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OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
Any Grade 12 Mathematics* (C) or (U)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:
Any Grade 12 Mathematics* (C) or (U)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required course stated above
Note:
*Applicants who lack the required course may be admitted to the program subject to appropriate prior upgrading.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years
An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 70% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
It is recommended that students in the Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) program take a Technical or Apprenticeship Mathematics course within the ACE program
If you’ve already made the noble career choice to work in the Early Childhood Education field, and are looking to build on your current successes, Fanshawe’s Childhood Development Practitioner [Apprenticeship] program has been specifically designed for you. Available in a blended format, with some online classes and some face-to-face evening classes.
Upon completion of the program, you’ll have earned your Early Childhood Education Ontario College Certificate, where your already polished skills will be taken to a higher level. Because of the Apprenticeship component of the program, you’ll gain meaningful experiences in programs such as child development and best practices in early childhood, the early childhood educator's role and responsibilities, the importance of play in children's learning, family involvement and curriculum design and implementation. Your practicum will expose you to a wide variety of age groups and multiple organizations. You’ll have had dynamic and eclectic experiences that will make you more valuable to your current or future colleagues.
Childhood is a time of tremendous growth and learning. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t keep growing and learning, too.
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Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory courses:
ECED-1030, Child Development 1, 3, ,
ECED-1086, Creative Expression, 3, ,
COMM-1131, Foundations of Early Learning, 3, ,
FLDP-1030, Foundation Early Learning Placement, 1.2, ,
HLTH-3012, Health, Safety & Nutrition, 3, ,
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory courses:
ECED-3016, School Age Learning Environment, 3, ,
FLDP-3034, School Age Learning Environ Placement, 1.2, ,
ECED-3013, Child Development 2, 3, ,
ECED-1087, Pre-School Learning Environment 1, 3, ,
FLDP-3033, Preschool Learning Environ Placement 1, 2, ,
LAWS-3059, Child Protection, 2, ,
HUMA-3005, Inclusive Practice & Advocacy, 3, ,
Level 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
EDUC-5007, Philosophies/Education Models, 3, ,
ECED-5004, Infant/Toddler Learning Environment, 3, ,
FLDP-5010, Infant/Toddler Learning Envior Placement, 1.6, ,
COMM-5011, Interpersonal Communication, 3, ,
ECED-3048, Pre-School Learning Environment 2, 3, ,
FLDP-5011, Preschool Learning Environ Placement 2, 2, ,
Level 4
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
ECED-5010, Child Development 3: Inclusion of Child, 3, ,
ADMN-5006, Legislation/Social Policy, 3, ,
SOCI-5003, Child, Family & Community, 3, ,
ECED-5011, Professional Practice, 3, ,
FLDP-5012, Placement-Adv, 2.8, ,
Insurance/year: 835.98 CAD
