About the course

The Child and Youth Care program is designed to prepare students to support children and youth who have experienced social, behavioural, and emotional challenges. Focused on diversity, inclusion, and Indigenous culture, the program teaches students the foundational skills of child and youth care practice, as well as perspectives and strategies for supporting all children and youth in culturally respectful ways.

　　Students will learn the impact of physical and emotional experiences on youth and families and the importance and strength of diversity and difference, and developing professional practice. The program will train students for the child and youth care worker roles through theory-based courses and hands-on practicum experience. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Edmonton
Fall (September), 2024	Edmonton
Winter (January), 2025	Edmonton
Fall (August), 2025	Edmonton
Winter (January), 2026	Edmonton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for NorQuest College

? this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:

　　60% in English Language Arts 30-1

　　60% in English Language Arts 30-2

　　60% in ESLG 1860

　　60% in ESLG 1898

　　IELTS Academic: 6.5, no section score below 6

　　TOEFL iBT: 84, no section score below 21

　　CELPIP General: 8, no section score below 7

　　CAEL: 70, no section score below 70

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 84.0

　　The next application deadline is 31 October 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at NorQuest College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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