Academic Calendar 2012/2013

Bachelor of Child and Youth Care • Bachelor of Child and Youth Care • Bachelor of Child and Youth Care • Bachelor of Child and Youth CareCategories of AdmissionApplicants may be admitted to one of the following:Regular AdmissionTo be evaluated through the Office of the RegistrarApplicants must have a minimum overall average of65 per cent, with no course grade lower than 50 per cent, inthe following high school courses:1. ELA 30-12. Social Studies 303. One Group A, B or C course4. One Group A, B, C or D course5. One Group C courseNotes:• Specific university-level courses, with a minimum gradeof C-, may be used to substitute for course deficienciesonly under the following circumstances:• Six credits of university-level English in lieu of ELA 30-1• Six credits of university-level language, other thanEnglish, in lieu of a Group A course (all six credits mustbe the same language)Mature AdmissionTo be evaluated through the Office of the RegistrarApplicants must be 20 years of age or older and have beenout of full-time high school at least one year by the beginningof the intake term. Applicant must have the following:• ELA 30-1 with a minimum grade of 65 per cent (orequivalent)OR• Six credits of university-level English with a minimumgrade of C-Previous Post-Secondary WorkTo be evaluated through the Office of the RegistrarAdmission in this category does not imply or guarantee thetransfer of any coursework and/or credential unless a blocktransfer agreement (internal or external) is in effect andpublished in the calendar by the Office of the Registrar. Inaddition, transfer of coursework does not imply or guaranteethat an applicant will be admitted.Applicants must have successfully completed one of thefollowing from a recognized institution:• A Child and Youth Care Diploma or a related Certificateor Diploma.OR• A minimum of 24 credits of university transferablecoursework with a minimum Admission Grade PointAverage (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and must havecompleted the required core courses listed under theRegular or Mature Admission category.ADDITIONAL ADMISSION CRITERIAAll applicants must meet the following:1. English Language ProficiencyTo be evaluated through the Office of the RegistrarApplicable to all admission categoriesAll applicants must meet an acceptable level of Englishlanguage proficiency. We will require official documentssuch as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof ofsuccessful completion of standardized language evaluation.Full details are available in the Admissions section onpages 27 – 29 or online at www.MacEwan.ca/ELP.Other Admission CriteriaTo be evaluated through the ProgramApplicable to all admission categoriesApplicants are required to submit the following:• evidence of a minimum 40 hours of relevant volunteeror work experience.• one reference letter relating to applicant’s relevantvolunteer or work experience.• a personal profile demonstrating an understanding ofthe role of a child care worker.Note: Applicants from Child and Youth Care diplomaprograms applying to 3rd year will only be required tosubmit a resume and one reference letter.Conditionally accepted applicants are required to submit thefollowing by the beginning of the intake term:• Current, clear Security Clearance with Vulnerable SectorSearch or eligibility to apply for a pardon and no openyouth record.• Current Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certification.PROGRAM OF STUDYYear IcR.CYCW 100 Adolescent Development 3CYCW 101 Helping Skills 3CYCW 102 Integration Seminar 1CYCW 103 Field Placement 2CYCW 104 Activity Programming 2CYCW 106 The Child and Youth Care Professional 3CYCW 107 Child and Youth Care Practice 3CYCW 108 Special Topics in Child and Youth Care 2CYCW 110 Integration Seminar 1CYCW 111 Field Placement 2CYCW 112 Family Dynamics 2CYCW 114 Individual Counselling 3ENGL 111 Communications 3Year IICYCW 200 Child/Youth Care Methods I 3CYCW 201 Child and Youth Care Practice in Mental Health 3CYCW 202 Integration Seminar 1CYCW 203 Field Placement 4CYCW 204 Group Work 3CYCW 205 Issues in Family Work 3CYCW 206 Child/Youth Care Methods II 3CYCW 207 Integration Seminar 1CYCW 208 Field Placement 4CYCW 209 Family Support and Intervention 2CYCW 211 Development Across the Lifespan 3186 Grant MacEwan University • A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R 2012/2013 • www.MacEwan.ca