Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Child Studies

Enrich a child’s life through activities that engage and inspire them. Through a curriculum that combines theory and fieldwork, you’ll gain a strong foundation for working with children, with a broad knowledge base and the ability to: foster the physical, emotional, psychological cognitive and academic development of preschool or school-age children; understand children’s roles in family, community and cultural contexts; meet the needs of children and families in preschool, inclusive and community education settings.After graduating with practical experience and a well-rounded skill set, you’ll be recognized by Quebec’s Ministère de la Famille to work in preschool settings. Graduates of the program have also gone on to work as paraprofessionals in inclusive schools or rehabilitation settings. A degree in Child Studies is also a solid foundation for further professional training or graduate studies in teaching, occupational therapy, social work, educational psychology and speech and language psychology, among other fields.The BA Child Studies Program offers courses in the foundations of educational practices that introduce the students to the theories of child development and other issues related to the physical, emotional, psychological cognitive and academic development in children within the context of family, community and inclusive philosophy. Specialized courses and field placements are offered in two areas: Early Childhood Settings, Exceptionality and Diversity in Childhood Settings

Quebec CEGEP: 25, High School: BInternational Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 29International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.8/7British system of education (GCE):A-levels: At least two A-level exams CC orAS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results orBTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results