Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Child and Youth Studies Brock University

Learn and think about children, childhood and youth through diverse lenses. Our unique program draws on psychology, education, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and criminology among other disciplines to really understand young people and their perspectives.

This theoretical and practical training offers an approach to understanding children, childhood and youth that includes: diversity, inequality, exceptionalities, families, cultures, social worlds, schools, peers, communities, popular and media culture, and international issues that span the globe. This diverse knowledge base opens up doors to working with young people in a variety of capacities.

A service-learning placement is required in Year 2 of the program, with additional possibilities for service-learning experience in Years 3 and 4.

A collaborative program is available to complete both a degree and diploma.

Career Outcomes:

• Child protection worker
• Teacher
• Literacy specialist
• Mental health counsellor
• Child rights advocate