Early Childhood & Elementary Education (BA)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Our Department offers one of Canada's finest undergraduate teacher certification programs, a 4-year BA, Specialization in ECEE that leads to permanent certification to teach in Quebec schools. 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’ll 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’ll have the opportunity to observe experienced teachers and teach classes as a student teacher. You’ll follow a core education curriculum and take electives in the teaching of values, second languages and human, social and natural sciences. You’ll also:
- Examine Canadian social policy and its impact on children and families
- Study the physical, emotional and psychological development of children aged two to 12
- Study educational psychology and philosophy
- Learn methods of teaching first and second languages, mathematics and social sciences
Our students graduate ready to enter Quebec classrooms, and are eligible for certification from the Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport.
Program details
The Department of Education offers one of Canada's finest undergraduate teacher certification programs, a 4-year BA, Specialization in ECEE that leads to permanent certification to teach in Quebec schools. This program is designed for students wishing to teach preschool through Grade 6.
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.
Concentration
- Specialization in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (120 credits)
Program structure
The program requires 99 credits for the Specialization programme plus 21 elective credits. The 99 credits involve a stimulating and well-balanced group of selections 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.
See full degree requirements in the Undergraduate Course Calendar.
Cegep Students
No specific courses are required beyond a DEC
Additional Requirements
- Interview
- Program-specific application
- Reference/assessment forms
If required, TOEFL iBT min. score of 90.
Minimum Cut-off Averages
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
- Quebec Cegep (CRC): 25.0
- Canadian High Schools: 80%
- U.S. High Schools: B-
- University Transfers: B
- International Bacc. (IB): 30
(excluding TOK/EE) - Bacc. Français: 13
(excluding diplôme professionnelle)
Make sure you also meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements.
STEP 1
1. Apply for Admissions online at myConcordia.ca.
- External applicants: Fill out the Undergraduate Application online. There is a $100 fee. Then continue with the steps below.
- Internal applicants: Read and follow the instructions for a degree transfer. There is a $45 fee. Then continue with the steps below.
- Please note, internal applicants currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts (BA) do not need to complete this step.
2. Complete the Additional Information application form
- External applicants: Upload the form via the Application Centre in MyConcordia, using the document type ‘Early Childhood and Elementary Application’.
- 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 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.
We give priority to applicants who apply by official deadlines. Late applications will be considered if places are still available for the fall term only.
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| Inside and outside of Canada |
March 1 Certain programs have extended their deadlines. Please check program availability. |
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We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
The programme requires 99 credits for the Specialization programme plus 21 elective credits. The 99 credits involve a stimulating and well-balanced group of selections from three areas: theory courses, method courses, and internships. The internships will be undertaken in preschool, kindergarten, primary and elementary level classes. The programme 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 School 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 Concordia E.C.E.E. Association.
