Program Research Guide
Early Childhood Education
About the school:
Name of school/institution:
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Location (address, telephone number, etc.)
205 Humber College Blvd.
Toronto, ON M9W 5L7
P: 416-675-5000 F: 416-675-2427
3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West
Toronto, ON M8V 1K8
P: 416-675-5000 F: 416-252-3198
Name of the program:
Early Childhood Education Diploma # 07911
Training required for career in:
Child Centres, Ontario Early Years resource centres, Home based Child care agencies
Certification required for employment:
Professional Preparation Program
Name and title of school representative interviewed:
Date of interview:
Is course content regularly evaluated?
Yes. All Humber College Programs are evaluated on a regular basis through the Program
Review Committee.
How often are the Instructors evaluated?
Instructors are evaluated every semester through a Faculty Evaluation Report.
Overview
What is the diploma or certificate earned through this program?
2 year Diploma in Early Childhood Education
What classes are required?
The current curriculum for this program can be found in Humber’s Postsecondary Calendar
Booklet. (Available outside the Office of the Registrar’s). An online version of the curriculum can
be found at:
http://postsecondary.humber.ca/07911.htm
Can the training institution provide you with a taxable receipt? (Form T2202)
Yes. Tax receipts are available online at:
srs.humber.ca
Describe any hand-on experience included in the training (type of work, when, how many
hours, where, supervision, etc.)
700 field placement hours one placement per semester- Assigned by Instructors
What is the class size?
30-40
What is the student – teacher ratio?
30-40:1
Are there assignments other than regular class work, individual, or group work?
Yes.
What is the instruction method? (e.g. instructor led, self directed, etc.)
All faculty are highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in Early Childhood
Education.
If instructor led, what qualifications or certifications do the teachers have?
What are the marks required to graduate?
60 % and above in all courses
80 % and above in all courses for Honors
Are additional exams allowed if necessary?
If there is a disagreement with a grade or mark is there an appeal process?
Yes - It is the intent of the Academic Complaint and Academic Appeal policy to provide a
reasonable,
efficient and effective process to facilitate the resolution of matters affecting a student’s
academic
performance and, where relevant, his or her standing in a program.
An Academic Complaint or Academic Appeal is deemed to be an appeal of an academic
decision
of Humber, and not a complaint against an individual Professor, Program Co-ordinator or Dean.
The academic decisions dealt with through this policy are:
a) Decisions on grades
b) Decisions based on academic misconduct, including suspension or expulsion.
c) Decisions arising from the methods and criteria used by a professor in assigning a final
mark.
d) Decisions regarding academic probation and withdrawal or special consideration on the
basis of medical, psychological or compassionate grounds.
e) Decisions regarding denial of a request for re-admission to a program. Note: Where
readmission
to a program has been denied, the student must be able to present, for
consideration, evidence of the ability to perform at an acceptable level in the program in
question.
Humber is organized into a number of Schools, for example, The Business School or the School
of Health Sciences. The intent of this policy is to allow the student and the School the
opportunity to attempt to resolve the issue through the Academic Complaint process before
proceeding to a college-level Academic Appeal.
How long has the program been offered?
Are the equipment and books current?
Yes
Are there special accommodations such as wheelchair ramps, large print or interpreters
available?
Yes - The Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and the University of Guelph-Hum
are governed by provincial and federal Human Rights legislation. This legislation, coupled with ITA
and University policies, stipulates that students with disabilities are entitled to reasonable academ
accommodations. Services for Students with Disabilities facilitates the provision of those
accommodations
If students utilize computers are they required to share?
Students usually have individual access to computers. However, in rare circumstances may be req
to share.
If extra time is required on computers for class work, are there computers available for
use?
Yes.
Employment Outlook
Within the last 3 years, what percentage of students completed this course of study?
Graduation Rates vary from year to year. Humber’s Key Performance Indicators generate this
information specifically for each program. This information can be found through the
“Graduation Rate” link at:
http://research.humber.ca/Grad_rate.htm
What percentage of students who completed the program became employed in jobs
related to this program?
Employment Rates vary from year to year. Humber’s Key Performance Indicators generate this
information specifically for each program. This information can be found by selecting the
program of interest followed by “Employment Rate” in the Report Tab at:
http://research.humber.ca/Grad_emp.php
Were the jobs full-time, part-time, or contract?
Full-time and part-time employment percentages vary from year to year. Humber’s Key
Performance Indicators generate this information specifically for each program. This
information can be found by selecting the program of interest followed by “Graduate Outcomes”
in the Report Tab at:
http://research.humber.ca/Grad_emp.php
Are other licenses or certifications required to be hired for this occupation?
Speak to some current students or graduates of the program. What is their opinion of
the course and school?
Student Ambassadors are current students of Humber that are available to answer any
questions or concerns from a student perspective, regarding the programs Humber offers.
