Campus

King, Newnham

Duration

8 Semesters (4 Years)

Credential Awarded

Honours Bachelor Degree

School

School of Early Childhood Education

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This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

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About the Program

The four-year Honours Bachelor of Child Development degree program prepares you for expansive opportunities across the health, education, and social service sectors. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to pursue careers in family support services, recreation, early learning and education, infant mental health, and early intervention for children and youth with diverse abilities. You will also qualify to register as a member of the College of Early Childhood Educator and practice as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE). 

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Advanced Entry

Graduates of a diploma program may be eligible to complete this degree faster through one of our pathway options.

Part-time option is available >

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Leadership
• Communication
• Interdisciplinary educational approaches
• Interprofessional collaboration

Work Experience

Mandatory Degree Work Term

A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. The work term may be a paid or unpaid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the work term is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for the mandatory degree work term regardless of success in securing a work position.

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

• Resource consultant
• Child care manager
• Early interventionist
• Early literacy specialist
• Family support worker
• Child development specialist
• Instructor therapist
• Pre/post-natal program worker
• Young parent support worker
• Child and youth counsellor
• Curriculum developer
• Community group facilitator
• Community program worker
• Policy developer
• Researcher
• Playground inspector
• Custody visit supervisor
• Leadership roles across the early learning and care sector

Affiliations/Associations

Upon graduation you will qualify to join the following affiliations and associations:

• Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO)
• The Canadian Association for Young Children (CAYC)
• Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF)
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• The College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)