Child And Family Studies
CAD 13304
| Year | Name | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | Tution Fee | CAD 13304 | 13304.0 |
| Starting Date | Application Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-01 00:00:00.000 | 2021-12-15 00:00:00.000 | Active |
| 2022-05-01 00:00:00.000 | 2022-04-15 00:00:00.000 | Active |
Graduate Students
For students interested in our Graduate (Master’s) program, you can view our Graduate program options, as well as their admission requirements, on the Graduate Studies page.
If an applicant’s first language is not English, official reports with acceptable scores from one of the following tests must be submitted:
IELTS
7.0 or above (no score below 6.5) Full-time graduate studies at MSVU
6.5 (no score below 6.0) Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU
CAEL
70 or above (no score below 70) Full-time graduate studies at MSVU
60 (no score below 60) Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU
TOEFL (iBT Test)
93 or above (no score below 23) Full-time graduate studies at MSVU
86 – 92 (no score below 21) Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU
TOEFL (Computer Test)
236 or above Full-time graduate studies at MSVU
226 – 235 Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU
CanTest
5.0 (no score below 4.5) Full-time graduate studies at MSVU
4.5 (no score below 4.0) Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU
MELAB
85 or above Full-time graduate studies at MSVU
80 – 84 Full-time undergraduate studies at MSVU
For more Information , Please click the given link : https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/admission-requirements/international-students/
1. Application along with supporting documents will be processed on TEN Agent portal.
2. Application fee of 50$ will be charged from the student and it will be paid by credit card only and if the student is not having credit card TP will use its credit card and an equivalent amount will be charged from student.
3. Student will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal (Ten Agents)
GCYS 6012
Social Contexts and Policy in Child and Youth Study 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission into the graduate child and youth study program or permission of the instructor
An examination of critical social issues and contemporary resources/supports for children, youth and their families. The role of theory, policy and professional practice in the health and welfare of children, youth, and their families, in a social context, will be highlighted.
GCYS 6013
Child and Youth: Planning and Evaluation 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission into the graduate child and youth study program or permission of the instructor
An examination of historical and current perspectives, practices, issues and trends in planning, assessing and evaluating environments for children, youth, and families. Emphasis will be placed on theory, ethical issues, accountability, and approaches to planning and evaluation. Note: Students who have received credit for GCYS 6030 may not take this course for credit.
GCYS 6014
Administrative Leadership in Child and Youth Study 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission into the graduate child and youth study program or permission of the instructor
Explores leadership in the field of child and youth study. Topic areas may include responsive human resources management; communications; delivery/auspice; advocacy; local and global communities’ policies and services; government agencies; critiques of the culture of leadership (e.g. power inequities, gender); and initiatives of change such as decolonisation. Note: Students who have received credit for GCYS 6070 may not take this course for credit.
GCYS 6016
Children in International Contexts 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission into the graduate child and youth study program or permission of the instructor
An examination of historical and current perspectives, practices, issues and trends that pertain to children in developing nations. Emphasis will be placed on the UN Convention on Rights of the Child, the effects on children and youth of colonialism, poverty, development, climate/environmental degradation, health issues and violence/conflict.
GCYS 6019
Pedagogical Leadership in Child and Youth Study 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission into the graduate child and youth study program or permission of the instructor
Examines the meaning of pedagogical leadership within diverse contexts of early childhood education and youth care. Students will learn about the characteristics of pedagogical leadership as they relate to intentional program planning which lies in opposition to traditional approaches, which are often adult-directed. Students will understand how pedagogical leadership, reflective practice, and intentional teaching effectively support learning and relational environments.
GCYS 6021/GFDD 6519
Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence 0.5 unit
This course offers an introduction to sociology of childhood and adolescence by examining the historical, contemporary or discursive premises of the field. It will introduce the students to the paradigm of children’s agency, investigate childhood and adolescence as a structural form, and explore different areas of research, and their implications for education, schooling, and socialization.
GCYS 6025
Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion in Child and Youth Study 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission into the graduate child and youth study program or permission of the instructor
An exploration of contemporary issues related to child and youth disability experience in multiple settings. Topics include marginalization (e.g. disabled incarcerated youth; disabled children in foster care, residential institutions), ableism in youth care and early childhood contexts, systematic discrimination, dominant media tropes on disability identity, and problematizing developmental approaches.
