Seneca Polytechnic - King Campus
Seneca Polytechnic - King Campus

13990 Dufferin St., King City, 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, students 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. Students will also qualify to register as a member of the College of Early Childhood Educator and practice as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE). 


Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Interdisciplinary educational approaches
  • Interprofessional collaboration
When students graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that they can explore:
  • Resource consultant
  • Child care manager
  • Early interventionist
  • Early literacy specialist
  • Family support worker
  • Child development specialist
  • Instructor therapist
  • Pre/post-natal program worker
  • Young parent support worker
  • Child and youth counsellor
  • Curriculum developer
  • Community group facilitator
  • Community program worker
  • Policy developer
  • Researcher
  • Playground inspector
  • Custody visit supervisor
  • Leadership roles across the early learning and care sector

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

$17970 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: $263 per year
Student Achievement Fee: $53 (one time)
Learning Centre Fee: $53 per year