College Diploma - Early Childhood Education - Fast Track (ECE6)

The Early Childhood Education (Fast Track) program is designed for students who want to go from the classroom to a career in a short time. Student will experience a unique blend of theory and coursework, with real experience in the field. Over 10 months, they will develop their knowledge and professional skills in the early childhood educator's role and responsibilities, the importance of play in children's learning, family involvement and curriculum design and pedagogy. Their practicum will expose them to a wide variety of age groups and multiple organizations. Students will have had dynamic and eclectic experiences that will make them more valuable to the field of Early Childhood Education.

When students graduate they will have the knowledge and necessary skills to work with children, families and community in the context of early learning and development programs for children from birth to age twelve. They will also be prepared to work in a variety of settings, including child care centres, early learning and family centres, Best Start programs, before and after school programs and with school boards.