Educational Studies - Early Childhood Studies (Advanced Entry)
Description
Program details
Faculty Education
Faculty Education
Degree Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Delivery method Online
Start dates January; May; September
Length Four semesters (full-time)
Program load Full-time/Part-time
General information
This fully online program recognizes the growing need for individuals with the knowledge, competencies, and skills to facilitate teaching and learning with technology in a range of educational contexts. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Educational Studies prepares a new kind of leader-expert essential to the knowledge-based economy; an educational expert who possesses both a broad social understanding of education and a critical understanding of digital technologies for learning.
All students will be required to complete the program’s nine core education courses (27 credits).
For the remaining 33 credits, students can choose electives from the full Educational Studies course list, excluding those designated as required courses. Students may use some of their electives to pursue a specialization in an area of Educational Studies. By choosing at least four electives (12 credits) from a specific theme, students can apply for that specialization to appear on their transcript.
All Educational Studies courses are available online, with both synchronous and asynchronous components. Some in-person options may be available.
Note: The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies program does not qualify a graduate for membership in the Ontario College of Teachers or to teach in Ontario’s elementary and secondary school systems. The Early Childhood Studies specialization prepares an expert with the flexibility to apply innovations in digital technology and inquiry-based learning in working with young children in various educational settings. The specialization emphasizes real-world inquiry/problem-based learning providing the best opportunities to develop job-ready skills in training and instruction using digital technology in early childhood education fields.
Admission requirements
- An Ontario college diploma or Ontario college advanced diploma (or equivalent*) with a minimum mid-70s average.
- *Graduates who hold a two or three-year diploma or university degree from outside Ontario should contact the Admissions office to determine their eligibility.
Note: Admission is competitive. Regardless of educational background, all applicants to undergraduate programs must have specific prerequisite subject knowledge for their intended program of study. The specific average or standing required for admission will vary 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. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
Early Childhood Studies specialization
The Educational Studies specialization in Early Childhood Studies prepares experts with the flexibility to apply innovations in digital technology and inquiry-based learning while working with young children in various educational settings. The specialization emphasizes real-world inquiry/problem-based learning, providing effective opportunities to develop job-ready skills in training and instruction using digital technology in early childhood education.
The Educational Studies specialization in Early Childhood Studies prepares experts with the flexibility to apply innovations in digital technology and inquiry-based learning while working with young children in various educational settings. The specialization emphasizes real-world inquiry/problem-based learning, providing effective opportunities to develop job-ready skills in training and instruction using digital technology in early childhood education.
Core Cores
Year 1 (30 credit hours)
Year 1 (30 credit hours)
- 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
- Two Educational Studies electives*
Year 2 (30 credit hours)
- EDST 3000U – Instructional Design
Nine Educational Studies electives with a minimum of two Educational Studies electives at the 4000 level*
Educational Studies electives*
All Educational Studies courses that are not required courses are eligible Educational Studies electives. Students may choose to take four specialization courses (outlined below) as electives in order to declare that specialization on their transcript.
Note: Not all electives will be offered every year. Some courses may have prerequisites.
Work-Integrated Learning Courses
A limited number of fourth-year students may participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum course consists of up to 100 hours of fieldwork, in-class seminars, ongoing assignments and a culminating task (e.g., paper or poster). As part of the pre-practicum process, students will be required to acquire a Vulnerable Sector check at their own expense. For additional information, please refer to the course description for EDST 4980U.
Educational Studies electives*
All Educational Studies courses that are not required courses are eligible Educational Studies electives. Students may choose to take four specialization courses (outlined below) as electives in order to declare that specialization on their transcript.
Note: Not all electives will be offered every year. Some courses may have prerequisites.
Work-Integrated Learning Courses
A limited number of fourth-year students may participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum course consists of up to 100 hours of fieldwork, in-class seminars, ongoing assignments and a culminating task (e.g., paper or poster). As part of the pre-practicum process, students will be required to acquire a Vulnerable Sector check at their own expense. For additional information, please refer to the course description for EDST 4980U.
EDST 4980U – Work Integrated Learning I
Early Childhhod specialization courses
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
EDST 4610U – Coding and Maker Pedagogies for Young Children
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
EDST 4610U – Coding and Maker Pedagogies for Young Children
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Foundations of Learning
- Problem and Inquiry-Based Learning
- Writing and Information Literacy for a Digital Age
- Design Thinking and Visual Design for Educational Contexts
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Creating Digital Tools
- Teaching to Facilitate Learning
- Foundations of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Instructional Design
Overview
- Institution: Ontario Tech University
- Program type: Honours Bachelors Degree
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.