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2-year Early Childhood Education Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Child Development Degree

Where Are You Now?

Loyalist College

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Early Childhood Education

Where Do You Want to Go?

Seneca College

Degree Qualifications: BChD(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Child Development

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Honours Bachelor of Child Development

Transfer credits / courses

38%

Semesters Remaining 5

Granted 15.00
Total 40.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Graduates of the ECE diploma program will receive 15 transfer credits towards this 4 year degree.

Requirements

Students who successfully complete a 2 year Early Childhood Education Diploma program with a GPA of 70% or higher may be considered for admission into the 4th semester of the Honours Bachelor of Child Development Degree in the fall or winter term. 

 

How to apply: 

 

Domestic students will be required to submit an application via Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS) and select “degree completion” as their entry semester.  Official transcripts showing diploma completion and a final program GPA must be submitted.

 

International students will apply to the degree via Seneca’s International Student Web Application, and follow up with their Admissions Advisor regarding their pathway eligibility.  The student will need their Seneca application confirmation number when they reach out to their advisor.  Official transcripts showing diploma completion and a final program GPA must be submitted.

 

For current Seneca students and recent graduates from within the last year who wish to transfer to this degree, please see the following link for application details: https://www.senecacollege.ca/registrar/forms/DiplomaDegreeTransfer.html

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

70%

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 70%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students will be required to complete 25 courses, plus 1 work integrated learning term. 

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

This agreement is effective from the date at which the program was approved, and the pathway shall be reviewed annually to reflect any changes that are made to either program's curriculum. Student's enrolled in the receiving institution at the time of any pathway changes will be given the opportunity to complete their studies based on the transfer pathway in effect at the time of enrollment.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

Contact: Academic Pathways
Phone: 416 764 0399
Email: academic.pathways@senecapolytechnic.ca


Last Updated: November 15, 2024