Bachelor of Arts in Childhood and Youth Studies (formerly Childhood and Social Institutions) (Honors)

The Childhood and Youth Studies (CYS) department focuses on often-overlooked child competencies, with questions about our understandings of childhood, and an exploration of the changing status of children and childhood in Canada and internationally. We take a critical view of the social institutions around childhood, such as the home, schools, and the legal system. Issues of children as advocates, children’s rights and children’s agency feature prominently in our courses. Students will deepen their knowledge in the subject area and will gain skills in critical thinking and social and historical analysis, as well as understanding how childhood is experienced by children.Courses and topics in the CYS department are focused in two core areas: rights and advocacy, and law and policy. Students can draw from either or both areas to extend their knowledge..

Completion of first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 70% in 3.0 principal courses, including Childhood and Youth Studies 1025F/G, with no mark in these principal courses below 60%.Students admitted to King's University College must be proficient in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of your proficiency in listening, speaking, writing and reading English. Typically, this is done through an official test or ESL program. We reserve the right to ask anybody to provide proof of English language proficiency.You must provide official transcripts from all previous institutions attended (secondary and post-secondary)If you are currently completing an IB Diploma, please see requirements below:A complete IB Diploma, including:Theory of Knowledge and Extended EssayPasses in at least six subjects (three at Higher Level)A minimum total grade of 25 (including the Extended Essay and TOK)No mark less than 4 on any courseRequired courses for your program