| This program focuses on the theoretical and practice-oriented approaches related to young people facing adversity in myriad contexts, and covers issues and themes that include trauma-informed care, resilience, life-space intervention, critical and anti-oppressive perspectives, and management and policy development in child and youth serving settings. Through innovative pedagogy which incorporates an extensive focus on reflective practice, field learning opportunities, and the integration of social innovation and use of Self and Self in relational practice throughout the curriculum, the MA program teaches and promotes leadership in child and youth care, with an emphasis on children’s rights and the daily experiences of youth within institutional and community-based services. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants are required to have a four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study. Either: an Undergraduate degree in Child & Youth Care, completed at a Canadian University; OR Applied undergraduate degree in Child & Youth Care from an Ontario College, OR an Undergraduate degree in Family Studies, Child and Youth Studies from a Canadian University PLUS 2080 hours (1 year, full-time) of direct service experience in a child and youth serving settings (Note: Hours of direct service requirement is waived if student has a CYW/CYC Diploma from an Ontario College), OR an undergraduate degree in an allied discipline (psychology, sociology, social work, early childhood studies, cultural studies, gender studies, aboriginal studies) PLUS 4160 hours (2 years, full-time) of direct service experience in a child and youth serving setting (Note: Hours of direct service requirement is reduced to 2080 hours (1 year, full-time) if student has a CYW/CYC Diploma from an Ontario College).
Students with extensive professional experience, particularly in areas that may address issues of diversity and inclusion, will have such experience recognized even if it is not entirely accumulated in paid or professional contexts.
This is to recognize that many activities in particularly marginalized contexts do not unfold in professional or institutionalized settings but are nevertheless of enormous value to the field of child and youth care.
This provision seeks to ensure opportunities for admission to the program for individuals who meet the minimum academic requirements but have pursued non-traditional ways of involvement in being with young people facing adversity.
Applicants who fall into this category may be asked to attend (in person or by phone) an admissions interview so as to provide an opportunity to such applicants to make their case for eligibility.
International undergraduate degrees and professional experience is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 93] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70]
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| Application Notes : | If you have not completed two or more years, full-time, at a Canadian university or a university at which English was the primary language of instruction, or have not completed a graduate degree at a university where English was the primary language of instruction, you will be required to provide certification of English language proficiency through one of the accepted examinations listed below. Scores are valid for two years from the test date.
It is important to understand that meeting the minimum English proficiency requirements does not guarantee admission. Programs may set additional requirements to these minimum standards.
For exemption from this requirement, applicants are required to provide an official statement from their institutions Registrar's office confirming the use of English as the Medium of Instruction for the duration of their study. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
