Children, Childhood & Youth
Listen in and learn to discern children’s voices from adult constructions. Zoom in on the experiences, knowledge and concerns of children through the lenses of humanities, sociology, psychology and beyond, to open the doors to a range of rewarding careers.
See today’s world through a child’s eyes by learning from professors at the forefront of childhood and bullying research, analyze children’s voices in contemporary and historical contexts and learn ethnographic techniques specific to children with a child-centered, rights-based approach. Students can benefit from unique on-campus resources like the Canadian Children's Culture Collection and the LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research, as well as practical, community-based experiences.
York University's BA in Children, Childhood and Youth prepares students for a huge range of rewarding careers from day one through its multidisciplinary program and practical learning opportunities involving local schools. Think children's rights advocate, lawyer, international development worker and beyond.
York is the only university in Canada to offer a Humanities-based program in Children, Childhood and Youth studies. Learn ethnographic techniques specific to children and their cultures and gain an understanding of the human condition from the child's perspective. Join in opportunities for community-based partnerships and advocacy work.
York is the only university in Canada to offer a Humanities-based program in Children, Childhood and Youth studies. Learn ethnographic techniques specific to children and their cultures. Analyze their voices in contemporary and historical contexts and gain an understanding of the human condition from the child's perspective. You'll also participate in community-based partnerships and be encouraged to take part in advocacy work.
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