Red River College Polytechnic

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Early Childhood Education

Red River College Polytechnic

Degree:Diploma; Co-op
Field of Study:Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $5,697
International: $16,502

First-year books and supplies: $1,300.00.

Careers:Early Childhood Educators and Assistants

Description:

Early Childhood Education (ECE) prepares students to provide quality childcare in the community. Graduates competently plan appropriate learning experiences that stimulate the intellectual, physical, emotional and social development of young children.

This program is based on the study of child development within a developmental health perspective - and the implications for providing quality childcare for young children. Students learn about current research in neurobiology and early human development, how genes and environment interact to make us who we are, individual patterns of development and the important role of early experience in lifelong human development. This information is continuously linked to practice based on a child-centred, play-based curriculum. Positive guidance techniques, the emergent curriculum approach, and working closely with families and communities is emphasized. This program provides practical experience working with young children at a variety of children's centres.

Prerequisites:

Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Work Experience
Submit proof of having completed a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer and/or work experience in a licensed early learning and child care centre (infant, preschool or school age), licensed family child care home, or an approved alternative. Submit completed program supplementary information forms. Submit two letters of reference.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on July 01, 2022