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Early Childhood Education

Fanshawe College

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Education program combines theory and coursework with real experience in the field. Students will learn the importance of play in children’s learning, family involvement, and curriculum design. Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of jobs including child care centers, early learning, and family centers.

Career Prospects
Career paths include child care centers, kindergartens, community family centers, hospital health centers or special children’s education centers.

Professional Certification
Graduates of the program can apply for certification by the Ontario Association of Early Childhood Educators. This certification requires students to provide a complete resume and pass their certification exam. Students in the program are required to join the Early Childhood Educators Institute after graduation and prior to working as an early childhood educator.
They are required to join the Academy of Early Childhood Educators (www.college-ece.ca) on file after graduation and prior to working as early childhood educators

Courses

Gen Ed – Take a 3 credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

Course Code	Course Name	Course Credits
WRIT-1094	Reason & Writing 1 for Community Studies	3
ECED-1084	Foundations of ECE	3
ECED-1003	Emotional Development & Early Relations.	3
ECED-1074	Child Development: Intro	3
PSYC-1101	Interpersonal Development	3
FLDP-1021	Field Orientation	2.4

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

Course Code	Course Name	Course Credits
COMM-3082	Communications for Community Studies	3
ECED-1075	Child Development: 0-3 Years	3
FLDP-1022	Field Practicum 0-3 Years	4.4
ECED-1076	Curriculum & Pedagogy: 0-3 Years	3
ECED-1005	Health Safety & Nutrition in ECE	2
ECED-3022	Partnerships with Families	3
FLDP-1024	Field Seminar: 0-3 Years	1

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

Course Code	Course Name	Course Credits
ECED-3003	Educational Perspectives	2
ECED-3037	Inclusive Practice	3
FLDP-3023	Field Practicum 3-6 Years	4.4
ECED-3038	Child Development: 3-6 Years	3
ECED-3042	Curriculum & Pedagogy: 3-6 Years	3
ECED-1053	Promoting Pro-Social Behaviour	3
FLDP-3027	Field Seminar: 3-6 Years	1

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

Course Code	Course Name	Course Credits
ECED-3039	Child Development: 6-12 Years	2
ECED-3041	Understanding Child Abuse & Neglect	3
ECED-3040	Professionalism, Ethics & Advocacy	3
ECED-3044	Best Practices: Reflective Practitioner	3
SOCI-3003	Canadian Families Change & Diversity	3
FLDP-3024	Field Practicum 0-12 Years	4.4

The program will provide all of the skills needed for a career in early childhood education and will incorporate a hands-on experience curriculum to shape and prepare professional early childhood educators. Students in the program will enhance their knowledge and expertise in child development in a diverse range of child education courses (including the roles and responsibilities of early childhood educators and the importance of play settings in children’s learning), leading to a greater understanding of early childhood education as a professional field. Graduates of the program will have the knowledge and skills necessary to work with children, families, and communities, and will have an in-depth understanding of learning and developmental planning for children ages 0-12. Students will practice in a variety of settings, including child care centers, early learning and family centers, and preschools, providing a solid foundation for future careers in the early childhood education industry.

Admission Requirements

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
– Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Human Services Foundation Ontario College Certificate AND:
– standing in the required course stated above
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required course stated above

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
– A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program’s Admission Requirements
– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
– International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
– Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
– Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
– A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an ov erall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years
– An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 70% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
– Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10

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Programs Details

Program Code : ECE1

Credential : Post Secondary Diploma (2-year)

Duration : 60 weeks

Intakes - Open

Sept 2024

London Downtown Campus
Toronto Campus
St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus

Jan 2025

Toronto Campus

May 2025

Simcoe/Norfolk Regional Campus

Tuition Fee

London Campus $31078.28 CAD / Year

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