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Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours

Understand the human condition from the perspectives of young people. Our program takes a child-centred and children's rights-based approach to this relatively new field of study. You will explore the many facets of global childhoods from award-winning faculty members and distinguished researchers.

Our interdisciplinary and humanities-based approaches include courses from sociology, psychology, literature, history, anthropology, and human rights and equity studies. You will gain knowledge, skills and experience for working in child- and youth-focused settings and organizations. This program also opens doors to further study, including advocacy work, counselling, education, health and wellness, international development and much more.

Quick Links

• Children, Childhood & Youth Student Association
• Academic Advising
• Our Alumni
• Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies
• Anti-Racism Committee

Knowledge and Learning

• The program provides a critical foundation of the key concepts and different theoretical approaches to Childhood & Youth Studies from interdisciplinary perspectives.

• The program examines the diversity of childhoods, past and present, within local and global communities.

•  The program prepares students for careers involving children and youth, or possibilities for further study at the graduate level or in other relevant fields.

Hands-on experiences 

• The program provides opportunities for networking with and learning from scholars in the field as well as community members committed to children’s rights approaches. 

• The program provides opportunities for students to apply their knowledge to a range of contexts and real-world settings involving young people while demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and engage in socially-responsible practice with children and young people. 

• Placements and other high-impact learning experiences will help immerse students in child or youth-related work, giving them a jump-start for after graduation.

Learn about our CCY program

Professors Kael Reid, Cheryl Cowdy and Alison Halsall tell you all about the Children, Childhood & Youth Program! They discuss what you’ll learn, degree options, experiential learning, career opportunities, alumni highlights and more.