Early Childhood Education
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Field placement and volunteer opportunities that give you hands-on, real-world experience
Overview
There is an increased demand for qualified early childhood educators. Get the skills you need to start a rewarding career working with young children. This activity-based program is taught using a holistic approach in which the stages of a child’s developmental growth are emphasized including cognitive skills and socio-emotional development.
Graduates of our program find careers working in partnership with teachers in kindergarten classrooms across Ontario, as well as other early learning environments.
Your Future Career
- Full-day kindergarten programs
- Educational settings as educational assistants
- Resource programs
- Specialty and early learning schools
- Childcare centres or home care
What You Learn
- Child development
- Infant, toddler, pre-school, kindergarten and school-aged curricula
- Language and literacy development
- Health, safety and nutrition
- Special education
- Outdoor/environmental learning course
Additional Option: Early Childhood Education Intensive (accelerated):
Graduates of any Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts program can complete this hands-on, intensive program in one year. Expand your knowledge and skill-set working in real-world settings. Learn more
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| ECE111 | Child Development I |
| ECE118 | Health, Safety & Nutrition |
| ECE120 | Introduction to Practice |
| ECE145 | Guidance & Self-Regulation |
| HUM100 | Interpersonal Relations |
| SOC100 | Foundations of Sociology |
| CMM125 | College Communication |
| ECE125 | Observation |
Semester 2
| ECE110 | Language & Literacy |
| ECE156 | Supporting Infants & Toddlers |
| ECE115 | Supporting Preschool Children |
| ECE135 | Child Development II |
| ECE140 | Field Placement I |
| HUM200 | Group Dynamics |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online 14 weeks (ECE Sem 2) |
Semester 3
| ECE204 | Children's Science and Math |
| ECE222 | Creative Arts |
| ECE223 | Field Placement II |
| ECE227 | Working With Diverse Families |
| ECE255 | Outdoor Education |
| ECE235 | Supporting School Age Children |
| ECE245 | Diversity & Inclusion |
Semester 4
| ECE212 | Special Education |
| ECE218 | Administration in Early Learning Settings |
| ECE226 | Advocacy in Early Childhood |
| ECE236 | Kindergarten Environments |
| ECE229 | Well-Being for Educators |
| ECE228 | Specialty Curriculum |
| ECE265 | Field Placement III |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (ECE Sem 4) |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1234.09 | - | - | $3954.33 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1094.09 | - | - | $3814.33 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12795.66 | $1813.09 | - | - | $14608.75 |
| 2 | $12795.66 | $1673.09 | - | - | $14468.75 |
2020-2021 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Canadore @ Stanford – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12795.66 | $1327 | - | - | $14122.66 |
| 2 | $12795.66 | $1187 | - | - | $13982.66 |
What You Need
What You Need
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
You will also need:
- First Aid / CPR - apx. $80.00 (recommended)
- Health-related Immunizations – Cost will Vary
- Clearance Card - apx. $35.00
- Name tag (from the Campus Shop) - apx. $10.00
Required for placement:
- Canadian Criminal Record Check with Vulnterable Sector Screening - apx. $40.00 - $60.00
- Fingerprinting may be required at an additional cost
- Complete outdoor winter clothing and indoor running shoes (costs vary)
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
Business Management – 8 months to complete
Human Resources Management – 8 months to complete
Project Management – Information Technology – 8 months to complete
Recreation and Leisure Services (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Recreation Therapy (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Social Service Worker Intensive (accelerated) – 10 months (condensed) to complete (must have a min of 40 hrs of direct experience with clients in a social service agency)
Strength and Sport Conditioning (Fast Track) – 8 months to complete
Youth at Risk – 8 months to complete
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