Bachelor of Arts - Child and Youth Study

Enroll in the only Child and Youth Study program in Atlantic Canada! Gain practical experience with supervised placements. Apply now at Mount Saint Vincent!

The Mount is proud to offer the only university-level Child & Youth Study program in Atlantic Canada. Students in the program engage in practical training and theoretical explorations in child and youth work, early childhood education, as well as early intervention and inclusive development. As strong supporters of experiential learning the Mount is pleased to offer their undergraduates four supervised practicum placements which enable students to apply the knowledge that they have learned in the classroom to hands-on, real-world experience. They also offer a Master of Arts in Child and Youth Studies. The Department is committed to laying the groundwork for future leaders in the ECE and Child and Youth care fields. The BA(CYS) degree will also prepare students for further education and professional preparation in Child and Youth Study, Education, Speech Language Pathology, Child Life and Social Work.