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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CALENDAR 2002-2003
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Administered by the School of Early Childhood Education

DEGREE: Four years of study following OAC graduation. Part-time attendance permitted by special application.

ADMISSION: O.S.S.D. with six OAC credits with 70 percent overall average including OAC English (minimum 65 percent or higher).

NOTES: 1- English/Anglais OAC 1 is the preferred English.

2- Candidates must present a senior level (Grade 11 or higher advanced Mathematics or an advanced Science credit. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are the acceptable senior level Science courses.

3- Candidates will be selected on the basis of their overall average in six OAC credits (or equivalent), and the experience profile.

4- Approved students must present, within two weeks of registration into the first year, a valid standard Red Cross or St. John, Ambulance First Aid Certificate, medical documentation of a clear standard two-step T.B. test. Ryerson requires a police reference check to be submitted to the University after admission is confirmed by the student. Further details will be provided by the School.

5- To be admitted to the program students must be capable of successful completion of field education requirements which demand full day commitments in child care centres and schools with young children.

6- Admission requirements for students presenting courses from the New Ontario Secondary School Curriculum, are outlined in the Admission Requirements for Graduates of the New Ontario High School Curriculum Table of this calendar.

7- Subject to completion, candidates will be required to present averages above the minimum.

Applicants should have experience working with children in groups. Examples of appropriate experiences are: volunteer work in child care centres, leading Brownie Packs, camp counselling, parks and recreation summer camps and programs, sports coaching roles with children.

Applicants with appropriate academic qualifications May be invited to attend an interview to assess these experiences and relevant personal characteristics where travelling distance permits.

Scholarships are awarded to second, third, and fourth-year students based on academic excellence and practical performance.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
BACHELOR OF ARTS (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)
FACULTY/ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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