📖Introduction

Nipissing University, situated in North Bay, Ontario, is a primarily undergraduate institution known for its small class sizes, personalized education, and close-knit community. The university offers a diverse range of programs in fields such as arts, sciences, education, business, and social work. Nipissing University focuses on providing a supportive and interactive learning environment, encouraging student engagement, critical thinking, and research. With a strong emphasis on student success and holistic development, Nipissing University prepares graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Child and Family Studies at Nipissing University

Welcome to the Child and Family Studies (CHFS) program within the School of Human and Social Development at Nipissing University. The Child and Family Studies Program is unique with a particular focus on two thematic areas of study: Human Development and Learning; and Child and Family Well-Being: Issues, Services, and Social Justice. Students can pursue a Major, Specialization or Honours Specialization. Further, you want a career within child and adult developmental and/or behaviour services, health/mental health services, child welfare, education, justice, government, or even the private sector, and have a real appetite for social justice and making a significant difference. You may choose to complete one of our 2 Applied Certificates in Applied Behaviour Analysis or our Program Evaluation and Applied Research Certificate (PEAR) as you learn to improve systems and services for children, youth, or adults, across the social and human services sector. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree requirements, which include regulations on first year and subject maximum and breadth requirements.

Program Requirements:
Students will need to achieve a minimum 70% average in the 60 credits presented for the Honours Specialization in Child and Family Studies.

Students must complete 120 credits including 60 credits in the Honours Specialization as follows:
CHFS 1006 Introduction to Child and Family Studies
PSYC 1106 Introduction to Psychology I
PSYC 1107 Introduction to Psychology II
SOCI 1016 Introduction to Sociology
CHFS 2026 Methods in Behavioural and Social Sciences
CHFS 2206 Children, Families, and Social Justice

Three credits from the following (may not take both for credit):
CHFS 2106 Applied Human Development: Children and Youth
PSYC 2006 Childhood Development

Three credits from the following (may not take both for credit):
CHFS 2107 Human Development: Adults and Aging
PSYC 2007 Adult Development

Six credits from:
CHFS 3035 or Statistics in Behavioural and Social Sciences
PSYC 2126 and Scientific Methods and Analysis I
PSYC 2127 Scientific Methods and Analyis II

Six credits from:
CHFS 4005 Honours Seminar
CHFS 4105 Research Essay
CHFS 4505 Honours Research Thesis
CHFS Group 1
CHFS Group 2

Breadth Requirements and Electives:
ACAD 1601
Humanities
Science
Electives

Group Requirements:
Group 1 Applied Human Development: Developmental, Behavioural, and Mental Health

CHFS 3017 Case Management in Social and Health Services
CHFS 3036 Ethics in Practice
CHFS 3116 Perspectives in Autism
CHFS 3127 Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders
CHFS 3136 ABS I: Introduction to Applied Behavioural Sciences
CHFS 3137 ABS II: Advanced Topics in Applied Behavioural Sciences
CHFS 4016 Program Evaluation and Clinical Outcomes Management
CHFS 4017 Practicum: Applied Research and Evaluation
CHFS 4106 Intervention: Planning for Neurodivergence
CHFS 4206 Applied Developmental Neuropsychology
CHFS 4205 Practicum in Applied Behavioural Sciences
CHFS 4306 Topics: Developmental, Behavioural, and Mental Health
CHFS 4305 Practicum in EBI-ASD/ND
PSYC 2020 Developmental Psychology for Educators
PSYC 3405 Psychology of Education
PSYC 3626 Psychological Disorders in Children
SOCI 2006 The Child and Society
SOCI 2007 The Adolescent and Society
SOCI 2036 Introduction to Social Gerontology
SOCI 2037 Sociology of Family and Household Relationships

Group 2 Child and Family Well-Being: Issues, Services, and Social Justice
CHFS 2216 Children’s Rights
CHFS 2217 Selected Topics in Children’s Rights
CHFS 3017 Case Management in Social and Health Services
CHFS 3037 Multiculturalism, Race, and Childhood
CHFS 3105 Child Welfare: Critical Reflections
CHFS 3106 Youth and Social Justice
CHFS 3216 Caregivers and the Welfare of Children and Families
GEND 2276 Kid Media
GEND 2376 Selected Topics in Kid Media
SWLF 2006 Ideology and Social Welfare
SWLF 2007 Poverty and Social Policy in Canada
SWLF 3406 Colonialism in First Nations’ Communities
SWLF 3407 Social Development in First Nations’ Communities
SWLF 3446 Women and Social Welfare
SWLF 3806 Family Violence
SOCI 3186 Health and the Family
SOCI 3506 Social Problems

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🏫About Nipissing University

Nipissing University, located in North Bay, Ontario, is a student-centered institution known for its small class sizes, supportive community, and personalized learning environment. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in diverse fields such as arts, sciences, education, business, and social work. Nipissing University focuses on fostering critical thinking, experiential learning, and research opportunities, enabling students to develop the necessary skills for a fulfilling career and make meaningful contributions to society.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

977 RMB

Tuition fee:

5,781 CAD per year

23,124 CAD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

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Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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