About the course

The School of Child and Youth Care offers a program of academic study and fieldwork practice leading to a Bachelor in Child and Youth Care (BCYC) degree through a combination of on campus and distance learning options. Child and youth care practitioners attend to the social, physical, cultural, spiritual and emotional needs of children, youth and families. They work directly in a wide variety of practice settings. Our guiding vision is to promote child, youth, family and community well-being through a focus on de-colonizing praxis.

　　Careers

　　Child and youth counsellor, Child and youth worker, Child protection worker, Corrections worker, Early childhood educator

　　Family support worker, Intake counsellor,Infant development worker, International development worker, Mental health worker

　　Residential care worker, School-based counsellor, Settlement worker, Substance use worker, Youth outreach worker Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Victoria
Summer (May), 2024	Victoria
Fall (September), 2024	Victoria
Winter (January), 2025	Victoria
Summer (May), 2025	Victoria
Fall (September), 2025	Victoria
Winter (January), 2026	Victoria
Summer (May), 2026	Victoria

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Victoria - Kaplan

English language proficiency can be demonstrated through academic studies as follows:

　　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

　　completion of a recognized degree program from an accredited university in which all language of instruction is English, in a recognized English-speaking country

　　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

　　completion of 1.5 or more units of transfer credit for university-level English courses (excluding ENGL 181 and 182)

　　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

　　IELTS - 6.5, with no component less than 6.0

　　TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) - 90, with no section less than 20, TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) -575

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Victoria - Kaplan. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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