Undergraduate

Why choose child and youth care at UVic?

UVic is an acknowledged leader in this broad and rapidly evolving field. With more than forty years of history, our school is home to one of the oldest undergratuate programs of its kind in North America. 

You'll benefit from a collaborative and supportive environment, while developing the skills and knowledge needed to enhance children, youth, family and community well-being. You'll be exposed to cutting edge research and interdisciplinary scholarship, explore program design and policy development, and learn effective communication and advocacy skills. Apply your developing knowledge through the many experiential learning opportunities led by our award-winning faculty and instructors.

As a graduate of our programs, you will join the ranks of our inspiring, motivated and sought-after alumni who are found both at the front edge of practice and in leadership positions at local, national and international levels. 

Find out what UVic's School of Child and Youth Care can offer you.

Bachelor in Child and Youth Care

The School of Child and Youth Care offers a program of academic study and fieldwork practice leading to a Bachelor in Child and Youth Care (BCYC) degree through a combination of on campus and distance learning options. Child and youth care practitioners attend to the social, physical, cultural, spiritual and emotional needs of children, youth and families. They work directly in a wide variety of practice settings. Our guiding vision is to promote child, youth, family and community well-being through a focus on de-colonizing praxis.

Whether studying on campus or at a distance, you will participate in a learning community that places a high value on collaborative learning, mutual respect and accountability. You will have a chance to learn about research, direct practice, program design, advocacy, and policy and community development. Your education will take you into the community through practicum placements where you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of children, youth and families to further develop your skills and apply your knowledge.

Choose to complete your program primarily on campus or in your home community through distance learning.  NOTE: Our specialization courses are typically available through distance delivery only, while on some occasions core courses may be merged with distance courses to create distance or blended classrooms and may only be available through distance or blended learning. This may impact funding for some students. 

Learn about program requirements, specializations, practicum and admission. Note:  Many positions across the human service sector require employees to have a class five drivers license. Acquiring this license takes a minimum of two years.  In order to keep your options open, consider beginning the process early.