Early Childhood Studies

The Program

Fall 2013 incoming Early Childhood Studies students – are you interested in becoming a teacher with a strong early childhood focus? Ryerson is excited to announce a new collaboration with York University, allowing Ryerson students to pursue a teaching degree on Ryerson’s campus. This innovative five-year program enables students to get their BA in Early Childhood Studies and BEd (Primary/Junior) at the same time. 

Students can apply for this competitive option beginning in the winter semester of first year (starting winter 2014)

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the first intake will be March 2014. Concurrent classes commence in the student’s second year (fall 2014). 45 students will be accepted into the concurrent Ryerson BA in Early Childhood Studies and York BEd

Requirements

Applicants must have completed at least 8 Ryerson courses (8.00 credits) by the end of their winter semester in the Early Childhood Studies program and have earned a minimum B overall grade point average. Acceptance by the Faculty of Education at York University will be based on first-year grades from the fall and winter semesters of the program, an experience profile, a personal statement, two references and an interview.