Accepted academic background

Transcript showing high school graduation or equivalent; minimum final grade of C or 60% in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programmes; minimum age 17 on the first day of the first semester; some programmes have higher or extra requirements; Applied Psychology and Applied Criminology are 3rd-year entry, Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing/HIM are 2nd-year entry (college credits or equivalent required)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes)
TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026
PTE Academic no section below 4.0
Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01)
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Child and Youth Care admission requirements at Douglas College. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,550 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$2,500 CAD

Program details

Campus	Coquitlam
Faculty or school	Applied Community Studies
Department	Child and Youth Care
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Douglas College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
30 Sept 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.