Ontario Tuition Grant
Early Childhood Education
Program at a glance
Program code:
010205
Accreditation:
Ontario College Diploma
Length of study:
2 years
Campus location:
College Drive
Get the skills you need to start a rewarding career working with children. This activity-based program is taught using a holistic approach in which the stages of a child’s developmental growth as well as cognitive skills and socio-emotional development are emphasized.
You will also gain the expertise and abilities necessary to operate an early childhood centre. The program includes an outdoor environmental education component and a full-day kindergarten course. The placement component of this program offers you hands-on, real-world experience.
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Admission Requirements:
Program Prerequisites
OSSD or equivalent Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U)
Other Requirements
A completed Canadore College Health Centre form including medical history, immunization record, Hepatitis B vaccination, and a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) test is required.
If you have been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code for which you have not been pardoned, you may be ineligible for field/clinical placements. A yearly police check will be required for placements and can be obtained from the police department upon payment of a fee; all associated costs will be the responsibility of the student.
Curriculum:
Semester One - Fall 2013 (14 wks):
ECE111 Child Development I
ECE118 Health, Safety and Nutrition
ECE120 Field Placement (1 hr class/wk)
ECE145 Guidance of the Young Child
ECE156Infant Toddler Curriculum
HUM100 Interpersonal Relations
SOC100 Foundations of Sociology (online)
CMM125College Communication
Semester Two - Winter 2014 (14 wks, 10 wk classes / 4 wk placement):
ECE110Language and Literacy
ECE115 Preschool Curriculum
ECE125 Observation
ECE135 Child Development II
ECE140 Field Placement II (4 wks - 40 hrs/wk)
HUM200 Group Dynamics
GENEDGeneral Education Elective - Online
Semester Three - Fall 2014 (14 wks, 9 wk classes / 5 wk placement):
ECE204 Children's Science and Math
ECE222 Creative Arts
ECE223 Placement III (5 wks - 40 hrs/wk)
ECE227 Parent Teacher Child
ECE255 Environmental Outdoor Education
ECE235 School Age Curriculum
ECE245 Anti-bias Curriculum
Semester Four - Winter 2015 (14 wks, 9 wk classes / 5 wk placement):
ECE212 Special Education
ECE218 Administration
ECE226 Community Advocacy
ECE236Kindergarten Curriculum
ECE250 Children's Technology
ECE228 Specialty Curriculum
ECE265 Field Placement IV (5 wks - 40 hrs/wk + 1 hr/wk class)
GENEDGeneral Education Elective - Online
Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of information provided on our website. The College reserves the right to modify any course, program, curriculum, fee, timetable, or campus location at any time.
Additional Credentials:
Certification
Graduates can apply to become members of the College of Early Childhood Educators.
Diploma to Degree
- Athabasca University
- Nipissing University
- Ryerson University
- Wilfrid Laurier University
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