Douglas College

Bachelor in Child and Youth Care (Bachelor of Arts)

Canada4 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose Douglas College

  • Small class sizes with personalized instructor interaction
  • Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for many programs
  • Pathways to transfer to top Canadian universities like UBC and SFU
  • Support services tailored for international student success
  • Flexible study options including online and part-time programs

About Bachelor in Child and Youth Care (Bachelor of Arts)

Applications for the Oct 2027 intake are due by Jul 31, 2027, and tuition is International student tuition is $2,500 per term for the Child and Youth Care (Bachelor of Arts) programme..

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.

About Douglas College

Douglas College's campuses in Coquitlam, New Westminster, and Surrey offer modern facilities set within accessible urban communities. Classrooms, labs, and student spaces are designed for collaboration and hands-on learning. The atmosphere emphasizes support, with resources tailored to help students succeed academically and personally. International students join a network of programs that blend university-level coursework with career-focused training.

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

The median annual fee for that cohort is17,272 USD per year, a comparison figure across 3,539 programs billed per year on Global Admissions.

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English Test Requirement

General College Admission Requirements apply; check with admissions for specific language proficiency benchmarks.

Bachelor in Child and Youth Care (Bachelor of Arts): Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Bachelor in Child and Youth Care (Bachelor of Arts) program?
The program duration is 4 year.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2027-07-31.
Is Bachelor in Child and Youth Care (Bachelor of Arts) available online?
This is an on-campus program at Douglas College.

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