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Honours Bachelor of Child Development (BCD)

Starts in September

Campus
Duration
8 Semesters (4 Years)
Credential Awarded
Honours Bachelor Degree
School
School of Early Childhood Education

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences  for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BCD102 Healthy Environments: Health, Safety and Nutrition  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
BCD104 Human Development and Observation: Conception to Toddlerhood  Not offered  Not offered  Online
BCD106 Foundations of Teaching and Learning  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
BCD108 Professional Practice in a Diverse Culture  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
ENG106 Writing Strategies  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
 Online
 In-person

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BCD200 Integrative Seminar: Preschool Placement  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
BCD204 Human Development and Observation: Preschool to School Age  Online  Not offered  Not offered
BCD206 Art and Science to Explore the Natural World  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
BCD208 Ethics, Policy and Legislation  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BCD300 Integrative Seminar: Infant and Toddler Placement  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
BCD304 Children with Diverse Abilities  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
BCD306 Physical Literacy and Music  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
BCD308 Developing and Sustaining Partnership with Families  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BCD400 Integrative Seminar: Kindergarten to Grade 3 Placement  In-person  Not offered  In-person
BCD404 Attachment Across the Lifespan  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
BCD406 Mathematics and Digital Literacy  In-person  Not offered  Hybrid
BCD408 Child and Family Relationships: Theoretical Foundations  Hybrid
 Online 		 Not offered  Hybrid
 Online
BCD410 Critical Social Theories  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Not offered  Hybrid

Semester 5

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BCD500 Integrative Seminar: Community Placement  In-person  Not offered  Hybrid
BCD502 Mental Health Intervention Planning for Children  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
BCD504 Supporting Emotional Well-Being from Early Childhood through Adolescence  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
BCD508 Interprofessional Collaboration  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
LSO510 Indigenous Awareness: Towards Truth and Reconciliation  Online  Not offered  Online

Semester 6

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BCD604 The Brain and Cognitive Development  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
BCD606 Introduction to Research Methods  Hybrid
 Online 		 Not offered  Online
BCD608 Care Collaboration with Families  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
BCD610 Language Development  Hybrid  Not offered  Online
WTP200 Work Term Preparation  Online  Not offered  Online
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Work-Integrated Learning Term

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BCD881 Childhood Development, Work Term  Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Not offered

Semester 7

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BCD702 Effects of Stress, Trauma and Violence on Children's Learning  Not offered  Hybrid  Hybrid
BCD706 Applied Research Proposal  Not offered  Hybrid  Hybrid
BCD708 Methods of Screening and Assessment  Not offered  Hybrid  Hybrid
BCD710 Childhood in Global Contexts  Not offered  Hybrid  Hybrid
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Semester 8

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BCD802 Transformative Learning in Communities  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
BCD806 Applied Research Paper  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
BCD808 Family Focused Practice: Early Intervention  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
plus: Liberal Studies Course (2)

Program Learning Outcomes

Learn more about program learning outcomes for this program.

Program of Study

2024/25 Academic Year (Current)

Seneca has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting Apr. 9, 2021. In conformity with the Minister's criteria and requirements, Seneca will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Seneca shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.