
Bachelor of Child & Youth Care
Are you passionate about working with children, youth, families, and communities? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in people's lives and create a more just and caring world? You've come to the right place.
This program will prepare you to be a future leader in a dynamic, growing field where skilled, compassionate practitioners are in high demand. Our graduates are advocates, educators, and change-makers—working locally and globally in mental health, education, early years programs, child protection, youth justice, and beyond.

Practicum
Apply what you’re learning in real-world settings through supervised practicum placements. Each practicum is an opportunity to develop your skills alongside experienced professionals.

Specializations
Customize your learning experience by choosing from optional program specializations in Early Years, Child Protection, or Indigenous Child and Youth Care.

Distance learning
Earn your degree from wherever you live through our flexible, interactive online learning format. Our distance courses connect you with instructors and peers in a dynamic virtual classroom.
Courses
Explore the wide range of topics covered in this program—from child development and identity to social justice, law, and community practice. Our courses are designed to help you build strong, practical skills while deepening your understanding of the complex systems that shape the lives of children, youth, families, and communities. Visit the UVic academic calendar to see the full course listing for this program.
- CYC 110 – Introduction to Child & Youth Care
- CYC 120 – Lifespan Development
- CYC 152 – Intro to Helping Skills in CYC Practice
- CYC 206 – Applying Change Theory in CYC Practice
- CYC 250 – Law, Indigenous People & the TRC Calls to Action
- CYC 265 – Intro to Group Work in CYC Practice
- CYC 320 – Critical Identity Development
- CYC 321 – Advancing Social Justice Praxis in CYC
- CYC 356 – Developing CYC Praxis with Diverse Families
- CYC 370 – Applying Assessment & Case Planning in CYC Practice
- CYC 423 – Research Literacy in CYC
- CYC 464 – Disability Studies & CYC Praxis
- CYC 470 – Mental Health & Addictions
- CYC 475 – Advanced CYC Practice with Families & Groups
Estimated program costs
All tuition fees and any ancillary fees for this program are listed in the academic calendar. You can also the UVic Tuition Calculator to calculate a custom estimate of your program fees.
Students in this program may be eligible for funding support such as scholarships, awards and financial aid through UVic, the Faculty of Education, and/or the School of Child & Youth Care.
Ready to apply?
Visit the UVic admissions website to learn everything you need to know about becoming a UVic student, from choosing a program and reviewing admission requirements to submitting your application and reporting your grades.
Applications to this program are due by January 31.
Learn more
Do you have questions about this program? Connect with the School of Child & Youth Care and speak with a member of our team:
cycadvising@uvic.ca
250-721-7979
School of Child & Youth Care
HSD Room B102a
Regular office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.