The Trent advantage
Get a head start on a teaching career with a direct pathway into Trent’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program. A number of guaranteed spaces are reserved for Child & Youth Studies graduates.
Program Description
In this immersive program offered exclusively at Trent University Durham GTA, Child & Youth Studies students take a multidisciplinary and practical approach to understanding this crucial period in human development.
Advance your knowledge of child and youth studies through sociological, psychological, Indigenous, and educational approaches to the field, and get hands-on experience through work placements and undergraduate-led research opportunities.
Graduates of this program also benefit from a direct pathway into the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program, with guaranteed spaces reserved for Child & Youth Studies graduates.
Popular courses
- Child and Youth: Identity Theory and Vice
- The Significance of Play in the Lives of Children and Youth
- Child and Youth Rights and Legal Issues
- Learning Through Arts
- Indigenous Knowledge for Children and Youth
- Children and Youth’s Perceptions of and Experiences with Legalized Substances
- Young Canadians
- Exploring the Lives of Immigrant and Refugee Children and Youth
- Youth Justice
Program Details
- Where can I study?
- Durham GTA
- Degrees offered
- Bachelor of Arts - Honours (B.A. Honours)
- How can I study?
- Part time/Full time
- When can I start?
- Fall
- Winter
- OUAC Codes
- ROV - Durham GTA
Career Experience While You Learn
Gain career experience while earning academic credit with guaranteed experiential learning during your program.
You don't have to wait until after you graduate to put your education to work. Every program includes experiential learning opportunities where you will get hands-on professional experience in your field of study.
Featured Experiences
- Get experience working with young people through a community-based work placement, helping local foster homes, shelters, cultural centres, group homes, or youth centres
- Participate in small group workshops exploring important child and youth theory and practices
- Lead an independent research thesis which will see you work one-on-one with award-winning faculty and build valuable professional skills that give you the advantage for grad school or jobs after graduation
Opportunities
- Community Research Project
- Field Experience
- Paid Internships
- Study Abroad
- Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know?
Trent is #2 in Canada for Overall Reputation
Trent is #1 in Ontario for Highest Quality
95% of Trent Grads are Employed Within Two Years
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Requirements
Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Career Paths
A Trent degree opens doors to a rewarding and exciting future, as you use your newfound knowledge to launch your professional career.
Your Child & Youth Studies degree, along with guaranteed career experience while you learn, prepares you for many possible career paths in a wide range of industries, including:
- Child Protection Worker
- Teacher
- Autism Specialist
- Youth Outreach Worker
- Counsellor
Featured Career
Child & Youth Counsellor
Child & youth counsellors assist individuals and groups of clients to identify, understand and overcome personal problems and achieve personal objectives.
They are employed by counselling centres, social service agencies, group homes, government agencies, family therapy centres, and health care and rehabilitation facilities, or they may work in private practice.
Did you know?
FULL TUITION FOR 95%+
If you’re a top scholar in Canada entering with 95% or higher you qualify for full first-year tuition!
Scholarships
At Trent University, we believe in rewarding academic excellence. That's why we have recently increased all of our renewable entrance scholarships.
Whether you are coming to Trent from within Canada or across the world, all students are automatically considered for entrance scholarships based on your academic achievement – no application required. Canadian students entering with an average of 95%+ earn full tuition. 80% or higher? You qualify for scholarships valued at over $18,000, with recipients of our most prestigious scholarships earning up to $30,000 over four years. International students are eligible for scholarships valued at up to $12,000 over four years, renewable annually throughout your degree.
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