Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham Campus
Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham Campus

1750 Finch Ave East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Honours Bachelor of Child Development (BCD) (Co-op)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

The four-year Honours Bachelor of Child Development degree program prepares students for expansive opportunities across the health, education, and social service sectors. Upon completion of this program, they will be able to pursue careers in family support services, recreation, early learning and education, infant mental health, and early intervention for children and youth with diverse abilities. They will also qualify to register as a member of the College of Early Childhood Educator and practice as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE). 


With ongoing specialization, students have achieved successful careers in assessment and counselling, child life, elementary teaching, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy. Like many of the graduates, they may choose to complete their Bachelor of Education or a Master of Arts. Seneca College’s faculty have direct experience in community settings and may help students in facilitating job opportunities.

As a student of this program, they will complete a work term which frequently translates into future employment. Ultimately, Seneca College’s applied learning model crosses various disciplines which will help students to think critically and gain experience in the field that fits their unique interests. 

Throughout this program students will develop the following skills:
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Interdisciplinary educational approaches
  • Interprofessional collaboration

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

October 16, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

October 16, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree including 4 months of co-op

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$90 CAD

Application fee

$17834 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Books and Supply Costs Fee: $1,120 per year
Health Insurance Fee: $785 per year
Academic Technology Fee: $273 per year
Student Achievement Fee: $54 (one time)
Learning Centre Fee: $54 per year