Information for Future Students
Full-time, Continuing Education and Apprenticeship Opportunities
- Read the Early Childhood Education full-time program overview for admission requirements, program of studies, course descriptions and career opportunities
- Early Childhood Education Diploma thorugh Continuing Education
- Child Development Practitioner
Student Testimonial
I credit my success in this field to the highly trained professionals at Mohawk College, who not only inspired me with learning and leadership, but also provided their experience and knowledge to make me the teacher that I am today. First, real life experiences through field placements, observations and reflections make us aware of the many opportunities out there. Second, the opportunity to work as a team with dedicated professors and field placement facilitators prepares us for the real world and enriches our communications skills so very important in this field. Finally, many exceptional courses provide the knowledge and solid foundation to succeed.
Lynda Raike, Early Years Facilitator
Stoney Creek Ontario Early Years Centre
St. David’s Catholic School, Hamilton, Ontario
Mohawk's Early Childhood Education Program Offers:
- Strong community partnerships with broad opportunities leading to a wide variety of career and entrepreneurial pathways, including professional early childhood educator, home childcare, childcare administration, post diploma specializations and degree completion through articulation with universities
- An on-site Ontario Early Years family resource centre, “Together For Families”, enriched by the support of a professional artist
- Technology supports including live video streaming of our Ontario Early Years program and integration of a virtual learning environment
- Professional resource centres providing teaching resources and support services, including the Affiliated Services for Children and Youth (ASCY) Professional Resource Library on-site
- Apprenticeships through Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), and day and evening Apprenticeship programs
- Continuing education (night school) courses and programs
- Financial assistance through awards, including an annual Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund award for a 2nd year ECE student
- Excellent Key Performance Indicator results in the areas of student satisfaction, student retention, employer satisfaction, and graduate employment
- Involvement in “Best Start”, a provincial initiative that bridges elementary and early childhood education and supports families through community collaboration. Hamilton is one of three demonstration sites in the province.
- Degree Completion opportunities