Early Childhood Education (Two-Year Ontario College Diploma)
Description
Quality early childhood education (ECE) is critical in preparing children for future learning. As an early childhood educator, you will play an integral role in promoting children's development from birth to age 12 within the following five domains: cognitive, social, emotional, language and physical.
In the Online ECE program, you will engage in theoretical studies along with practical applications. Moreover, professional practice and ethics will guide you in working with families, understanding pedagogy and fostering belonging and well-being in children.
Upon completion of your program, you will apply to the College of Early Childhood Educators, the provincial regulatory body, to become a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in Ontario.
In the Online ECE program, you will engage in theoretical studies along with practical applications. Moreover, professional practice and ethics will guide you in working with families, understanding pedagogy and fostering belonging and well-being in children.
Upon completion of your program, you will apply to the College of Early Childhood Educators, the provincial regulatory body, to become a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in Ontario.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) including Grade 12 English (C or U) OR
- Grade 12 equivalency certificate achieved through College academic upgrading OR
- Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older) with Grade 12 English (C or U)
To view alternatives to the above Grade 12 English requirement, please visit Durham College’s English Proficiency Requirement webpage.
- Equivalent secondary school diploma from another province or territory in Canada (Please note: A recognized equivalent to an OSSD may be accepted if you meet the levels, subjects and overall averages required for admission to the college. Generally the requirement is successful completion of a Grade 12 diploma except in Quebec where the equivalent is Secondary V) OR Equivalent secondary school diploma from outside of Canada. Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have their documents evaluated by a credential assessment service (ICAS) and submit proof of educational qualifications in order to determine if their level of achievement is equivalent to an OSSD.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office recommended.
- Clear Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for Field Placement. Without this, you may not be accepted for placement by a field placement agency and may be unable to complete the requirements of the program.
- You must maintain an overall average of 60% or a GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate.
- A minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Durham College.
Required Courses (suggested sequence of study)
- CHLD 2380 Child Development I
- COMM 1884 Communication Foundations
- CURR 1581 Curriculum Development I - Early Childhood Education
- ECE 1381 Early Childhood Education Practices Introduction
- FWKP 1382 Early Childhood Education Field Placement Preparation I
- HLTH 1385 Wellness For Children
- CHLD 1382 Guidance of The Young Child
- CHLD 1383 Observing The Young Child
- CHLD 3383 Child Development II
- COMM 2785 Academic Writing for Success Strategies
- CURR 2581 Curriculum Development II - Early Childhood Education
- FWK 2381 Early Childhood Education Field Placement I & Seminar
- FWKP 2382 Early Childhood Education Field Placement Preparation II
- CHLD 3382 Exceptionalities Introduction - Early Childhood Education
- CURR 3581 Curriculum Development III - Early Childhood Education
- FWKP 3382 Early Childhood Education Field Placement Preparation III
- FWK 4387 Early Childhood Education Field Placement II & Seminar
- HLTH 2385 Personal and Professional Wellness
- CHLD 3380 Prevention & Identification of Child Abuse
- ECE 2382 Ethics and Professional Practice
- ECE 3381 Partnership with Families
- ECE 4380 Philosophies of Early Childhood Education
- FWK 6384 Early Childhood Education Field Placement III & Seminar
General Education Elective Courses
- 3 required (including 1 mandatory First Nations, Métis, and Inuit General Education Elective)
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Guidance of The Young Child
- Observing The Young Child
- Child Development I
- Prevention & Identification of Child Abuse
- Exceptionalities Introduction - Early Childhood Education
- Child Development II
- Communication Foundations
- Curriculum Development I - Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Development II - Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Development III - Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education Practices Introduction
- Ethics and Professional Practice
- Partnerships with Families
- Philosophies of E.C.E.
- Early Childhood Education Field Placement I & Seminar
- Early Childhood Education Field Placement II & Seminar
- Early Childhood Education Field Placement III & Seminar
- Early Childhood Education Field Placement Preparation I
- Early Childhood Education Field Placement Preparation II
- Early Childhood Education Field Placement Preparation III
- Wellness For Children
- Personal and Professional Wellness
- Management Leadership Skills
- Human Sexuality
Overview
- Institution: Durham College
- Program type: Diploma
- Language: English
- Program Code: ECED
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.