Program Details

Early Childhood Education

Technical Diploma of College Studies (DCS)

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About the Program

Childhood Educators have professional expertise in accordance with the Educational Childcare Act and its governing regulations.

Join LaSalle College Montréal's Early Childhood Education DCS program to learn how to meet a child’s basic, psychological, and educational needs and establish a partnership with parents and partners in the field, understanding the importance of discussing necessary interventions with a child.

Opportunities

Our unique approach incorporates real-world experience with classroom learning for a hands-on, practical education.

Collaborate with active industry professionals;
Sharpen skills in a practical setting;
Observe real interaction between professionals and children at our very own daycare centre.

Accelerate your career!

Admissions Criteria

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into this program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

Secondary School Diploma (DES).
Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) with completion of:
• Language of Instruction from Secondary V,

• Second Language from Secondary V,

• Mathematics from Secondary IV.
Equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient.

List of Courses

Diploma of College Studies (DCS) programs consist of:

General education courses common to all programs,
General education courses specific to the program,
Complementary general education courses.

Concentration Courses

Working in Early Childhood Education (60 h)
Child Development 0-5 Years (60 h)
Democratic and Intercultural Interventions in Education (75 h)
Child Health in Educational Services (60 h)
Child Safety in Educational Services (60 h)
Family and Intercultural Environment of the Child (45 h)
Observing the Child in Educational Services (60 h)
Supporting Self-Development and Social Skills (45 h)
Developing Artistic Expression in Children (45 h)
Supporting the Development of Healthy Lifestyle Habits (45 h)
Stage 1-Discovery of the Profession (105 h)
Providing Educational Services to a Group of Children (45 h)
Planning and Facilitating Educational Activities (60 h)
Organizing the Educational Environment (45 h)
Stage 2-Professional Involvement (180 h)
Supporting the Child Here and Elsewhere in Their Needs (60 h)
Discovering Books (60 h)
1-2-3, Numbers Are Magical! (45 h)
The Overall Development of Children aged 6-12 (45 h)
Socializing, Educating, and Preparing Children for School (45 h)
Professional Relationships in Educational Services (45 h)
Balancing Personal and Professional Life (45 h)
Stage 3-Integration into the Job Market (330 h)
Development of Soft Skills in Educational Services (45 h)
Final Project in Early Childhood Education (75 h)
The School Environment (45 h)

* The College reserves the right to substitute certain courses.

General Education Courses

College-level institutions emphasize general education that focuses on core cultural knowledge, skill development, responsible citizenship, and shared cultural heritage.

Alumni have a well-rounded skill set and general knowledge that is valued in the workplace.

3 Physical Education courses (90 h)
3 Philosophy courses (150 h)
4 Language and Literature courses (240 h)
2 Second Language courses (90 h)
2 Complementary courses (90 h)

Tuition & Aid

LaSalle College programs qualify for the Loans and Bursaries Programs offered by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec, and for several other types of loans and bursaries.

This program also qualifies for the Québec Perspective Scholarship Program, where eligible learners receive $1,500 for each successful semester (for a maximum total of $9,000 for 3 years).