About this program

Start Date

January 2025

Campus

Kenora

Program Length

Two years

Full-time

Evenings and weekends

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
GAS103 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

#MYSGEI

I enjoy the small, more intimate class size of our [classes]. I personally think it allows for a better learning experience and a more thorough delivery of the content we are learning. With a smaller class size, we are able to have frequent discussions and a space to feel comfortable asking questions.
Tianna Masotti
SGEI Student

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