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Early Childhood Education to Psychology with Optional Enrolment in Teacher Education Stream

Where Are You Now?

Fleming College

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Early Childhood Education

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BA(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Education and teaching

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Psychology with Teacher Education Stream

Transfer credits / courses

35%

Semesters Remaining 5

Granted 7.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Early Childhood Education Diploma program since Fall 2017 will receive the following 7.0 transfer credits:

  • 0.5 PSYC 1020H - Introduction to Psychology Part I: Experimental and Biological Bases of Behaviour
  • 0.5 PSYC 3500H - Child Development
  • 0.5 EDUC 1050H - Understanding Teaching and Learning through Social Justice Lenses
  • 0.5 EDUC 1051H - Field Experience in Teacher Education Stream I
  • 0.5 CHYS 1002H - The Significance of Play in the Lives of Children and Youth
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation for Reconciliation
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H - Write in Time
  • 0.5 WRIT 2002H - Write It Up: Effective Communication 
  • 0.5 unassigned Education credit at the 2000 level
  • 2.0 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Science credit at the 2000 level

Students who began studies in the Early Childhood Education Diploma program prior to Fall 2017 are encouraged to contact Trent University for information about transfer credits received as part of this pathway.

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:

  • successfully completed Fleming College’s Early Childhood Education Diploma;
  • a minimum overall average of 75%. 

Students meeting the above requirements will be eligible to enroll in the Teacher Education Stream, Primary/Junior Stream, at Trent University. As part of the pathway, Trent University commits to waiving the written component of the application and will admit students to the program. Admission to the Teacher Education Stream does not guarantee admission to the Bachelor of Education program at Trent University. Students wishing to pursue the Teacher Education Stream should apply to Psychology and e-mail admissions@trentu.ca to advise of their plan to enroll in the Stream. 

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 13.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Psychology degree with the Teacher Education Stream: 

  • 0.5 EDUC 2051H - Field Experience in Teacher Education Stream II
  • 0.5 EDUC 2950H - Conceptions and Dispositions in Teaching and Learning
  • 0.5 EDUC 3050H - Literacies, Languages, and Schooling
  • 0.5 EDUC 3051H - Field Experience in Teacher Education Stream III
  • 0.5 EDUC 4050H - A Mathematics and STEAM Driven Classroom
  • 0.5 EDUC 4051H - Field Experience in Teacher Education Stream IV
  • 0.5 PSYC 1030H - Introduction to Psychology Part 2: Social and Personality Perspectives
  • 0.5 PSYC 2018H - Critical Thinking and Research Methods in Psychology
  • 0.5 PSYC 2019H - Basic Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
  • 0.5 PSYC 3016H - Advanced Statistics and Research Design in Psychology
  • 0.5 Psychology credit from Category A2
  • 0.5 Psychology credit from Category B2
  • 1.0 Psychology credit from Category A3
  • 0.5 Psychology credit from Category B3
  • 1.0 additional Psychology credit at the 4000 level 
  • 3.5 additional Psychology credits, minimum 2.5 at the 3000 level or beyond
  • 1.0 elective credit

*Additional notes: Courses without specified year levels must include no more than 1.5 credits at the 1000 level. Students successfully completing a Year Abroad Program are not required to complete EDUC 3050H and 3051H. Students must complete PSYC 1030H in the term prior to entering Trent full-time in order to complete studies in three-years. 

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising). 

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 subject to review whenever either party makes curricular changes that impact the agreement. When a change occurs, the program departments will notify their respective articulation designates so that the agreement can be updated.Articulation designates at each institution will review the agreement annually to ensure it is current. This Agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the Agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

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Last Updated: June 17, 2024