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Diploma of Early Childhood Education

About the program

Two-year diploma preparing students to work with young children, Families and communities.

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Early Childhood Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four semesters of child development
Observation and documentation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Four semesters of child development
Observation and documentation
Guiding and caring
Health and nutrition
Infant-toddler care
Working with families
Inclusive practice and administration
Each paired with a practicum (Practicum I to IV). A pass in all practicums and 70% in each course are required.

OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U) plus a successful audition
Grade/context: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U or equivalent)
Some programmes add Mathematics
Sciences or an audition/portfolio
No overall minimum average published for most diploma/certificate programmes (Pharmacy Technician and similar: 60% in required courses).

OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English, Mathematics, Sciences, Audition or portfolio for some programmes.

Check the programme and its intake on Program Availability. Apply online and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload the secondary diploma and transcript
Certified translations and language proof where required. Receive the Offer of Admission and pay the deposit shown on the Estimated Fees Invoice. Confirm the programme in MyNC to receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit
Pay first-term tuition and send the permit to the international team.

Campus	Welland Campus
Faculty or school	School of Community Services
Department	Early Childhood Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Niagara College publishes scholarships and awards for selected programs, Some are automatically considered while others require applications. International eligibility must be checked for the specific award.