Overview

We believe that to be a successful leader in this sector, you need to have a deep understanding of both human development and teaching & learning. In this Early Childhood Leadership (Fast-Track) (Hons) program at George Brown College we’ll guide you through a comprehensive look at each subject as it pertains to early childhood education and practice.

As human development plays an ongoing and integral role in our lives, and in particular in a child’s early years, we will expose you to this important topic from a variety of perspectives including:

developmental psychology
population health
neurobiology
sociology
anthropology

You’ll also study teaching and learning through an early childhood lens. This will encompass a thorough overview of curriculum planning and design as this forms the foundation of early childhood leadership. Prior to completing your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct research that will ultimately support your final thesis.

Careers

This program prepares graduates for positions as Registered Early Childhood Educators, working in partnership with certified teachers in the Full-Day Early Learning programs that are replacing junior and senior kindergarten.

Graduates will be prepared to guide and lead curriculum and pedagogy in a variety of Ontario’s early childhood settings such as:

child care centres
family drop-in programs
early intervention services
family support programs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quality Assurance for Early Childhood Programs
Leadership in Learning Organizations
Leadership in a Technological World
Building Healthy Communities: Advocacy and Leadership
Managing Projects as an Early Childhood Leader
Early Childhood Program and System Delivery
Research in Early Childhood Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

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National: Apply anytime, but Feb 1 is the equal consideration deadline. Apply by then for competitive programs.

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma with a minimum program GPA of 2.5; OR Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma with a minimum 3 years related work experience in ECE (resume and reference letters required)
Completion of three (3) George Brown College Continuing Education bridge courses that must be completed by mid-August with a minimum grade of B- (B minus) (*see bridging details further below)
A Liberal Studies course must also be completed prior to completing Year 3 of the program (*)
Online Information session – Other arrangements will be made for applicants who are unable to attend the online information session

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21550 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

8288 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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