Early Childhood Education Intensive

Program at a glance

Program code: 
010205
Accreditation: 
Ontario College Diploma
Length of study: 
1 year
Study options: 
Full-time
Campus location: 
College Drive

Graduates of any Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Arts program can complete this hands-on, intensive program in one year. Expand your knowledge and skill-set working in real-world settings. A 210-hour field placement gives you a practical application for your training with the possibility of securing permanent employment. This program is designed in collaboration with Nipissing University’s Faculty of Education.

Admission Requirements: 

Bachelor of Education, or Bachelor of Arts (Psychology preferred)

Students are to apply as second year students.

Other Requirements

A completed Canadore College Health Centre form including medical history, immunization record, and Tuberculosis (TB) test is required. Please see the online student registration handbook for more information.

If you have been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code for which you have not been pardoned, you may be ineligible for field/clinical placements. A yearly police check will be required for placements and can be obtained from the police department upon payment of a fee; all associated costs will be the responsibility of the student.

Curriculum: 

Semester One:

ECE111 Child Development I

ECE118 Health and Safety

ECE145 Guidance of the Young Child

ECE150 High Scope Curriculum

ECE204 Children's Science and Math

ECE227 Parent Teacher Child

ECE235 School Age Curriculum

ECE245 Anti-bias Curriculum

ECE236 Kindergarten Curriculum

Semester Two:

ECE110 Language and Literacy

ECE115 Programming

ECE125 Observation I

ECE135 Child Development II

ECE228 Specialty Curriculum and Theory

ECE218 Administration

ECE265 Field Placement IV

ECE212 Special Education

ECE256 Infant Toddler Curriculum

Career opportunities: 
  • Childcare centres or home day care
  • Full-day kindergarten programs
  • Educational settings as educational assistants
  • Resource and learning access programs
  • Specialty early learning schools