DEPARTMENT of CHILD and YOUTH CARE

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning is embedded in all aspects of our programs. That’s why we integrate theoretical knowledge and child and youth care methodology with hands-on experience.

Field placements

Field placements take place in years one, two and four of your program. Through the placements, you gain first-hand experience in child and youth care practice. You choose from a range of placement opportunities — from community centres and schools to social support agencies and group care environments.

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FEATURED COURSE

Gaining a global perspective

CYC students have the opportunitiy to travel to Ireland and Scotland to explore child and youth care practices from a global perspective. How does history impact children and families? How do the social care systems in place in other countries differ from those at home?

Erika Altrogge stands at a seawall in Ballygally in Northern Ireland

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I really do feel like our profs can see how these opportunities help us to experience inner growth.

Erika Altrogge, Bachelor of Child and Youth Care student

The world is your classroom

New perspectives. International networks. Lifelong friendships. When you study at a partner university in another country, the skills you learn and the people you meet open doors to a whole new world.

Study abroad