Frequently Asked Questions

After obtaining a degree in Childhood and Youth Studies the possibilities are endless. Many of our graduates immediately start working in careers that are suited for their particular degree and many others often continue to pursue higher education. Our program is designed to cater to each student’s interest in terms of potential careers as we offer numerous courses that prepare students for their futures. For more information on career pathways please visit Where This Program May Take You – The Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies (carleton.ca)   

Childhood and Youth Studies is a part of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, which means throughout our program you will take a variety of courses that examine and analyze the theoretical perspectives of childhood in the areas of sociology, psychology, human rights, as well as courses specific to children and youth. For the full list of courses offered in Childhood and Youth Studies please visit Program Courses – The Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies (carleton.ca)

The options and opportunities to tailor your degree based on the career path you may have in mind are limitless. There are required courses that must be taken to obtain your degree in Childhood and Youth Studies, but along your undergraduate pathway you can take many courses that can prepare you for your future career. You can take electives in almost any subject at Carleton, select specific Childhood and Youth Studies courses, or even select a minor in a subject that you are interested in. For any further questions please contact our department at iis@carleton.ca or the Childhood and Youth Studies program advisor Mayurika Chakravorty at mayurika.chakravorty@carleton.ca.

Childhood and Youth Studies offers many opportunities for students to further develop skills and knowledge in specific areas that they are interested in, whether it is practicum in their future career field or research. In terms of practicum opportunities, students in Childhood and Youth Studies have the option to enroll in CHST 3904 “Service-Learning in Community Settings” which enables students to choose a setting which interests them. Practicum serves as an opportunity for students to develop experience in a specific field, build professional networks, and help to define and explore specific interests. For more information please visit Practicum – The Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies (carleton.ca).

Students in Childhood and Youth Studies at Carleton University have several research opportunities that are available to them. Getting involved in research is a great opportunity for our students to research a topic that they wish to explore further or they can help the Faculty in Childhood and Youth Studies with their ongoing research. Some of the research opportunities that are available to students in Childhood and Youth Studies are: Honours thesis, Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS), Students as Partners Program (SaPP) and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Research Internship. More research opportunities can also be found by visiting Undergraduate Research – Discovery Centre (carleton.ca).

Please visit https://central.carleton.ca/prod/pkg_online_fee_assess.p_main as this is a great tool to provide an estimated amount for tuition costs per year at Carleton University.

Applying to Childhood and Youth Studies is a process that may be different for everyone. Our program consists of students from various backgrounds and places around the world therefore the application process varies based on numerous factors. For more information on how to apply please visit Looking to Apply? – The Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies (carleton.ca). 

Yes, the Childhood and Youth Studies Student Association (CYSSA) is an amazing association fully organized and led by students in the program. CYSSA focuses on building connections within the program, networking, building student awareness of the field of Childhood and Youth Studies, bringing educational speakers to campus and organizing workshops, and providing opportunities for volunteer work and fundraising for local charities and organizations. For more information on how to be a part of CYSSA and their upcoming events please visit Childhood and Youth Studies Students’ Association – The Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies (carleton.ca). 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CYSSA.Carleton 

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CYSSA2020

Instagram: @CarletonCYSSA

Email: carletoncyssa@gmail.com

Carleton University awards the following medals, when merited, at convocation.

Chancellor’s Medal
Awarded annually in the name of the Chancellor of the University to a graduating undergraduate student of outstanding academic achievement.

Governor General’s Medal
Awarded annually to a student standing at the head of the graduating class at the undergraduate levels. Donor: Her Excellency, the Governor General of Canada.

Governor General’s Medal Graduate Level
Awarded annually to a student standing at the head of the graduating class at the graduate level. Donor: Her Excellency, the Governor General of Canada.

President’s Medal
Awarded annually in the name of the President of the University to the student with the highest standing in a 15-credit program of studies.

Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Awarded, when merited, to graduating students of outstanding academic achievement.

