Child and Youth Care (Bachelor of Arts)

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Program Code
BACYCC
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Child and Youth Care
Credential Type
Bachelor's Degree
Transcript Title
BA Child and Youth Care FT
Date of First Offering
Start Term
202220
End Term
Not Specified
Credential
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care
Length of Program
Eight semesters
Credits
120.00
Admissions Requirements

Prior to making an application, students are encouraged to attend an information session, visit the Douglas College CYC Program website, and discuss their plans with a FACS Program Advisor.

Suitability for admission to the program is determined on the basis of awareness of self and others, life/work experiences, formal education and overall personal suitability.

ENTERING AT YEAR 1

Applicants for entry at Year 1 must meet the following admission requirements:

  • General College Admissions Requirements
  • Current resume
  • Essay demonstrating personal suitability for the program
  • Letters of reference from two individuals not related to the applicant (e.g. supervisors, instructors, or others familiar with the applicant's work with children or youth)
  • Postsecondary transcripts, if applicable

ENTERING YEAR 2 WITH A CERTIFICATE IN ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS 

The Certificate in Academic Foundations (CAF) is a thirty-credit certificate designed for students who wish to take some Child and Youth Care (CYC) courses as well as completing other University Transferable courses as they explore educational options. This pathway into the BA in CYC may also be of interest to students who intend to pursue a career in human services but have not yet determined which area. 

Students who complete the CYC CAF are eligible to apply to the BA in CYC degree and if accepted would enter the program at 2nd Year.  

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

  • General College Admissions Requirements
  • Current resume
  • Essay demonstrating personal suitability for the program
  • Letters of reference from two individuals not related to the applicant (e.g. supervisors, instructors, or others familiar with the applicant's work with children or youth)
  • Completion of the CYC CAF with a minimum of a (2.67) "B-" average

ENTERING AT YEAR 3

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

  • General College Admissions Requirements
  • Current resume
  • Essay demonstrating personal suitability for the program
  • Letters of reference from two individuals not related to the applicant (e.g. supervisors, instructors, or others familiar with the applicant's work with children or youth)
  • Completion of a 60 credit diploma or equivalent with a minimum (2.67) "B-" average. Only credentials recognized by Douglas College will be accepted for admission to the program. 

The following Douglas College diploma programs are eligible for block transfer into the BA in CYC:

  • Child and Youth Care
  • Classroom and Community Support
  • Community Social Service Work
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Youth Justice

Block transfer of Child and Youth Care or human services-related diplomas from other post-secondary institutions will be evaluated using the Child and Youth Care Education Consortium of BC (CYCECBC) criteria. For information, consult with the Douglas College CYC coordinator. Students who have completed 60 first- and second-year credits in disciplines not listed above are advised to contact the CYC coordinator to enquire about transferability.  Successful block transfer does not guarantee an offer of admission. Students may still be required to take additional courses as determined by the College. 

Once an offer of admission is made by Enrolment Services to any year of the BA CYC, all students will be asked to complete the following (information will be provided):

  1. Criminal Record Check
  2. A Student declaration indicating the applicant understands what is required to complete the training in Child and Youth Care and is aware of services provided by the College

 

Curriculum Framework

Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:

  • Successful completion of 120 credits
  • 45 Upper Level (3000-4000) credits required
  • A minimum of 70% of upper level credits must be completed at Douglas College
  • A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: ten (10) years

Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:

  • Successful completion of 120 credits
  • 45 Upper Level (3000-4000) credits required
  • A minimum of 40% (48 credits) must be completed at Douglas College
  • A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: ten (10) years

 

Indigenous Pathway students: The Indigenous Pathway courses noted below will substitute for CYC courses noted with a (+).

BA IN CHILD AND YOUTH CARE FIRST and THIRD YEAR ENTRY COURSES:

Year 1

Semester I

Course

Title

Credits

CFCS 1110 (+)  

Introduction to Community

3

CFCS 1130

Change and Development: Lifespan

3

CYCC 1141 (+)

or

CFCS 1160

Introduction to CYC Practice

or

Introduction to Professional Practice - Teaching and Learning

3

CYCC 1150

Activity Programming for Children and Youth

3

English

One of ENGL 1130 or CMNS 1110 or CMNS 1115 

3

   

15

Semester II

Course

Title

Credits

CYCC 1220   

Counselling and Relationship Building with Children and Youth

3

CYCC 1250

Supporting Behavioural Change

3

CYCC 1240 (+) 

Practicum

4.5

CFCS 1260

Continuum of Substance Use

3

UT Elective ** University Transferable elective 

3

   

16.5

 

Year 2

Semester III

Course

Title

Credits

CYCC 2211 (+)  

The Professional Community: Policies, Standards, Legislation and Children

3

CYCC 2320

Working with Others in Groups

3

CFCS 2333 (+)

Change and Development: Families

3

CYCC 2360

Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence

3

2nd English

ENGL 1130 or any other University Transferable English course 

3

   

15

Semester IV

Course

Title

Credits

CFCS 2432 *  

Understanding Aboriginal Perspectives and Experiences

3

CYCC 2440

Practicum

4.5

CYCC 2450

CYCC Practice: Advanced

3

CYCC 2460

Family Violence and Abuse

3

   

13.5

* Students who have successfully completed all of the following 4 courses

are exempt from taking CFCS 2432 and will take 3 credits of University Transfer elective(s) instead.  

