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Overview
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.
Professional skills
This program in Child and Youth Study at Mount Saint Vincent University 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.
Your Career
The MA in Child & Youth Study will help you become a leader in your field, perform the kind of research that affects how the people who work with children and youth do their jobs every day, and teach new professionals in the field. Graduates of our MA program are working in children’s centres, youth care, community services, special needs coordination, preschool outreach and early intervention, and as scholars and university and college instructors. Are you ready to get started?
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Courses include:
- Social Contexts and Policy in Child and Youth Study
- Child and Youth: Planning and Evaluation
- Administrative Leadership in Child and Youth Study
- Children in International Contexts
- Pedagogical Leadership in Child and Youth Study
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
- Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion in Child and Youth Study
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 93
Credits
45 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 93
Other requirements
General requirements
Students will normally have completed a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum of a B average (GPA of 3.0), preferably in a social science area (e.g., early childhood; child and youth study; psychology; education; social work; family studies; sociology).
Credit for the following undergraduate courses is required of applicants:
- statistics
- research methods
- human developmental psychology in areas of childhood and/or adolescence.
Where there are deficiencies students may be required to complete additional coursework with a minimum B grade for admission into the program.
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International
12366 CAD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12366 CAD per module during 18 months. -
National
6516 CAD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6516 CAD per module during 18 months.
- National: (6 courses) $6,516
- International: (6 courses) $12,366
Living costs for Halifax
1235 - 1956 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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