Diploma in Early Childhood Education

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• Objectives
  Douglas College offers an Early Childhood Education Diploma Program which prepares women and men for employment in this challenging and rewarding field. In each semester, courses reflect the following content themes: growth and development, methods, curriculum, self and others and the professional community. Embedded in each course are the philosophical strands of cultural diversity, the child in the context of the family and inclusion of all children in early childhood education programs.
• Practical experience
  The theoretical material is integrated with laboratory and field experience.
• Academic title
  Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Course description
  Semester I
  Course     Title     Credits
  

  • CFCS 1110     Introduction to Community     3
  • CFCS 1121     Personal and Professional Development     1.5
  • ECED 1100     Growth and Development: Infants and Toddlers (Introduction)     3
  • ECED 1121     Transforming Teaching: Observing and Documenting the Learning and Care of Infants and Toddlers     3
  • ECED 1122     Health, Safety and Nutrition in ECE Settings       1.5

          12
  
  Semester II
  

  • CFCS 1221     Wellness: Self and Professional Practice     1.5
  • ECED 1200     Growth and Development: Preschool Years     3
  • ECED 1211     Professional Growth and Communication     3
  • ECED 1220     Methods for Inclusive Play-Based Programs for Pre-School Children     3
  • ECED 1231     ECE Curriculum I     3
  • ECED 1282     ECE Practicum I       3.5

          17
  
  Semester III
  

  • ECED 2300     Growth and Development: Early School Years     3
  • ECED 2312     Perspectives on Families     1.5
  • ECED 2320     Methods for Inclusive Play-Based Programs for Young Children     3
  • ECED 2331     ECE Curriculum II     3
  • ECED 2382     ECE Practicum II     3.5
  • ECED 2330     Change and Development: Families       1.5

          15.5
  
  Semester IV.
  

  • CFCS 2410     Advanced Issues: Reflection and Integration     3
  • ECED 2412     Administrative Skills for ECE Centres     3
  • ECED 2401     Advanced Growth and Development     3
  • ECED 2450     Inclusion in Early Childhood Settings     3
  • ECED 2483     Demonstration Laboratory: Special Needs Project Practicum       5

          17

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