Educational Studies - Early Childhood Studies
Overview
Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies with a specialization in Early Childhood Studies develops innovative leaders and educators in early childhood learning. This specialization emphasizes real-world inquiry-based learning, providing the best opportunities to develop career-ready skills in training and instruction using digital technologies with young children. Our four-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies is an innovative hybrid program (online and in-person courses) designed to provide maximum flexibility and choice. You will develop critical knowledge and skills in educational studies, including foundations of learning, creating digital tools for education, assessment for learning and foundations of equity, diversity and inclusion.
This specialization in Early Childhood Studies prepares educators with the flexibility to apply innovations in digital technology and inquiry-based learning while working with young children in various formal and informal settings. Learn more about developing early literacy and numeracy, creating holistic learning opportunities and exploring maker pedagogies (including digital coding) in the early years.
If you are interested in becoming a teacher after completing this degree, you should also apply to the Concurrent Education program (see Admissions below for details on the application process).
Specialization courses
To specialize in Early Childhood Studies during the Educational Studies program, you must complete four of the following courses in addition to other program requirements:
- EDST 2170U – Designing Inclusive Learning Environments
- EDST 3160U – Developing Literacy
- EDST 3170U – Developing Numeracy
- EDST 3610U - Child Development and Health
- EDST 4150U – Holistic Learning in Early Childhood Education
- EDST 4610U – Coding and Maker Pedagogies for Young Children
Outcomes
After completing the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies with a specialization in Early Childhood Studies, you will be prepared to:
- Provide leading-edge training and education for institutions and industries related to early childhood education.
- Pursue a Bachelor of Education program to teach K-12.
- Pursue graduate school in our Master of Education program.
Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U).
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Low-70s |
Applicants interested in the Educational Studies - Early Childhood Studies specialization will apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) using application code DEO.
Applicants also interested in becoming a teacher must select the Concurrent Education option from the subject of major interest dropdown box.
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
Career opportunities
- Child-care centres
- College Educator
- Early childhood learning environment design
- Instructional Designer
- Nursery and preschool programs
- Parenting and family literacy centres
- Policy development
- Service Organization Educator
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Sample courses
- EDST 1000U - Foundations of Learning
- EDST 1100U - Problem and Inquiry-Based Learning
- EDST 1130U - Writing and Information Literacy in the Digital Age
- EDST 1230U - Design Thinking and Visual Design for Educational Contexts
- EDST 2110U - Assessment and Evaluation
- EDST 2140U - Creating Digital Tools
- EDST 2150U - Teaching to Facilitate Learning
- EDST 2500U - Foundations of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Education
- EDST 3000U - Instructional Design
For full program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the Undergraduate Academic Calendar and course selection for the Early Childhood Studies specialization. Courses are subject to change without notice
