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Early Childhood Education to Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)

Where Are You Now?

Niagara College

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Early Childhood Education

Where Do You Want to Go?

Conestoga College - Doon Campus

Degree Qualifications: BEL(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Early Learning Development

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)

Transfer credits / courses

49%

Semesters Remaining N/A

Granted 20.00
Total 41.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Transfer credit will be granted for the first two years of the ELPD program with the exception of the following courses:

  • Principles of Ethical Reasoning*
  • Professional Engagement IV*
  • One Breadth Elective course**

*These courses must be successfully completed as part of the bridge requirements prior to acceptance to the ELPD program.

** It is preferred that the breadth elective course be taken as part of the bridge prior to acceptance. However, this course may also be taken after admission, in addition to the required courses in year 3 or 4 of the program.

Requirements

Graduates of the 2-year Early Childhood Education diploma with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply for advanced standing to the third year of the Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (ELPD). Applicants must also successfully complete three bridging courses, two of which must be completed prior to receiving an offer of admission to the ELPD program at Conestoga. It is preferred that the third bridge course, a breadth elective be taken prior to admission as part of the bridge. However, this course may also be taken after admission, in addition to the required courses in year 3 or 4 of the ELPD program.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

60.00%

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 70%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

In order to graduate from the Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours) program, advanced standing students must successfully complete:

  • Years 3 and 4
  • One Breadth Elective Course (may be taken prior to admission or concurrently in either year 3 or 4)
  • One Co-operative work term
For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

All Conestoga pathways will have a default review date of three years from the date of implementation. Pathways may have a shorter review date if substantive curriculum changes are made to either the sending or receiving program. Students enrolled in the receiving institution at the time of any change or notice of termination will be given the opportunity to complete their studies based on the terms of the transfer pathway in effect at the time of their enrollment.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

Program Website: ELPD Program Website


Program Coordinator: Daniel Poliszczuk


Last Updated: January 11, 2021