In the Early Childhood Education program you will learn how to help young children develop their physical, social, and intellectual skills, their self-confidence and imagination.
Program Highlights:
Learn how to support, encourage and promote a young child’s growth and development through observation and implementation of creative play based learning experiences.
At Fleming College Early Childhood Education students have unique opportunities to engage in active classroom learning environments that equip students with the skills and knowledge required to work with children (birth to 12 years).
All courses are based on a philosophy that encourages inclusive practices and partnerships with families. An emphasis is placed on applying what’s learned in the classroom to real–world settings, preparing students to start their careers as early childhood educators. (Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.)
Career Opportunities
There is an extremely high rate of related employment for graduates. As an Early Childhood Educator you will find work in child care centers, nursery schools, home day care programs, before and after school programs, early learning and parenting centers, resource services and Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten classrooms. Possibilities that are more exotic include children’s programming at resorts or on cruise ships. Graduates are also qualified to become owner/operators of child care centers.
TRANSFER AGREEMENTS
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Fleming College
Sutherland Campus,
599 Brealey Drive,
PETERBOROUGH,
Ontario (ON),
K9J 7B1, Canada
Students applying to Early Childhood Education must meet the following requirements:
Academic requirements:
English language proficiency requirements:
Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL: 80 with no score less than 20
International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic): 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 (Students applying through SDS stream to meet 6.0, with no bands less than 6.0)
PTE Academic (Pearson Test English): 58+
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 76
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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