Please forward inquiries to:
humber.students@humber.ca
Who are the employers and who hire your graduates?
Child care centres, Early Childhood Educators, Home Child care provider, Education Assistant,
Pre school nursery Teacher, Camp Counsellor.
Ontario Agencies in Toronto, Peel, York, Halton and Durham regions.
Time Commitment
How many credit hours are required?
86 Credits in total
How many semesters, quarter or other time units (indicate which) are required?
2 years- 4 semester’s approx 15 weeks per semester.
What is the average timeframe for a student to complete this course of training?
2 years
How many hours will be spent in class each week? Full time, mornings, afternoon,
Evenings, weekends?
Timetable is usually scheduled between: Monday to Friday 8-5pm.
Semester 1: 21 hours per week
Semester 2: 23 hours per week
Semester 3: 22 hours per week
Semester 4: 20 hours per week
*See Question #1 (above) for specific hours per week as per each semester.
How often does this course run?
September, January and May
Is it a fixed program or is it possible to develop an individual timetable?
Fixed
Note: Structure of program timetables are confirmed for the first semester. However, this is subject to change for
future semesters.
If a student has some prior knowledge of course materials, are there any exemptions
from the course outline?
Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) course exemptions may be available for
students with work and/or life experiences or prior courses taken. More information on PLAR
process can be found at:
http://plar.humber.ca/
*Note: candidate must be at least nineteen years old, or have an Ontario Secondary School
Diploma or equivalent. If English is his/her second language, he/she may need to complete a
test to show that he/she meets college language requirements.
An Exemption/Transfer Credit may be granted if you have demonstrated sufficient knowledge to
satisfy the requirements of a particular course. To qualify for an exemption/transfer credit you
must have completed a credit course at another recognized institution (accredited). An
Exemption/Transfer Credit Application form can be downloaded from the website at:
http://admissions.humber.ca/transfer_credits.htm
Further information about the process, payment and deadlines are available on this site.
Entrance Requirements?
Is a high school diploma or GED required for admissions?
Yes. An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or mature student status is required.
Is there an admissions test?
Applicants who do not possess the required courses may complete admission testing to
determine equivalencies.
English test $35
When can the admissions test be taken?
Invitation and booking of admission testing is done using the e-mail address provided on the
ontariocolleges.ca application. More information on test scheduling is available by phone (416)
675 5000 or online at:
srs.humber.ca
Will I be required to take any remedial, pre-requisite or non-credit classes before starting
regular program?
Yes.
Will I be required to get a medical exam, criminal, check or driver’s abstract before
starting the course? Or before placement or receipt of a license or diploma?
Immunization Record, Police Record check and First Aid and CPR
Required Costs?
What is the tuition cost?
Program Fee Semester 1 & 2: $2935.20 2008/2009
Program Fee Semester 3 & 4: $3052.70 2009/2010
*Note: Tuition costs outlined above are the projected tuition costs for 2009/2010. This can be fou
the 2009/2010 Postsecondary Calendar.
Is there an application fee or registration fee? If so, how much?
$85 OCAS application fee-2008/2009 Application Cycle
$95 OCAS application fee-2009/2010 Application Cycle
What are the costs for books, tools, lab fees, materials, and diskettes? Are they
included in tuition?
Approx $750 per year
Are there any additional supplies that must be purchased through the training
institution? (Attach an itemized list of materials and books)
When is the deadline to pay for this course?
Where payment is quoted for 2 terms, full fees are due by the "Fee Due Date" as shown on the
front. In the event you wish to withdraw and receive a refund, the request must be received in
writing, in the Office of the Registrar, and the following Policy will apply:
1. $100.00 ($500.00 for International Students) of the first term payment is automatically
withheld once the payment is made. This also applies to those who change from full-time
to part-time status.
2. The remaining tuition fees paid are refundable up until the 10th official day of the first
term classes (see Academic Regulations)
3. $100.00 ($500.00 for International Students) of the second term payment is
automatically withheld should you withdraw after November 11 for the upcoming Winter
term, March 10 for the upcoming Spring/Summer term, and June 26 for the upcoming
Fall Term.
The remaining second term tuition fees paid are refundable up until the 10th official day of the
second term classes (see Academic Regulations)
Are all certification exams included in cost? If not, outline extra certification fees.
What are the costs for any required medical exams, criminal checks, or driver’s
abstract?
Immunization Record: differs between Doctors/Medical Practitioners
Police Record Check: $40
First Aid & CPR: $100-140.
Starting the Program
What are the registration dates?
Application dates may vary. We strongly encourage perspective students to allow sufficient time
for applications to be processed prior to start of classes for respective school term.
Are there any scheduled breaks in this program? (e.g. summer semester off)
When can I begin this program?
3 Intakes per Academic year:
September, January and May.
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