Early Childhood Education (Intensive) - 263

Ontario College Diploma

One year or less

OSAP Eligible

Foster a sense of belonging, engagement, expression and well-being for children and their families in this rewarding career.

Mohawk College Early Childhood Education student in a classroom.

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Overview

Program Highlights

Condensed program delivery offered to those that have a related degree or diploma.
Living Lab provides a realistic early years environment for hands-on learning.
Support in the development of a professional e-portfolio.
Preplacement course to prepare students for entry-to-field practice.
Opportunities for specialized placements.
Strong community partnerships providing volunteer experiences.

Learn more about financial support through the Ontario Early Childhood Educators Upgrade and Leadership Programs.

What you'll learn

How to foster the development of the whole child through an understanding of child development and intentional planning.
Collaborative skills to support children and their families through responsive relationships.
Observation, pedagogical documentation and reflection of best practices.
Current legislation and guiding principles of Ontario’s early years system.
Implement an integrated community approach to engage with children, families and professionals.

Program Length

1 academic year (period of 8 months)

View the Exceptions Calendar for start dates and semester break information.

Admission

University degree in Humanities or Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Education) or equivalent or college diploma related to Human Services (70% guideline) including courses in Family Dynamics, Communications and General Electives
Applicants who have completed post-secondary education in outside fields will be considered if they have the following courses: Communications/English, Family Dynamics and General Elective

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language or you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or post-secondary education outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one of the following:

IELTS academic overall band of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
TOEFL iBT 80, no band less than 20
TOEFL Paper-based, overall score 550
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), 70
PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic 58
CLBPT (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test), overall score 7, no band less than 7
Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program. Placement in the GAS-EAP program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS

Questions?

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Tuition and Fees

2024 - 2025 Domestic Tuition and Fees

Description	Semester 1	Semester 2
Compulsory Ancillary Fees	$918.04	$613.12
Co-op Fees	N/A	N/A
Compulsory Program Fees	$121.00	$0.00
Domestic Tuition	$1,354.04	$1,354.04
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester	$2,393.08	$1,967.16
Total 1st Year Fees		$4,360.24

Learn more financial support through the Ontario Early Childhood Educators Upgrade and Leadership Programs.
Full Cost Breakdown
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Book costs for your program can be found through the Campus Store
If your program includes a clinical, practicum, or field placement, you may be required to complete Preplacement Non-Academic Requirements (NARs). Full details will be provided in your classes. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks). More information can be found on the Preplacement Services webpage.

2024 - 2025 International Tuition and Fees

Description	Semester 1	Semester 2
Tuition Fees	$8,525.00	$8,525.00
International Tax Recovery	$375.00	$375.00
Mandatory Program Fees	$121.00	$0.00
Co-op Fees	N/A	N/A
Total International Charges Per Semester	$9,021.00	$8,900.00
Total 1st Year Fees		$17,921.00

Full Cost Breakdown

If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.

Explore payment options
Book costs for your program can be found through the Campus Store
If your program includes a clinical, practicum, or field placement, you may be required to complete Preplacement Non-Academic Requirements (NARs). Full details will be provided in your classes. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks). More information can be found on the Preplacement Services webpage.

Additional Information

Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)

Financial Assistance

When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.

As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

Available Financial Assistance Resources:

OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)
Working on Campus
Additional Sources of Funding
Financial Assistance Home Page

Apply for Awards:

By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.

Financial Literacy:

Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mohawk College is dedicated to helping students improve their financial literacy and become more confident in managing their money.

Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
Financial Resources and Calculators

Program of Studies

Course Overview & Descriptions

Click on the course title for a course description.

Experiential Learning

How you'll gain skills

Apply theory to practice through three wide-ranging practicum placements.
Experience interactive simulations to further develop course concepts.
Explore academic content through field trips and site visits.

To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning .

Practicum Placements

Placements may occur at locations that are not accessible by public transit. As such, students shall be expected to either have access to a car or the ability to supply their own transportation when attending placement activity. Mohawk shall not be responsible for providing students with transportation to placements within or outside the Hamilton region.
Registered students who have been convicted of an offence under the criminal code for which they have not been pardoned may be denied the opportunity to enter placement
Students may be required to complete various Immunizations and Disease Screening protocols required by some placement agencies.
Students are on Placement 3 days per week for 9 weeks in semesters 2, 3 and 4.

Note: Students will be required to complete Community Disease Screening protocol before starting placement.

Become an Agency

If you would like to become an Agency that takes students on placement from Mohawk College's Community Studies programs, please visit the Community Services Field Placements page.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

Review the program learning outcomes for Early Childhood Education (Intensive) (263)

In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options

Educator for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children
Facilitator of Family Support Programs
Professional Learning Consultant
Team teach with an Ontario Certified Teacher

Where you could work includes:

Childcare Centres and Early Learning Agencies
Parent Child Drop in centres such as Early ONs
Professional Resources centres
Kindergarten

Opportunities for grads

Registration to College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) upon graduation (required for ECE designation).
Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO) professional memberships available.

Educational Pathways

Pathways to Mohawk

If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.

If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. To start a new program at Mohawk, you must apply via ontariocolleges.ca.

Transfer from

You can transfer to the Early Childhood Education (Intensive) - 263 from the following programs:

Social Service Worker

Campus

Fennell Campus (FF)

Six Nations Polytechnic - Brantford (SB)

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

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Campus

Fennell Campus (FF)

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Recreation Therapy

Campus

Fennell Campus (FF)

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Child and Youth Care

Campus

Fennell Campus (FF)

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Receiving Program