Bachelor’s in Child Studies (BA)

Studying at Bachelor’s in Child Studies (BA) Concordia University in Canada:

Enrich a child’s life through activities that engage and inspire them. Through a curriculum that combines theory and fieldwork, you’ll gain a strong foundation for working with children, with a broad knowledge base and the ability to:

• foster the physical, emotional, psychological cognitive and academic development of preschool or school-age children;
• understand children’s roles in family, community and cultural contexts;
• meet the needs of children and families in preschool, inclusive and community education settings.

After graduating with practical experience and a well-rounded skill set, you’ll be recognized by Quebec’s Ministère de la Famille to work in preschool settings. Graduates of the program have also gone on to work as paraprofessionals in inclusive schools or rehabilitation settings. A degree in Child Studies is also a solid foundation for further professional training or graduate studies in teaching, occupational therapy, social work, educational psychology and speech and language psychology, among other fields.

Necessary information:

• Duration: 3 to 4 years
• Degree awarded by: Concordia University in Canada
• Admission criteria: High school Diploma
• Language of instruction: English
• Tuition fee: 25650
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Science

 

Curriculum:

• Psychology of Education
• Child Development I
• Historical and Current Curriculum Models for Early Childhood and Elementary Education
• Working in Childhood Settings: Leadership and Organizational Issues
• Child Development II: Ecology of the Family
• Understanding and Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviours
• Introduction to Inclusive Practices
• Introduction to Philosophy of Education
• Introductory Information Literacy Skills in Education
• Technology for Educational Change
• Integrating Digital Technologies and Social Media in Learning Environments
• Sexual Health Education for Children and Youths
• Gender Socialization in Education
• Children and Technology
• Toys, Media Literacy and Children’s Popular Culture
• Sociology of Education I
• Comparative Education I
• Research Methods in Child Studies
• Advanced Topics in Education

Career opportunity:

Graduates are prepared to take on challenging positions as educators and administrators in daycares, hospitals and after-school programs. Others pursue graduate studies to do research in child studies or educational psychology.

Application Requirements:

• Academic Mark Sheets and original Transcripts of secondary and post-secondary studies
• English proficiency test certificate
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• Letter of Recommendation (LORs)
• Proof of Sufficient Funds
• Valid Passport
• High School: B overall, B in math
  – One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent

 

English language requirements:

Language test	Overall Score
IELTS	7 no band below 6.5
TOFEL iBT	95 no category below 20

 

Deadlines and intakes:

Fall term

March 1 is the deadline to apply for fall term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by February 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

Late applications will be considered if places are still available.

Winter term

November 1 is the deadline to apply for winter term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by September 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

Not all programs are available for winter term entry.