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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Child Studies - Early Learning and Child Care

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Child Studies - Early Learning and Child Care

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $28,614 CAD

  • Application fee

    $150 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

Options
Work placement

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-April-2024 2024-04-01

Overview

Bachelor of Child Studies - Early Learning and Child Care

Develop a holistic understanding of early childhood education and care for children from newborn to 12 years old. 

Learn through classroom instruction and practical experience working with children, families and professionals in community settings at Mount Royal University

Develop a deep understanding of knowledge in child development, planning responsive learning environments, curriculum and program design, and advocacy.

Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Post-diploma Entrance Option

Students possessing a completed ELCC diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution may apply through a competitive process directly into the third year of the Bachelor of Child Studies. 

Students accepted with a post-secondary diploma will typically receive transfer credit for up to 60 credits (20 courses) towards the Bachelor of Child Studies.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS


Gain practical experience — opportunities like fieldwork, practicums and capstone courses will allow you to put theory into practice and gain the valuable skills to support you in your career.

Get certified ― gain foundational knowledge in preparation to meet professional certification requirements.

Participate in research — explore topics like community coalition development, socio-cultural and child developmental perspectives, mapping family/community-based resources and more.

Get involved — join the Bachelor of Child Studies Society to gain support and establish a sense of community.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$34,846

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,172
Accommodation 1 bed room $6,232
Tuition 1 person $28,614

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

86
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

58
55
listening
55
writing
55
speaking
55
reading

Cambridge

176
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The Language Education for Academic Purposes (LEAP) with four levels program is for low Intermediate to advanced level English language learners. 

The recommended minimum language level for student success is CLB 4 or an IELTS score of 3.5.

You can complete this 15-month program in four 13-week terms starting in either fall, winter, or spring.


Academic background and requirement

  • English Language Arts 30-1 - minimum grade 60%
  • High School Applicant: must present a minimum admission average of 65%, calculated on the five appropriate Grade 12 courses. Must also present the required courses and minimum grades listed above.
  • Mature Applicant: must present the required courses and minimum grades listed above.
  • Post-secondary applicant: must present a minimum admission Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 on the eight most recently completed transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 24 credits) completed by June 30. Must also present the required courses and minimum grades listed above.

Career opportunities

  • Early childhood educator
  • Licensing officer
  • Family dayhome consultant
  • Family support worker/parent educator
  • Educational assistant in primary grades
  • Child care preschool director/operator
  • Child development facilitator
  • Child care centre director/administrator
  • ELCC research assistant

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