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Careers may be found as Early Childhood Educators working with children in licensed child care centres, nursery schools, after-school programs, private home child care and Head Start programs.

Program Information

OCAS Program Code: ECEO
Campus: OSHKI
Credential Awarded: Ontario College Diploma
Awarding Institution: OSHKI / Cambrian College
Length: 5 Semesters
Start Date: September 2010*

*start dates are subject to change

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility

1. For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent including: any grade 12 English (C), (U) or (M) OR

2. For graduates of the old curriculum (OS:IS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent including: any 2 senior level English (general or advanced) OR

3. Mature Student Status - to be eligible for Mature Student status, an applicant must be a minimum of 19 years of age and successfully complete the prescribed Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT).

Required 

1. A recent Criminal Reference Check

2. An up to date immunization record

3. 2 step TB testing

4. Standard First Aid/CPR Level C

5. Statement from doctor indicating freedom from communicable diseases

Applicant Selection

Applicants must meet the admission requirements for the Native Early Childhood Education program delivered by Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute. As part of the admissions process each applicant must submit the following: 

1. An Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Program Application Form.

2. An online or paper application to the Ontario College Application Services (OCAS).

3. Official transcript(s) from the last institution attended.

4. Proof of post-secondary sponsorship in the form of a written letter which states the name of the student, the program of study and the duration of sponsorship. 

Program Description

This diploma program provides students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills necessary to organize and maintain a safe, stimulating learning environment that ensures the total development of the young child. The social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of the child is examined through academic studies as well as practical experiences. Oshki-Pimache-O-Win ensures that the delivery and content of the full-time ECEO diploma program is culturally relevant and specific to First Nations communities.

The program is delivered in a modular format through a combination of on-campus sessions (2 weeks twice per semester) and independent distance study supported by evening tele/videoconferences. The program begins with an intensive 2 week on-campus session. Students then return to their communities to continue with their modular studies. The ECEO diploma program also includes a field work component that will provide students with experience in an actual early childhood education setting, at a location which suits their individual needs, taking into consideration their career goals. This program may be extended to allow for additional on-campus sessions. 

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for the 2010-2011 academic year is $2,812.40 

Curriculum 

Semester 1

ENG Access English
ISP 1001 Introductory Computer Skills
NEC 1101 Methods I: Role of the Teacher
NEC 1102 Child Growth & Development I
NEC 1110 Aboriginal Culture & Language
NEC 1105 Field Placement/Seminar I 

Semester 2

ENG Access English
NEC 2103 Infant Care
NEC 1201 Methods II: Curriculum Planning
NEC 1202 Child Growth & Development II
NEC 1210 Aboriginal Culture & Language II
NEC 1205 Field Placement II 

Semester 3

ENG 1550 College Writing I
ENG 1551 Writing Fundamentals:
Independent Study
NEC 2101 Methods III: Advanced Applications
NCF 1103 Interpersonal Communications
NEC 2310 Aboriginal Culture & Language III
NEC 2105 Field Placement III 

Semester 4

ENG 1751 Job Search Skills: Independent Study
ENG 3200 Effective Workplace Writing for
the Human Services
NEC 1010 Personal Wellness
NEC 2201 Methods IV: Program Administration
NEC 1203 Health & Nutrition
NEC 2350 Contemporary Native Concerns
MBN 1210 Parenting & Relationships

Semester 5

NEC 2102 Exceptional Child
NEC 2203 Child Abuse
NEC 2205 Field Placement/Seminar II
NEC 2207 Day Care in the Community