University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work – Doctoral Level
Awarded, when merited, for outstanding graduate work at the doctoral level.

University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work – Master’s Level
Awarded, when merited, for outstanding graduate work at the master’s level.

University Medal in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Awarded annually, when merited, to the graduating students standing highest in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

University Medal in the Faculty of Engineering
Awarded annually, when merited, to the graduating students standing highest in the Faculty of Engineering.

University Medal in the Faculty of Public Affairs
Awarded annually, when merited, to the graduating students standing highest in the Faculty of Public Affairs.

University Medal in the Faculty of Science
Awarded annually, when merited, to the graduating students standing highest in the Faculty of Science.

University Medal in the Sprott School of Business
Awarded annually, when merited, to the graduating students standing highest in the Sprott School of Business

Others
Board of Governors Award for Outstanding Community Achievement
The Board of Governors Award recognizes the spirit of student volunteerism and substantial community contribution while studying full-time at Carleton University.

Founders Award
Carleton University’s highest non-academic honour recognizes and pays tribute to those individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of Carleton University through their dedication, generosity and commitment to the values of the university.

Henry Marshall Tory Award
Presented annually to a graduating Carleton University student who has shown a high degree of academic achievement and has indicated an interest in the university by broad participation in extra-curricular affairs of a constructive nature pertaining to the university, the Carleton University Students’ Association and the Carleton community.

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Recognition of High Academic Achievement

Graduating students in any undergraduate degree will have exceptional academic achievement recognized if the student:

1. Has completed at least 10.0 credits toward the degree at Carleton University, and:
2. For the designation High Distinction, has an Overall CGPA equal to or greater than 10.40;
3. For the designation Distinction, has an Overall CGPA less than 10.40 and equal to or greater than 9.80.

These recognitions of exceptional merit will be recorded on the student’s transcript and diploma.

Select Policy on Undergraduate Medals

• To be eligible for a medal or prize at graduation, a student must have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits towards the degree at Carleton. Students should not be denied consideration of medals on the grounds that they do not meet the residency requirements for (1) students who have studied on a university-sanctioned exchange program; (2) students who have studied at the University of Ottawa on exchange; and (3) students who are required by their program to study at another
  institution. University medals at the undergraduate level shall be awarded to the top 1% of the graduating class in each Faculty, subject to the requirement that, in all cases, the overall GPA must be at least 10.6.
• The Senate Medals for Outstanding Academic Achievement will be awarded to the top 3% of the graduating class in each degree, subject to the requirement that, in all cases, the Overall GPA must be at least 10.60. Students receiving a University
  Medal are excluded from consideration for a Senate Medal.
• The initial ranking of students shall be on the basis of overall Cumulative Grade Point Average calculated only on the courses taken at Carleton for the degree. This average is to be calculated to two decimal places, not rounded.
• The recipients of the Governor General’s medals at the undergraduate level will be selected from the graduates within that academic year. The medals will be awarded in the Spring to the top two graduates from the Winter and Spring classes
  and in the Fall to the top graduate from the Fall graduating class. In the event of a tie, the Senate Medals & Prizes Committee reserves the right to consider additional criteria within the students’ academic record(s) to select the recipient(s).
• The Chancellor’s and President’s Medals will be awarded, when merited, at both the Spring and Fall graduations.
• The Chancellor’s Medal(s) is awarded to the undergraduate student(s) in an Honours, 15-credit degree, or Major program in the graduating class with the highest overall average after the Governor-General’s medalist(s). Multiple Chancellor’s Medals will be given when there is a tie.
• The President’s medal is awarded to the undergraduate student in a 15-credit degree with the highest overall average in the graduating class after the Governor General’s medalist (if that medalist is from a 15-credit degree program). The Overall
  CGPA must be to two decimal points and, in case of a tie, the Major CGPA will be considered.

How do I calculate my CGPA?
To calculate your CGPA please visit https://carleton.ca/academicadvising/cgpas/