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Early Childhood Education (Co-op Apprenticeship Diploma)
| Program Code: | ECEC |
| Campus: | Newnham |
| Duration: | 4 Consecutive Semesters (16 Months) |
| Start Dates: | Fall, Start dates are subject to change |
| Credential Awarded: | Ontario College Diploma |
Program Description
The Co-op Apprenticeship Diploma program is designed for applicants who are committed to becoming Early Childhood Educators (ECEs). You will be able to complete the full course of study in four straight semesters or 16 months. In addition, graduates will have the tools they need if they wish to begin their own childcare related business. Strong reading and writing skills are required and applicants with experience working in the field will be given preference. Please note that the application process includes an English language assessment and an entrance interview. Students who successfully complete each semester with a 2.5 GPA are eligible for a renewable scholarship. In-school training includes instruction in:
- child development
- health, safety and nutrition
- infant/toddler, preschool and school-age methods
- philosophy
- interpersonal communications
- administration
- children with special needs
- bias free education
Business related training includes instruction in:
- Digital technology
- Business communication
- Setting up you own Nursery and After School program
Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level
- Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
Applicant Selection:
- Applicant grades in prerequisite subjects may be used as a basis for the selection of candidates.
- Applicant must be working in the child care field and their employer has to be willing to sign them as apprentices and have them continue working part time while they go to school.
- Applicants will be required to attend a pre-admission information session.
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate solid reading and writing skills through an assessment.
- Applicants will be asked to attend an interview.
Required:
- Current immunization report and report of chest x–ray or tuberculin skin test. Use the attached form. Please take the form to your family doctor and have them complete and sign it.
- A valid Standard First Aid Certificate (16 hours).
- A valid C.P.R. "C" Certificate.
- Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.
Note: applicants living in the City of Toronto can expect to wait a minimum of 10 weeks to receive a Police Check. Use the attached form to apply a minimum of 10 weeks before the start of school. You must print this form on 11x14 paper, if you don’t it will be returned to you! Complete the top portion of the form with your personal information. Sign, date and mail with a CERTIFIED CHEQUE or MONEY ORDER for $16.95 to Toronto Police Services, 40 College St. Toronto ON, M5G 2J3
For information regarding police checks for residents of York, Peel or Durham region please contact your program coordinator/advisor.
Fees
Your Career
As an Early Childhood Educator, you'll be prepared for a fulfilling career working with children from infancy to 12 years. Your career may include employment in child care centres, after-school programs, nursery schools, parent co-operative centres, private home child care, some centres for children with special needs, and in a kindergarten in the elementary school system.
In-School Training
Child Development Practitioner apprentices are required to take 22 modules of in-school training. In-school training includes instruction in:
- child development
- health, safety and nutrition
- infant/toddler, preschool and school-age methods
- philosophy
- interpersonal communications
- administration
- children with special needs
- bias free education
Curriculum
| Semester 1 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|
| EAC150 | College English | 3 |
| ECA101 | Creative Arts | 3 |
| ECA121 | Child Development I | 7 |
| ECA130 | Preschool Learning Environment I | 3 |
| ECF130 | Preschool Learning Environment I Placement | 3 |
| ECA133 | Advocacy and Bias-Free Practice | 3 |
| PSY125 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Semester 2 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| ECA202 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECA204 | School Age Learning Environment | 3 |
| ECF204 | School Age Learning Environment Placement | 3 |
| ECA222 | Child Development II | 3 |
| ECA230 | Preschool Learning Environment | 3 |
| ECF230 | Preschool Learning Environment | 3 |
| CUL161 | Digital Trends and Culture | 3 |
| Semester 3 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| ECA301 | Philosohpy of Early Childhood Education | 5 |
| ECA304 | Infant/Toddler Learning Environment | 3 |
| ECF304 | Infant/Toddler Learning Environment Placement | # |
| ECA330 | Preschool Learning Environment III | 3 |
| ECF330 | Preschool Learning Environment III Placement | 3 |
| ECA343 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
| EAC394 | Effective Business Writing | 3 |
| Semester 4 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| ECA411 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| ECA423 | Child Development III Assessment and Inclusion | 3 |
| ECA430 | Advanced Curricula | 3 |
| ECF430 | Advanced Curricula Placement | 3 |
| ECA433 | Administration | 3 |
| Setting Up Your Own Nursery or Afterschool Program | ||
Contact Us
| Admissions Advisor: | Maureen Massicot Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 22014 Email: Maureen.Massicot@senecacollege.ca |
| Registration & Records Advisor | June Allison Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 22471 Email: June.Allison@senecacollege.ca |
| Program Chair: | Mary Fisher Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 22040 Email: Mary.Fisher@senecacollege.ca |