ChairCarmel French, BAEd (MUN), Grad. Dip. in Special Ed., MEd, PhD (Alberta), Associate Professor
The Child and Youth Study program prepares students for careers in a wide variety of programs and services for children, youth and families. Students will normally focus on early childhood/child care administration or disability/special needs or youth care, but may take courses related to more than one area. All students should seek advice on course selection from their department advisor.
Students interested in teaching can apply for admission to Bachelor of Education (Elementary) programs upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Study). These students should seek advice on choice of electives.
Selected courses are available via distance learning.
Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Study)
Transfer Requirements
In order to transfer into the Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Study) program from another university program, students must have maintained a GPA of 2.0 in their previous 5.0 units at university.
Program Requirements
| Students must successfully complete 22 units with the following requirements: |
| ❏ | successful completion of 2.0 units of supervised practicum |
| ❏ | obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in 8.0 units of required coursework including the 7.0 units of required professional coursework and PSYC 2221 and 2222 Note: Practicum courses (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352 and 4451) cannot be counted in the calculation of the GPA |
| ❏ | students may complete a minor by fulfilling the requirements for the minor as specified by the department offering the minor. Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 3.0 units |
Note: Students should note the prerequisite courses for these required courses. All students should schedule the program in consultation with an academic advisor. |
| Required Professional Studies Courses |
| ❏ | CHYS 1110 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 1120 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 2208 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 2209 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 2211 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 2251 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 3301 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 3312 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 3327/FSGN 3327 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 3351 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 3352 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 4416 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 4421 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | CHYS 4451 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | NUTR 2240 | | 0.5 unit
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| ❏ | A minimum of 1.5 units chosen from: | 1.5 units |
| CHYS 3320
CHYS 3339 or CHYS 4429
CHYS 4402
CHYS 4407
CHYS 4418
CHYS 4419
CHYS 4420
CHYS 4422
CHYS 4423
CHYS 4499 | 0.5 unit
0.5 unit
0.5 unit
0.5 unit
0.5 unit
0.5 unit
0.5 unit
0.5 unit
0.5 unit
1.0 unit | |
Required Arts and Science Courses |
| ❏ | BIOL 1114 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | 1.0 unit of ENGL | | 1.0 unit |
| ❏ | 1.0 unit of HIST | | 1.0 unit |
| ❏ | MATH 2208 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | MATH 2209 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | PSYC 1110 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | PSYC 1120 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | PSYC 2221 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | PSYC 2222 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | SOAN 1101 | | 1.0 unit |
| ❏ | SOAN 2222 | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | 0.5 unit of SOAN | | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | PSYC 3310 or PSYC 3311 | | 0.5 unit |
❏ |
0.5 unit chosen from: |
0.5 unit |
| PSYC 3313
PSYC 3315
PSYC 3319
PSYC 4410
| 0.5 unit
0.5 unit
0.5 unit
0.5 unit | |
| ❏ | 4.5 units of electives | 4.5 units |
| Note: A minimum of 3.0 units must be arts and/or science electives with at least 1.0 unit at the 2000 level or above. Students should consult with their faculty advisor to determine appropriate electives. |
Child and Youth Study Practicum
Practicum is restricted to students enroled in the Bachelor of Arts (CYS) degree. Students complete supervised practicum placements in a variety of community-based programs and services for children, youth and families. These practica are completed on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the fall and winter academic terms, or as four-week block placements (Monday to Friday) during Summer School I. Students may not enrol in other daytime classes on practica days. Students on academic probation will not be permitted to take practicum. Students who fail to complete any practicum successfully will not be permitted to continue in the program.
Child Abuse Register and Criminal Record Checks
In accordance with the requirements of the Department of Community Services, all students are required to undergo a check through the Child Abuse Register prior to their first practicum placement. Many placements also require students to complete Criminal Record Checks. Arrangements will be made for students to complete these checks during their first year. Students are also required to complete first aid/CPR certification in their first year.
Honours Degree
Students wishing to obtain an honours degree must make formal application through the department chairperson by May 1 of the third year of the program or after the completion of 15 units.
Minimum requirements for acceptance into the honours degree are a GPA of 3.0 in 10 of the required academic units listed in the first three years of the program with a grade of at least C- in each of these units.
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| ❏ | fulfilment of all the requirements of the 22 unit degree |
| ❏ | complete CHYS 4499 |
| ❏ | 1.0 unit from each core group A, B, and C listed under the Bachelor of Arts (General Studies):
❏ Core A - Sciences & Mathematics (1.0 unit)
❏ Core B - Social Sciences (1.0 unit)
❏ Core C - Humanities (1.0 unit) |
| ❏ | obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a grade of at least C- in 10 units of the required CHYS coursework |
| ❏ | achieve a minimum of B- in CHYS 4499 |
| ❏ | obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all courses counted for the degree beyond the first 5.0 units taken |
| ❏ | Note: Practicum courses (CHYS 2251, 3351, 3352 and 4451) cannot be counted in the calculation of the GPA |
Note: First-class honours will be awarded to students who obtain a minimum GPA of 3.5 or better in 10 units in the honours subject and no grade below B- in all courses counted for the degree beyond the first 5.0 units taken.
Honours CertificateStudents who have graduated from the Mount with a Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Study) may apply to do an honours certificate. Students must fulfill the requirements for the honours degree listed above and meet the University regulations regarding honours certificates.
Minor A minor in child and youth study will consist of:
| To obtain a minor in Child and Youth Study, students must fulfill the following requirements: |
| ❏ | CHYS 1110 |
| ❏ | 2.5 units of CHYS
Note: A maximum of 1.0 unit from the following courses may be counted towards the minor in lieu of 1.0 unit of CHYS courses:
SOAN 2222
NUTR 2240
PSYC 3310, 3311, 3313, 3315, 3319, 4410
Students should consult with the Department of Child and Youth Study prior to selecting courses towards the minor.
The following courses may not be counted towards the minor: CHYS 1120, 2211, 2251, 3351, 3352, 4451, 4410, 4412, 4413, 4414, 4415.
Students must meet the prerequisites for all courses. |