Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Early childhood educators plan inclusive programs that help nurture the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of children and their families.
This project-based program was developed to meet the provincial standards for early childhood education training in Nova Scotia. It blends classroom study with applied learning with infants, toddlers, young children and school-aged children. Program highlights include: music and movement, land-based learning, wellness, developmental and cultural learning experiences, nutrition and creativity.
You learn:
The major theories of child care and development within a warm, caring and stimulating environment
The knowledge and skills you need to work with infants, toddlers, young children and school-aged children in a variety of settings
Effective communication strategies for working with children, families, fellow early childhood educators and other professionals
How to assess children's abilities and skills to create indoor and outdoor play-based, inclusive programming that emphasize the development of the whole child as a unique individual
Career options
Graduates are qualified to work with infants, toddlers, young children, and school-aged children in licensed childcare settings, pre-primary, school-aged programs, Head Start, family resource outlets, early learning and child development centres.
Graduates may be eligible to work as educational assistants, please check with your desired school board for verification.
Many graduates find work providing childcare in private homes, as well as operating in-home daycares.

High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.