Program Overview

Early Childhood Education Certificate Program

Overview

The Early Childhood Education Certificate Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with young children aged 0-12 years. The program focuses on the development of a safe, stimulating learning environment and the creation of educational activities that promote overall child development.

Program Details

• Program Length: 14 months
• Learning Format: Online
• Language: English and French
• Admission Requirements:
  • Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
  • Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
  • Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
• Career Outlook:
  • Successful graduates are qualified to work at private and public daycares, preschools, special education organizations, and kindergartens
  • Typical job titles include early childhood educator, early childhood assistant, daycare helper, childcare worker, preschool helper, preschool supervisor, and daycare supervisor

Study Topics

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Early childhood psychology and physical development
• Planning and delivering educational activities for each stage of growth and development
• Creating a safe learning environment
• Children's nutritional needs
• Dealing with challenging behaviors at a daycare or preschool
• Communicating effectively with parents and other educators
• Building trust with young children
• Observing and reporting on a child's progress and development
• Supporting children with behavioral issues and special learning needs

Courses

The program includes the following courses:

• Observing Children
• Child Development 1 (0-5 years)
• Safety in Child Care
• Introduction to the Early Childhood Profession
• Child Health in Child Care
• Communication Skills for Educators
• The Development of Autonomy in Young Children
• Child Development 2 (5-12 years)
• The Development of Meaningful Relationships with Children
• Fieldwork 1 - Initiation
• Educational Activities for Infants and Toddlers (0-2 years)
• Guidance Interventions
• Educational Activities for Young Children (2-5 years)
• Educational Activities for School-Age Children (5-12 years)
• Nutrition for Children
• Early Childhood Adaptation and Behaviour Problems
• Professional Partnership
• Early Childhood Program Approaches
• Fieldwork 2 - Integration

Instructors

The program is taught by expert instructors with years of experience in early childhood education, including:

• Michelle Giarrusso
• Marjolaine Jeanty

Admission Requirements

• Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
• Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
• Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field

Career Development

The program includes career development support, including:

• Resume creation
• Interview preparation
• Job application assistance

Why Choose This Program?

• Learn from expert instructors with years of experience in early childhood education
• Accelerated 14-month program that gets you ready for work faster
• Study in small classes where every student gets step-by-step support
• 8-week internship that gives you real work experience as an ECE
• Access to the Herzing Open Education Program (HOEP), which lets you take additional courses after you graduate, tuition-free!
• We have an amazing career development team that can help you create your resume, prepare for interviews, and apply for ECE jobs
• Herzing has a 60-year track record of successful career training

Campus Locations

The program is available at Herzing College campuses in:

• Winnipeg, MB
• Cambridge, ON
• Toronto, ON
• Ottawa, ON
• Montreal, QC

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