Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Early Childhood Education (College Diploma)
Ottawa, Canada
Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The two-year Early Childhood Education Ontario College Diploma at Algonquin College prepares you to work with children birth to 12. Delivered over four semesters at Ottawa, Pembroke and AC Online, it includes three practicum experiences (two four-week, one five-week) and covers child development, curriculum, observation, inclusion, early literacy and STEM. Graduates register with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) and apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Career Outcomes: Graduates work as Registered Early Childhood Educators in early learning centers and childcare, or start businesses. Program coordinator, family support worker, inclusion assistant. Keywords: early childhood educator, pedagogy, practicum.
The two-year Early Childhood Education Ontario College Diploma program provides theoretical and practical learning to prepare graduates to work with children (birth to age 12), families and other professionals in early learning and care settings. Students complete three practicum experiences (the first two practicums are four weeks in length and the final practicum is five weeks) and gain skills in child development, curriculum design and implementation, observation and reflective practices, inclusive practices, early literacy and language development, STEM in early years, play-based learning, family and community partnership, and professionalism and ethics. Upon graduation, students are eligible to register with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE). The program is delivered over four semesters (standard format) at Ottawa (Woodroffe), Pembroke and AC Online.
Why choose this program?
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE); program includes three practicum experiences; pathway options to further study (including the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Honours) at Algonquin College and other degree and diploma pathways listed on the page); eligible for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) - CIP Code(s): 19.0709.
The program is organized into four Levels delivered over four semesters (standard format). Students complete three practicums (Practicum 1 and Practicum 2 are four weeks in length; Practicum 3 is five weeks). Course topics include child development, play-based curriculum, observation and reflection, inclusive practices, language and emergent literacy, STEM in early years, pedagogical documentation, leadership and professional practice. General education electives are included (choose one).
Registered Early Childhood Educators may find employment in early learning and care programs, nursery schools, kindergarten classrooms, community health agencies, home childcare organizations, and entrepreneurial opportunities.