School: George Brown College
Program: Early Childhood Education
Program | Early Childhood Education (Consecutive Diploma/Degree)
| Faculty | Early Childhood Education |
Credential | Ontario College Diploma/ Ryerson University Bachelor’s Degree | Duration | 4 years |
Starting Month | September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Early Childhood Education (Consecutive Diploma/Degree) is a four-year program that leads to both an Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma from George Brown College and a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree from Ryerson University.
As a student in this program, you will spend the first two years earning your ECE diploma at the Sally Horsfall Eaton Centre for Studies in Community Health, at George Brown's Ryerson Campus (co-operatively managed with George Brown), and the latter two years completing your ECE degree at Ryerson University.
This program offers some distinct advantages:
College-level tuition fees for the first two years, rather than higher university fees.
Classes with George Brown College faculty who are national leaders in applied ECE education.
Practical training at one of George Brown’s eleven child care lab schools located across the Greater Toronto Area.
Direct entry into third year of the Ryerson degree program.
Expand career scope and direction by earning both an ECE diploma and degree
Our system of alternating blocks of classroom theory and field practice will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work with with infants, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children in a variety of early childhood education settings.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses, with a combined average of 65% or higher.
Grade 12 English (U) with a grade of 65% or higher
Grade 11 Mathematics or Science (M or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics or Science (U)
Mandatory Information session - Only applicants who receive a conditional offer will be required to attend an information session, as indicated in the offer letter. Other arrangements will be made for applicants who live outside the Greater Toronto Area and/or are unable to attend the information session.
OR
Mature student status: 21 years or older and must be out of school for 2 years:
Grade 12 English (U) with a grade of 65% or higher
Grade 11 Mathematics or Science (M or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics or Science (U)
English and Math/ Science with a combined average higher than 65%
Postsecondary credits in English and Math/Science with a grade of B or higher will also be considered
Mandatory Information session - Only applicants who receive a conditional offer will be required to attend an information session, as indicated in the offer letter. Other arrangements will be made for applicants who live outside the Greater Toronto Area and/or are unable to attend the information session.
Please note: Subject to competition, applicants may be required to have grades/averages above the minimum.
There is no admissions assessment (testing) for this program.
English language proficiency required:
George Brown College ESL Level 9; TOEFL 84 overall and 21 in each skill band (Online); IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each skill band; MELAB 85; CAEL overall 70 (writing 60);
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
Graduates of this program may find employment in:
child care centres
early years centres
full-day kindergarten
parent resource centres
pediatric playrooms
special education settings
integrated kindergartens
therapeutic nursery programs
in-home care
Upon successful completion of the ECE diploma, graduates are eligible for entrance to Ontario’s College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
Credits Transfer
Students who complete the Early Childhood Education program with a GPA of 2.70 or higher may apply to complete the bridge courses for entry into the third year of the Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (C301) program.
Your Early Childhood Education diploma will give you credit towards degree programs at other institutions. It also makes you eligible for entrance to Ontario’s College of Early Childhood Educators.
Link to George Brown Official Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/C118-2017-2018/