ECED Early Childhood Education
Child-focused and play based
This program provides the student with the knowledge and necessary skills to provide quality child care and early education for all children from birth up to age 12 in a variety of settings. Upon successful completion of the E.C.E. program, the student will have curriculum development experience, while possessing the ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs for children.
What's Special
The current job placement rate for graduates of Georgian's E.C.E. Program has averaged 95%. As with many industries, the field of Early Childhood Education is changing. It is important that the E.C.E. graduate embrace a service style that supports flexible child care to meet the needs of the children and families.
Careers
Growth is occurring in the area of contractual employment and self employment. Graduates work in varied jobs in preschool programs, before and after school care, camp, hospital paediatric wards, children's aid societies, family home child care, rural care, and family resource centers, licensed child care programs, schools, recreation programs, private care, cruise ships and resorts.