Graduates of this program are eligible to register with the College of Early Childhood Educators. Graduates may find employment opportunities in community health agencies, early years centres, provincial government and non-government agencies, addressing the needs of families and children. Entrepreneurial opportunities (e.g. consulting, marketing of educational toys, etc.) are emerging.

• 3 years of PSW  Minimum 2 Years of study in Canada

College Eligibility

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enrol. Mature students have demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of courses at the postsecondary level.

Program Eligibility

• Applicants with an ECE diploma or ECE equivalency must have an overall average of 70% from the ECE diploma program and have successfully completed the three mandatory bridging courses (Foundations of Social Development, Working with Adults, Legislation and Ethics in Family Services) with a minimum grade of 63% (C) in each course.
• Applicants meeting these requirements will be admitted to Year 3 of the program.
• If the applicant`s education was in a language other than English the applicant must take an English proficiency test or have achieved level 8 on the Canadian Language Benchmarks

Additional Requirements:

Upon acceptance into the program the following requirements must be met. Valid First Aid and CPR Certification (St. John Ambulance, Red Cross or equivalent) must be completed prior to the commencement of classes. This certificate must be valid for the duration of the program. Students must have Standard First Aid certification. Failure to complete these requirements will prevent students from participating in the field placement and work term components of the program.

Health Requirements:

The physical and emotional health of each applicant to the program must be such that he or she can successfully cope with the program of instruction including the demands of field placement (e.g. stress and time management). Individuals who have concerns about their ability to meet these requirements should contact the coordinator of the program prior to submitting an
application.

Police Records Check Documentation:

Students must provide the College with a current Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector (PRCSVS) prior to the deadline identified by the department and students are responsible for any associated costs. If this documentation in not submitted on time, students may not be placed and registration in the program will be jeopardized. If you register in the program without a clear PRCSVS and as a result are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to graduate and will be asked to withdraw.

Experiential Learning, Work Term and Field Placement Eligibility:

To be eligible for placement, you must submit proof of Standard First Aid certification, CPR level C, PRCSVS, and complete immunizations through ParaMed. ParaMed services are the third-party provider who collects all field placement documentation for the Community Studies department.

Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enroll. Mature students have demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of courses at the postsecondary level.

If you are an International Student:

International students require a work permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to authorize the student in completing the essential work component in the three placement courses and work term in the 4 year BELCD degree.

International students must have a work permit in order to participate in the practice teaching courses. This permit should be obtained as soon as possible. At the port of entry to Canada, students should let the customs officer know that they need the work permit and should include a letter issued by the International Admissions office to add support to the request.

Students who wait until they start the program to apply for the permit might not obtain it in time to begin their first practice teaching course.

India

• One of the following certificates with a minimum grade of 70 or above in required program subjects:

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
• the India Senior School Certificate
• the Pre-University Examination Certificate
• the Intermediate Examination Certificate
• • English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:
• Academic IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)

Bangladesh

Higher Secondary Certificate with a minimum grade of 70% in required program subjects

• Or: General Certificate of Education (A-Level). Require a minimum of five academic subjects with a grade of B, one of which is English
• Include transcripts for any post-secondary courses or programs completed
• English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

1.   A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet-based with no single test score below 21)
2.   Or an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
3.   Or CAEL with an overall band score of 70

Nepal

• • High School transcripts
• • Include transcripts for any post-secondary courses or programs completed
• • English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

    1. A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet-based with no single test score below 21)
    2. Or an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
    3. Or CAEL with an overall band score of 70

Sri Lanka

•One of the following:

•     Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level Examination Level results or
•     General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) at Advanced Level (showing at least five subjects passed) or
•     National Diploma

All of the above must be completed with a minimum grade representing 70 percent or higher in required program subjects

Include transcripts for any post-secondary courses or programs completed

English Proficiency requirements are as follows for consideration:

•     A minimum TOEFL score of 88 (internet-based with no single test score below 21)
•     Or an IELTS with an overall minimum score of 6.5 (with no single test score below 6.0)
•     Or CAEL with an overall band score of 70