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Academic Administration
Program Co-ordinator, Tina Daniels
Members of the Committee, Robert Coplan, Ann Croll, Charles Gordon, Karen March, Dominique Marshall, Shelley Parlow
General Information
The interdisciplinary program in Child Studies was developed to meet the need for advanced study in the field of early childhood education (ECE). The program leads to both B.A. and B.A. (Honours) degrees. Articulation agreements with Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ottawa and Loyalist College in Belleville allow graduates with the ECE diploma from these colleges to apply for admission into the program. Successful applicants will be granted up to a maximum of 5.0 credits on admission. Applicants from other colleges are welcome and will be considered on an individual basis.
Students enter the program in one of two ways. Admission to Category A (Sequential) requires a completed ECE diploma from a CAAT two-year Early Childhood Education program (or equivalent). Students can graduate with a B.A. degree after two years of full-time study, or a B.A. (Honours) degree after three years.
Applicants who do not have the ECE diploma and who wish to be considered for Category B (Concurrent) should make an application to the Extended ECE diploma program at Algonquin College and will also be expected to register as a Special Student at Carleton University through the School of Continuing Education. A separate application for admission into the Child Studies program at Carleton must be made by June 1 of the third year of study.
It is expected that eligible students in Category B will graduate with the ECE diploma from Algonquin College after three years of study, and either a B.A. degree from Carleton with one additional year of study, or a B.A. (Honours) degree with two additional years of study.
This program is designed to enable students to develop an interdisciplinary perspective on early childhood. To this end, it introduces students to a range of social, psychological, cultural, ethical and other factors affecting young children and their families in a Canadian context, as well as to the empirical methods and techniques used to study early childhood. Honours students will be offered the opportunity to study a particular area of interest (e.g., Developmental, Sociocultural, Managerial). The program is administered by the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies (see p. 293 for the Institute's general listing).
Admission Requirements
Enrolment into the program is limited. Successful applicants must demonstrate a high level of personal enthusiasm and professionalism, excellent communication skills (oral and written) and evidence of previous academic success. Further information may be obtained from the Program Co-ordinator to whom applications for admission in Category A (Sequential) should be made, presenting:
(a) the diploma in Early Childhood Education from Algonquin or Loyalist College or an equivalent Early Childhood Education program from another institution;
(b) a B+ average overall or better at the college level;
(c) satisfactory performance in field placements;
(d) three letters of reference, including at least one letter from a faculty member in the ECE program, and one letter from the director of a child care centre;
(e) a letter of application, including a statement of professional goals and expectations of the program and a curriculum vitae.
(Category B applicants)
Category B (Concurrent) applicants must meet admission requirements and regulations for both Algonquin College and Carleton University. Separate applications must be made to enroll in the extended ECE program at Algonquin College and also to the School of Continuing Education at Carleton for registration as a Special student. Students should consult with the Program Co-ordinator before registering for courses at Carleton. After three years of study, candidates may apply to the Program Coordinator for admission into the Child Studies program under Category B (Concurrent), presenting:
(a) the diploma in Early Childhood Education from Algonquin College;
(b) a B+ average overall or better at the college level;
(c) satisfactory performance in field placements;
(d) three letters of reference, including at least one letter from a faculty member in your ECE program , and one letter from the director of a child care centre;
(e) a letter of application, including a statement of professional goals and expectations of the program, and a curriculum vitae;
(f) an overall average in their Carleton courses sufficient to meet the comparable standing requirements for continuation in the B.A. Programs (see sections 5.7 and 5.8).
Upon admission into the program, students in both categories will be granted up to a maximum of 5.0 credits based on their ECE studies and related work experience, on the recommendation of the Program Coordinator. These credits are applicable only to the Child Studies program.
Students admitted under Category A may receive the following:
Child Studies 04.14x*, 04.24x*, Interdisciplinary Studies 03.14x*, 03.24x*, Psychology 49.25x*, 49.35x*, 49.391*, Social Work 52.221*, Sociology 53.1xx*, 53.2xx*
Students admitted under Category B may receive the following:
Child Studies 04.14x* , 04.24x* , 04.39x , Interdisciplinary Studies 03.14x* , 03.24x* , Psychology 49.391* , Social Work 52.221* , Sociology 53.1xx* , 53.2xx*.
Graduation Regulations
In order to graduate, students must fulfill all University graduation Requirements and all Faculty requirements, in addition to all the Major requirements set out below.
