Diploma Program
NSCECE provides a two-year diploma in Early Childhood Education. The program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
NSCECE also offers evening courses, independent study, PLAR, and upgrading from a 1-year diploma to a 2-year diploma.
Full-time Study
The updated Program of Studies includes course descriptions for students interested in the two-year diploma program. For students who began before the academic year 2011-2012, please consult your original program of studies.
| 2011-2012 Program of Studies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Name | Hours | |
| Year 1 - Semester I | COM 100 | Communications I | 30 |
| ECE 101 | Child Growth and Development | 60 | |
| ECE 111 | Observing and Recording | 30 | |
| ECE 113 | Introduction to Curriculum | 60 | |
| ECE 137 | Nutrition | 30 | |
| ECE 147 | Behavior Guidance I | 30 | |
| ECE 105 | Practicum I | 150 | |
| 390 | |||
| Year 1 - Semester II | ECE 203 | Curriculum II | 60 |
| ECE 204 | Infant/Toddler Child Care | 60 | |
| ECE 217 | Health and Safety | 30 | |
| ECE 223 | Movement, Active Play and Well Being | 30 | |
| ECE 229 | Inclusive Environments for Families | 60 | |
| ECE 205 | Practicum II | 150 | |
| 390 | |||
| Year 2- Semester III | ECE 307 | Behavior Guidance II | 30 |
| ECE 309 | Parents as Partners | 30 | |
| ECE 311 | Research Issues in ECE | 30 | |
| ECE 320 | Emergent Literacy | 30 | |
| ECE 330 | Professionalism and Advocacy | 60 | |
| ECE 305 | Practicum III | 150 | |
| 390 | |||
| Year 2 - Semester IV | COM 430 | Interpersonal Skills | 30 |
| ECE 403 | School Age Child Care | 30 | |
| ECE 406 | Program Planning for Children with Special Needs | 60 | |
| ECE 418 | Emergent Curriculum | 60 | |
| ECE 425 | Administration and Management | 30 | |
| ECE 405 | Practicum IV | 150 | |
| 360 | |||
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