Child Studies

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy:

1. the University regulations (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar),
2. the common regulations applying to all B.A. students (see the Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree ).

Students in the Child Studies programs Category A are exempt from the First-Year Seminar requirement and the Breadth requirement.

Students should consult the Program Co-ordinator when planning their program and selecting courses.

Articulation Agreements

Articulation agreements with Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ottawa and Loyalist College in Belleville allow graduates with the ECE diploma from these colleges to apply for admission into Carleton's Child Studies program. Applicants from other colleges are welcome and will be considered on an individual basis. Successful applicants will be granted up to a maximum of 5.0 credits on admission.

General Information

 Admission requires a completed ECE diploma from a CAAT two-year Early Childhood Education program (or equivalent).  Students can graduate with a B.A. degree after two years of full-time study, or a B.A. (Honours) degree after three years. 

Admission Requirements

Enrollment into the program is limited. Successful applicants are expected to have a high level of personal enthusiasm and professionalism, excellent communication skills (oral and written) as well as evidence of previous academic success. Further information may be obtained from the Program Co-ordinator.

Applications for admission should be made to the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, presenting:

1. the diploma in Early Childhood Education from Algonquin or Loyalist College or an equivalent Early Childhood Education program from another institution;
2. a B+ average overall or better at the college level;
3. satisfactory performance in field placements;

Upon admission into the program, students will be granted up to a maximum of 5.0 credits based on their ECE studies, on the recommendation of the Program Coordinator. These credits are applicable only to the Child Studies program.

Students admitted may receive the following credits:

CHST 14xx, CHST 24xx, ISSC 14xx, ISSC 24xx, PSYC 25xx, PSYC 35xx, PSYC 3901, SOWK 2xxx, SOCI 1xxx, SOCI 2xxx

Academic Performance Evaluation

For the Child Studies programs all credits are included in the Major CGPA, making the Major CGPA and Overall CGPA identical. The minimum requirements for Good Standing are those specified for Major CGPA.

Program Requirements
 

Child Studies
B.A. Honours
(20.0 credits)

Notes

1. Additional credits may be required to meet the total specified in the Statement of Standing on Admission, as proposed by the student and approved by the Program Co-ordinator. A list of program electives that may be of interest can be obtained from the Program Co-ordinator.
2. In collaboration with the Program Co-ordinator, Honours students will develop a field of interest. Normally, a minimum of 2.0 elective credits should be in the field of interest. Three possible fields of interest are Developmental, Sociocultural and Managerial. A list of courses related to these fields can be obtained from the Program Co-ordinator.
3. Honours students who plan to apply for admission to Teacher's College or a graduate program should seek advice from the Program Co-ordinator in selecting their elective credits. Some substitutions to required courses may be acceptable, with permission of the Program Co-ordinator and the relevant department.
4. Some students may have to take courses extra to the degree to meet prerequisite requirements.

Child Studies
B.A. General (15.0 credits)