Admission Requirements

ADMISSIONS
New students are accepted into the Child and Youth Care program for the Fall (September) term. Students wishing to enroll for the Winter (January) term may take courses in a revised curriculum based on course availability. This admission results in a five term curriculum for the completion of the diploma.

All applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure their seat within the program. Ongoing applications will be accepted until the program is full. Qualified applicants may be admitted into programs outside of normal intakes. Interested applicants are considered on an individual basis for acceptance into the program in an alternative or modified format.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to have an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent including a minimum of 60 percent in each of: Social Studies 30-1 (or 70 percent in Social Studies 30-2), English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 (or 70 percent in ELA 30-2) and one other 30 level subject.

ALTERNATE ADMISSION
Applicants lacking academic prerequisites may seek Alternate Admission. Alternate Admission applicants are required to successfully complete an admissions assessment in reading, sentence skills, and writing (out-of-town testing is also available) to ensure they are best prepared for success in this program.

NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Applicants complete the Child and Youth Care interview process.

Applicants who lack the required academic admission requirements can apply to the College and University Preparatory Program to upgrade for your program.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
If you have experience working in this field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.