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Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Starts in January, May, September

Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma
School
School of Early Childhood Education

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences  for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
COM101 or
COM111 		Communicating Across Contexts or
Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched) 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 Online
 In-person
ECE110 Visual Art: In Relationship with Art, Story and Materials  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
ECE112 Wellbeing and Ethics of Care  Hybrid
 In-person 		 In-person  Hybrid
 In-person
ECE113 Foundations of Pedagogy and Care: Preschool Focus  In-person  In-person  In-person
ECE114 Observation and Development: 2 to 6 Years  Online
 In-person 		 Online
 In-person 		 Online
 In-person
ECE116 Field Placement: Preschool Environments  In-person  In-person  In-person

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
ECE209 Human Rights and Social Justice in Early Learning and Care  In-person  In-person  In-person
ECE213 Pedagogy and Care: School Age Focus  In-person  In-person  In-person
ECE214 Observation and Development: 6 to 12 Years  Online
 In-person 		 Online
 In-person 		 Online
 In-person
ECE215 Responsive Interpersonal Relationships  Hybrid
 In-person 		 In-person  Online
 In-person
ECE216 Field Placement: School Age Environments  In-person  In-person  In-person
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
ECE310 Music and Movement: Experiences Throughout Childhood  In-person  In-person  In-person
ECE312 Child Protection: Upholding Responsibilities to Children  Hybrid
 In-person 		 In-person  Online
 In-person
ECE313 Pedagogy and Care: Infant and Toddler Focus  In-person  In-person  In-person
ECE314 Observation and Development: Birth to 3 Years  In-person  In-person  In-person
ECE315 Child, Family, and Community  In-person  In-person  In-person
ECE316 Field Placement: Infant and Toddler Environments  In-person  In-person  In-person
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
ECE409 Philosophy and Models of Early Childhood Education  Online
 In-person 		 Online
 In-person 		 Online
 In-person
ECE412 Legislation, Advocacy and Social Policy  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person
ECE413 Pedagogy and Care: Inclusive Community Practices  In-person  In-person  In-person
ECE414 Critical Perspective of Childhood Disablement  Online
 In-person 		 In-person  In-person
ECE415 Ethics, Professional Practice and Leadership  In-person  Hybrid
 In-person 		 In-person
ECE416 Field Placement: Inclusive Community Environments  In-person  In-person  In-person
plus: General Education Course (1)

 

Program Learning Outcomes