Child and Youth Care
The School of Child and Youth Care researches practices that support the well-being of children, youth, families and communities. Our community- and social justice-based approach embraces diverse perspectives and life experiences.
You’ll gain a practice-based understanding of issues related to child and youth care. Our programs offer a range of conceptual perspective to expand your personal practices.
Our graduates work in a range of settings, including:
- mental health services
- child welfare
- early years programs
- post-secondary institutions
- private practices
- provincial, national and international governmental agencies
- non-governmental agencies
Note: the PhD program is undergoing a renewal and not currently accepting applications.
Degree programs offered
| Program | Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | 3 years | Yes | No |
| PhD | 5 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Masters, Doctorate
- Program delivery:
- On-campus, Other: Flexible
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Areas of focus
- child and youth care
- social pedagogy
- education
- psychology
- health
- criminology
- Indigenous studies
- anthropology
- women’s studies
- political theory
- sociology
Faculties and departments
Need help?
Contact Caroline Green at scycgrad@uvic.ca or 250-472-4857.