Honours Bachelor Of Applied Science In Early Childhood Studies and Diploma In Early Childhood Education

University of Guelph-Humber

Canada,Ontario

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 31,833/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 90

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2002

Total Students: 4,900 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

207 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L7, Canada

Honours Bachelor Of Applied Science In Early Childhood Studies and Diploma In Early Childhood Education

Program Overview

Our program focuses on the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children and their interaction with the world around them. You will learn to assess children’s learning; support and educate children in a meaningful way; understand how to create interventions; and know how to work with children in a variety of settings.


Your first year introduces you to the domains of child 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.


See first-hand how learning environments can support diversity and inclusion for children with a range of abilities when you use our interactive classroom. It facilitates and enriches learning with Smart Boards, whiteboard walls, specialized seating (pods) and desks, wiggle chairs and integrated technology.


In your third and fourth years, you learn how to develop curriculum in educational and therapeutic settings. The curriculum includes children with special needs, infant and children's mental health, therapeutic play and interprofessional collaboration. Communication with children and families is a focus for your third year. And your fourth year emphasizes professional skills such as leadership and working collaboratively. 


You will take a journey of self-awareness, find your own voice and develop a comprehensive set of abilities to deal with diverse circumstances in an empathetic manner.


Experiential Learning
Complete 800 hours of workplace experience.

  • Year 1, Winter: Job shadowing will help introduce you to early learning and care settings.
  • Year 2, Winter: Experience an early learning and care setting.
  • Year 3, Fall: Participate in a placement related to inclusion and special needs.
  • Year 3, Winter: Gain knowledge in community-based organizations.
  • Year 4, Fall and Winter: Select a year-long setting tailored to your career aspirations and knowledge base.