FAQ

Are graduates from a two year Early Childhood Education Ontario College Diploma program eligible for the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Entry Level 05) (Honours) pathway program?

You will find more details on the admission requirements for entry into level 05 of the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development program on the pathway website

Are there bridging courses offered as part of the pathway for ECE graduates to the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Entry Level 05) (Honours) program for ECE graduates?

Algonquin College is pleased to offer the bridging courses online for ECE graduates. The purpose of the bridging courses is to offer an opportunity for ECE graduates to become eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Entry Level 05) (Honours) program. These courses have been created to fill the knowledge and credential gap between the ECE diploma and the degree learning outcomes. As our profession rapidly matures and expands upgrading your credentials will offer you additional career and educational opportunities.

What bridging courses will you have to take to be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Entry Level 05) (Honours) ?

Who should you contact to register for the above bridging courses?
You can contact the Registrar’s Office to register for these courses at 613-727-0002 or 1-800-565-4723.

What are online courses like? How do I know if I am a good candidate for online education?
Online learning is simply study via a digital, Internet -based communication platform. All of your course tutorials and assignments, as well as communication with colleagues and faculty will be managed online through Algonquin’s Blackboard learning environment. You will study within a community of online learners with courses facilitated by a qualified educator. Because these courses are completely online, Algonquin welcomes students from Ottawa and other locations. If you are comfortable using the Internet, have looked at web pages and have attached a file to an e-mail, then you should be familiar with the management of the online class environment and are likely a good candidate for online education.

How long are the courses? Do online courses meet at a specific time?
All courses are 15 weeks long and follow the standard Algonquin College calendar. Students meet their professor face to face on the first week of class. The rest of the course is fully online and is primarily delivered in an “asynchronous” format allowing students to work on assignments based upon their own time commitments. The course also includes some ‘synchronous’ learning allowing students to participate in group discussions and meet together online to expand upon ideas and work posted.

How do you apply for the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Entry Level 05) (Honours)?
Applications for the Bachelor of Early Learning & Community Development Degree (Honours) (Entry Level 05) are submitted through the Ontario Colleges Application Services (OCAS) ontariocolleges.ca. More details on the application process and deadlines can be found at this link