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Campus:

Windsor Campus (B101),
Chatham Campus (K240)
Program Length:
Two years - Ontario College Diploma
Starts:
September 2010
Contact:





Windsor - Angela Passador
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4541
email: apassador@stclaircollege.ca
Chatham - Brenda Huff
(519) 354-9714, ext. 3252
email: bhuff@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus.
  • Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U
    Mature students status click here.

    PROGRAM GOAL
    Graduates of this program can be part of the child care team supporting young children in developing thinking, learning, communication, physical, social and emotional skills. Early Childhood Educators design and provide curriculum that is based on the interests and the developmental level of each child.

    This program will appeal to students with a strong love for children and a highly developed work ethic. They must be tolerant and understanding, with a great deal of patience and physical stamina. Practitioners in the field of Early Childhood Education work closely not only with children, but also with families and other professionals, so excellent communication and social interaction skills are also required.

    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Positions are available in community and municipal OEYC (Ontario Early Years Centres) based child care, corporate child care centres and in-home care. There are also positions available in Boards of Education as Early Childhood Educators in Junior Kindergarten classes as well as International opportunities for nannies or child care providers on cruise ships.

    FIELD PLACEMENTS
    Employers who provide our field placements require a police record check for criminal offenses and a medical check before accepting a student into a field placement. The criminal reference check and medical are obtained by students before entering first semester, at their expense. The College assumes no obligation for ensuring field placement or program completion for students who are unable to provide a clear police record check.

    TRANSFER AGREEMENT
    Graduates are eligible to participate in a Transfer Agreement between the Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Services Worker and take an “accelerated” one year program to earn their CYW or DSW Diploma. Contact the Program Coordinator for details.

    There are articulation agreements with the University of Windsor, Ryerson, Carleton and Brock. Contact the Program Coordinator for details.

    YOUR INVESTMENT
    Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:

    Standard Tuition 1st year
    $2,220.00
    Books & expendable supplies per semester
    $400-600

    For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.
    • PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
     
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    Wide variety of teaching styles offered with support for the individual student.
     
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    Opportunity for further learning experiences through co-ordination with the Learning Commons office assisting in tutoring, test writing and physical accommodations.
     
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    Four field placements in licensed, community based child care facilities.
     
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    Graduates are able to apply for certification to the Association for Early Childhood Education Ontario.
     







    DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
    Code
    Credit
    Course Name
    Semester 1
    ECE118
    4
    Observation of Young Children
    ECE114
    3
    Creating Curriculum with Young
    Children 1
    ECE117
    3
    Introduction to Early Childhood
    ECE120
    3
    Positive Child Guidance
    ELEC1030
    3
    Choose an Elective
    ECE122
    3
    Preschool Development
    and Best Practices

    Semester 2
    ECE211
    3

    Curriculum Methods: Literacy and Movement
    ECE217
    12
    Field Placement II
    ECE205G
    4

    Directed Elective: Anti-Oppression in Canadian Society
    ECE420
    3

    Professionalism & Working with Families
    Code
    Credit
    Course Name
    Semester 3
    ECE303
    2
    Health, Nutrition and Safety
    ECE314
    3

    Infant/Toddler Development and Best Practices
    ECE312
    3

    Development of Children with Diverse Abilities
    ECE313
    1
    Field Preparation for 317
    ECE317
    12
    Field Placement III


    Semester 4
    ECE403
    2
    Emergent Curriculum
    ECE419
    3

    School-age Development and Best Practices
    ECE414
    2
    Issues and Administration
    Dynamics
    ECE417
    12
    Field Placement IV
    ECE413
    1
    Field Preparation for 417
    ECE203G
    3

    Relationships & Family Dynamics
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