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Early Childhood Studies (BA)

Description

The Early Childhood Studies degree program provides in-depth knowledge of child development from birth through age eight. You’ll study physiological, psychological and social perspectives and develop understanding and skills pertaining to family support, early childhood education, arts, literacy and disabilities in young children.

Field education each year, international placement, and research opportunities will prepare you to work with children, families and professionals in a variety of settings. You’ll also have the chance to apply to a consecutive BA/BEd program with York University that offers a primary/junior specialization. Graduates will enter the job market a full year earlier than their counterparts at other institutions.

Graduates are eligible to register with the College of Early Childhood Educators.

After you graduate with this degree

Further education:
  • Early Childhood Studies (MA)
  • Education
  • Paediatric psychosocial care
  • Policy
  • Speech and language pathology

Career possibilities:
  • Curriculum coordinator
  • Early literacy consultant
  • Family support specialist
  • Registered early childhood educator
  • Teacher

Employer possibilities:
  • City of Toronto
  • Community Living Toronto
  • Kerry's Place
  • Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
  • Toronto District School Board (TDSB)

Admission Information – Full Time and Part-Time Direct Entry  Program

Students who enter the full-time program as a direct entry student pursue a full complement of courses offered in the day-time in the School of Early Childhood Studies.
Students who enter the part-time program pursue courses online, in the evenings and on Saturdays which are offered and administered by The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education in partnership with the School of Early Childhood Studies.
 
Admission Information
Grade 'B' (70 percent, 3.00 GPA) average in a public Ontario College Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma program or its equivalent, with proof of diploma completion;

plus

All applicants must have completed three lower level single-term (or equivalent) liberal studies courses at the university level with minimum 'B-' (70 percent) grades in each course. Please note the following liberal studies restrictions:
  • One of the lower level liberal studies courses must be an English subject.
  • College General Education courses cannot be used as substitutions for university level liberal studies courses.
  • These courses cannot be part of the ECE diploma studies.
  • These courses cannot be introductory level Psychology or Sociology.
 
Additional Non-Academic Documentation Required


Students who are admitted to the School of Early Childhood Studies must present the School with the following additional 'Non-Academic Documentation' in order to be permitted to enrol in field education and/or practice teaching courses. Information about the following, including submission deadlines, will be provided at the Program Orientation:
 
  • A valid Standard First Aid certificate including CPR for infants and children. Only standard first aid certification will be accepted. Emergency First Aid is NOT acceptable. The CPR certification must qualify the student to perform CPR on infants and children. The documentation must include an expiration date and students must renew as required.
  • Medical documentation of a clear two-stage TB test on a form provided by the School. It must be a two-stage process. If religious reasons prevent the student from conducting tests, documentation from a recognized religious officiant is required. This documentation carries an expiration date and students must renew as required.
  • Vaccinations and a clear criminal reference check may be required for field placements. Information will be provided to students by the program department.
  • Upon admission to the program, students are advised that their conduct is governed by the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators’ Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Violation of the Code may lead to suspension from the program on grounds of professional unsuitability.

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