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This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for careers in early childhood education and care settings, including preschools, kindergartens, and daycares. The curriculum delves into areas of child development, child psychology, and foundational theories and methods related to early childhood education. Furthermore, students are trained in tangible skills like lesson planning, curriculum development, and classroom management. Integral to the program is the emphasis on child health and safety, the significance of forging strong partnerships with families and communities, and an understanding of cultural diversity. To provide a holistic learning experience, the program also integrates practical components such as fieldwork, practicums, and opportunities for student teaching.

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Program code	JEE.OK
Type of diploma	Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS)
Program category	300 – Human techniques
Units to be completed for the diploma	41.33
Total duration	5 sessions
Total time to complete the diploma	1260 hours
Number of internships offered	2
Duration of internship	135 hours = internship 1 240 hours = internship 2

 

About the program:

Offered on a full-time basis with a limited capacity, this program is accessible at both Montreal campuses. There’s the flexibility of attending day, evening, or weekend courses. Moreover, the program is available in both English and French. A crucial component of the curriculum is a mandatory internship within a company, ensuring students gain practical experience.

Program objectives:

The aim of the program revolves around equipping students with comprehensive insights into the physical, material, and pedagogical management of child care facilities. Graduates will be proficient in ensuring safety and adept at assessing the unique needs of each child. Furthermore, they’ll cultivate an environment that fosters holistic child development across multiple dimensions – be it psychological, educational, psychomotor, cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, or moral. Additionally, graduates will be adept at collaborating with their peers, parents, and community partners.

In adherence to government mandates, it’s essential for educators to be certified in first aid.

Strengths of the program:

Upon concluding the program, graduates will be adept at handling the diverse facets of a child care center, from its physical and material components to its pedagogical strategies. Their training will empower them to facilitate interventions aligned with the child’s holistic development, integration, essential care, safety, and well-being. Furthermore, they’ll have the expertise to effectively manage both human and financial resources.

With this diploma in hand, the opportunities that unfold include positions in early childhood centers, daycares, family child care settings, and school-based child care facilities.

Program content

Content Description:

The Childhood Education Technology program consists of 41.33 total units, spread over five terms. During the course of the program, the student must complete 885 hours of theory and 375 hours of practical courses, for a total of 1,260 hours. In order to graduate, the student must complete all of the courses listed below.

 

List of required courses:

 

Course Code	Course Name	Duration (hours)
322-724-RL	Professional Communication	60
322-703-RL	The Education Profession	45
322-704-RL	Global Development of the Child 0-5 Years	60
322-843-RL	Educational Intentions	45
322-714-RL	Child observation	60
322-713-RL	Child care safety	45
322-773-RL	Meaningful relationships with children	45
350-714-RL	Comprehensive development of children ages 5-12	60
322-793-RL	Child health	45
322-823-RL	Child autonomy	45
322-709-RL	Practicum 1 – Introduction	135
322-734-RL	Educational Interventions for Children Ages 0-2	60
322-803-RL	Healthy Eating	45
322-824-RL	Behavioral Interventions	60
322-813-RL	Special Needs of the Child	45
322-833-RL	Professional Partnership	45
322-744-RL	Educational interventions for children ages 2-5 years	60
322-754-RL	Educational Interventions with Children Ages 5-12	60
322-70F-RL	Internship 2 – Integration	240
Total		1260