About this program
Start Date
September 2025
Campus
Dryden
Program Length
Two years
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Sault College
About the program
The Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare students for a career in the Early Childhood Education/Early Years field. Program graduates will gain knowledge and practical skills needed to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs for children up to 12 years of age. Students will work with families, provide family educational programming and gain unique, hands-on experience during field placements.
Semester 1
| ED124 | – | Healthy Foundations | |
| ED135 | – | Introduction to ECE | |
| ED134 | – | Creative Expression | |
| ED130 | – | Teaching Methods I | |
| CMM110 | – | College Communications Skills | |
| PSY102 | – | Intro to Psych | |
| SSC110 | – | Intro to Indigenous Canada |
Semester 2
| ED131 | – | Teaching Methods II in ECE | |
| ED132 | – | Language and Literacy | |
| ED136 | – | Field Practice II | |
| ED137 | – | Integrated Seminar II | |
| HSC104 | – | Child and Adolescent Development Part 1 | |
| HUM200 | – | What in the world is going on? |
Semester 3
| ED223 | – | Teaching Methods 3 | |
| ED274 | – | Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings | |
| GEN100 | – | Global Citizenship | |
| ED286 | – | Field Practice 3 | |
| ED270 | – | School Age Child Care and Programming | |
| ED287 | – | Integrated Seminar 2 |
Semester 4
| CMM225 | – | Human Services Communication | |
| ED213 | – | Infant Toddler Care | |
| ED247 | – | Teaching Methods IV in ECE | |
| ED285 | – | Building Partnerships in Early Childhood Settings | |
| ED288 | – | Quality Assurance in Early Childhood Settings | |
| ED289 | – | Field Practice IV | |
| ED290 | – | Integrated Seminar IV |
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and ENG4C/ENG4U, equivalent, or mature student test.
Are you missing program prerequisites?
Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses during the summer, or we can arrange for you to complete a test to enter the program. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.
Funding opportunities
If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more.
Meet your coordinator(s)
Our dedicated program coordinators are here to help you succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
Rhonda Miller
Kenora Campus (807) 468-3096 x 3206 rhondajm@7generations.org
Have questions? Connect with a coordinator!
Have questions about this program? Contact a coordinator directly or submit your question(s) below and a program coordinator will reach out to you.
Career options
An ECE graduate can expect to find work as a Registered Early Childhood Educator, Childcare worker, Daycare Supervisor, or Preschool Worker.
Where you might work
- Full-day kindergarten programs
- Educational settings as educational assistants
- Resource programs
- Specialty and early learning schools
- Childcare centres or home care