Bachelor of Child and Youth Care

Transform lives with a Bachelor in Child and Youth Care at MacEwan University. International student support and career-ready skills await. Apply now!

Many children, youth and their families experience trauma, often through abuse, neglect, or a significant loss. They may also have stressors such as mental health, addiction, education, poverty, communication or family conflict. Child and youth care practitioners work relationally with individuals and families to help them gain new insights, supports and strategies to navigate the complexities of their lives and an ever-changing world. The Bachelor of Child and Youth Care program provides students with the theoretical knowledge, and critical thinking and practical skills necessary to work effectively with children, youth and families in a wide range of practice settings. Specialized child and youth care courses and courses in disciplines such as the humanities and social sciences prepare students to become a well-rounded child and youth care professional. Note: Students may choose to exit the Bachelor of Child and Youth Care with a Diploma in Child and Youth Care after successful completion of the first two years. With this, students will be fully prepared to move immediately into entry-level, front-line positions in the field.