Early Childhood and Elementary Education (BA)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Concordia’s Department of Education offers one of Canada's finest undergraduate teacher certification programs, a 120-credit Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (ECEE) that leads to certification to teach in Quebec schools. This program is designed for students wishing to teach preschool through Grade 6. Our program is renowned for its small classes and individual attention, the number and quality of carefully supervised internship placements in schools (beginning in the first year), the depth and variety of its course offerings, and the quality of instruction. Entrance into this program is highly competitive.
Why study Early Childhood and Elementary Education?
Shape the future. Experience the magic and mystery of the world through the eyes of a child. As an educator, you will nurture children and inspire them to explore their surroundings. A BA in Early Childhood and Elementary Education gives you an educational foundation for teaching children aged two to 12.
In a curriculum that combines theory and fieldwork, you will have the opportunity to observe experienced teachers and teach classes as a student teacher. You will also follow a core education curriculum that will give you the opportunity to:
- Examine Canadian social policy and its impact on children and families
- Study the physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and moral development of children aged two to 12
- Study educational psychology and philosophy
- Learn methods of teaching first and second languages, reading and writing, science, movement, art, mathematics and social sciences
Students graduate ready to take their place in preschool to Grade 6 classrooms in Quebec, across Canada and overseas, and are eligible for certification from the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur.
Program Details
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialization in ECEE takes a minimum of four years (120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.
The program requires 93 credits for the specialization program plus 27 elective credits. The 93 credits involve a stimulating and well-balanced group of courses from three areas: theory courses, method courses, and internships.
Concentration
- Specialization in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (120 credits)
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| Outside Canada (International) |
February 1 | N/A |
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STEP 1
1. Apply for Admissions online. You can also submit your application by logging in to the Student Hub and going to My CU Account.
- External applicants: Fill out the Undergraduate Application online. There is a $100 CAD fee. Then continue with the steps below.
- Internal applicants: Read and follow the instructions for a degree transfer. There is a $46 fee. Then continue with the steps below. Note that internal applicants currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts (BA) do not need to complete this step.
2. Complete the Additional Information application form / Renseignements Complémentaires
- External applicants: upload this document online using the document type ‘Early Childhood and Elementary Application’. You can also upload your documents by logging in to the Student Hub and going to My CU Account.
- Internal applicants (currently enrolled in a BA): go to your ‘To Do List’ via your Student Center, and click ‘Upload document’ to submit the additional information form, using the document type ‘Early Childhood and Elementary Application’.
3. Obtain 3 referees (2 academic, 1 work-related)
Download Reference form (English) / Téléchargez formulaire de référence (Français)
Referees can e-mail the forms to: application.support@concordia.ca
*Please ensure you allow sufficient time for your referees to send their letter of recommendation and reference form.
Additional Information for Applicants
Student ID #
- If you were at one time, or are currently a student at Concordia, you will have a Student ID number.
- For new students, the Concordia Student ID is ONLY generated when an admission application is "submitted and finalized". After finalizing the application the Student ID number will be on the email the University sends to you.
- If you haven't submitted or finalized the application, please indicate the application number on the Reference Form instead
STEP 2
1. Interview
- Selected applicants will be notified via e-mail for an interview. The day and time will be provided. Interviews are conducted by faculty members and will last approximately 35 minutes.
The programme requires 93 credits for the specialization program plus 27 elective credits. The 93 credits involve a stimulating and well-balanced group of courses from three areas: theory courses, method courses, and internships. The internships will be undertaken in preschool, kindergarten, primary and elementary level classes. The program has a strong emphasis on child development. We believe that it is important to know how children grow and develop in order to better meet their needs. To facilitate this, the internships progress from preschool to higher elementary placements.
The Department has several specialized facilities that support student engagement in the practical application of their studies. The Observation Nursery plays an integral role in three of the teacher training courses in the Early Childhood and Elementary Education program.
Computers are integrated into all aspects of student life at the graduate and undergraduate levels and every seminar room is designed to support computer use by faculty members and students alike.
Students also benefit from the resources and support of the ECEE Resource Centre.