Bachelor of Child and Youth Care at Mount Royal University

Programme overview

Support vulnerable children, youth and families facing life’s challenges by building strong, therapeutic relationships. MRU’s Bachelor of Child and Youth Care in Calgary helps you develop counselling, advocacy and intervention skills rooted in relational practice and child and adolescent development. You’ll gain important knowledge in mental health and trauma-informed care, preparing you to make a difference in schools, community programs and adolescent residential care settings.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Community and Education | Department: Child Studies and Social Work | Intake: Fall | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Learn how to build trust, offer meaningful therapeutic support and passionately advocate for young people.

Career pathways

Graduates go on to support children and youth in schools, treatment programs, residential care, justice settings and beyond. Roles include Child and youth care counsellor, Family support worker, Inclusion/behavioural support worker, Youth justice worker, Child and family services caseworker, School-based child and youth care, Team leader/supervisor, Program designer/evaluator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%; Practicum requirements; All Bachelor of Child and Youth Care students preparing for practicum must provide a current Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check, at their own expense.

International applicants: CAD 24,277 a year (2026). Year 1 (2026-27) international tuition for one full academic year (Sept-April, normally ten courses); tuition includes instructional equipment and lab fees; excludes mandatory fees ($2,432.68) and books. Year 2 onward listed as higher/subject to change. L Source

Fall semester starts September (first day of classes Sept. 9, 2027); Winter semester starts January (first day of classes Jan. 5, 2027); Spring semester starts May (first day of classes May 3, 2027).

Fall 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1, 2026 to Feb. 1, 2027 (application and supporting documents required); application deadline for some programs Feb. 1, 2027; ongoing admission Feb. 2 to Aug. 31, 2027 based on program space and availability.

Fall 2027 international students: application deadline May 1, 2027 (students eligible to apply for a study permit under IRPR 214 may continue to apply after May 1); document deadline May 15, 2027.

Winter 2027: Early Admission application period Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2026; ongoing admission Nov. 2 to Dec. 15, 2026.

Spring 2027: applications open Oct. 1, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://www.mtroyal.ca/Admission/Apply/index.htm

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