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Early Childhood Education to Child and Youth Studies
Where Are You Now?

Centennial College
Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences
Credential: College Diploma (2 year)
Program Title: Early Childhood Education
Where Do You Want to Go?
Trent University - Trent University Durham GTA
Degree Qualifications: BA - Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences
Credential: Degree (4 year)
Program Title: Child and Youth Studies
Transfer credits / courses
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Students entering the Early Childhood Education Diploma program in Fall 2016 or later will receive the following 5.0 transfer credits, provided they meet eligibility requirements:
- 0.5 CHYS 1002H - The Significance of Play in the Lives in Children and Youth
- 0.5 CHYS 4882Y - Placement-Field Based Learning, or 1.0 unassigned Child and Youth Studies credit at the 4000 level
- 0.5 EDUC 1050H - Understanding Teaching and Learning Through Social Justice Lenses
- 0.5 WRIT 1001H - Write in Time
- 0.5 unassigned Child and Youth Studies credit at the 2000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Psychology credits at the 2000 level (B2 category)
- 0.5 unassigned Sociology credit at the 2000 level
- 2.5 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level
*Additional notes: Students interested in pursuing placement opportunities at Trent may replace the transfer credit received for CHYS 4882Y - Placement-Field Based Learning with 1.0 unassigned Child and Youth Studies credit at the 4000 level. Students must e-mail admissions@trentu.ca to request this adjustment.
Transfer credits for students who entered the Early Childhood Education Diploma program prior to Fall 2016 are encouraged to contact Trent University about transfer credits received through this pathway.
Requirements
To qualify for this pathway, students must:
- Successfully complete Centennial College’s Early Childhood Education diploma program;
- Achieve a minimum overall average of 75%.
Students interested in degree programs not included in this pathway are referred to the Trent University website for information about admission requirements. Applicants will be considered in accordance with Trent University's general admission requirements. Students who meet the terms of the pathway will be eligible to receive the block of credits, but all transfer credits received may not be apply in full to all degree programs.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum average requirements, but who are otherwise admissible to Trent University, will be considered for admission based on general admission requirements.
N/A
Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%
Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes
Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.
Students must to complete the following 13.5 credits to fulfill requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Child and Youth Studies:
- 0.5 CHYS 1000H - Introduction to Child & Youth Studies
- 0.5 CHYS 1001H - Child and Youth: Identity Theory and Voice
- 0.5 CHYS 2001H - Child and Youth Rights and Legal Issues
- 0.5 CHYS 2005H - Child and Adolescent Development
- 0.5 CHYS 2006H - Indigenous Knowledge for Children and Youth
- 0.5 CHYS 2010H - Introduction to Research Methods
- 0.5 CHYS 3001H - Case Studies of Professional Ethics and Risk Management
- 0.5 SOCI 1001H - Introduction to Sociology I: Critical Foundations
- 0.5 credits from the following:
- 0.5 PSYC 1020H - Introduction to Psychology Part 1: Experimental and Biological Bases of Behaviour
- 0.5 PSYC 1030H - Introduction to Psychology Part 2: Social and Personality Perspectives
- 2.0 additional Child & Youth Studies credits at the 3000 level
- 0.5 additional Child & Youth Studies credits at the 4000 level
- 6.5 additional credits, including:
- at least 3.0 credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level(s);
- no more than 1.0 credits at the 1000 level.
Degree requirements are subject to change. Students should consult the Academic Calendar for course descriptions, degree requirements, and academic regulations (https://trentu.ca/calendar). Consultation with an academic advisor is strongly recommended prior to course registration to support degree planning, course selection, and progression toward degree completion (https://trentu.ca/advising).
Language of Instruction
English
Cancellation Policy
This Agreement will be reviewed annually, or more frequently if significant curriculum changes occur at either institution that may impact the pathway. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing one year's written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, the parties will make reasonable efforts to ensure that students currently enrolled in the pathway are able to complete their studies without disruption.
Documentation
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Contact / Apply
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrentdurham@trentu.ca
pathways@trentu.ca
http://trentu.ca/transfer
http://trentu.ca/pathways
Check the Trent University - Trent University Durham GTA website for more information.
Last Updated: September 16, 2026