Early Childhood Education
322.A0

This program is designed to train childcare
educators to work with children from 0 to 12 years old.

During their training, students will learn how to meet
a child’s basic, psychological, as well as educational
needs. Students will also learn to establish a
partnership with parents and partners in the field
to understand the importance of discussing the
necessary intervention with a child. 

The versatility of graduates is an important
element, allowing them to exercise their profession
in all early childhood educational environments;
therefore, this program was designed to allow
students to find work soon after graduation.

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Employment Propects

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to apply their knowledge and skills in various work environments:

  • Childcare centers
  • Early years centers
  • School day care
  • Coordinating offices
  • Home childcare services
  • Kindergartens
  • Drop-in day care facilities

 

Early childhood Education


 

    Course List

    Specialized Training:

    322-CA3-AS Communication Skills in the Workplace
    322-GA3-AS Early Childhood Profession
    322-SH3-AS Safety and Hygiene in Early Childcare Centers
    322-SS3-AS Child’s Health in Early Childcare Centers
    350-DA4-AS Childhood Development from 0 to 2 years old
    322-AA3-AS Child’s Art Development and Playing Skills
    322-AB3-AS Creativity in Early Childcare Centers
    322-RA4-AS Meaningful Relationship with Children
    322-SA3-AS Nutrition for Children
    350-DB4-AS Childhood Development from 2 to 12 years old
    322-AC5-AS Planning Activities for Early Childcare Centers
    322-DC3-AS Child’s Family Life and Social Environment
    322-PA4-AS Educational Program for Early Childcare Centers
    322-RB3-AS Observing Children’s Behaviour
    322-STA-AS Observation and Introduction Internship
    322-AD3-AS Organizing and Leading Individual Educational Activities
    322-AE3-AS Organizing and Leading Group Educational Activities
    322-PB4-AS Integrating Children with Special Needs
    322-STB-AS Involvement Internship
    387-DD3-AS Quebec Society’s Children in Multicultural Environment
    322-PC3-AS Integrating Children with Physical and Neurological Deficits
    322-PD4-AS Behavioural Interventions in Early Childcare Centers
    322-PE3-AS Development of Childhood Autonomy
    322-STZ-AS Intervention Internship
    322-CB3-AS Team Work Involvement
    322-CC3-AS Partnership between Early Childcare Centers, the Parents and the Resources
    322-GB5-AS Organizing a Childcare Center
    322-GC3-AS Educational Services and Management in a Childcare Center
    322-GZ3-AS Program Exit Exam

    General Training:

    • 3 Physical Education courses
    • 3 Humanities courses
    • 4 Language and Literature courses
    • 2 Second Language courses
    • 2 Complementary courses

    * The College reserves the right to substitute certain courses.



    Admission criteria

    Have obtained a Secondary School Diploma (DES) and completed the following courses :

    • Language of Instruction from Secondary V
    • Second Language from Secondary V
    • Mathematics from Secondary IV
    • Physical Sciences from Secondary IV
    • History from Secondary IV

    or

    Have obtained a Professional Studies Diploma (DEP) and completed the following courses:

    • Language if Instruction from Secondary V
    • Second Language from Secondary V
    • Mathematics from Secondary IV

    or

    Have obtained an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient. Every case will be analysed by the college.

     

    Level

    • This program leads to a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC).
    • Holders of a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in Early Childhood Education Techniques may continue on to university if they so desire.
    • Offered in French or English.

    Immunization

    During the first semester at the college, students must prove that their basic immunization is up-to-date: diphtheria, polio, tetanus, rubella, mumps and measles. Vaccines against hepatitis B and the cold may also be required. Students must be in good health.

    Important note: Students will need to provide proof that they are eligible for their internships. A request for police file verification will be necessary. This request will be made by the College.

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