Early Childhood Education (Online)

Program Overview

Program Name: Early Childhood Education (Online)

• Program Code: 0682
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• Start Dates: September
• Program Length: 2 Years

Must be completed within 4 years or 48 months

• Delivery: Online

Overview

Combine theoretical study with practical experience in this program which prepares students to work with children (from birth to age 12) and their families in a variety of early childhood settings. Graduates have a firm understanding of human development from birth to 12 years of age and can use this understanding to create responsive, inclusive, play-based learning environments to best support the child as they develop. Students receive 630 hours of practical experience in a variety of early learning environments during five field placements, starting in the second semester of the program. This experience allows students to apply the skills taught in the classroom in real-world learning experiences.

This Online Early Childhood Education program allows students to study online either full-time or part-time and continue to balance personal and professional priorities while completing coursework. Convenient, flexible scheduling suits the lifestyle of many individuals. Since the course material is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it is ideal for those who are unable to attend regularly scheduled classes. Our online courses offer the same learning outcomes as those offered in class and result in the same academic credentials.

Note: Interested applicants can apply to study in the online program on a part-time basis.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:
• Grade 12 English at the C or U level
• Grade 11 Math

For OSSD equivalency options, see Admission Requirements.

Program Outline

Semester 1

• CHIL1004 Child Development 1
• COMM 110 Communications for College
• EARL 4 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• EARL 6 Arts-Based Curriculum
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• EARL 40 Philosophies of Curriculum
• HEAL 200 Health and Safety
• GENE Online General Education Online

Semester 2

• CASE 104 ECE Teaching Practice 1
• CHIL1005 Child Development 2
• EARL 3 The Learning Environment
• EARL 36 Guiding Children's Behaviour 1
• EARL 30 Planning and Learning with Young Children
• EARL 61 Observation and Documentation and Writing Workshop
• GENE Online General Education Online

Semester 3

• BEHA1026 Childhood Exceptionalities
• EARL 38 Guiding Children's Behaviour 2
• EARL 24 Planning and Learning with Kinder and School Age
• EARL 5 Partnerships with Parents and Families
• CASE 2A ECE Teaching Practice 2a
• CASE 2B ECE Teaching Practice 2b
• GENE Online General Education Online

Semester 4

• EARL 46 ECE Program Administration
• COMM 49 Communication Skills 3 - Career Prep
• CASE 12A ECE Teaching Practice 3a
• CASE 12B ECE Teaching Practice 3b
• EARL 8 Arts-Based Curriculum 2

Graduates from our online ECE program have been hired in licensed childcare centres, school boards, and other early learning settings across Ontario, Canada, and Internationally.

Graduates of the program are eligible to register with the College of Early Childhood Educators in Ontario.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.