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Early Childhood Education


Diploma


Program Code: 07911

Campus: North

Length: 4 semesters

Humber’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma program 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, the Carol Reid Innovation Centre, 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
  • how Ministry and government legislation and guidelines inform practice
  • how to create responsive, inclusive play-based learning environments and natural play spaces for children, families and the community
  • human development using a wide range of worldview perspectives
  • Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of being, seeing, knowing and doing
  • observation and reflection, and the co-preparation of documentation by children, families and the community
  • social justice, advocacy, leadership and the role of the ECE professional
  • the image of the child and the significance of viewing children from a wide variety of lenses
  • the importance of collaborating with relevant community agencies
  • the importance of responsive relationships
  • the relevance and importance of land-based outdoor play and learning to overall health and well-being 

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 students to have extensive experience in the profession to be successful as registered early childhood educators. Students can expect to have within the program and will be required to complete approximately 500-600 field experience hours over three semesters. During these three semesters, students may have field experiences including but not limited to 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, home-based child care programs, before- and after-school programs, or other specialized settings. Field experience completion requirements specific to age groupings, setting types, and experience directly with children will be outlined when enrolled in the program. 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 Experience 1 begins in Semester 2. Clearance requirements will be reviewed during Semester 1 and will need to be fully completed before the start of Semester 2 when students will begin to participate in field experiences. 

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Admission Requirements

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

    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.

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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.

View Requirements

Fees

The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters was:

  • domestic: $4,025.24
  • international: $17,545.78

Fees are subject to change.

Domestic Fees by Semester

Semester 1 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee $66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $20.00
Program Ancillary Fee $40.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $2,032.62
Semester 2 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee $66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $20.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,992.62
Semester 3 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee $66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $20.00
Program Ancillary Fee $40.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $2,032.62
Semester 4 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $1,351.41
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee $66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $20.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $1,992.62

International Fees by Semester

Semester 1 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $8,111.68
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee $66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $20.00
Program Ancillary Fee $40.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $8,792.89
Semester 2 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $8,111.68
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee $66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $20.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $8,752.89
Semester 3 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $8,111.68
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee $66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $20.00
Program Ancillary Fee $40.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $8,792.89
Semester 4 2021-22 Fees
Tuition $8,111.68
Compulsory Ancillary Fee $444.09
Compulsory Student Union Fee $66.00
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee $111.12
Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) $20.00
Program Ancillary Fee $0.00
Co-op/Placement $0.00
Total $8,752.89

*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

Approximately $850 - textbooks and supplies (for one year). Lab/materials for classroom and/or field experience 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

Lucy Koncan, program support officer
Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness
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

Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.

Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.

Print/Download Date: December 8, 2024