 

Year 3

Semester V

Course

Title

Credits

CYCC 3350

CYC Practice in Child Protection

3

CYCC 3340

Developmental Theory and CYC Practice with Children

3

CYCC 3520

Professional Child and Youth Care: Theory and Practice

3

CYCC 4423

Research Methods in Child & Youth Care

3

 

Total credits

12

Semester VI

Course

Title

Credits

CYCC 4425

Data Analysis in Child & Youth Care

3

CYCC 3341

Developmental Theory and CYC Practice with Youth

3

CYCC 3621

Critical Issues in Current CYC Practice

3

UT Elective **

University Transferable elective

3

UT Elective **

University Transferable elective

3

 

Total credits

15

 Year 4

Semester VII

Course

Title

Credits

CYCC 4410

Advanced Supervised Practicum Part I

4.5

CFCS 3900

International Studies

3

CYCC 4467

Advanced Skills with Individuals in Child and Youth Care

3

CYCC 4468

Advanced Leadership Skills with Groups in CYC Organizations

3

UT Elective **

University Transferable elective

3

 

Total credits

16.5

Semester VIII

Course

Title

Credits

CYCC 4411

Advanced Supervised Practicum Part II

4.5

CYCC 4469

Advanced Skills with Families in CYC

3

CYCC 4470

Development of Attachment

3

UT Elective **

University Transferable elective

3

UT Elective **

University Transferable elective

3

 

Total credits

16.5

 **No more than 6.0 elective credits can come from courses in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies.

 

Total Credits

120

 

CERTIFICATE IN ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS IN CYC PATHWAY INTO BA IN CYC: 

Course requirements for the Certificate in Academic Foundations in CYC as a pathway to the Child and Youth Care Degree Program are as follows: 

Course Requirements                                                                               Credits
ENGL 1130, and CMNS 1110, or CMNS 1115 or any other UT ENGL 6 Credits
1 UT course in Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science 3 Credits
1 UT Lab Science 3-5 Credits 
PSYC 1130 or Equivalent 3 Credits
UT Arts and /or Science Courses 6 Credits
CYCC 1220 Counseling and Relationship Building with Children 3 Credits

CYCC 1141 Introduction to CYC Practice (+) or 

CYCC 1142 Introduction to Aboriginal Child, Youth and Family Practice

3 Credits
CFCS 2432 Understanding Aboriginal Perspectives and Experiences 3 Credits

To register in any CYCC or FACS (also listed as CFCS) courses in the Certificate in Academic Foundations, students should contact the FACS Program Advisor.

Notes:

  • A University Transfer (UT) course is one that transfers to one or more of the five Research Universities in BC: SFU, UBCV, UBCO, UNBC or UVIC.
  • A laboratory science course is one in which a substantial component of instruction involves the study of natural phenomena in laboratory or field work. 
  • Arts courses are available in the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts as well as in the Faculty of Humanity and Social Sciences.  Science courses are available in the Faculty of Science and Technology. 

Once students have both completed the CAF CYC and been accepted into the BA in CYC, they will meet with the Program Advisor to determine a path to complete the degree.  

 

Indigenous Pathway

Students who complete courses in the Indigenous Pathway will receive substitute credits as follows:

Indigenous Pathway course title: Will substitute for:
CFCS 1112: Working in Communities CFCS 1110: Introduction to Community
CYCC 1142 or CFCS 1142: Introduction to Aboriginal Child, Youth and Family Practice CYCC 1141: Introduction to Child and Youth Care Practice
CYCC 2212 or CFCS 2212: Aboriginal Children, Youth and Families: Transforming Legislation and Policies CYCC 2211: Professional Community: Policies, Standards, Children and Families
CYCC 2332 or CFCS 2332: Strengthening the Family Spirit - Working from Aboriginal Perspectives with Elders' Teachings CYCC 2333: Change and Development: Working from a Family Perspective
CYCC 1242 or CFCS 1242: Practicum or CYCC 1240: Practicum (in an Indigenous organization or program mainly serving Indigenous children, youth, and/or families). CYCC 1240: Practicum