Prepare to support children, youth, families, and communities in meaningful ways. This program gives you opportunities to study areas such as diversity, advocacy, mental health, policy, trauma-informed practice, and reflective practice. Through research projects and practicums, you’ll learn to integrate child and youth care competencies into your professional practice.
Graduates work in a wide range of settings, including group homes, shelters, treatment centres, youth justice, schools, drop-in centres, summer camps, or as family and youth support workers.
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Important to know:
Some course content may bring up strong emotions or personal experiences. Support is available both on and off campus, including specific resources for Indigenous students navigating topics such as colonial history, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), residential schools, and community trauma.
Program availability and start dates are subject to change. Admission is based on first applied, first qualified.
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If English is not your first language, please review the English language proficiency requirements.
Missing a required admission criteria? Complete academic upgrading before applying.
Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. See where this program can transfer to.
If you studied outside of Alberta, you can see which of your courses is equivalent to an admission requirement.
A current Police Information Check (PIC) with a Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS), as well as an Intervention Record Check must be submitted prior to practicum placements. The existence of a criminal record may postpone or prevent clinical, practicum, or field work placements and, subsequently, successful completion of the program.
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Not all delivery modes are available for all courses or programs, and not all courses are available each term. Students should follow up on their individual program areas or their MyBVC for information for courses delivery types and availability.
Delivery modes, descriptions, and availability of courses each term are subject to change.
Gain the skills to make a meaningful impact in social work, community development, the nonprofit sector, social enterprises, and social economy organizations, all while helping create stronger, more efficient communities.
Help to transform communities.
Bow Valley College
345 - 6 Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB T2G 4V1
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
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