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Early Childhood Studies (BA)

Description

Part-Time Direct Entry Program
 
Ready to support the growth and development of children from birth to age eight? Take advantage of unmatched learning opportunities at the School of Early Childhood Studies and gain the knowledge and skills needed to advance the health and well-being of children in the early years, and for life. Pursue a rewarding career in practice, policy or research, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families from diverse backgrounds.

Program Formats:
  • Full-time, Four-year
  • Full-time, Direct Entry; Part-time, Direct Entry
  • Collaborative BA/BEd Program with York University
  • Direct Entry Full-time George Brown/Toronto Metropolitan University Degree Completion program
Are you a high school graduate, college graduate or working professional? Take advantage of five pathways for completing a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies.
 
Start Dates
  • September or January entry for Part-time, Direct Entry program
  • September entry for all other programs
Why Early Childhood Studies?
 
The School of Early Childhood Studies offers the only Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies in Canada.
 
By integrating a strong foundation in early childhood studies with professional education, field practice and liberal studies, our undergraduate curriculum lays the groundwork for professional success.
 
You'll spend a significant amount of your time with us — one third of your program hours each year — linking theory with field practice in a variety of professional settings. These placements include child care programs, public schools, special needs programs, family resource centres and children's hospitals.
 
Two internationally recognized learning laboratories — the Toronto Metropolitan University Early Learning Centre and the Gerrard Resource Centre —  provide outstanding opportunities for practice and research.
 
Plus, we support your success with:
  • 1,000 placement partners across the Greater Toronto Area
  • International placement and student exchange opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities on the ECS Course Union and our school council and its committees
  • Interprofessional education workshops
  • Approachable faculty with expertise in early childhood care and education, child development, family support and social policy, and equity and inclusion.
The School of Early Childhood Studies offers a full- and part-time direct entry program for graduates of the Early Childhood Education Diploma programs from public Ontario Colleges. Admission to the part-time Direct Entry program is available in September and January.
 
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.
 
 
Curriculum
 
Direct Entry students will normally be admitted into 5th semester (3rd Year) of this program. Students should refer to their Offer of Admission for details.
 
5th Semester
 
REQUIRED:
  • CLD 314 Literacy in the Early Years
  • CLD 322 Research I: Methods
  • CLD 332 Families in Canadian Context II
  • CLD 454 Policy in ECEC
  • OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
6th Semester
 
REQUIRED:
  • CLD 323 Research II: Applications
  • CLD 342 Assessment for Programming
  • CLD 363 Field Education III
  • LIBERAL STUDIES:
  • One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
  • OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective  
7th Semester
 
REQUIRED:
  • CLD 315 Creative Arts II
  • CLD 317 Concept Development in Math
  • CLD 464* Field Education IV
LIBERAL STUDIES:
  • One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
  • CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table II.
8th Semester
 
REQUIRED:
  • CLD 307 Children's Thinking and Learning
  • CLD 445 Inclusion and Consultation
LIBERAL STUDIES:
  • One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
  • CORE ELECTIVE: One course from Table II.
  • OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
* Students can elect to take CLD 464 as an International Field Education course during the Spring/Summer term before 7th and 8th semester.  
 
Career Opportunities

Prepare for a range of careers working with young children and their families:
 
Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Registered early childhood educator (RECE)
  • Early literacy or home care consultant
Work with Young Children with Disabilities and their Families
  • Resource consultant
  • Early intervention specialist
  • Specialized service
Leadership and Administration
  • Manager, early learning centres
  • Field education coordinator, college or university
  • Licensing specialist or consultant
  • Executive director or chief executive officer
Our graduates take on opportunities within Ontario Early Years Centres, family resource programs, parenting and family literacy centres and multi service agencies.
 
Many of our alumni go on to complete post-graduate studies in community services and related fields. They become child life specialists or teachers, or pursue careers in legal justice, law, research, policy and advocacy.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.  

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Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.