Child and Youth Care (BA)

Below is a suggested schedule that is based on full-time attendance and includes all required courses. Not all courses are available in each academic year at each campus.

* To obtain second-year standing in the program students must complete 24 of the required 30 credits from first year. Those 24 credits must include English 115.

* To obtain third-year standing in the program students must complete 54 required credits from first and second year. Those 54 required credits must include the full Degree English Requirement.

* CYC 310 is completed over the fall and spring semesters.

* CYC 410 is completed over the fall and spring semesters.

Note: The Child Protection Specialization Practicum is to be completed in Intersession semester (April/May/June). Students completing the Child Protection Specialization are required to complete CYC 403 with a minimum "C+" grade prior to commencing their Child Protection field placement. CYC 403 is open to all Child and Youth Care students.

Note: Any university-level course may be used as an elective.

Completion Requirements

• In order to graduate from the BA in CYC, a "C+" or higher is required in all CYC core courses, including CYC 212 and 232, University English requirements (6 credits), Human Development requirements (6 credits).
• To be eligible for a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care degree, students must have completed at least 120 university-level credits and have completed all required Child and Youth Care courses.
• A minimum overall "C+" average and a minimum "C+" in each individual required course is necessary to progress in the program and to qualify for graduation. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all requirements for the degree are met. Students are encouraged to consult the Child and Youth Care Program Advisor for information and guidance.
• Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care degrees are conferred at Senate and students who have completed all academic requirements qualifying them for a degree in Child and Youth Care must make a formal application for graduation through their online student record.

Residency Requirement

Students are reminded to be aware of VIU's Residency Requirement.

• General admission requirements apply.
• To be eligible for admission at first year, general admission requirements apply.
• To obtain second year standing, VIU B.A. CYC program students must complete 24 of the required 30 credits from first year. Those 24 credits must include ENGL 115 and 6 credits of Human Development (normally CYC 111/112), and the following Child and Youth Care core courses (or content equivalent of) CYC 100, 101, 152, and 165, or students must have completed a recognized Human Services Certificate program that includes the English and Human Development and CYC courses or equivalency requirements as stated above.
• To be eligible for admission to third year, students must have completed a diploma in a Human Services discipline, including completion of the Degree English requirement, (6 credits with a min. "C+") and Human Development Requirement (6 credits with a min. "C+"), providing courses meet the VIU CYC program requirements. Human Services Diplomas, which will be granted a block transfer of a maximum of 60 credits, must be from accredited institutions and does not include vocational or continuing studies certificates or diplomas. Successful block transfer does not guarantee an offer of admission. Elective course requirements vary depending on transfer credits or previous VIU course work.
• The overall GPA of students to be admitted to third year will be a minimum of 2.33 ("C+"), calculated on the most recent 24 credits completed, and with a min. "C+" in each of the individual courses previously identified for meeting admission requirements.

To apply to the program, applicants must submit the following documents:

• Transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions/programs attended
• Education/work résumé
• Complete the personal profile
• Two completed reference forms

Notes on Admission

• Volunteer or employment experience with children, youth, and families/caregivers is preferred but not required for entry into the program.
• Human Services diploma will be granted a maximum of 60 credits.
• Fieldwork and/or practica will require a satisfactory criminal record check prior to placement. The Registration Centre at VIU will contact prospective students regarding the Criminal Record Check. Criminal Record Checks are processed through the Ministry according to the Criminal Records Review Act. A check completed through the RCMP is not sufficient to meet the requirements of the Act.
• While in practicum students are required to maintain Standard First Aid with Infant/Child CPR certification for the duration of the academic year and/or period that they are enrolled in practicum.
• An interview may be scheduled following receipt of the above information.
• Enrolment is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.
• Upon admission, students will be expected to be familiar with and adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Child and Youth Care Association of British Columbia and The Council of Canadian Child and Youth Care Associations.
• Students admitted to the BA degree can apply for a Child and Youth Care Diploma provided that have met all the first and second year program requirements.
• Students who wish to take individual courses without being admitted to the program may take up to three courses maximum if space is available and when prerequisites have been completed. Students who take courses in Child and Youth Care without being formally admitted into the program are not guaranteed entry into the program. Students are encouraged to explore the program with a VIU Advisor before pursuing application.

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