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Early Childhood Education to Child and Youth Studies

Where Are You Now?

Durham College

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Early Childhood Education

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BA(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Child and Youth Studies

Transfer credits / courses

25%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 5.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Early Childhood Education Diploma program since Fall 2022 will receive the following 5.0 credits:

  • 0.5 CHYS 1002H - The Significance of Play in Lives of Children and Youth
  • 1.0 CHYS 4882Y - Placement-Field-Based Learning, or 1.0 unassigned Child and Youth Studies credit at the 4000 level
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation for Reconciliation
  • 0.5 unassigned Child and Youth Studies credit at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Psychology credit at the 2000 level, B2 category
  • 1.5 unassigned Arts credits at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Science credit at the 2000 level

*Additional notes: Students seeking placement opportunities at Trent may have the transfer credit 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.

Students who began studies in the Early Childhood Education Diploma program prior to Fall 2022 are encouraged to contact Trent University for information about transfer credits received as part of this pathway. 

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed Durham College's Early Childhood Education Diploma program;
- a minimum overall average of 75%.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students are required to complete the following 15.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Child and Youth Studies degree: 

  • 0.5 CHYS 1000H - Introduction to Child and Youth Studie
  • 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 credit from the following:
    • PSYC 1020H - Introduction to Psychology Part 1: Experimental and Biological Bases of Behaviour; or
    • 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 credit at the 4000 level
  • 8.0 additional credits, including:
    • At least 3.0 credits at the 3000 level or above;
    • No more than 2.5 credits at the 1000 level.

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising).

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed every three years, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

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Last Updated: July 8, 2024