Early Childhood Education - Leadership and Administration - 932
Overview
The Early Childhood Education - Leadership and Administration program provides an excellent career pathway and an outstanding opportunity for all Early Childhood Education graduates. Leadership and supervisory positions in Early Childhood Education and Care Programs can offer more diverse and challenging roles for Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECE). Knowledge of leadership and management principles presents a foundations for career advancement, enhanced compensation and job mobility.
The Leadership and Administration part-time post-graduate program can be completed over a one or a two year period. All courses are a 42 hour 50/50 blend of online and face-to-face learning. The core concepts stem from the CCHRSC Occupational Standards for Childcare Administrators, the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for ECEs as well as direction from the College of ECEs. The course content has been developed in collaboration with the Affiliated Services for Children and Youth, ECE managers and RECEs within the community.
RECE professionals enrolling in the program will address the key roles of those responsible for the operation of an early learning and care program for children 1-12 years. The Leadership and Administration program focuses on leadership styles, staff supervision and mentorship, financial management, advocacy, and family engagement. It enables RECEs to remain current in their professional competence, enhance their leadership development and demonstrate professionalism with potential employers, colleagues and other professionals. Graduates will be prepared with administrative best practices to assume or enhance managerial positions.
Admission & Registration
To be considered for acceptance candidates must apply online. Applications are accepted for Fall (September) intake only.
Applicants to the program must submit an official Ontario ECE Diploma, transcript or recognized equivalent. If you do not meet the academic eligibility requirements for this program you may contact the College of ECEs to have your academic history and work experience assessed for recognized equivalency.
Recommended Requirements
- Registration with the College of ECEs.
- Computer skills (e.g. word processing, data management, internet access). Students should be familiar with computers, word processing, and email based systems prior to considering an online delivery option. To upgrade computer skills, consider a CE introductory 'Computer Basics' course or a Learning Support Centre workshop before applying.
Program of Studies
The program of studies displayed below applies to students starting the program in the 2018/19 academic year. Students who began in other academic years may require different courses to be eligible to graduate. If you have questions regarding a strategy for completion contact Continuing Education - Community and Urban Studies.
Click on the Course number or Course title for more information on each course.
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A selection of courses are available each term. Courses that are currently not available (N/A) for registration may be offered in the future – check back frequently.
This graduate certificate has recently been 're-packaged' to provide students the opportunity to achieve their credential in one year, or spread it over two. All 6 courses will be a blended delivery - 50% online and 50% in class in the evenings or on a weekend. Blended courses will allow students to balance personal and professional priorities while completing course work. Courses may be taken 2 at a time to finish one year, or 1 at a time to complete over two years. Specific details about course costs and the blended make-up will be available in the CE catalogue each semester.
Registration for core courses in this program cannot be done online. You must register in person, by mail or by fax once your application for acceptance has been approved.
Students are responsible for ensuring required prerequisites are completed prior to registering in subsequent courses.
Mandatory Courses
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| N/A | COMM10286 | ECE Communication and Relationships | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | EDUC10080 | ECE Leadership Development | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | EDUC10081 | ECE-Family Engagement | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | EDUC10082 | ECE-Leadership in Action | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | FINC10027 | ECE-Governance and Financial Management | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| N/A | HRES10023 | ECE-Human Resources | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opportunities
The Early Childhood Education Leadership & Admin program can lead to exciting career opportunities!
- Supervisors
- Administrators
- Team Leaders
- Owner/Operators
In a variety of possible settings:
- Childcare Agencies
- Municipal, Non-Profit or Private Day Care Centres
- Nursery Schools, and Cooperative Preschools
- Parent-child Drop-In Centres
- District School Boards