GCYS 6035
Critical Perspectives in Child and Youth Study 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission into the graduate child and youth study program or permission of the instructor
A critical exploration of contemporary issues that inform child and youth experience. Topics such as digital childhoods, structural inequalities (e.g. child poverty, youth incarceration, colonialism), the dichotomization of adult/child, binary constructs and disparaging discourses (e.g., “the incompetent child”, “lazy adolescent”) are explored to generate new understandings and unsettle the familiar.
GCYS 6029
Special Topics in Child and Youth Study 0.5 unit
GCYS 6039
Special Topics in Child and Youth Study 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission into the graduate child and youth study program or permission of the instructor
An opportunity for students to examine in-depth selected topics in child and youth study. Topics will vary from year to year. The course will allow students to focus on a specialized area of the field that may be treated more briefly in other courses.
GCYS 6130
Thesis 1.0 unit
Required for completion of MA(CYS) degree. Registration involves working with individual faculty members on the conceptualization, production, and defence of the thesis. Graded Pass/Fail/NCR
GCYS 6190
Directed Study 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission to the graduate program in child and youth study and permission from the instructor
Independent examination of the research literature designed to meet the needs of individual graduate students. This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue independent work in a specific area relating to their research interests and career intentions.Students are responsible for identifying a topic and initiating discussions with a faculty member in order to arrange for course supervision and registration.
GCYS 6609
Graduate Internship 0.5 unit
Prerequisite: admission to the graduate program in child and youth study and permission of the Department’s Graduate Admissions Committee. Registration is restricted to students who are required to complete it as a part of their admission criteria. Registration will normally require proof of a current valid Criminal Records Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search, and First Aid certification; arrangements for attaining, including payments for any such requirements, are the responsibility of the student.
A minimum 150 hours of supervised internship to provide the student with practical experience related to the child and youth field. Students will complete written assignments and on-site requirements as determined by faculty/placement supervisors, as well as be required to demonstrate professional competencies. Note: This course cannot be counted among the 5.0 units required for graduation.
Our Master of Arts program in Child and Youth Study will help you to develop an understanding of issues that affect children and youth in our region, in Canada, and around the world. In this thesis-based program, you will conduct focused and relevant original research in areas like early intervention, child and youth development, social justice, race and ethnic relations, child and youth health and wellness, play, and more.
This program will help you to become a leader, a researcher, or an educator in this field. Our Master’s program builds on the knowledge and skills that you developed through your undergraduate education and practical experience. In both course work and in thesis research, you’ll delve into the theories that support the practices of professionals who work in the field of child and youth study.
In the MA (Child and Youth Study) program, you will research issues that affect children and youth, as well as their caregivers, educators, and the many other professionals who work with them. Each student works with a faculty member to develop an original thesis topic, and to research and write a thesis. Recent student research focuses on areas such as children’s experiences of equine therapy, cultural sensitivity and early intervention, including persons with disabilities in faith communities, and more. More about students research (digital commons) »
Whether you’re working, studying full-time, or balancing the demands of your family, your career, and you’re education, we’re ready to help you succeed. At the Mount, we are committed to providing our students with flexible and accessible learning options. Most of our courses are offered in the evenings. We welcome both full-time and part-time students.
For visa process, refer to this link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
The VISA Application should be submitted online with Documents mentioned below.
Study Permit – Checklist of Documents.
All Academic Documents
10th Marksheet
12th Marksheet
Passing Certificate
Bachelor's Degrees and marksheet
Admit Card (12thClass)
Backlog Certificate
IELTS/PTE
E- Medical – Information or tracking sheet (After Medical Doctor will give you this document).
Passport / Old Passport (if any)
2 Photographs with white background. (35mm X 45mm) (80% face should be visible)
Aadhar Card
Income tax returns of Parents (Only in case of Non-SDS Applicants).
Note: All documents front and back sheet, (1 Photocopy set (clear) and notarized)
Copy of birth certificate, if you are under 18 years of age
Job Documents, if you are employed or proof of past employment, if any
(Experience Letter, Appointment Letter, Bank account Salary Statement (last 3 months), Pay Slips (last 3 months), Job Relieving Letter if resigned (From each employer)
Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by notary attested English translation.
For GIC: 10200 CAD (Funds must be transferred to Canada from student’s bank account in India)
Embassy Fee: 235 CAD (150 CAD VISA Fee + 85 CAD Biometric Fee)
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