Undegraduate Programme > Child Studies

Child Studies B.A. Major (90 credits)

The 3-year BA in Child Studies explores many facets of child development, socialization, and education, focusing primarily on children from ages 2-12. The program is designed to accommodate career objectives for two different groups of students: people who intend to eventually pursue graduate studies to do research in Child Study or Educational Psychology or those who intend to work with children in settings such as daycare, hospitals and after school care.

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Program Overview
	Who Should Apply? The 3-year BA in Child Studies explores many facets of child development, socialization, and education, focusing primarily on children from ages 2-12. The program is designed to accommodate career objectives for two different groups of students: people who intend to eventually pursue graduate studies to do research in Child Study or Educational Psychology or those who intend to work with children in settings such as daycare, hospitals, after school care and so forth. Program Structure Child Studies is a 90 credit 3 year program. It offers courses in the foundations of educational practice that introduce the student to theory of child development and other issues related to the care of children in today's social context. As well, specialized courses in 3 specific sub areas: Administration in Childhood Settings, Exceptional Children and Children and Technology further prepare students to work with children in particular areas of child care. A practicum in a child care setting of the student's choosing is a required part of the program normally done in the final year of study. Child Studies provides an excellent basis for students wishing to pursue graduate degrees in the field of child development and learning in either the practical or research context. For further information please consult the University Calendar.
Admission
	Application deadlines Applications will be accepted in the Department of Education from December 1st to March 1st. Admission requirements Applicants residing in the Province of Quebec must have completed CEGEP. Those applying from out of Province must have completed High School. Mature students are those who have not attended CEGEP and who do not fulfill the normal academic requirements. If you fall into this category, please contact the Centre for Mature Students at 848-2424 ext: 3890 to request information regarding Mature Student Entry. How to apply External Applicants To apply as a non-Concordia student, you must complete the General University Application to Concordia Admissions. The General University Application is available at the Birk's Student Service Centre, W. H. McConnell Library Building, 1400 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., 1st Floor, Room 185. Internal Applicants Students who are already pursuing an undergraduate degree at Concordia and who wish to apply to Child Studies need to complete only the Department of Education application. A current transcript of Concordia grades and a letter describing previous experience and study related to child care as well as a statement of career goals . If you have accumulated fewer than 18 credits, an copy of your CEGEP grades must be submitted. Graduating Students PLEASE NOTE: If you are in your last year at Concordia University and will be graduating at the end of this academic year, you are considered to be an external applicant and must re-apply to the University by completing the General University application form as well as the Specialization Programme application. A current transcript of Concordia grades and letters of reference are required. Tuition and fees Please see University Calendar for more information. Contact info For detailed information and current course offerings contact the Department of Education by phone at (514) 848-2424 ext. 2029 or by email: info@education.concordia.ca