ObjectivesA career in Early Childhood Education offers a challenging and dynamic opportunity to specialize in the education, care and support of children and families. The program will include studies in child development, curriculum planning, and theory of Early Childhood Education.
Practical experienceThe student will participate in field practicum placements in a variety of Early Childhood settings.
Academic titleEarly Childhood Education Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionFirst Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 117 Communication Strategies 3
ED 122 Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
ED 124 Curriculum Planning I 3
ED 217 Teaching Methods I 3
ED 219 Fundamentals of ECE 3
SY 066 Sociology of Community: The Aboriginal Context 3 Total 18
Second Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
ED 216 Field Placement I 7
ED 223 Interpersonal Effectiveness 3
ED 224 Curriculum Planning II 3
ED 226 Field Placement Tutorial 1
ED 320 Child Development I 3
ED 322 Guidance 3
HS 118 Windows for Service Professionals 3 Total 23
Field Placement – 1 day/week
Third Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
ED 316 Field Placement 28
ED 323 Observing Young Children 3
ED 326 Field Placement Tutorial 1
ED 420 Child Development II 3 Total 35
Field Placement – 4 days/week
Fourth Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
ED 324 Curriculum Planning III 3
ED 418 Advanced Teaching Methods 3
ED 419 Inclusive Childcare 3
ED 421 Parent/Teacher Partnerships 3
ED 424 Children in Stress/Community Resource 3 Total 15