* Students' Union Fee, Health Insurance, Student Activity Fee, Books and Supplies,U-Pass BC, etc
High school graduation OR minimum 17 years of age by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College; and
Minimum overall grade average of 60% (or equivalent) in the final year of high school; and
Minimum final grade of “C” or 60% (or equivalent) in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programs
Note: Some courses in this program require students to have completed Foundations of Math 11 with a grade of C (some courses may have a higher requirement). Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you check each individual course prerequisite and ensure that you have completed requirements prior to registration.
You are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to admission to Douglas College. You may demonstrate English language proficiency by completing and submitting proof of one of the following
OEFL (Internet Based Test – iBT)
, Overall score of 83 (minimum 21 in Writing for Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs). Official test scores must be sent directly to Douglas College from ETS. Douglas College's institution code is: 9568.
IELTS (Academic Module), Overall score of 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs)
CAEL, Minimum overall and essay score of 60 (computer or paper based)
EIKEN Practical English, Minimum placement of Grade 1
LPI, LPI - minimum essay score 4
B.C. secondary school English 12 (final classroom and provincial exam blended grade) , Minimum grade of C (60%)
B.C. secondary school Communications 12 (final classroom and provincial exam blended grade) , Minimum grade of B (73%)
International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A – Standard Level , Minimum grade of 3 or C
Advanced Placement (AP) English Language or Literature
, Minimum grade of 3 or C
Enrolment in a college or university level English or Communications course (recognized B.C. post-secondary institutions only), Minimum grade of C recommended
Graduation from a recognized bachelor or master degree program at an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the principle language (Depending on the program of study, the length of the program and time since graduation, Douglas College may request English language proficiency scores to demonstrate English proficiency). ,
EC language school, Completion of the Advanced Level of the University Preparation program
ELS language school , Level 112 completion with satisfactory attendance
ILAC language school , University Pathway 3.3 Level 16 completion with satisfactory attendance
ILSC language school , University Pathway Level A2 completion with satisfactory attendance
KAPLAN PLI language school , Level C1 completion with satisfactory attendance
VGC International College , Level 7 completion with satisfactory attendance
Global Village language school, Level 7 completion with satisfactory attendance
PTE (Pearson Test of English), Minimum overall score of 56
The Child and Youth Care (CYCC) Diploma prepares students to work with at-risk children, youth and their families. Students learn how to make a difference in the life of a child or adolescent who may have suffered abuse, neglect, addiction, family breakdown or who may have behavioural or learning difficulties. Students put theory into practice through two practicums.
Students wishing to complete the CYCC Diploma must apply for admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care (BA CYC). Students may graduate with the diploma after completing the first two years of the 4-year degree program.
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Course Requirements:
Aboriginal Stream Students: Completion of the CFCS Aboriginal Stream courses noted below will exempt you from completing the courses noted with a (+)
Semester I
CFCS 1110 (+), Introduction to Community, 3.00
CYCC 1141 (+), Introduction to Practice, 3.00
CFCS 1130, Change and Development: Lifespan, 3.00
CYCC 1150, Activity Programming for Children and Youth, 3.00
Elective, Select any CFCS or University Transferable** course, 3.00
Semester I credits, 15.00
Semester II
CYCC 1220, Counselling Children and Youth, 3.00
CYCC 1250, Supporting Behavioral Change, 3.00
CYCC 1240, Practicum, 4.50
CFCS 1260, Community Practice: Addictions, 3.00
Semester II credits, 13.50
Semester III
CYCC 2211 (+), The Professional Community: Policies, Standards, Legislation and Children, 3.00
CFCS 2333 (+), Change and Development: Families, 3.00
CYCC 2320, Working with others in groups, 3.00
CYCC 2360, Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence, 3.00
Elective, Select any CFCS or University Transferable** course, 3.00
Semester III credits, 15.00
Semester IV
CFCS 2432, Understanding Aboriginal Perspectives and Experiences, 3.00
CYCC 2440, Practicum, 4.50
CYCC 2450, CYCC Practice: Advanced, 3.00
CYCC 2460, Family Violence, Abuse and Recovery, 3.00
Semester IV credits, 13.50
* Select one course from the following four options: (English Exit)
CMNS 1110, Workplace Writing for Child, Family and Community Studies, 3.00
CMNS 1115, Practical Writing, 3.00
ENGL 1130, Academic Writing, 3.00
UT** English Course, Any UT English course with a grade of C-, 3.00
Total Program Credits, , 60.00
Surveys of Child and Youth Care graduates show virtually 100 percent are working in the field within 3 months of graduation (those not working were continuing their education). Child and youth care practitioners work in schools, community centres, parent-child education settings, residential settings, programs for street-involved youth, addictions services and a variety of other settings. Diploma graduates are employed in front-line positions working directly with children and youth in these settings. Degree graduates find additional employment options in government settings and team leader or supervisory positions in community settings.
Graduates from the diploma program receive block-transfer credit toward a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care at Douglas College, University of Victoria, University of the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island University.
All international students studying for more than 6 months in BC are required to have basic medical coverage.
This medical coverage is issued through the government of British Columbia and is called the Medical Services Plan (MSP).
MSP covers the cost of any medically required service provided by a physician enrolled with MSP. There is a monthly fee for this coverage and it is billed to you directly by the government.
Effective January 1st 2020, the total cost of MSP will go up to $75 per month, per student.
This extended coverage plan covers things that are not covered by the MSP, such as ambulance fee, vision care, dental care and prescription drugs. Full-time students registered in a Fall semester are automatically enrolled in the Student Health and Dental plan for $260 per year, charged as part of the tuition fees. The insurance period begins on September 1 and ends on August 31 of the following year.
