Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Montreal, Canada
Diploma
DURATION
2490 hours
LANGUAGES
English, French
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: LaSalle College Montréal's Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in Early Childhood Education is in French or English. You'll learn to meet a child's basic, psychological, and educational needs, partner with parents, and discuss interventions under the Educational Childcare Act. Includes Observation (90 hours), Involvement (210), Intervention (330), and a Work-Study with two paid internships.
Career Outcomes: Demand in Québec is strong as government expands subsidized preschool spaces. Work as an Early Childhood Educator in early childhood centers, daycares, home or school daycare, coordinator offices, or drop-in centers. Move into roles such as preschool assistant, coordinator. Keywords: child development, pedagogy.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Childhood Educators have professional expertise in accordance with the Educational Childcare Act and its governing regulations.
Join LaSalle College Montréal's Early Childhood Education DCS program to learn how to meet a child’s basic, psychological, and educational needs and establish a partnership with parents and partners in the field, understanding the importance of discussing necessary interventions with a child.
DIPLOMA
This program leads to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS). Holders of a Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in Education Techniques can pursue university studies.
List of Courses
Diploma of College Studies (DCS) programs consist of:
- General education courses common to all programs,
- General education courses specific to the program,
- Complementary general education courses.
Concentration Courses
- Early Childhood Profession (60 h)
- Health and Safety in Early Childcare Centers (75 h)
- Childhood development from 0 to 2 years old (60 h)
- Childhood Development from 2 to 12 years old (60 h)
- Communication Skills in the Workplace (45 h)
- Art and Creativity in Early Childcare Centers (75 h)
- Educational Program for Early Childcare Centers (60 h)
- Planning activities (60 h)
- Observing Children's Behaviour (45 h)
- Team Work Involvement (45 h)
- Child's Family Life and Social Environment (45 h)
- Challenging Behaviors in children (45 h)
- School aged care education (45 h)
- Nutrition for Children (45 h)
- Meaningful Relationship with Children (60 h)
- Integrating Children with Physical and Neurological Deficits (45 h)
- Leading and organizing educational activities (60 h)
- Organizational structures in educational services (45 h)
- Development of Childhood Autonomy (45 h)
- Quebec Society's Children in Multicultural Environment -(45 h)
- Integrating Children with Special Needs (45 h)
- Observation and Introduction Internship (90 h)
- Involvement Internship (210 h)
- Intervention Internship (330 h)
- Drafting of a professional project (45 h)
- Final Project (45 h)
* The College reserves the right to substitute certain courses.
General Education Courses
College-level institutions emphasize general education that focuses on core cultural knowledge, skill development, responsible citizenship, and shared cultural heritage.
Alumni have a well-rounded skill set and general knowledge that is valued in the workplace.
- 3 Physical Education courses (90 h)
- 3 Philosophy courses (150 h)
- 4 Language and Literature courses (240 h)
- 2 Second Language courses (90 h)
- 2 Complementary courses (90 h)
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of child development theories.
- Acquire practical teaching techniques to engage and support young children's development.
- Enhance communication skills to interact with children and families in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Gain knowledge of educational regulations, fostering professionalism and ethical practice.
FINANCIAL AID
As an international student, it is your responsibility to ensure the necessary funds to complete your studies. The College can in no case assume financial responsibility for its students.
Most loans and bursaries are reserved for permanent residents and Canadian citizens studying full time. This being said, international students may also benefit of financial aid in certain cases.
Consult the Ministère des relations internationales website to find out if you are eligible for financial aid or a study bursary.
Career Prospects
Driven by the increasing number of preschool-age children and government commitments to create new subsidized spaces and recruitment measures, employment opportunities are very favourable.
According to the Canadian Government, Childhood Educators are crucial for the economy, especially in Québec.
To address high demand, "Opération main-d’œuvre" was launched in 2021, aiming to boost learners enrollment in this field.
Career Fields
Early Childhood Educators can work in different environments:
- Early Childhood Centers, daycares, and home daycare services,
- School daycare services,
- Coordinator offices,
- Drop-in daycare centers.
Work Experience
Get sought-after practical experience with our Career Service, open-doors daycare centre, and Work-Study Program (WSP), which incorporates two paid internships into your program.
Our Early Childhood Education program also includes three internships as part as the curriculum:
- Observation and Introduction (90 hours),
- Involvement (210 hours),
- Intervention (330 hours).