Bachelor of Child Studies MajorChild Studies (CSTU)

Graduates from the Child Studies degree program at the University of Guelph are indeed eligible to apply for membership in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) in order to become Early Childhood Educators (ECEs). The CECE is the regulatory body for early childhood educators in Ontario, Canada, and it sets standards for entry to the profession, including the education requirements for becoming a registered ECE. Completing a Child Studies degree program that meets the CECE's standards is one pathway to eligibility for registration as an ECE in Ontario.