Student Christine Cossette chose UVic because of the distance program and how it fit with her career and her life as a mom. She hopes to be an advocate in the field of child and youth care.
Distance education
Passionate about helping others? Nate Demetrius knew he wanted to have a positive impact working directly with people, and found that his CYC program allowed him to do just that.
Become a student
Keenan Andrew’s degree led to a career where he gets to help youth find employment, and has shown him that he can be a part of the life-success of others.
Career possibilities
Student Lori Hamar says the practicum opportunities in the CYC program gave her an even deeper understanding of what this field of work entails and reinforces her learning.
Practicum opportunities
Take advantage of UVic’s many scholarships, such as the Sisters of St. Ann endowed UVic Youth in Care award—it helps continue their legacy of providing education for young people most in need.
Scholarships
Discover our range of courses that will give you the skills to make a difference in the lives of children, youth, families and communities.
Program planning
The School of Child and Youth Care acknowledges the traditional and unceded territories of the Lekwungen, Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples on which the University of Victoria stands. The School acknowledges that the historical relationship to the land and territories of these peoples continues to this day.
Why CYC at UVic?
Distance education
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