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 Transforming Child Protection to Wellbeing (Grad. Cert.)
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SchoolRoyal Roads University
LocationVictoria, BC, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 1,350
Full-time Graduate: 3,150
DegreePost-diploma
Honours
Co-op
Length
Entry Grade (%)*87%
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes

Standard admission

  • Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a relevant and related field*, with a minimum GPA of 'B+' (3.33/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  • *Applicants are required to address how they consider their academic education to be relevant and related to their desired program of study within the personal statement questions.

Flexible admission

If you don't meet the standard admission requirements, you can be considered for flexible admission to this program under the following circumstances:

  • Applicants who meet the degree requirement, but not the GPA requirement, will be required to?have a minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience*. 
  • Applicants without an undergraduate degree will normally require 10 years of work experience, with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience* in a leadership or management position**, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

* Applicants are required to address how/why they consider their respective supervisory (and overall work experience) to be relevant and related to their desired program of study within the personal statement questions.


** Experience in a leadership or management position is considered on the basis of a holistic review of career progression, which demonstrates increasing competency and/or responsibility. This can include, but is not limited to, supervisory functions, signing responsibilities, contributions to organisational change and/or implementation of organisational vision and mission. Applicants are required to address how they consider their work experience to meet these requirements within the personal statement.

Normally, flexible admission applicants will be required to take Academic Writing and Critical Thinking, with a minimum passing grade, prior to commencing the program.

Cost
International: $10,547

Tuition estimates shown are for the entire program. All rates are subject to annual increase.

Scholarships
Description

Deepen your understanding of child and youth wellbeing through multicultural policy and programming perspectives. Learn through experience and analysis to make positive change in children's lives.

You're a passionate advocate for child protection, child and family welfare, and children’s rights in a variety of fields. You'll develop an analysis of a need for reform in the current child protection and child and family welfare/wellbeing systems.

Next Steps

*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.