Bachelor of Early Childhood Education – Honours (Degree Completion)

Take your education and career to the next level with the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education – Honours (Degree Completion) program. This two-year program is designed for students with an early childhood education diploma and prepares you for leadership roles in the sector. We also offer a part-time study option for this program. Earn a degree in two years and prepare for progressive leadership roles in early childhood education with the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education – Honours (Degree Completion) (C305) program. This program provides a part-time study option. Explore pedagogy and policy as they relate to the early childhood education (ECE) sector and take an in-depth look at leadership. Students take part in an industry internship and can focus on an area of research, policy or practice. We believe that to be a successful leader in the ECE sector, you need to have a deep understanding of both human development and teaching and learning. You'll study each subject as it relates to early childhood education and practice. Learn about human development from a variety of perspectives, including: developmental psychology population health neurobiology sociology anthropologyYou will also study teaching and learning through an early childhood lens. This includes a thorough overview of curriculum planning and design, as this forms the foundation of early childhood leadership.

Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma with a minimum program GPA of 2.5; OR Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma with a minimum three years related work experience in ECE (resumé and reference letters required).Completion of three (3) George Brown College Continuing Education bridge courses that must be completed by mid-August with a minimum grade of B- (B minus) (see bridging details further below).A Liberal Studies course must also be completed prior to completing Year 3 of the programOnline information session – other arrangements will be made for applicants who are unable to attend the online information session.Field placement is a mandatory and complex component of the program. Should accommodation issues arise, an Accessible Learning Consultant may be called upon to assist the applicant in determining whether she/he can meet the requirements necessary for safe caregiving for young children.In compliance with requests from our student placement partners and requirements from Public Health and Ontario legislation, all students in this program must have completed the following prior to beginning field placement:standard first aid with CPR level C coursepolice vulnerable sector checkmedical clearance