Admission Requirements
and Fees
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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organised, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
List of Courses
OUR PROGRAM
The Early Childhood Education program at George Brown College enables students to gain skills and knowledge through a unique system of alternating blocks
of classroom theory and field practice, providing theoretical and practical training with infant, toddler, preschool and school-aged children. The program
trains students to work with children aged six weeks to 12 years, in a variety of early childhood education settings.
Each semester is divided into blocks of seven weeks. One block is for academic studies, the other is for field placement where students have the opportunity
to work with children of all ages in a variety of settings.
Notes:
- Students must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination upon entering the program.
- Field placement is a mandatory and complex component of the program. Should accommodation issues arise, a Special Needs Consultant may be called
upon to assist the applicant in determining whether she/he can meet the requirements necessary for safe caregiving for young children.
- In compliance with requests from our student placement partners, all students in this program must have a police reference check completed before
their field placement. These reference checks, which can take several weeks, are done to protect the clientele of these agencies, who are considered “vulnerable
persons” under the law. The fees for the reference checks vary and must be paid by the student. Students are responsible for ensuring that the
check covers appropriateness for “individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s).” Students
who are unable to provide a clear police reference check may be unable to complete their field placement and, therefore, be unable to complete the
program.
- As a program requirement students must complete a standard first aid course prior to beginning field placement.
FAST-TRACK – DIRECT ENTRY (10 MONTHS)
Applicants who have obtained a degree in a related area (i.e. Sociology, Psychology) and have experience working with young children may enter directly
into the second year of the program, provided that they supply documentation and complete a two-week orientation course in June and a final placement
in May.
YOUR FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS
For further information on future study options, see transferguide.georgebrown.ca
PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS – EVENINGS
Students may obtain an Early Childhood Education diploma on a part-time basis. Students must attend an orientation session. Call 416‑415‑5000,
ext. 2310 to sign up for a session.
We also offer professional development courses and a part-time post-diploma certificate in Early Childhood Management. For more information, call 416‑415‑5000,
ext. 2310 or visit coned.georgebrown.ca.
YOUR CAREER
Graduates may find employment in child care centres, early years centres and parent resource centres. Opportunities also exist in pediatric playrooms,
special education settings, integrated kindergartens, therapeutic nursery programs and in-home care. Your ECE diploma will give you credit towards degree
programs at other institutions. It also makes you eligible for certification by the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario.
COURSES
SEMESTER 1
PSY1056 Infant and Child Development I
ECE1039 Health,
Safety and Nutrition I
ECE1040 Interpersonal
Communication I
ECE1041 Creative
Expression I
ECE1045 Applied
Curriculum I
ECE1024 Field
Practice I
ECE1056 Foundations
of ECE I
ECE1074 Observation,
Planning and Evaluation
COMM1007 College English
ECE1081 Fieldwork Seminar I
SEMESTER 2
ECE1075 Foundations of ECE II
PSY1075 Infant
and Child Development II
ECE1069 Health,
Safety and Nutrition II
ECE1070 Interpersonal
Communication II
ECE1071 Creative
Expression II
ECE1026 Field
Practice II
COMP1082 Computer Skills and Applications
GSSC1064 Introduction to Sociology
ECE1082 Fieldwork Seminar
II
ECE1076 Observation,
Planning and Evaluation
SEMESTER 3
ECE2046 Policy, Advocacy and Legislation I
ECE2045 Applied
Curriculum II
ECE2028 Children
with Special Needs I
ECE2029 Working
with Families I
ECE2014 Field
Practice III
GNED General
Education Elective
GHUM1215 History
of Social Policy in Canada I
ECE1079 Professional Development
Workshops
ECE2052 Curriculum
Theory I
ECE1083 Fieldwork
Seminar III
SEMESTER 4
ECE2048 Policy, Advocacy and Legislation II
ECE2049 Children
with Special Needs II
ECE2050 Working
with Families II
ECE2017 Field
Practice IV
GNED General
Education Elective
GHUM1215 History
of Social Policy in Canada II
ECE1080 Professional Development
Workshops
ECE2053 Curriculum
Theory II
ECE1084 Fieldwork
Seminar IV
For more information,
call the George Brown School of Early Childhood
at 416-415-5000 ext. 2310 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
e-mail:
For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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September 1, 2009
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