PhD in Child and Youth Studies
The doctoral program reflects the growing importance of multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary perspectives and Child and Youth Studies. Students are expected to show evidence of integration across disciplines. The program provides a theoretical foundation for the study of children and youth and the application of social science research methods through the completion of a research-based dissertation. It is anticipated that graduates will pursue careers in academia, various public, NGO, and private employment opportunities.
Thesis
In addition to the course requirements, a research-based dissertation that demonstrates the capacity for independent work must be completed.
The dissertation committee is composed of the student's supervisor and two other faculty members associated with the program. The dissertation topic will be selected in consultation with the student’s supervisory committee. A dissertation proposal will be evaluated by the student's dissertation committee before the research may formally begin. An open oral defence of the dissertation is required with the participation of the student’s dissertation committee as well as examiners internal and external to Brock who are both external to the department. The dissertation will demonstrate the student’s capacity for the creation and pursuit of a novel program of high quality research.
Campus Information
St. Catharines Campus
St. Catharines campus of the Brock University houses around 2,500 students in 8 residence complexes. Also, the institution has a campus in the city named Hamilton in Ontario. It has a gymnasium, board room, instructional resource center, library, large classrooms, modern computer labs, faculty office space, conference facilities, food services, and green spaces.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- Disciplinary academic positions in fields such as sociology, and psychology, as well as multidisciplinary academic positions at Colleges and Universities in diverse fields, including education, child and youth studies, youth care, humanities, theories of culture, histories of thought, and women’s and gender studies.
- Research positions requiring expertise in aspects of young people’s lives and experiences
- Careers in social service agencies supporting children and youth
- Child and youth care work
- Positions in government agencies
- Child and youth advocacy, including children’s rights
PSW Opportunity
> If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
> If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
> If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
> If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Successful completion of a Master’s degree, or equivalent, in a relevant social sciences discipline with an average of not less than 80% (A-). Successful completion of CHYS 5F01 (Quantitative and Qualitative of methods), CHYS 5P00 (Sociocultural Foundations) and CHYS 5P10 (Psychological Foundations), or their equivalent, is also required. Applicants that lack these courses may potentially take them in their first year of study. Agreement from a faculty member to supervise a student is also required for admission to the program.
- In addition to the submission of transcripts, applicants will provide 1) a statement outlining research interests, 2) an indication of research experience, 3) a ranking of preferred faculty member (s) supervisors and how this person is best suited to your research interests, 4) a recent example of written work, 5) two references, and 6) current curriculum vitae. An interview with potential supervisor or alternate may be required.
- The Graduate Admissions Committee will review all applications and recommend admission for a limited number of suitable candidates while the department as a whole will evaluate the candidacy of all accelerated applicants.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
84000 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: N/A