Overview

Students gain both theoretical knowledge and applied skills through course work and guaranteed practicum placements, completing over 500 hours of practical experience working with children in a variety of settings. Graduates of the Child Studies major are eligible to apply for membership in the College of Early Childhood Educators (ECE).

You are prepared for admission to many graduate programs such as counselling or social work, occupational therapy, speech language pathology and teacher education programs. Nipissing University reserves space for qualified U of G Child Studies graduates in their Primary/Junior Bachelor of Education Program.

What Can You Do with a Degree in Child Studies?

Graduates from the Child Studies degree at the University of Guelph are eligible to apply for membership in the College of Early Childhood Educators in order to become an ECE.

Here are just a few careers our CSTU program graduates have successfully pursued:

early childhood education
mental health services
elementary school teaching
social work
occupational therapy

Why Child Studies?

Consider the ways children learn, develop and grow from psychological, physiological and social perspectives within family contexts and explore ways of working with children in diverse and inclusive settings.

Students in the CSTU program may also be interested in studying Sociology, Psychology, a degree in Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, or other majors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development

Nutrition

Psychology

Couple and Family Relationships
Genetics and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 23 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in their home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.

Required Courses

English
Math
1 course from: Biology or Chemistry
3 additional courses

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

40240 CAD / year

≈ 40240 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9724 CAD / year

≈ 9724 CAD / year

Additional Details

Local: $7814

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Overview

What Can You Do with a Degree in Child Studies?

Why Child Studies?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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