B.A.(Honours) Program
For the B.A.(Honours) degree, candidates for the Child Studies program must meet the normal requirements of 20.0 credits. These will include a core of 10.0 credits plus 5.0 program elective credits. Students who have obtained the ECE diploma with a B+ average or better will be granted up to a maximum of 5.0 credits on admission to the program.
Course Requirements:
1. 2.5 credits in Interdisciplinary Studies:
• 03.410*, 04.251*, 04.391*, 04.498
2. 2.5 credits in Psychology:
- • 49.101* and 49.102* (or 49.100), 49.250*
• Two of: 49.355*, 49.356*, 49.357*
3. 2.0 credits in Sociology or a related discipline:
• One of: 56.220, 12.100, 24.130
• 53.315
4. 1.0 credit in research methods:
• One of: 49.200, 53.203
5. 1.0 credit in the Faculty of Science and/or the School of Computer Science.
6. 1.0 credit in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and/or the Faculty of Public Affairs and Management, not Psychology or Sociology.
7. 5.0 elective credits proposed by the student and approved by the Program Co-ordinator.
These must include a minimum of 1.0 credit at the 300- or 400-level. Some students may have to take courses extra to the degree to meet prerequisite requirements.
8. Any additional credits required to meet the total specified in the Statement of Standing on Admission, as proposed by the student and approved by the Program Co-ordinator.
A list of program electives that may be of interest can be obtained from the Program Co-ordinator.
In collaboration with the Program Co-ordinator, Honours students will develop a field of interest. Normally, a minimum of 2.0 elective credits should be in the field of interest. Three possible fields of interest are Developmental, Sociocultural and Managerial. A list of courses related to these fields can be obtained from the Program Co-ordinator.
Honours students who plan to apply for admission to Teacher's College or a graduate program should seek advice from the Program Co-ordinator in selecting their elective credits. Some substitutions to required courses may be acceptable, with permission of the Program Co-ordinator and the relevant department.
If a student admitted into either the B.A. or B.A. (Honours) program changes to another program after entry, transfer credits will be reassessed by the new program. This may result in a reduction of credits.
B.A. Program
For the B.A. degree, candidates for the Child Studies program must meet the normal requirements of 15.0 credits. These will include a core of 8.5 credits plus 1.5 program elective credits. Students who have obtained the ECE diploma with a B+ average or better will be granted up to a maximum of 5.0 credits on admission.
In collaboration with the Program Co-ordinator, students will design individual programs with a clear theme. This program should be complementary to their previous studies in early childhood education.
The requirements are the same as those for the B.A. (Honours) degree except:
1. 1.0 credit in Interdisciplinary Studies:
• 04.251*, 04.391*
7. 1.5 elective credits proposed by the student and approved by the Program Coordinator. Some students may have to take courses extra to the degree to meet prerequisite requirements.
Courses
Not all of the following courses are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for 2001-2002, please consult the Registration Instructions and Class Schedule booklet published in the summer.
Child Studies 04.251*
Issues in Child Studies
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to Child Studies, introducing students to the perspectives and methods of study employed by various disciplines, including psychology and sociology. Issues related to research ethics will be introduced.
Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101* and 49.102* or 49.100 and permission of the Institute.
Lecture and discussion groups, three hours a week.
Interdisciplinary 04.391*
Interdisciplinary Research Methods
A survey of the history of academic disciplines and interdisciplinarity.Transdisciplinary research problems are approached in an interdisciplinary and intermedial manner. Students will be required to work in areas different from those in their plan of study. Required for students in Directed Interdisciplinary Studies and Child Studies.
Prerequisite: Third-year standing in Child Studies or Directed Interdisciplinary Studies.
Seminar three hours a week.
Social Sciences 03.410*
Seminar on Special Research Problems in Social Sciences
This is a research-oriented Honours seminar that focuses on special problems in the Social Sciences.
Prerequisite: Fourth-year Honours in a social sciences discipline or permission of the program co-ordinator.
Interdisciplinary 04.498
Honours Project
Interdisciplinary research project for Honours students in the Fourth year of all IIS programs, except Cognitive Science. In selecting a project, students must consult their Program Coordinator. Only the Program Coordinator can assign a supervisor or grant approval to register in this course. Faculty regulations governing Honours Research Essays and Honours Theses apply (see p.67).
Prerequisite: Registration in this course is limited to students in the Fourth year of a B.A. (Honours) program in IIS.
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