Program of Studies
Full Day Program (September, January, and May Intake)
Early Childhood Education Full Day Program Highlights
- Living lab provides a realistic early years environment for hands on learning
- Receive support developing a professional e-portfolio
- Preplacement course prepares you for entry to field practice
- Opportunities for specialized placements
- Strong community partnerships providing volunteer experiences
Program of Studies
Semester 1
Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers
Field Placement Prep
Learning Environment 1
Child Development & Behaviour 1
Parent Teacher Child Relationship 1
Health, Safety & Nutrition
Communication
Semester 2
Learning Environment 2
Child Development & Behaviour 2
Parent Teacher Child Relationship 2
General Education Elective 1
ECE Practicum 1
Semester 3
Advocacy, Ethics and Policy
Curriculum Theory and Approaches
Inclusion in the ECE Classroom
Parents as Partners
ECE Practicum 2
Semester 4
Supervising for Leadership and Quality
Philosophy and Curriculum Design
Family Dynamics
General Education Elective 2
ECE Practicum 3
To learn more about the Full Day Program, go to Mohawk College Early Childhood Education (213).
Intensive Program
Early Childhood Education Intensive Program Highlights
Please note: the Intensive Program is not running in 2025.
- 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
Program of Studies
Semester 1
Principles of Development
Principles of Ethical Practice
Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers
Learning Environment 1
ECE Curriculum 1
Health, Safety & Nutrition
Supervision for Leadership and Quality
Semester 2
Principles of Development 2
Learning Environment 2
Inclusion in the ECE Classroom
ECE Curriculum 2
ECE Intensive Practicum 1
ECE Intensive Practicum 2
ECE Intensive Practicum 3
To learn more about the Intensive Program, go to Mohawk College Early Childhood Education Intensive (263).
McMaster Program
Honours Applied Psychology in Human Behaviour – Early Childhood Studies Specialization (B.A.Sc.)
The program is offered jointly in partnership by Mohawk College and the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University. Students pursue two qualifications simultaneously, and graduates receive the Ontario College Diploma from Mohawk and the McMaster Honours Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
Students enter the ECE Specialization in their 2nd year and complete ECE Field Placement 1 and ECE Field Placement 2 in the Spring / Summer semester.
After completing their 3rd year, students complete ECE Field Placement 3 in the Spring / Summer semester.
To learn more about the McMaster program, go to McMaster University, Honours Human Behaviour – Early Childhood Education Specialization.
Continuing Education
Students are required to complete all courses under the Full Time ECE Program of Studies. The order of completion and length of the Program of Studies will vary depending on the individual student.