Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Starts in January, May, September

Campus

King, Newnham

Duration

4 Semesters (2 Years)

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Diploma

School

School of Early Childhood Education

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
COM101 or COM111	Communicating Across Contexts or Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person
ECE106	Preparation for Early Learning and Care Practice	In-person	In-person	In-person
ECE110	Visual Art: In Relationship with Art, Story and Materials	Hybrid In-person	Hybrid In-person	In-person
ECE112	Wellbeing and Ethics of Care	Hybrid In-person	In-person	Hybrid In-person
ECE113	Foundations of Pedagogy and Care	In-person	In-person	In-person
ECE114	Introduction to Childhood Development	Online In-person	Online In-person	In-person
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
ECE209	Human Rights and Social Justice in Early Learning and Care	In-person	In-person	In-person
ECE213	Pedagogy and Care: School Age Focus	In-person	In-person	In-person
ECE214	Observation and Development: 6 to 12 Years	Online In-person	Online In-person	Online In-person
ECE215	Responsive Interpersonal Relationships	Hybrid In-person	In-person	In-person
ECE216	Field Placement: School Age Environments	In-person	In-person	In-person
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
ECE310	Music and Movement: Experiences Throughout Childhood	In-person	In-person	In-person
ECE312	Child Protection: Upholding Responsibilities to Children	Hybrid In-person	In-person	In-person
ECE313	Pedagogy and Care: Infant and Toddler Focus	In-person	In-person	In-person
ECE314	Observation and Development: Birth to 3 Years	In-person	In-person	In-person
ECE315	Child, Family, and Community	In-person	In-person	In-person
ECE316	Field Placement: Infant and Toddler Environments	In-person	In-person	In-person
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
ECE409	Philosophy and Models of Early Childhood Education	Online In-person	Online In-person	Online In-person
ECE412	Legislation, Advocacy and Social Policy	Hybrid In-person	Hybrid In-person	Hybrid In-person
ECE413	Pedagogy and Care: Inclusive Community Practices	In-person	In-person	In-person
ECE414	Critical Perspective of Childhood Disablement	Online In-person	In-person	In-person
ECE415	Ethics, Professional Practice and Leadership	In-person	Hybrid In-person	In-person
ECE416	Field Placement: Inclusive Community Environments	In-person	In-person	In-person