Early Childhood Studies

Our program focuses on the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children from birth to eight years and their interaction with the world around them. You will learn how to engage children, understand parent-child relations and assess a child's development. You get the know-how to support children individually, as well as work with their families, schools and the community. Upon graduation, you will earn an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.Your first two years look at children as individuals. In your first year, you are introduced to the domains of childhood development and theories and foundations of early childhood. In your second year, you will learn the basics of child anatomy and physiology; how to create curriculum; research and observation skills; and dynamics of relationships. The third and fourth years of the program expand your focus to children and the community. You will learn how to work with children with special needs, program administration, assessment and intervention, and leadership. You will complete more than 700 hours of workplace experience through six placements in a variety of settings.

Field of study: Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Education, General, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

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