7 Education Programs for Early childhood educators and assistants

The following programs are available for this occupation:

• Native Early Childhood Education

  St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

  2 Years 4 Semesters Full Time In Person

  OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

• Developmental PSYCHOLOGY for Child & Youth Care CAAT Diploma Holders

  University of Windsor

  4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time Online

  Cost: $33,295

  Course Requirements: Completion of the Child & Youth Care Diploma program. English/ENG4U.
  Minimum Average: Grade of B or 73%.
  Note: Students are strongly advised to enroll in this program in the summer semester so they can complete at least two of the required Year 1 courses before the Fall semester.

• Developmental Psychology

  University of Windsor

  4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time In Person

  Cost: $34,361

  Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
  Minimum Average: 70%
  Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 79%

• Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

  University of Windsor

  4 Years 8 Semesters Full Time In Person

  Cost: $33,295

  Course Requirements: English/ENG4U.
  Minimum Average: 70%
  Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 76%

• Disabilities Studies

  University of Windsor

  4 Years Full Time Online

  Cost: $33,295

  Course Requirements: English/ENG4U
  Minimum Average: 70%
  Mean Average (Entering Fall 2019): 82%

• General Arts & Science

  St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

  1 Years 2 Semesters Full Time In Person

  Cost: $4,003

  OSSD with the majority of courses at the College(C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

• Child and Youth Care - Accelerated

  St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

  1 Years 3 Semesters Full Time In Person

  Cost: $3,843

  Admission Requirements

  A University Degree in Social Sciences with at least one course in Introductory Psychology as well as Developmental Psychology or a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker or Educational Support program. Educational Support graduates who have graduated prior to 2018 and other BA graduates are required to take an additional bridging program offered in the summer prior to admission to this program. Please contact the Coordinator for details.

  Field/Clinical Placements

  Employers who provide our field practicum require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the field placement setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student at the student’s expense. Detailed information on dates to apply for police clearance will be given throughout the semester. Some agencies may require a driver’s license, additional liability insurance and a clean driving abstract. Students will require a police clearance for their job shadow experience in the fall and a second police record check for their final field placement in June, July and August.

  NOTE:

  • CPR and First Aid Certification must be obtained PRIOR to final Field Placements.
  • Students must successfully complete each semester before advancing to the next.
  • You must be available to perform your placement or internship duties on off hours, which may include evenings and weekends. Students are required to make themselves available for full-time placement over June, July and August.

  Health Requirements

  Accepted applicants must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to entry into the field practicum.

  • Medical Requirements Form

  Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.