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Early Childhood Education

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Program of Studies
Semester 1
COMM LL041 Communication (Langs) 3.00
EDUC EC110 Creative Expression 3.00
EDUC EC115 Introduction To Programming 3.00
EDUC EC121 Child Develop & Behaviour 1 3.00
EDUC EC128 Par Teach Child Relation 1 3.00
HLTH EC101 Health, Safety & Nutrition 2.00
WORK EC298 Field Placement 1 & Seminar 8.00
Semester 2
EDUC EC215 Advanced Programming 3.00
EDUC EC221 Child Devlpmt & Behaviour 2 3.00
EDUC EC228 Par Teach Child Relation 2 3.00
WORK EC299 Field Placement 2 & Seminar 24.00
Semester 3
EDUC EC129 Child In The Family 3.00
EDUC EC301 Understand Exceptional Children 3.00
EDUC EC323 ECE Curriculum 1 3.00
EDUC EC420 Parents As Partners 3.00
WORK EC398 Field Placement 3 & Seminar 24.00
Semester 4
COMM 10034 Active Citizenship 2.00
EDUC EC332 Supervision & Administration 2.50
EDUC EC423 ECE Curriculum 2 3.00
EDUC EC428 Issues In ECE 2.50
WORK EC399 Field Placement 4 & Seminar 16.00
OPEL XXXXX General Education (Elective) 2.00
Comments: Students are on Field Placement 1 Day/week for 9 weeks in semester 1, 3 days/week for 9 weeks in semesters 2 & 3 & 2 days/week for 9 weeks in semester 4
Ontario College Diploma (213)
Fennell Campus and Brantford Campus, Two year
Start date: September (Traditional), January (Fast-Track)

Highlights

  • Gain meaningful experiences in early childhood programs and foster the development of the whole child
  • Apply collaborative skills to support young children and their families
  • Observe, practice and evaluate classroom theories through field placements
  • Apply for advanced standing in university degree programs with Brock University, Carleton University, Nipissing University, Ryerson University and Charles Sturt University
  • Discover Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Programs
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Career Opportunities

Industries of Employment:

  • Educational Services
  • Childcare Agencies
  • Municipal, non profit or private Day Care Centres with educational care for infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children
  • Half-day nursery schools, Cooperative Preschools, home day care settings
  • Parent-child Drop-in Centres, Professional Resource Centres, Hospital Playrooms, District School Boards

Occupational Categories:

  • Early Childhood Educators
  • Teaching Assistants
  • Support facilitators for children with special needs
  • Program planners for children and families

Admission Requirements

  • OSSD or equivalent including:
    • Grade 12 English general (70% guideline) or advanced, C or U or equivalen
    • Grades used for selection
  • Volunteer experience in child care recommended
  • Applicants with other qualifications are considered individually

Fast Facts

  • Early Childhood Education has a 96% graduate employment rate
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