Child and Youth Care (MA)

Ryerson University

Canada, Toronto

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Ryerson University

Canada , Toronto

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time , Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines13-May-2022

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,810 / Year

Next Intake 13-May-2022

Child and Youth Care (MA)

About

The Master of Arts program in Child and Youth Care (CYC) intensively explores three thematic streams:

Clinical Child and Youth Care Practice
Management and Policy Development in Child and Youth Care
Child and Youth Care Approaches to Research.

This program focuses on the theoretical and practice-oriented approaches related to young people facing adversity in myriad contexts, and covers issues and themes that include trauma-informed care, resilience, life-space intervention, critical and anti-oppressive perspectives, and management and policy development in child and youth serving settings.

Through innovative pedagogy which incorporates an extensive focus on reflective practice, field learning opportunities, and the integration of social innovation and use of Self and Self in relational practice throughout the curriculum, the MA program teaches and promotes leadership in child and youth care, with an emphasis on childrenâ€™s rights and the daily experiences of youth within institutional and community-based services.

The program is designed as a one-year (12 months) full time program, with a one term (Fall) residency requirement. The winter term and spring/summer sessions can be completed in class or online. Students must complete four required courses, two elective courses, a six-week, full-time placement, and a Major Research Paper (MRP). All required courses are offered during evenings.

A part-time option exists for students currently employed in the child and youth care sector on a full time basis. There are limited spots for this option, and admission requires an interview in addition to all other admission requirements.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

MA Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent degree) from an accredited institution Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study Statement of interest ResumÃ©/CV Transcripts Two letters of recommendation English language proficiency requirement More information on admission requirements. Due to the competitive nature of our programs, it is not possible to offer admission to everyone who applies that meets the minimum entrance requirements for the program. Program-specific requirements

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,810 / Year

How to Apply

Online Application Form: Visit Applications and Related Forms for details on which form to use.

Supplementary Form: All applicants who are not currently attending an Ontario secondary school in a daytime program of study are required to submit a Supplementary Form via the Choose>Ryerson Applicant Portal for each program applied – visit Applications and Related Forms for details. An application for admission will not be reviewed until the completed Supplementary Form is received by Undergraduate Admissions. Applicants must wait for an email acknowledgment of their application and have set up their Ryerson Online Identity to submit a Supplementary Form.

Alternate Program Choices: Applicants wishing to be considered for more than one program at Ryerson must include all program choices on the applicable application form. By doing this, students are automatically considered equally for each individual program

Note for applicants who have applied to Ryerson in a previous academic year: If the name on the application has changed in any way, proof of this name change (i.e. marriage certificate, notarized statement or other legal document) must be provided.

Once you have received an email acknowledgement of your application from Ryerson, and you have successfully activated your Ryerson Online Identity, you should begin the process of submitting your transcripts and supporting documents through your Choose>Ryerson Applicant Portal, as applicable.

What documents do I need to submit?

Academic Transcripts
Supplementary Form
Supporting Documents
Non-Academic Requirements
Proof of English Language Proficiency

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