Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Program Structure
The Child and Youth Care Diploma Program will equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and practical experience to engage with children, youth and families utilizing a strength based and relational approach to support development and positive change. It is recognized that many of the children, youth and families receiving assistance have experienced various types of abuse, grief and loss, trauma, as well as difficulty navigating the numerous systems that offer care and support.
Additionally, those who benefit from involvement with Child and Youth Care Workers often face additional challenges associated with systemic and socioeconomic factors, mental health and addiction as well as involvement in the justice system. Child and Youth Care graduates are valuable team members who will work collaboratively with children, youth and families across a variety of environments including school-based programs, treatment-based facilities, early intervention, child protection and youth justice.
Admission Requirements
| High School Diploma, or equivalent with: |
- A minimum of 50% in English 30-1
OR
- A minimum of 65% in English 30-2
|
| Mature Students |
|
Mature Students (students who are 21 years of age or older), with:
- A minimum of 50% in English 30 -1
OR
- A minimum of 65% in English 30 -2
|
| Pre-Practicum Requirements |
- Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check must be submitted on the first day (Orientation Day) and applied for no earlier than 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
- Child Intervention Record Check completed by Alberta Children and Family Services must be submitted on the first day (Orientation Day) and applied for no earlier than 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
- Standard First Aid/CPR/AED and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certifications may be required prior to practicum. Students will be responsible to obtain these certifications.
|
| English Language Proficiency |
- TOEFL: iBT – minimum score of 86 with no score below 21
- IELTS – minimum score of 6.5 with no score below 5 .0
- CAEL – minimum score of 70
- MELAB – minimum score of 85
- Duolingo – minimum score of 110
- PTE (academic) – minimum score of 58
|
Tuition and Fees
Please note tuition rates are subject to Tuition Fee Regulation as per the Government of Alberta, proposed tuition rates will be in alignment with all TFR regulations.
| Full Time Tuition and Fees 2024-2025 |
| Full Time Fees | Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|
| Tuition |
$2,200.00 |
$2,200.00 |
| Campus Rec Fee |
$75.00 |
$75.00 |
| Health & Dental Fee |
*$163.00 |
*$163.00 |
| Student Association Building Fee |
$18.00 |
$18.00 |
| Student Association Fee |
$115.00 |
$115.00 |
| Technology Fee |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
| Total Fees |
$471.00 |
$471.00 |
| Total Tuition & Fees |
$2,671.00 |
$2,671.00 |
| Total Cost Per Year |
|
***$5,342.00 |
|
| International Full Time Tuition and Fees 2024-2025 |
| Full Time Fees | Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|
| Tuition |
$6,600.00 |
$6,600.00 |
| Campus Rec Fee |
$75.00 |
$75.00 |
| Health & Dental |
*$163.00 |
*$163.00 |
| Student Association Building Fee |
$18.00 |
$18.00 |
| Student Association Fee |
$115.00 |
$115.00 |
| Technology Fee |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
| Total Fees |
$471.00 |
$471.00 |
| Total Tuition and Fees |
$7,071.00 |
$7,071.00 |
| Total Cost Per Year |
|
$14,142.00 |
|
| Full Time Tuition and Fees for 2025-2026 |
|
Please note the 2025-2026 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.
| Full Time Fees | Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|
| Tuition |
$2,240.00 |
$2,240.00 |
| Campus Rec Fee |
$79.00 |
$79.00 |
| Health & Dental |
*$163.00 |
*$163.00 |
| Student Association Building Fee |
$115.00 |
$115.00 |
| Student Association Fee |
$18.00 |
$18.00 |
| Technology Fee |
$105.00 |
$105.00 |
| Total Fees |
$480.00 |
$480.00 |
| Total Tuition and Fees |
$2,720.00 |
$2,720.00 |
| Total Cost Per Year |
|
$5,440.00 |
|
| International Full Time Tuition and Fees 2025-2026 |
Please note the 2025-2026 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.
| Full Time Fees | Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|
| Tuition |
$6,732.00 |
$6,732.00 |
| Campus Rec Fee |
$79.00 |
$79.00 |
| Health & Dental |
*$163.00 |
*$163.00 |
| Student Association Building Fee |
$115.00 |
$115.00 |
| Student Association Fee |
$18.00 |
$18.00 |
| Technology Fee |
$105.00 |
$105.00 |
| Total Fees |
$480.00 |
$480.00 |
| Total Tuition and Fees |
$7,212.00 |
$7,212.00 |
| Total Cost Per Year |
|
$14,424.00 |
|
Please note, these estimates are based on 100% enrollment for all semesters. There are no lab fees associated with this program of study.
*Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage - deadlines can be found at StudentCare website.
**Part-time tuition per semester is dependent on the number of credits the student enrolls in.
*** Tuition is due 10 business days before the start of each semester.
For more information view the Keyano College Credit Calendar.
Program Structure
| Year 1 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|
| Year 1: Term I |
|
15 |
| ENGL 100 |
Written Composition |
3 |
|
PSYCH 104
OR
3 credits of Approved Junior Psychology
|
Basic Psychological Processes |
3 |
| CYC 100 |
Introduction to Child & Youth Care |
3 |
| CHSD 101 |
Child Development I |
3 |
| CYC 101 |
Child & Youth Methodology |
3 |
| Year 1: Term |
|
17 |
| CYC 102 |
Introduction to Treatment |
3 |
| ELCC 330 |
Ecology of the Family |
3 |
| CYC 103 |
Diversity in Child & Youth Care Practice |
3 |
| CYC 104 |
Therapeutic Activities |
3 |
| CYC 120 |
Practicum I
(240 Hour block placement)
|
5 |
|
| Year 2 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|
| Year 2: Term I |
|
17 |
| CYC 200 |
Youth Justice |
3 |
|
CYC 201
|
Counselling Process, Progress & Evaluation |
3 |
| CYC 202 |
Child & Youth Mental Health & Addiction |
3 |
| CHSD 201 |
Child Development II |
3 |
| CYC 220 |
Practicum II
(240 Hour block placement)
|
5 |
| Year 1: Term |
|
17 |
| CYC 203 |
Family Violence, Abuse & Trauma |
3 |
| CYC 204 |
Ethics & Practice in Crisis Intervention |
3 |
| CYC 205 |
Group Work |
3 |
| NATST 201 |
A Canadian Indigenous Prospective to Helping |
3 |
| CYC 221 |
Practicum III
(240 Hour block placement)
|
5 |
|
