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Early Childhood Education Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership

Where Are You Now?

Sault College - Sault Ste. Marie

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Early Childhood Education

Where Do You Want to Go?

Sheridan College - Davis

Degree Qualifications: BEL(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Early Learning Development

Discipline: Education and teaching

Credential: Degree - Accelerated

Program Title: Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership

Transfer credits / courses

50%

Semesters Remaining 4

Granted 30.50
Total 61.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students will be credited for courses completed in the ECE program, allowing entry into Year 3 (Semester 5) of the degree program.

You can choose to complete the Year 3 and Year 4 courses of the degree as a full-time or part-time student. Courses are offered throughout the year. Please note, however, that you can only start Year 3 (Semester 5) in the Fall semester.

Requirements

This program is designed for Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma graduates, who will be credited for courses  completed in the ECE program, allowing entry to Year 3 of this four-year honours degree. Students can study part-time or full-time, and all core courses are taught online for convenience and flexibility. 

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

65%

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 65%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement
  • 4 semesters of content
  • 1 internship (work-term) Degree Internship – 14 weeks; 30 hours per week (420 hours)
For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a further seven-year term starting July 17, 2025 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario Colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid, even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

If you have specific questions about this pathway opportunity, please contact pathways@sheridancollege.ca  in the Office of the Registrar, or angela.rosati@sheridancollege.ca for more information. Thank you.

Check the Sheridan College - Davis website for more information.


Last Updated: June 5, 2026