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Child and Youth Care

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Post-Graduation Work Permit

The in-person delivery of this program meets the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program for international students.

What it costs for September 2023

The amounts listed are based on a full-time course load and are estimates, so should not be used as actual numbers. All amounts listed are in Canadian (CAD) currency.

If you are planning on taking a part-time course load, try our tuition and fees estimator to get an idea of how much it will cost you.

Tuition estimate+ Fees estimate= Total estimate
Term 1 $2,718.75 + $1,187.50 = $3,906.25
Term 2 $3,443.75 + $773.50 = $4,217.25
Term 3 $3,727.99 + $966.50 = $4,694.49
Term 4 $3,727.99 + $562.50 = $4,290.49
Total estimate $13,618.48 + $3,490 = $17,108.48

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Tuition estimate+ Fees estimate= Total estimate
Term 1 $7,083.90 + $1,187.50 = $8,271.40
Term 2 $8,972.94 + $773.50 = $9,746.44
Term 3 $9,610.20 + $966.50 = $10,576.70
Term 4 $9,610.20 + $562.50 = $10,172.70
Total estimate $35,277.24 + $3,490 = $38,767.24

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NorQuest College Student Financial Aid helps you see the financial resources you are eligible for. The Child and Youth Care program qualifies for several funding options.

Courses for September 2023

You must complete 20 courses to graduate. Courses are listed by term to show the recommended path to completing the program in two years as a full-time student.

Courses marked with (O) are available through Open Studies.

Credits needed for full-time status: 9 credits per term

Term 1 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
Understanding Community I CBLE10103 credits
Written Communication COMM1007 (O)3 credits
Utilizing Technology COMP1016 (O)3 credits
Child and Adolescent Development CYCD10003 credits
Introduction to Child and Youth Care Practice CYCD10023 credits
Term 2 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
Introduction to Communications COMM1001 (O)3 credits
Activity Planning CYCD10033 credits
Trauma-Informed Practice CYCD10043 credits
Child and Youth Care Practicum I CYCD12007 credits
Exceptionalities I DISB10053 credits
Term 3 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
Term 4 - 16 weeks, 5 courses

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