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Students pursuing the child protection specialization will be introduced to and will explore the latest policy, legislation and practice frameworks in child welfare practices. Students will work with critical theories, contextual analysis, and decolonizing praxis, with an emphasis on ethical and responsive frameworks. The courses explores child welfare systems across Canada, however learners will need to consider there is a specific focus on BC provincial legislation and policies. There is one required course and a practicum specific to child protection that need to be fulfilled. The courses are CYC 350 and CYC 411 practicum block. Please note, CYC 250 is a required prerequisite for CYC 350.

BC Students in the child protection specialization must complete all core CYC courses and a 4^th year practicum with the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency. These are block practicums only (CYC 411). Students must have all pre and co-requisite courses completed before they can begin this practicum. This is a full-time practicum for approximately 35 hours per week, for a total of 400 hours.

There are five possible regions that students may be accepted to work or practice for the child protection specialization; Vancouver Island, Coastal Vancouver, South/East Fraser, North and South Interior, and Northern Region. 

Students are required to meet a minimum grade of 65% (C+) in the course in order to fulfill their specialization requirement.

Courses required for the child protection specialization:

An Early Years Specialization is one of the features that makes the Bachelor of Child and Youth Care at the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø truly unique! Early Years specialization courses recognize the critical importance of children’s early experiences on their life journey and the growing demand for early years CYC practitioners to work in a diverse range of settings that support the health and wellbeing of infants, young children, and their families. The courses, including one dedicated practicum, emphasize developing knowledge, skills and leadership in program development and evaluation, critical policy analysis, and advocacy in local and global contexts with an overarching commitment towards advancing social justice and equity for all families raising young children.

All Early Years specialization courses are offered online (distance) during third and fourth year of the Bachelor in Child and Youth Care (BCYC) program.

CYC students who enter the program in first year can apply to begin the Early Years specialization in their third year.

NOTE: The Early Years Specialization does NOT lead to Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification. Various ECE programs are available throughout BC and some may be available online.

Required Early Years courses include:

The Indigenous specialization stream will introduce you to applied cultural, professional and theoretical frameworks for respectful practice with Indigenous children, youth, families, communities and nations.

This specialization is intended for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. Priority is given to Indigenous students. Core required courses are outlined on your academic advising form, and you must also complete the following courses to attain an Indigenous specialization:

Indigenous specialization requirements

In addition to the Indigenous Specialization courses, the following electives are reserved for Indigenous students: