Native Early Childhood Education
Binoojiinyag Kinoomaadwin

First Nations Sites (K844)

Two Year - Ontario College Diploma

September

Rita Chiblow
(519) 289-0777

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOALS
Graduates will be rewarded by their direct work with young children and their families as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. The opportunity for career advancement, financial and job security are also attractive characteristics in the field of early childhood education.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Graduates are eligible to participate in a Transfer Agreement in St. Clair's DSW and CYW programs
• University graduates of Arts and Social Sciences will be granted credit towards this program - Please refer to ECE Accelerated
• Graduates may be granted credit toward a Bachelor of Arts degree at Nipissing University or the University of Windsor
• Graduates are eligible to apply for certification by the Association for Early Childhood Education Ontario

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Working as early childhood educators and child care workers, graduates are uniquely prepared to address the culturally-based and culturally specific needs of First Nations communities.

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

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.

FIELD PLACEMENTS
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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: K844

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

$3,172.69
$600 - $800

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