Early Childhood Education
School of Early Childhood Education
World of Opportunities
As a graduate from one of our ECE programs, you may apply to a one-year BED program, master's degree programs or pursue a wide-range of career opportunities...read more.
Unique in Canada
ECE at Ryerson is the only undergraduate degree program in Canada that focuses on the development and early learning of young children from birth to age eight...read more.
About the School
The Ryerson School of Early Childhood Education is the oldest school of its kind in Canada with a proud history and an excellent reputation nationally and internationally. The School is linked globally with other institutions that specialize in early childhood education and related fields. From its origins in 1959 as the Preschool Education Option (a two year diploma program) of the Home Economics Department, the program evolved to a three-year diploma in the mid-sixties. In 1972, a four-year bachelor of applied arts (BAA) degree program was initiated. In 1982, the School again broke new ground by offering the direct entry program to graduates of two-year community college diploma programs in early childhood education.The program continues to expand as more college graduates choose to build on their ECE diplomas and achieve the baccalaureate degree. The direct entry program is available on a part-time as well as full-time basis and is attracting students from across Canada. In 2002, the School was authorized to grant the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and Ryerson was officially recognized as Ryerson University.
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Studies
Ryerson University offers an innovative new Master of Arts program leading to a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Early Childhood Studies.
This program is unique among graduate program in North America with a focus on integrating diversity into early childhood studies. Terms such as "diversity" and "inclusion" are used in the broadest sense to include issues of linguistic, cultural and racial identity as well as disability, gender, class, sexuality, age and migration statues. This approach is in recognition of a child's need to develop a positive identity, not only as an individual but also as a member of a group. Through a critical and reflective process, students will develop a deep understanding of the complex issues that affect children and their families.
Diversity
The School of Early Childhood Education at Ryerson University encourages critical reflective practice in work with children and families.
Read our Diversity Policy
ECE and the Faculty of Community Services
The School of Early Childhood Education is one of ten professional schools within the Faculty of Community Services 
. These include:
- Child and Youth Care
- Disability Studies
- Health Services Management
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational & Public Health
- Social Work and
- Urban and Regional Planning .
The Dean of the Faculty of Community Services is Dr. Usha George. The School works closely with the Dean’s office on all matters affecting the School’s operation and the Faculty as a whole, including academic planning, budgeting, academic policy coordination, and other issues of mutual concern to the ten schools.
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