School Academic Regulations

Overview

In addition to the regulations described below, the School of Child and Youth care follows the UVic and HSD faculty academic regulations including those concerning practica.

Criminal Record Checks

Criminal record checks are required of students before they commence practicum placements. Students are responsible for completing this process.

Leave of Absence

Upon completion of one or more years in the School of Child and Youth Care, students may apply in writing to the School for a one-year leave of absence. The deadline for such a request is normally March 31.

Prior Learning Assessment

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) uses a range of flexible assessment procedures, including course challenge, to evaluate for credit within the Child and Youth Care program learning that is gained through non-credit education, training or experience.

Learners may receive recognition for demonstrated learning that is consistent with the achievement levels and learning outcomes appropriate to selected courses. The assessment of prior learning will be completed within a special course section dedicated specifically to this function.

A maximum of 10.5 units of academic credit may be obtained through PLA. No course whose equivalent already appears on a student’s transcript may be completed by PLA.

Normally only students who have been admitted to the School of Child and Youth Care can apply for PLA. Initial inquiries should be directed to the Undergraduate Adviser, who can provide PLA application forms and information on deadlines. Access to flexible assessment in any particular year is dependent upon the availability of resources within the School.

No fourth-year courses may be completed by prior learning assessment.

Standing

Students whose sessional GPA falls below 3.0 or who fail to receive a C+ in any core CYC or other required course may be required to withdraw from the program.