| Field of Study: | Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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| Description: | Early childhood is the critical beginning of life's great potential. So, devoting your energy to the early development of the whole child means your impactful work will resonate for decades to come. Create connection and love that support the child, strengthen the family, build the community and define a nation. Go be the start of something big.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 year, you may choose to focus on one of three specializations: Children's Futures, Infant & Child Mental Health, or Pathway to Child Life. Your fourth year emphasizes professional skills such as leadership, collaboration, and administration. You also continue with your courses related to your specialization. You will complete up to 800+ hours (minimum 600 hours) of workplace experience through placements.
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Values are in CAD and based on 2025-26 tuition rates, therefore subject to change. For full tuition and student fee information, visit the University of Guelph-Humber funding page. |