Overview

Upon completion of the Child Development (Honours) program of Seneca Polytechnic you will be able to pursue careers in family support services, recreation, early learning and education, infant mental health, and early intervention for children and youth with diverse abilities. You will also qualify to register as a member of the College of Early Childhood Educator and practice as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE).

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary educational approaches

Interprofessional collaboration

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

Resource consultant

Child care manager

Early interventionist

Early literacy specialist

Family support worker

Child development specialist

Instructor therapist

Pre/post-natal program worker

Young parent support worker

Child and youth counsellor

Curriculum developer

Community group facilitator

Community program worker

Policy developer

Researcher

Playground inspector

Custody visit supervisor

Leadership roles across the early learning and care sector

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Healthy Environments: Health, Safety and Nutrition

Human Development and Observation: Conception to Toddlerhood

Teaching and Learning

Professional Practice in a Diverse Culture

Integrative Seminar: Preschool Placement

Human Development and Observation: Preschool to School Age

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Seneca offers admission to students up to the first day of classes. However, applications will not be accepted once a program becomes full.

Language

English

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115

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada
Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Childhood Studies View 23 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including six Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 65%, or a mature applicant.
Required course with minimum final grade of 65%: - English: Grade 12 ENG4U

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20117 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

7513 CAD / year

≈ 7513 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Skills

Your Career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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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

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Toronto

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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