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Professionals working with children and youth face many challenges involving complex relationships with families, communities and governments. Childhood and Youth Studies at Carleton prepares you for careers in this demanding area. The program was originally developed for graduates of Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs, but the broader scope of the new curriculum allows for entry into the program without an ECE diploma. Through core courses in childhood and youth studies, as well as other relevant disciplines, you will learn about a wide range of topics (e.g., children’s rights, policy and practice) pertaining to children and youth in Canada and around the world.

The Carleton Advantage

Carleton’s Childhood and Youth Studies program is one of only a small number of programs in Canada that focus specifically on critical childhood and youth studies – one of the most active and rapidly growing fields in academia today.

You will take courses designed to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of the relationship between childhood, youth, and culture, and the economic, social, and political conditions that influence young people’s lives.

You can take part in experiential learning opportunities, including options for practicum and supervised research.

The program can lead you to a variety of careers in fields such as government, non-governmental organizations, social services and advocacy, education, policymaking, and law.

Career paths: Child advocacy; education services; health and social services; policy development; research in public and private agencies; senior administration