Child and Youth Care (Bachelor of Arts)

ENTERING AT YEAR 1

In addition to the General College Admission Requirements, admission to the BA in CYC requires the following:

1. 19 years of age by November 1^st of intake year
2. 75 hours of work or volunteer experience (click link to download form) in a CYC setting – hours MUST be completed prior to mandatory selection/orientation weekend
3. official high school or post-secondary transcripts including a "C" or higher in Grade 12 English or equivalent
4. A current resume,
5. attendance at a MANDATORY selection/orientation weekend. 

ENTERING YEAR 2 WITH A CERTIFICATE OF ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS 

The Certificate of 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 (UT) courses as they explore educational options.  This pathway into the BA in CYC may be of interest to students who intend to pursue a career in human services, but have yet to determine which area; students who are not eligible to enter the BA in CYC due to age and wish to obtain UT and some CYC  courses in preparation for application into the second year; or for students who have an interest in applying to graduate programs and would like to complete requirements for application early.  Students who complete the CYC CAF are eligible to apply for the BA in CYC degree and if accepted would enter the program at 2nd Year.  

In addition to the General College Admission Requirements, admission to the BA in CYC upon completing the CAF requires the following:

1. Completion of the CYC CAF with a minimum of a (2.67) "B-" average,
2. 19 years of age by November 1^st of intake year
3. 75 hours of work or volunteer experience (click link to download form)in a CYC setting - hours MUST be completed prior to mandatory selection/orientation weekend,
4. A current resume, 
5. Attendance at a MANDATORY selection/orientation weekend. 

ENTERING AT YEAR 3

In addition to the General College Admission Requirements, admission to the BA in CYC requires the following:

1. Completion of the Child and Youth Care Diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of a (2.67) "B-" average. Please Note: Only credentials recognized by Douglas College will be accepted for admission to the program.
2. Written English language requirement: One university-level English course is required with a minimum grade of "P" Recommended courses are (English) ENGL 1130 (or another academic writing course) or (Communications) CMNS 1110 (or equivalent). 
3. Preferential Admission Criteria: Admission to the BA in Child and Youth Care is contingent upon availability of seats and applicant ranking as determined by a process of preferential selection. Suitability is determined on the basis of awareness of self and others, life/work experience, formal education and overall personal suitability. The preferential selective process uses a structured format to evaluate all applicants in relation to the admission criteria established for the program. Applicants will submit a resumé, an essay on their personal suitability for the program, one reference from a supervisor and one reference from an instructor as part of the selection process. Following the preferential selection review, applicants are ranked according to the degree to which they have met the criteria.

PLEASE NOTE: 

1. Applicants who have completed 9 or more postsecondary credits must be in good academic standing (with a minimum GPA of 1.5 ) for admission into any CFCS program.

Once an offer of admission is made by the Office of the Registrar 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

Prior to making an application, students are encouraged to attend an information session and also to discuss their plans with an Academic Advisor.

Equivalencies to the Diploma in Child and Youth Care:

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

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

Block transfer of other 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 degree coordinator. Students who have completed 60 first- and second-year credits in disciplines not listed above are advised to contact the CYC degree coordinator to enquire about transferability.  Successful block transfer does not guarantee an offer of admission.