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Honours Human Behaviour - Early Childhood Education Specialization (B.A.Sc.)


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{The availability of this program is subject to Ministry Approval.}

The program is offered jointly in partnership by Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology and the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, McMaster University. Students pursue two qualifications simultaneously, and graduates receive the Ontario College Diploma from Mohawk and the McMaster Bachelor of Applied Science degree.

Admission


Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on academic achievement but requires, as a minimum, completion of any Level I program with a Cumulative Average of at least 5.0 including:

Program Note


The timing of the Spring/Summer sessions may not adhere to the Sessional Dates as published in this Calendar.

Professional Practice Placement Notes


  1. Applying for Placements - Prior to the start date of a placement, students are required to submit a completed Field Placement Request Form to the Program Coordinator.
  2. Placements will be with agencies that have contracted in advance with Mohawk College. The College cannot accommodate any student requests for special consideration. 
  3. Students are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from assigned placements.
  4. Eligibility for Placements - All students must meet academic, social, and health requirements before they can attend a site for field placement.
    • Social/Professional Requirements - All students within the program are expected to consistently demonstrate Social/Professional behaviours that are typical of those expected by employers. If, in the opinion of program faculty, a student has failed to demonstrate appropriate behaviours, the university may refuse to offer a placement.
    • Health Requirements - In the interest of the student and the placement, students are required to submit documentation (e.g., Health Record Form) that they have had a satisfactory physical examination including many routine vaccinations. All students must submit this documentation prior to placement or the student will not start the placement. Students should refer to their professional practice coordinator to determine health requirements specific to their college and placement agency.
    • Police Reference Check - All students are required to have a Police Reference Check prior to the commencement of their placement. The cost of this check is the responsibility of the student.

Requirements


150 units total (Levels I to IV), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I, plus three Professional Practices in Spring/Summer between Level II and III and Level III and IV.

Program Chart


  SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC JAN, FEB, MAR, APR MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG
  Fall Term Winter Term Spring/Summer Term
Level II 30 units from Academic Level II 15 units Professional Practice I & II
  Fall Term Winter Term Spring/Summer Term
Level III 30 units from Academic Level III 15 units Professional Practice III
  Fall Term Winter Term Spring/Summer Term
Level IV 30 units from Academic Level IV  

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