Cégep Vanier College

Early Childhood Education

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Program Information

School:Cégep Vanier College
Faculty:Childcare
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Description:This is a three year career program that provides the professional training needed to understand and promote children’s learning and development. Extensive fieldwork experiences provide students with an opportunity to combine theory with practical application, also known as praxis. Students will develop a caring, patient attitude, good organizational skills and a commitment to personal and professional excellence.Students in this program will engage in three separate field-work experiences, while also using the on-campus Early Childhood Education Lab Nursery.

Interest in the childcare profession is growing rapidly, with high demand for competent, professional educators. The number of children being cared for in Nursery Schools, community preschools, and school age programs as well as CPEs (Centres de la Petite Enfance) has soared. Job opportunities are excellent. Note: This program also offers a 2-year fast track option.
URL:Early Childhood Education at Cégep Vanier College
Length:3 Year(s)
Careers:Early Childhood Educators and Assistants

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •   English  or   Français 
Admission to the College is on the basis of the Quebec Secondary School Diploma (Diplôme d’études secondaires); or the Quebec Diploma of Vocational Education (Diplôme d’études professionnelles) with Secondary 5 first and second languages as well as Secondary 4 Mathematics; or equivalent scholarity completed outside the province. Students who graduated Secondary School prior to 2010 with Math 416 only are eligible to apply to this program.
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Statement of Research Interests
Applicants must include a letter of intent with their application outlining the reason(s) for applying as well as descriptions of relevant work or volunteer experience (if applicable) with groups of young children. Accepted students must provide an immunization record. Applicants with post-secondary education will be evaluated on their overall academic performance and prerequisite standing.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on July 29, 2019