Early Childhood Education
Diploma
Program Code: 07911
Campus: North
Length: 4 semesters
Humber’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma prepares you to work with children (birth to 12 years) and their families. Students can expect to attain and exceed the practice-ready knowledge, skills and attitudes employers are seeking from ECE graduates in supporting children, families and the community by engaging in innovative learning and simulation experiences. These experiences take place within Humber's Carol Reid Early Childhood Education Lab, as well as within the Humber Child Development Centre - interacting with our scenic arboretum and nature-inspired playground and exploring responsive inclusive teaching methods and leading edge curriculum.
You will learn about:
- how children learn
- the importance of responsive relationships
- the image of the child and the significance of viewing children from a wide variety of lenses
- how to create responsive, inclusive play-based learning environments and natural play spaces for children, families and the community
- human development
- observation and reflection, and the preparation of pedagogical documentation by children, families and the community
- social justice, advocacy, leadership and the role of the ECE professional
- the importance of collaborating with relevant community agencies
- how ministry and government legislation and guidelines inform practice
Start-Completion Timeline
January - Students beginning their studies in January are enrolled in a fast track option. This option allows for completion of the full diploma program in four consecutive semesters, including the Summer term.
May - Students enrolling in May complete the full diploma program in approximately 20 months with one summer break between the third and fourth semesters.
September - Students beginning their studies in September complete the program in two academic years with one summer break between the second and third semester.
We believe it is necessary for our students to have extensive experience in the profession in order to be successful as registered early childhood educators. Students can expect to have work placement experiences within the program and will be required to complete approximately 500-600 work placement hours over three semesters. During these three semesters, students may have field practicums such as working with families and children (various age groups) in licensed child care or preschool settings, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, various community programs, full day kindergarten, or home based child care programs. A different placement for Semesters 2, 3, and 4 ensures a range of experiences prior to graduation and equips students with a range of networks within the community to explore employment in the future.
In the ECE program, Field Practicum 1 and Field Seminar 1 begin in Semester 2. Students should plan to complete their prerequisite requirements accordingly. Visit the Work-Integrated Learning web pages > to learn more about placements and requirements.
Courses
No courses available
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
- Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
or
or
- College or university transfer status
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
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English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Placement Requirements
The pre-requisite requirements must be fulfilled before the commencement of your placement. Participation in placements will not be allowed if not all the pre-requisite requirements are met. Due to the variety of venues and possible changes in legislation, the requirements are subject to change. Please use the following link to find detailed information about your program’s placement pre-requisite requirements.
Fees
The 2021/2022 fee for two semesters is:
- domestic: $3,705.14
- international: $16,414.00
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,852.57 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,852.57 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,852.57 |
| Semester 4 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,852.57 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,495.84 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $7,997.00 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,495.84 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $7,997.00 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,495.84 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $7,997.00 |
| Semester 4 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $7,495.84 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $334.43 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $62.50 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $104.23 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $7,997.00 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Equipment & Device Requirements
Semester 1
| Details and Specifications | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
| Processor | Intel i5-8300H (PC) 4-core or higher 64bit (Mac) |
Intel i5-8300H (PC) 4-core or higher 64bit (Mac) |
| OS | Windows 10 (PC) OS 10.15 (Mac) |
Windows 10 (PC) OS 10.15 (Mac) |
| Memory | 8GB of RAM | 8GB of RAM |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Monitor | Laptop | Laptop |
| Other | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite | Built-in microphone and webcam, Software: Adobe creative and Microsoft office Suite |
Additional Costs
Textbooks and supplies cost approximately $850 per year. Lab/materials for classroom and/or field placement purposes as well as transportation costs to and from field placement are also the student’s responsibility.
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Program Specific Questions
Lucy Koncan, program support officer
416.675.6622 ext. 2794
lucy.koncan@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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Print/Download Date: April 18, 2024