Childhood and Youth Studies courses

About Early Childhood Education in Cambrian College

As a student in Early Childhood Education at Cambrian College, you will have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for the field of early learning and child care. Your studies will blend the theory of child growth and development with practical application experiences in the field.  Through Interactive classroom experiences you will design, plan, implement, and evaluate play-based learning for young children from birth to twelve years of age.

The program will prepare you to work with and support the diverse needs of the children and families you will encounter in your future work. You will build a foundation of understanding that children learn through play. This learning approach combined with a culturally-relevant environment will reflect that children are curious, capable, competent, and rich in potential.

Program Highlights

• 2 years – 4 semesters

• Placement in each semester

• Opportunities for international placements in China

• Community guest speakers and field trips to local agencies

• Practical learning in the mock child care classroom on campus

• Grads are eligible to apply to become Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE)

Fieldwork/Placement

In each semester, students meeting requirements, will have the opportunity to complete a community placement. Students will be responsible for any expenses incurred related to placement, such as Paramed consultation, transportation, meals, and accommodation.

Agencies will require students to have additional medical and non-medical documents prior to the completion of any community based placement.  Paramed will be responsible for the coordination of the required documentation in consultation with the students.

Required documentation includes:

• a vulnerable sector check,
• health documentation (up-to-date immunization, Two-step TB test, freedom from communicable disease)
• Field certifications - Bill 18 requirements   

4D Learning Opportunities

Each year, Cambrian College offers a variety of opportunities for students to work across disciplines in exciting community and College endeavors.  In the past, students have been a part of projects like Share a Book where students collect new and gently used books for local health clinics and/or food banks and the Teddy Bear Picnic– where students facilitate activities for young guests at the annual College event raising funds for pediatric cancer research. Students are encouraged to get involved and make connections while building their skill set.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may find career opportunities as Early Childhood Educators working with a variety of age groups including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children in:

• Early Learning and Child care Centres

• EarlyON Child and Family Centres

• Kindergarten classrooms

Graduates are also prepared for employment opportunities in/as:

• Agencies that provide services to young children and their families

• Licensed Home Child Care Visitors

• Agencies that support inclusive practices

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS:  6.0 (no band under 5.5)
• TOEFL: 550 (paper based test) 80 (internet based test)
• PTE: 58 (minimum 51 in each component)

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What it costs to study at Cambrian College: Fees & Expenses

Candidates will incur the education cost as tabulated below. The expenses range given below is for each semester for students enrolled for full-time courses.

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