Georgian College

The program This program will prepare you to educate and care for children from birth to 12 years of age. Our program philosophy ensures that you'll learn the skills necessary to plan and implement play-based learning that supports children in all areas of development. You'll learn how to be a responsive caregiver to facilitate a child's feelings of self-worth and social-emotional resiliency. Partnerships with parents, families, other professionals and community programs are encouraged. Field placements offer you the opportunity to practise the skills and techniques you learn in the classroom. Graduates of the program meet the educational requirements to apply for professional registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators. Graduate career opportunities Graduates of Georgian's ECE program have experienced consistently high job placement rates. • Licensed child care • Early years resource centres • Nursery school programs • Recreation programs • Before- and after-school care • Cruise ships and resorts • Full-day kindergarten programs • Children's mental health agencies • Family home child care • Private care • Elementary schools • Camps Admission requirements OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older) and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/ Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited postsecondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission. Refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/ Field placement requirements Proof of up-to-date immunization record and a valid Standard First Aid and CPR level C or HCP certificate required prior to field placement. It is recommended that First Aid training be completed prior to program entry. Criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check, required prior to field placement. Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 2 communications courses • 22 mandatory courses • 3 general education courses to be chosen from the college list • 3 field placements Future study options Graduates of this program may be granted credit toward degree studies at other institutions including Brock University, Davenport University (U.S.A.), Griffith University (Australia), Laurier Brantford, Nipissing University, Ryerson University, University of Guelph-Humber, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Changes to articulation opportunities occur on a regular basis. For the latest information, please visit GeorgianCollege.ca/articulations. Students are also advised to check with the articulating/transfer institution for current information before applying to a program. Start: September, January* (*Orillia only) Confirm January start with Office of the Registrar Location: Orillia, Owen Sound Length: 2 years (4 semesters) Practical experience: 3 field placements Credential: Ontario College Diploma Articulation: Yes Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: ECED) Contact: Orillia 705.325.2740, ext. 3064/Owen Sound 519.376.0840, ext. 2389 Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $2,685.76 Student fees: $880.22 One-time fee: $112.46 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ECED Communications courses To be chosen at time of registration Mandatory courses may include Child Development (Conception to 4 years) Experiences in Language Arts Nurturing Infants and Toddlers Introduction to ECE Math, Science and Creative Art Children's Health and Wellness Supporting Preschool Children Preparation for Field Placement School Age Development and Programming Observation Techniques Music and Movement Field Placement Seminar 1 Social/Emotional Health and Behaviour Administration and Performance Management Partnerships with Families Best Practice in Early Intervention Responding to Child Care Trends Field Placement Seminar 2 Ethics and Advocacy Personal and Professional Wellness Adaptive Communication Strategies Field Placement Seminar 3 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES HUMAN SERVICES GEORGIAN PROGRAM GUIDE 2015 / 2016 124

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