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University of Guelph-Humber

Early Childhood Studies

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Degree:

Bachelor; Honours

Field of Study:

Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Description:

Become a professional who helps children grow/develop to the best of their ability by understanding their neurodevelopment and their interaction with the world. Learn to understand the world from a child’s perspective. Our program encompasses education and therapeutic skills with an emphasis on the role of technology and mental health in children’s lives. Upon graduation, you will earn an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

Your first year introduces you to the domains of childhood development and theories and foundations of early childhood. In your second year, you learn the basics of human anatomy and physiology; how to create curriculum; observation and research skills; dynamics of relationships; and how biases impact our interactions with children and families. In your third and fourth years, you learn how to develop curriculum in educational and therapeutic settings. The curriculum includes children with exceptionality, infant and children's mental health, therapeutic play, leadership and interprofessional collaboration. Communication with children and families is a focus for your third year. And your fourth year emphasizes professional skills such as leadership and working collaboratively. You will complete up to 800+ hours (minimum 600 hours) of workplace experience through placements.

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Early Childhood Studies at University of Guelph-Humber

Course Based:

Yes

Length:

4 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

International:

$31,833

Values quoted are based on 2023-24 tuition rates and are subject to change. For full tuition and student fee information, visit www.guelphhumber.ca/futurestudents/funding/tuition-fees.

Careers:

Administrators - Post-Secondary Education and Vocational Training Administrators in Education - Elementary and Secondary Education School Principals

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*	75 to 80
Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English Subject requirements: one of ENG4U, EAE4U or FEF4U and five additional 4U/M courses. Out of province applicants, please visit https://www.guelphhumber.ca/futurestudents/oop-apply. Please note: The application deadline of January 12, 2023 is for applicants to be considered for all rounds of offers through the admission cycle.
Application Notes :	More information at: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/futurestudents/high-school-ON-apply.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on September 18, 2023

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