Douglas College

Bachelor in Child and Youth Care (Bachelor of Arts)

Canada Taught in English Open to international students

About the Program

If you are driven to support children, youth, and families navigating social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, this degree provides the professional foundation to intervene directly within their daily environments. Rather than viewing clients from a distance, you will learn to integrate into their lives, offering support where it is most needed—in homes, schools, and community centers.

Distinctive Hands-On Practice

This program emphasizes the difference between being a supportive helper and a rescuer, preparing you for the complexities of crisis management and high-stress professional environments. You will engage in two significant practicums, translating classroom theory into real-world action under expert supervision. Graduates emerge as agile practitioners capable of filling supervisory and team-leader roles, with a proven track record of near-total employment success within the field upon graduation.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is 15% below the typical bachelor's in Canada.

Median tuition for that cohort is 16,930 USD, across 3,142 programs in our catalog.

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