Early Childhood Education - Accelerated

South Campus - Windsor (B820)

Two Year - Ontario College Diploma (delivered in less than 1 year)

September

Angela Passador
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4541
apassador@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
University degree with a minor in a related field or a Developmental Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker or Educational Assistant Diploma.

PROGRAM GOALS
This highly specialized program has been specifically designed for individuals with education in a related field. With two credentials, graduates will be able to work as an ECE in a kindergarten environment, or as an ECE in child care settings. Those individuals interested in pursuing a career teaching in an elementary school setting will find this diploma complements a Bachelor's of Education degree and prepares the graduate for working with children in Junior and Senior Kindergarten Elementary classrooms. If you were educated in a language other than English, Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL Test) is required.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Opportunity for further learning experiences through co-ordination with the Learning Commons office assisting in tutoring, test writing and physical accommodations.
• Three field placements in licensed community based child care facilities or JK/SK classrooms
• Graduates are able to apply for certification to the Association for Early Childhood Education Ontario.
• Graduates must register with the College of Early Childhood Educators to practice in the profession.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Boards of Education, as ECE specialists in Junior/Senior Kindergarten classes, nursery schools, childcare centres, after school programs and family resource centres.

FIELD PLACEMENT
Employers who provide our field placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the field placement setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student at the student's expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by mid September, you jeopardize the opportunity to complete either of your field placements.

In the event of a shortage of placements or internship sites, you may be required to perform your placement or internship duties on off hours, which may include evenings and weekends.

NOTE:  Standard First Aid and CPR C Certification must be obtained PRIOR to Field Placements.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Accepted applicants must supply proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to program entry.

Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: B820
• College of Early Childhood Educators

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$3,074.17
$600 - $800

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.